400.2016 Purchase John Deere Compact Tractor Building & Grounds RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE
COMPACT TRACTOR AND ATTACHMENTS FOR
BUILDING AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 400, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a John Deere compact tractor model 2025R with attachments to replace an aged
tractor,with attachments, in his department needing sizeable repairs, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback" off an existing County/State Bid and therefore in this
instance, the Town of Queensbury is "piggybacking" with National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)
Contract No.: PC66663 (PG XN) for a John Deere compact tractor model 2025R with attachments,
and
WHEREAS, such tractor with attachments is available through Falls Farm & Garden for the
amount of $19,728.43, less a trade-in amount of $2,500 for the current disassembled tractor and
attachments proposed to be replaced, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Facilities
Manager's purchase of a John Deere compact tractor model 2025R with attachments in the amount of
$19,728.43, less a trade-in amount of $2,500 for the current disassembled tractor and attachments
proposed to be replaced, from Falls Farm& Garden in accordance with NJPA Contract No.: PC66663
(PG XN), to be paid for from Account No.: 001-1620-2001, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget by transferring $17,229 from New York State Retirement Account No.: 001-
9010-8010 to Account No.: 001-1620-2001, and make any other 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,
Facilities Manager 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 51h day of December, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Irish