349.2013 Gurney Lane Pool Repairs RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHAZEN
COMPANIES FOR PROVISION OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES RELATED TO THE GURNEY LANE POOL
REPAIR/IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING AN
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SUCH PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 349,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Parks and Recreation Director (Director) and
Recreation Commission have recommended that the Town Board authorize engagement of The
Chazen Companies (Chazen) for provision of design and engineering services related to needed
repairs/improvements to the Gurney Lane Pool, such repairs/improvements described as follows:
I. Demolition and removal of the stainless steel gutter system;
2. Demolition and removal of selected areas of the interior pool walls to repair and
replace compromised concrete;
3. Repair of any cracks in pool floor or other areas of concern;
4. Site work to include, but not be limited to, new concrete, fencing, grading, drainage,
landscaping, seeding, etc.;
5. Reinstallation of all necessary pool operations equipment (ladders, handicap lift, diving
board stand, water slide, etc.);
6. Installation of new pool entry door and diving board station and board;
7. Other improvements deemed necessary to be compliant with the New York State
Department of Health for public swimming facilities;
and
WHEREAS, Chazen has offered to provide the needed engineering services for an amount not
to exceed $20,940 as delineated in Chazen's Proposal dated August 13'', 2013 and presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established a Capital Reserve Fund
known as the Recreation Reserve Fund No. 61 (Fund#61)for future capital projects, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the withdrawal and expenditure of moneys
from Fund#61 for the needed engineering services, 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 #61 subject to permissive referendum,
and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award
the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the
requirements set forth in the Town's bid documents and specifications,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
The Chazen Companies for provision of design and engineering services related to needed
repairs/improvements to the Gurney Lane Pool for an amount not to exceed $20,940 as delineated in
Chazen's August 13'', 2013 Proposal presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes a transfer of appropriations in the
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amount of $14,000 from Recreation Reserve Fund #61 to Appropriation #001-9950-9030-0061
Transfer to Capital Fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes an increase in Revenue in Account 157-
0000-55031 Interfund Revenue in the amount of$14,000 and an increase in Appropriation 157-7110-
4403 Engineering/Architecture for$14,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment of up to
$20,940 shall be paid to Chazen from 157-7110-4403 Engineering Architecture, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for the
design and engineering services needed for the Gurney Lane Recreation Area Improvement Project is
an expenditure related to a specific capital project and items of equipment for which the reserve
account was established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the specific capital improvements and certain
items of equipment related to the Gurney Lane Pool Repair/Improvement Project as delineated in the
preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent
to open all bids, read them aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the bids to the
Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Parks
&Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take all 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 19'h day of August, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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