193.2013 Water Dept Boiler Improvements Capital Project #197 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
BOILER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND ESTABLISHMENT
OF CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #197
RESOLUTION NO. 193, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has requested that the
Queensbury Town Board authorize certain boiler improvements at the Water Department's
Administration Building(Project) as follows:
1) Provision of new gas lines;
2) Removal of old oil boilers and provision and installation of new gas boilers;
3) Closure of the existing 3,000 gallon underground oil tank; and
4) Town removal of such oil tank from the hole and allowance for tipping fees and
fill; and
WHEREAS, as required by the Town's Purchasing Policy, the Water Superintendent obtained
the necessary quotes for item 92 (removal of old oil boilers and provision and installation of new
gas boilers) and item 43 (closure of existing underground oil tank), and
WHEREAS, the lowest received quotes for the respective Project components are as follows:
1) Provision of new gas lines - National Grid— extend main ($8,797.05) and service
line ($3,504.55) for a total of$12,301.60;
2) Removal of old oil boilers and provision and installation of new gas boilers—Jack
Hall Plumbing - $22,666.00;
3) Closure of the existing 3,000 gallon underground oil tank — Mike Croft
Environmental Services - $3,000; and
4) Town removal of such oil tank from the hole and allowance for tipping fees and fill
- $1,000.00;
for a total Project cost of$38,967.60; and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has therefore recommended that the Town Board
approve such Project, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Town Budget and therefore the Town Board
wishes to establish a Capital Project Fund related to the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that there are times
when Change Orders may become necessary for such Project and has requested that the Town
Board also authorize him to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a 5% contingency for
Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Boiler
Improvements Project at the Water Department's Administration Building (Project) and
authorizes and directs the establishment of the "Water Department Boiler Improvements Capital
Project Fund #197," which Fund will establish funding for expenses associated with the Project as
set forth in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the specific
proposals as follows:
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1) Provision of new gas lines - National Grid— extend main ($8,797.05) and service
line ($3,504.55) for a total of$12,301.60;
2) Removal of old oil boilers and provision and installation of new gas boilers —Jack
Hall Plumbing - $22,666.00;
3) Closure of existing 3,000 gallon underground oil tank — Mike Croft
Environmental Services - $3,000; and
4) Town removal of such oil tank from the hole and allowance for tipping fees and fill
- $1,000.00;
for a total Project cost of$38,967.60, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Water Superintendent to
approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to the Project up to a 5% contingency or in the total
amount not exceeding $1,948.38 that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for this
Project shall be from the Water Department's Fund Balance, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes initial appropriations and estimated
revenues for Capital Project Fund 9197 in the amount of$40,915.98, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
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Budget Officer to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such
appropriations and revenues as necessary:
• Increase Appropriation 040-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project by $40,915.98;
• Increase Revenue 197-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue by $40,915.98;
• Increase Appropriation 197-8310-2899 Capital Construction by $40,915.98; 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
effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Purchasing Agent, Water Superintendent, Civil Engineer and/or Budget Officer to take such other and
further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of April, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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