386.2005
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL
TRANSFORMER FOR HIGH LIFT PUMP AT WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 386, 2005
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously adopted purchasing procedures which
require that the Town Board must approve any purchase in an amount of $5,000 or greater up to New
York State bidding limits, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Water Superintendent has advised that an electrical transformer for
one of the Town’s high lift water pumps has failed and the transformer must be replaced in order to use
the water pump, and
WHEREAS, the cost of a new electrical transformer, to be purchased from the original
supplier, will cost approximately $27,000, including installation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the purchase of a new
electrical transformer for one of the Town’s high lift water pumps is an emergency purchase needed to
provide water to the Town’s residents and certain neighboring municipalities and such purchase should
be made as soon as possible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the electrical transformer
purchase as delineated in this Resolution in an amount not to exceed $27,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment be made through the
transfer of $27,000 in funds from Capital Construction Account No.: 40-8340-2899 to Plant
Maintenance Account No.: 40-8320-4350, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the 2005 Town Budget, transfer funds and/or take any action necessary to
provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent, Deputy Water Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further
action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of August, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES : None
ABSENT: None