242.2013 Rush Pond Bicycle project #166 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL FROM CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN RESERVE FUND #64 FOR INCREASE IN
RUSH POND BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH CAPITAL PROJECT #166
RESOLUTION NO.:242,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established a Capital Improvement
Plan Reserve Fund 964(Fund#64) for future Town project developments, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 178,2007 the Town Board authorized establishment of the
Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Capital Project Fund 9166 to fund expenses associated with the
Multi-Use Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path (Project) and authorized funding for such Capital
Project Fund 9166 in the amount of$76,663, and such funds were transferred into such Fund 9166
from Capital Improvement Plan Reserve Fund 464, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 178, 2007 also authorized engagement of the services of the
Laberge Group(Laberge) for design of the Project and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 202,2008, the Town Board authorized an increase in the
Project costs and supplemented Capital Project Fund 9166 in the amount of$20,000 to cover such
increases as well as future expenses and reimbursables, bringing the total for the Capital Project
Fund 9166 to $96,663, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 349.2011, the Town Board authorized an increase in the
Project costs and supplemented Capital Project Fund 9166 in the amount of$3,700 for additional
professional services of the Laberge Group due to additional wetland delineation, bringing the
total for the Capital Project Fund 9166 to $100,363, and
WHEREAS, Councilman John Strough has presented the Town Board with a Final Design
and Budget for construction of the southern part of the Rush Pond Trail(from Fox Farm Road to the
bridge and walkways) for an amount of$38,000 as presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the withdrawal and expenditure of
moneys from Fund 464 in the amount of$38,000 for such construction, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Fund 964 subject to permissive
referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes the Final Design and Budget
for construction of the southern part of the Rush Pond Trail (from Fox Farm Road to the bridge and
walkways) for an amount of$38,000 and authorizes and directs the $38,000 increase in the Rush
Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Capital Project Fund 4166 bringing the total for the Capital Project
Fund#166 to $138,363, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
construction shall be by a transfer from the Capital Reserve Fund 464 in the amount of$38,000
to transfer to Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Capital Project Fund#166, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to take all action necessary to increase the following accounts for such
appropriations and revenues as necessary:
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• Revenue Acct No. — 166-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $38,000; and
• Expense Acct No. — 166-8020-2899 (Capital Construction) $38,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the 2013 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,
Councilman John Strough and/or the Town Budget Officer to take any and all other actions
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.
Duly adopted this 20th day of May, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Clements,Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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