057.2015 Authorizing Engagement of Cost Control Associates, Inc to Audit Town Utility RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF COST CONTROL
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO AUDIT TOWN UTILITY AND/OR
TELECOMMUNICATION BILLS
RESOLUTION NO.: 57,2015
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to engage the services of a consultant to
audit the Town's utility and/or telecommunication bills as previous audits have resulted in
significant recovery of past over-billings as well as reductions in ongoing telecommunication/utility
billings, and
WHEREAS, in the past the Town Board engaged the services of Cost Control Associates,
Inc., to perform these auditing services and was pleased with its services, and
WHEREAS, Cost Control Associates, Inc., will be compensated for its services from
refunds received by the Town and future utility savings as set forth in the proposed Cost Reduction
Agreement presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes engagement
of the auditing services of Cost Control Associates, Inc., and further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to sign the Cost Reduction Agreement and Letter of Authorization substantially in the
form presented at this meeting, as well as any other needed documentation, with the costs of the
auditing services to be paid for from recovery of past telecommunication/utility over-billings as well
as reductions in ongoing billings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel to take any further action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 26th day of January, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Irish