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SERVICES\Aqualogic—Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Project—2-12-18
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
AQUALOGIC, INC. FOR DIVER ASSISTED SUCTION HARVESTING
IN CONNECTION WITH LAKE SUNNYSIDE
AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2018
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 273,2012, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final
Order authorizing, approving and establishing the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control
District, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 68,2013, the Town Board appointed (5) persons who are
property owners within the District and/or Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside (PALS)
members, to the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee
(Committee), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 278,2017, the Town Board adopted the Lake Sunnyside
Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll for 2017, and
WHEREAS, the Committee has recommended that the Town of Queensbury authorize
engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in
2018 for an amount of$1,000 per day, plus a one-time set up fee of$200, not to exceed a total of
$30,200, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.) to control invasive
aquatic species within portions of Lake Sunnyside, and
WHEREAS, a copy of Aqualogic, Inc.'s "Sunnyside Lake 2018 DASH Bid" proposal is
presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 177, 2017, the Town Board authorized engagement of
Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2017, and
WHEREAS, in Chapter IV(3)(C)(2)(0 of the Town Purchasing Procedures, upon the Town
Board considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was
previously used in connection with the project being undertaken or continued or a substantially similar
project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to authorize engagement of Aqualogic for an
Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements as may be
applicable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for
two (2)written quotes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an
Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2018 for an amount of$1,000 per
day, plus a one-time set up fee of $200, not to exceed a total of $30,200, in accordance with
Aqualogic, Inc.'s "Sunnyside Lake 2018 DASH Bid" proposal presented at this meeting, such
Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting(D.A.S.H.)to control invasive aquatic species
within portions of Lake Sunnyside, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay
expenses incurred from appropriations in the Lake Sunnyside Misc. Contractual Account No.: 052-
8790-4400 not to exceed $30,200 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
an Agreement with Aqualogic, Inc., in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor and Town Counsel, as
well as any other needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to
take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 12ffi day of February, 2017,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H)
The process of hand harvesting and DASH harvesting is the same.Essentially you are hand pulling every
plant you just have a more efficient way to get the plants to the surface.DASH harvesting is much more
effective than bag/hand harvesting in large patches of invasive aquatic species,
For each DASH operation there are three on site personnel.Attached to each DASH boat is a suction
hose of varied lengths(30ft,50ft,75ft etc.).The diver works at the end of the hose harvesting the
invasive species with both hands.Divers are trained to keep as much sediment undisturbed as possible
when harvesting.This includes using both hands to squeeze the root of the plant(the crown)before
lifting it from the bottom and placing it in the suction hose.This allows the diver to keep his visibility.
The suction hose does not come in contact with the lake bottom when harvesting. Instead it is attached
to the divers BC(buoyancy compensator)by a tether and suspended off the bottom with a buoy.The
end of the hose remains at least 1 ft off the lake bottom when harvesting, keeping any unnecessary
sediment from entering the hose.Any sediment that does get sucked into the hose is either collected
with the invasive weeds or sent through the filtration tray.
kQUALO;GIC
INTELLIGENT AQUATIC MANAGEMENT
Sunnyside Lake 2018 DASH Bid
1.) Team Information Cost $800.00/day
Number of Divers 2
Number of Surface Support Personnel 1
Other Staff 0
Personnel Info:
• The work crew consists of 3 on-site personnel.Two members(safety diver and tender)
are on the DASH vessel during operation with one member(head diver)in the water.
• Personnel Certifications—Divers are Open Water and Weed Control Certified.The head
diver has a Commercial Boating License.All team members are CPR/AED/First Aid
trained and certified per OSHA regulations.Aqualogic is approved by the APA and meets
all local and federal regulations.
• Head Diver-The head diver is the point man of the DASH operation. He completes the
milfoil harvesting,directing his/her crew through the different areas of Lake Minerva in
the most efficient manner possible.
• Safety Diver-The safety diver makes sure that the equipment(DASH boat,dive
equipment,ect.)are always clean and organized at the end of the day.
• Tender-The tender's role is to keep the DASH operation running.This includes moving
the milfoil from the screen to buckets,changing the gas and oil for the engine,priming
the foot valve and assisting the diver with his equipment as he enters and exits the
water.They fill out the data sheets at the end of the day and send them to the project
manager.All tenders are trained in the spotting and handling of milfoil.
• Project Manager—Dominic Jude is the project manager for all NY contracts.He receives
the daily reports from the tender.At the end of each work week he sends the daily
harvest reports and a harvest map to the local assocaition.
2.) Equipment Cost $200.00/day
Description of Equipment to be used/provided:
• Garmin GPS—Progress maps and reports are sent at the end of each work week.
• All needed SCUBA equipment
• Liquivision Dive Watch
• Go Pro for Video(if need be)
• DASH Unit
• 33 gallon Brute Buckets
• Drop down poll for DASH unit—This poll drops through a hole in the deck and keeps the
boat in place.
3.) Cost per day $200.00+$800.00
$1000.00/Day
Description of DASH/Bag Harvesting day:
• Each workday includes up to 2 hours of preparation,area survey and clean up,and 6
hours of total dive time.Tenders record when the diver enters and exits the water.
4.) One Time Set Up Fee $200.00
5.) Estimated Project Cost:
• Based on 20 Days $20,200.00
• Based on 30 Days $30,200.00
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2017 LAKE SUNNYSIDE AQUATIC PLANT
GROWTH CONTROL DISTRICT BENEFIT TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO. 278,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously scheduled a public hearing
concerning adoption of the proposed Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District
Benefit Tax Roll for 2017 and filed the completed Tax Roll in the Queensbury Town Clerk's
Office, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk posted and published the required Notice of Public Hearing
and also mailed copies of the Notice to all property owners within the Benefit Assessment District,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing on Monday, September 25th,
2017 and heard all interested persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves, confirms and adopts the
Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll for 2017,and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to issue a
warrant to be signed by the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk commanding the Town Tax Receiver
to collect the sum(s)from persons named in the assessment roll and to pay the sum(s)to the Town.
Duly adopted this 25th day of September,2017 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements,Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mr. Irish
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
AQUALOGIC, INC. FOR DIVER ASSISTED SUCTION HARVESTING
IN CONNECTION WITH LAKE SUNNYSIDE
AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.:177,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 273,2012, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final
Order authorizing, approving and establishing the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control
District, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 68,2013, the Town Board appointed (5) persons who are
property owners within the District and/or Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside (PALS)
members, to the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee
(Committee), and
WHEREAS, by previous Resolution, the Town Board adopted the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic
Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll,and
WHEREAS, the Committee has recommended that the Town of Queensbury authorize
engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake
Sunnyside in 2017 for an amount of $1,000 per day, plus a one-time set up fee of $200, not to
exceed a total of$14,200, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting(D.A.S.H.)
to control invasive aquatic species within portions of Lake Sunnyside, and
WHEREAS, a copy of Aqualogic, Inc.'s "Sunnyside Lake 2017 DASH Bid" proposal is
presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 298, 2016, the Town Board authorized engagement of
Aqualogic,Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2016, and
WHEREAS, in Chapter IV(3)(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing Procedures, upon the Town
Board considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was
previously used in connection with the project being undertaken or continued or a substantially
similar project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS,the Town Board therefore wishes to authorize engagement of Aqualogic for an
Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2017, and
WHEREAS,the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements as may
be applicable, and
WHEREAS,this contract is authorized by Town Law§198(10)(e),
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbuiy's Purchasing Policy for
two (2)written quotes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an
Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2017 for an amount of$1,000 per
day, plus a one-time set up fee of $200, not to exceed a total of $14,200, in accordance with
Aqualogic, Inc.'s "Sunnyside Lake 2017 DASH Bid" proposal presented at this meeting, such
Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.) to control invasive aquatic
species within portions of Lake Sunnyside, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay
expenses incurred from appropriations in the Lake Sunnyside Misc. Contractual Account No.:
052-8790-4400 not to exceed $14,200 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such
payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any
and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 19th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Irish,Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Brewer