140.97
RESOLUTION CONCERNING SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE ON
THE NEW AVIATION ROAD BRIDGE
RESOLUTION NO.: 140.97
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Connie Goedert
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT)
will be replacing the two-lane Aviation Road Bridge over I-87 with
a five-lane structure, and
WHEREAS, although DOT has assisted the Town of Queensbury to
date by maintaining sidewalks on the Aviation Road Bridge,
including removing the snow from the sidewalks, it is technically
the Town of Queensbury's responsibility to maintain these
sidewalks, and
WHEREAS, DOT has requested clarification from the Town of
Queensbury that the Town will take responsibility for maintaining
the sidewalks on the new Aviation Road Bridge,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby
acknowledges the Town's responsibility for the maintenance of the
sidewalks on the new Aviation Road bridge including the removal of
snow in a timely manner, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute and send a
letter to the New York State Department of Transportation stating
that the Town will maintain the sidewalks on the new Aviation Road
Bridge.
Duly adopted this 7th day of April, 1997, by the following
vote:
AYES : Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr.
Champagne
NOES : None
ABSENT: None