068.2017 Purchase of Ford F-350 Truck for Water Dept RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2017 FORD F-350 TRUCK
FOR USE BY TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 68,2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback"off an existing County Bid, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to replace a 2002 Ford F-350 truck with 88,000 miles (Town Asset No.: 4034) by
purchasing a 2017 Ford F-350 Truck with related accessories by the Town of Queensbury
"piggybacking"with Onondaga County Bid 47974 2017SRW, 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 Water
Superintendent's purchase of a 2017 Ford F-350 for an amount not to exceed $39,731.49 from Van
Bortel and approves an additional $1,500 for ancillary items needed to make it Water Department
ready, to be paid from Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchases shall be by a transfer of $41,232 from the Water Department's undesignated,
unassigned fund balance to Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-2020 and the Town Budget Officer
shall amend the 2017 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 Budget Officer to
engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the 2002 Ford F-350 truck with
88,000 miles (Town Asset No.: 4034) and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate revenue
account(s)in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
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 6ffi day of March, 2017,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None