257.2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
WEST END IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 257, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 113,2008, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
recreation project known as the West End Park Improvement Project and expenditures for such work,
and
WHEREAS, the necessary bidding documents and project specifications have been completed
in connection with the specific capital improvements and certain items of equipment authorized by the
Town Board in accordance with such Resolution No.: 113,2008 as follows:
1.demolition and removal of the old basketball court;
2.installation of a new playground area;
3.installation of a new basketball court;
4.site work to create an informal ball field with backstop;
5.landscaping and improvement of the entryway and creation of parking area; and
6.professional services for all of the above; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Commission is requesting Town Board authorization to advertise
for bids, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award
the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the
requirements set forth in the Town’s bid documents and specifications,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the specific capital improvements and certain
items of equipment related to the West End Park Improvement Project as delineated in the preambles
of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent
to open all bids, read them aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the bids to the
Town Board.
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Duly adopted this 5 day of May, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES : None
ABSENT: None