089.2021 Purchase of Audio-Video System from Mood Functional Communications Corp
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM
FROM MOOD FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
FOR TOWN ACTIVITIES CENTER
RESOLUTION NO.: 89, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to purchase an audio/video system for the
meeting room at the Town’s Activities Center, and
WHEREAS, PEPPM Cooperative Purchasing (PEPPM) is a governmental technology
cooperative purchasing program that specifically benefits public agencies and municipalities, including
the Town of Queensbury, with technology purchasing contracts competitively bid under the high
standards expected for public-sector procurement, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to “piggyback” off an existing County/State Bid and therefore, due to
the agreeable and advantageous terms represented by MOOD Functional Communications
Corporation (MOOD) in this instance, the Town of Queensbury wishes to piggyback with PEPPM for
the purchase and installation of an audio/video system as set forth in MOOD’s proposal dated February
24, 2021 presented at this meeting for the amount of $16,694.40 for equipment per PEPPM Contract
#529461-016, plus $4,015 for additional expenses involved in the commissioning and support of the
system, for a total of $20,709.40, plus an additional $2,000 in necessary cabling expenses to be
incurred by StoredTech Technology Solutions, Inc., (StoredTech) for a total project cost of
$22,709.40, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury will adhere to all New York State bidding
requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize withdrawals and expenditures in the amount
of $22,709.40 from Capital Reserve No. 64 to fund this Capital Project, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Capital Reserve No. 64 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the purchase
and installation of an audio/video system from MOOD Functional Communications Corporation
(MOOD) as set forth in MOOD’s proposal dated February 24, 2021 substantially in the form presented
at this meeting for the amount of $16,694.40 for equipment per PEPPM Contract #529461-016 plus
$4,015 for additional expenses involved in the commissioning and support of the system for a total of
$20,709.40, plus an additional $2,000 in necessary cabling expenses to be incurred by StoredTech for a
total project cost of $22,709.40, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawals and expenditures are
expenditures for a specific capital project for which the Capital Reserve Fund No. 64 was established,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
take all actions necessary to amend the Town Budget and effectuate the transfer of $22,709.40
from Capital Reserve No.: 64 to Misc. Equipment Account No.: 001-1680-2001 to fund this
project, 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, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary documentation, including the proposal with MOOD substantially in the
form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel to take any and all action
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 8 day of March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None