151.2016 Purchase 2017 Western Star 4700SF Chassis & Plow for Highway RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2017 WESTERN STAR
4700SF CHASSIS AND RELATED PLOW EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 151,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a chassis and related plow equipment, 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 #1827 for the 2017
Western Star 4700SF Chassis, and Oneida County Bid#1816 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 2017 Western Star 4700SF Chassis for the amount of$105,428 from
New York Truck Equipment and the related plow equipment from Tenco Industries, Inc., for the
amount of$84,427 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$189,855 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 2016 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 18'h day of April, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None