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177.2020 Authorizing Engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting - Sunnyside Vegetation Management Program RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF AQUALOGIC, INC. FOR DIVER ASSISTED SUCTION HARVESTING IN CONNECTION WITH LAKE SUNNYSIDE AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO.: 177, 2020 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 273, 2012, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final Order authorizing, approving and establishing the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 68, 2013, the Town Board appointed (5) persons who are property owners within the District and/or Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside (PALS) members, to the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee (Committee), and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 309, 2019, the Town Board adopted the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll for 2019, and WHEREAS, the Committee has recommended that the Town of Queensbury authorize engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2020 for an amount of $1,000 per day, plus a one-time set up fee of $200, not to exceed a total of $30,200, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.) to control invasive aquatic species within portions of Lake Sunnyside, and WHEREAS, a copy of Aqualogic, Inc.’s proposed Contract for Services is presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 92, 2019, the Town Board authorized engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2019, and WHEREAS, in Chapter IV(3)(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing Procedures, upon the Town Board considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was previously used in connection with the project being undertaken or continued or a substantially similar project without soliciting multiple vendors, and WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to authorize engagement of Aqualogic for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2020, and WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements as may be applicable, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury’s Purchasing Policy for two (2) written quotes, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2020 for an amount of $1,000 per day, plus a one-time set up fee of $200, not to exceed a total of $30,200, in accordance with Aqualogic, Inc.’s Contract substantially in the form presented at this meeting, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.) to control invasive aquatic species within portions of Lake Sunnyside, contingent upon submission of a valid certificate of insurance in form and amounts acceptable to the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay expenses incurred from appropriations in the Lake Sunnyside Misc. Contractual Account No.: 052- 8790-4400 not to exceed $30,200 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign the Contract with Aqualogic, Inc., substantially in the form presented at this meeting, as well as any other needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. th Duly adopted this 4 day of May, 2020, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone NOES : None ABSENT: None