132.2012 purchase 2 utility trucks Highway RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TWO (2) UTILITY
TRUCKS FOR USE BY TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 132,2012
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Town Highway Superintendent has requested Town
Board approval to purchase two (2) 2001 GMC 3500 HD Utility Trucks to replace two (2) vehicles
(1990 truck VIN# 1GBHC34K2LE208982 and 1991 truck VIN#1GBHK34K2ME184705) with
rotted/rusted out frames and beyond repair, for use by the Town Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Town 2012 Budget for such proposed vehicle
purchases, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to waive the Town Purchasing Policy's two (2) quotes
and self-imposed bidding requirement in this instance, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of
Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for two (2) written quotes for purchases over $2,500 and the need to
competitively bid for purchases over$10,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway Superintendent's
purchase of two (2) 2001 GMC 3500 HD Utility Trucks to replace two (2) vehicles (1990 truck
VIN# 1GBHC34K2LE208982 and 1991 truck VIN#1GBHK34K2ME184705) with rotted/rusted
out frames and beyond repair, in the amount of$6,526 each($13,052 total)from Upstate Auto Sales,
Inc., to be paid for from Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the 2012 Town Budget by transferring $13,052 from Snow Removal O/T Account No.: 004-
5142-1020 to Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the 1990 and 1991 surplus
vehicle(s) and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with
the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 16'h day of April, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: None