088.2013 BG truck RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2013 FORD TRUCK FOR
USE BY BUILDING AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR SALE OF OBSOLETE TRUCK
RESOLUTION NO.: 88,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a 2013 Ford F-550 4WD truck to replace an obsolete 2001 Ford truck in his
Department(VIN 9: IFTSF3 IL5 IEA52908) and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Town Budget for such proposed purchase, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback" off an existing County Bid and therefore, the Town of
Queensbury is"piggybacking"with Chautauqua County in this instance, and
WHEREAS,the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §64(2), the Town Board may
authorize the sale of items which are no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and therefore the
Town Board wishes to authorize the sale of the obsolete 2001 Ford pick-up by using the auction
company GovDeals to dispose of such truck,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Facilities
Manager's purchase of a 2013 Ford F-550 4WD truck in the amount of$45,339.61 from Van Bortel
Ford, Inc., to be funded from Equipment/Vehicle Replacement Capital Project Fund 9195, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the sale of the 2001 Ford
pick-up truck(VIN 4: IFTSF311,51EA52908) that is no longer needed by the Town or obsolete, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and engagement of the
services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the surplus vehicle, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all Town proceeds from the sale shall be deposited 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 Budget Officer
and/or Purchasing Agent to accept or reject any bids received online for any online auction bids, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Facilities Manager, Budget Officer and/or Purchasing Agent to take such other and further action as
may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 28th day of January, 2013,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi,Mr.Metivier,Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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