111.2019 Purchase K&M Hot Patcher Highway Dept
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF K&M HOT PATCHER
FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 111, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a two (2) ton K&M Hot Patcher, 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 Suffolk County Contract #18-14.9.11 for
DPW equipment, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, if
applicable, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase, with funding to be from
Capital Reserve #64, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Capital Reserve #64 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent’s purchase of a two (2) ton K&M Hot Patcher with certain options including a tool
rack, dump box, diesel fire storage compartment and strobe light, for the total amount of $26,401 from
Trius, Inc., in accordance with Trius, Inc.’s Proposal dated 3.7.2019 presented at this meeting, to be
paid from Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for such
purchase is an expenditure for a specific capital project and/or certain maintenance project for which
the Capital Reserve Account #64 was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take all
actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer from Reserve No.: 64 in the
amount of $26,401 to Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-2040 to fund such purchase, 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, Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer
to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk
to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of April, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mr. Metivier