300.2015 Purchase Highway Truck 2016 Western Star RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2016 WESTERN STAR 4700
SET-FORWARD FRONT AXLE CAB-CHASSIS AND RELATED PLOW
EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 300,2015
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a chassis and related plow equipment, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Town Budget for such proposed purchase, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback" off an existing County Bid and therefore in this
instance, the Town of Queensbury is "piggybacking" with Oneida County Bid #1750 for the 2015
Western Star 4700 Set-Forward Front Axle Cab—Chassis, and Oneida County Bid#1751 for the plow
equipment, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent's purchase of a 2016 Western Star 4700 Set-Forward Front Axle Cab—Chassis for the
amount of$112,960 from New York Truck Equipment and the related plow equipment from Tenco
Industries, Inc., for the amount of$85,309 to be paid from Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-
2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchases shall be by a transfer of$198,269 from the Highway Fund's undesignated, unassigned
fund balance to Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-2040 and the Town Budget Officer shall
amend the 2015 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare
any documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 20'h day of August, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. VanNess
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Irish