099.2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL FROM CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN RESERVE FUND #64 AND INCREASE IN
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #138 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT
RIDGE/JENKINSVILLE PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 99, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established a Capital Improvement Plan
Reserve Fund #64 (Fund #64) for future Town project developments, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 416,2003 the Town Board authorized establishment of
Capital Project Fund #138 to fund expenses associated with parking lot improvements, design and
expansion of softball fields and replacement of fencing at the Ridge/Jenkinsville Park and the Town
Board authorized funding for such Capital Project Fund #138 in the amount of $95,670 and such funds
were transferred into such Fund #138 from Hudson River Park Capital Project Fund #107, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 210,2004 the Queensbury Town Board authorized a
supplemental Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Project and additional expenditures in the amount of $413,266
and funds were transferred from Capital Improvement Plan Reserve Fund #64 to Fund #138 to fund
such supplemental Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Director of Parks and Recreation and the Town’s Recreation
Commission have presented to the Town Board proposed improvements to the Ridge/Jenkinsville Park
as follows:
1.creation of three (3) multi-use (soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, etc.,) irrigated, athletic
fields;
2.construction of a field house containing bathrooms, irrigation equipment/controls and
storage space for maintenance equipment and ancillary field gear (goal netting, flags,
signage, etc.,);
3.construction of a paved access road and paved parking;
4.construction of walkways, fencing and landscaping; and
5.professional services for all of the above;
and
WHEREAS, based on the Director of Parks and Recreation and Recreation Commission’s
input, the Town Board wishes to supplement Capital Project Fund #138 as more specifically set forth
in a Project Outline from the Director of Parks and Recreation previously submitted to the Town
Board, and
WHEREAS, the additional project costs for the supplemental Park Project is estimated to be in
the amount of $976,000, and
WHEREAS, the total for the Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Project Account Fund #138 after the CIP
fund allocation and Resolution No.’s 416,2003 and 210,2004 will be $1,484,936.00, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the withdrawal and expenditure of moneys
from Fund #64 in the amount of $976,000 for the supplemental Park Project, bids subject to Town
Board Approval, and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law 6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Fund #64 subject to permissive referendum,
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the CIP, the Town Board must conduct a public hearing
before approving any specific Capital Project or increase in any specific Capital Project listed on the
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CIP and the Town Board scheduled and duly held a public hearing on Monday, February 26,
2007 and heard all interested persons,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and
expenditure for the supplemental Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Project is an expenditure for a specific
capital project and items of equipment for which the reserve account was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the supplemental
Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Project and authorizes additional expenditures in the amount of $976,000
for the work described in the preambles of this Resolution, bids subject to Town Board Approval,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs a transfer from Capital
Improvement Plan Reserve Fund #64 in the amount of $976,000 to fund such supplemental
Project, such funds to be placed into the Ridge/Jenkinsville Park Capital Project Fund #138 and
the Town Board further directs that in the event there are funds remaining in such Capital Project
Fund after completion of the Project or in the event that the Project is not undertaken, the moneys
in the Capital Project Fund shall be returned to the Capital Reserve Fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Fiscal
Manager to take all action necessary to establish additional appropriations and estimated revenues
as necessary for Capital Project Fund #138 in the additional amount of $976,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Fiscal Manager and/or Accountant to take all action necessary to increase the following accounts
for such appropriations and revenues as necessary:
Revenue Account No.: 138-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) – $976,000
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Expense Account No.: 138-7110-4403 (Engineer/Surveyor) – $ 36,000
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Expense Account No.: 138-7110-2899 (Capital Construction) - $940,000
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and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Fiscal Manager
and/or Accountant to amend the 2007 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments,
transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated
revenues and effectuate all 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 26 day of February, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
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