145. 2020 Authoirze Declaration of Town Utility HVAC As Essential
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DECLARATION OF
TOWN UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE/HVAC IMPROVEMENTS
CAPITAL PROJECT AS ESSENTIAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 145, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 123,2020, the Town Board authorized adoption of its
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Plan (Plan) and by Resolution No.: 133,2020, authorized and
ratified adoption of the Plan as further revised, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 385,2019, the Town Board awarded bids for utility
infrastructure/HVAC improvements at Queensbury Town Hall and the Queensbury Activities Center
(Project), and
WHEREAS, this Project includes the replacement of the Town’s outdated, high-
maintenance, poor-efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and
system with a much more reliable and efficient HVAC equipment and system in both its core
buildings, Town Office and Activities Center, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s central office buildings, referred to as Town
Office and Activities Center, are the Town’s core buildings that currently house multiple Town
offices that serve multiple public services, such as, the Town’s Supervisor’s Office, Town Clerk’s
Office, Building & Codes Enforcement, Planning & Zoning Enforcement, Fire Marshall’s Office,
IT servers, Assessor’s Office, Building & Grounds Office, storage place for equipment, records,
documents and archives, and
WHEREAS, any interruption in the Town’s ability to establish and control certain
environmental conditions regulated by the HVAC systems in its core buildings, might jeopardize
the welfare of its employees, IT system, records, archives, and other documents, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Guidance on Essential Services
Under the New York State on PAUSE Executive Order 202.6, effective March 22, an “Essential
Business,” means: #9. Construction, including, among others, for essential infrastructure or for
emergency repair and safety proposes, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Guidance on Essential Services
Under the New York State on PAUSE Executive Order 202.6, effective March 22, an “Essential
Business,” means: #11. Essential Services Necessary to Maintain the Safety, Sanitation and
Essential Operations of Residences or Other Essential Business, including, among others,
emergency management and response, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Guidance on Essential Services
Under the New York State on PAUSE Executive Order 202.6, effective March 22, an “Essential
Business,” means: #12. Vendors that Provide Essential Services or Products, Including Logistics
and Technology Support, Child Care and Services, includes, among others, government owned
buildings and essential government services, and
WHEREAS, Executive Order 202.6, an essential business and services are those that
provide for the maintenance for the infrastructure of the facility or to maintain or safeguard
materials or products therein, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s facilities provide services necessary to maintain
the safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences or other businesses, and
WHEREAS, the State’s response to COVID-19 is directly dependent upon a reliable
governmental system, and
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WHEREAS, the Town’s infrastructure is essential for both public safety and commercial
visibility, and
WHEREAS, the Town Offices are essential and dependent on reliable HVAC equipment,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and its contractors must comply with the guidance
and directives for maintaining a clean and safe work environment as issued by the Department of
Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and relevant others, which includes, among other
safeguards, a strong urge to maintain social distance to the extent possible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the declaration
of its for utility infrastructure/HVAC improvements at Queensbury Town Hall and the Queensbury Activities
Center (Project) as essential and such vital work should proceed, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
distribute certified copies of this Resolution to any needed State, County and/or Town
Departments and the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Facilities Manager and/or Town
Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of April, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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