117.2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY
FILTRATION/CHLORINATION SYSTEM REPAIRS
AT GURNEY LANE POOL
RESOLUTION NO.: 117, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board established a Capital Reserve Fund known as the
Recreation Assessment Reserve Fund #61 (Fund No. 61) for future recreational needs, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 124,2006, the Town Board authorized establishment of
Capital Project Fund #157 to fund expenses associated with development of a Park Master Plan,
reparation and upgrade of pool, construction of shade structures and an additional pavilion, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation has advised the Town Board that
emergency repairs are needed at the Gurney Lane Pool and has requested Town Board authorization
to transfer funds for filtration/chlorination system repairs for an amount not to exceed $75,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Recreation Commission has been apprised of the necessary repair
work, agrees with the repair work necessary in order to operate, and has directed the Director of Parks
and Recreation to take steps to gain Town Board approval, and
WHEREAS, Clardon Pools has begun the emergency repairs as outlined below:
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New plumbing and valves for filtration system;
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New 5 hp trash pump (backwash pump);
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New 15 hp, three phase electric circulation pump;
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3 New main valves – (1) eight inch gate pump and (2) ten inch gates with related plumbing;
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New chlorination system with two 100 gallon self-contained, poly storage tanks;
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2 new chlorine pumps (one per tank) with controller unit; and
WHEREAS, the repair costs include all necessary materials (including welding supplies for
stainless steel application), labor to install, restart and check of both systems for proper operation and
staff training, with all workmanship guaranteed by Clardon Pools for a period of one (1) year,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the
filtration/chlorination system repairs at the Gurney Lane Pool are emergency repairs needed to best
serve the Town’s residents and such repairs should be completed as soon as possible in order to
operate during the 2007 summer season, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
Clardon Pools to complete the emergency filtration/chlorination system repairs at the Gurney Lane
Pool for an amount not to exceed $75,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the transfer of
funds in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the actual filtration/chlorination system repair costs at
the Gurney Lane Pool, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes a transfer from Fund No.: 61 in the
amount of $75,000 to fund such Project, such funds to be placed into the Capital Project Fund No.:
157 established in accordance with Resolution No.: 124,2006 and the Town Board further directs that
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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 improvement fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes appropriations in Expense Account No.:
157-7110-2899 in the amount of $75,000 – Capital Construction, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Parks and Recreation and/or Town Fiscal Manager to take such other and further action
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 5 day of March, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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