189.2020 Hovey Park Improvement Project #146
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN HOVEY POND PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #146 AND WITHDRAWAL FROM
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND #61
RESOLUTION NO.: 189, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established a Capital Reserve Fund
known as the Recreation Reserve Fund No. 61 for future capital projects, and
WHEREAS, by Memorandum dated May 7, 2020, the Town Recreation Commission and
Director of Parks and Recreation have requested that the Town Board authorize the withdrawal and
expenditure of $21,000 from Reserve Fund No. 61, a $5,000 balance transfer from the Freedom Park
Capital Project Account #190 and a $4,000 transfer from Wages Account No.: 001-7020-1010 to
fund $30,000 in specific capital improvements and certain maintenance projects for the Hovey Pond
Park as follows:
$9,000 – Upgrade to use a paver block instead of concrete around Maine Pavilion;
$8,000 – Install a 90’ level walkway on Glenwood Avenue;
$5,000 – Install proper drainage under Memorial Garden;
$8,000 – Contingency funding for site work;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Fund No.: 61 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and
expenditure for the Hovey Pond Park Improvement Project is an expenditure for a specific capital
project and certain maintenance projects for which the Reserve Fund was established and therefore
hereby authorizes the specific capital improvements and certain maintenance projects for the Hovey
Pond Park as set forth in the preambles of this Resolution and expenditures in the total amount of
$30,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes a $21,000 transfer from Fund No.: 61, a
$5,000 balance transfer from Freedom Park Capital Project Account #190 and a $4,000 transfer from
Wages Account No.: 001-7020-1010 to Hovey Pond Park Improvement Project Fund #146 and the
Town Board further directs that in the event there are funds remaining in Fund #146 after completion
of the projects or in the event that the projects are not undertaken, the moneys in Fund #146 shall be
returned to the Recreation Reserve, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, transfers and/or prepare any documentation
necessary to adjust appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Parks
& Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk
to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 18 day of May, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None