431.2004
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
WITH EDWARD AND THOMAS O’CONNOR, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES/SOFTBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS AT
RIDGE/JENKINSVILLE PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 431, 2004
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 345,2004, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of Edward and Thomas O’Connor, Inc. (Contractor) to provide construction services
concerning softball field improvements at the Ridge/Jenkinsville Park site (Project) for an amount not
to exceed $114,371, and
WHEREAS, during excavation of the new field areas at the Project Site, the Contractor
discovered a subsurface water problem that could affect the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has recommended installation of approximately 1150 LF of 4”
perforated underdrain piping wrapped in filter fabric with #2 stone above and below the piping to
improve field drainage beyond the outfield areas on two (2) of the fields on the north side of the Park
area, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Director of Parks and Recreation and Project Architect, Jim Miller,
have inspected the site and concur with the Contractor’s recommendations and work to remedy the
subsurface water situation as outlined in Change Order No. 1 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation has recommended that the Town Board
authorize Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $8,337.50, bringing the total contract amount to
$122,708.50,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and approves Change
Order No. 1 as presented at this meeting and described in this Resolution to Edward & Thomas
O’Connor, Inc. in the amount of $8,337.50, bringing the total Project amount to $122,708.50, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to adjust
the Project’s appropriations as necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or
Director of Parks and Recreation to execute Change Order No. 1 and take all action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 30 day of August, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: None