443,2013Roundaboutland RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FAIR MARKET VALUE OFFERS TO
CERTAIN AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS -
AVIATION ROAD/DIXON ROAD/FARR LANE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 443, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 232,2012, the Town Board authorized and approved the
Aviation Road/Dixon Road/Farr Lane Intersection Improvements, Town of Queensbury, Warren
County, P.I.N. 1759.06 (the Project) and authorized and directed that the sum of $273,702 be
made available to cover the cost of participation in the Project to be appropriated from the
established Capital Project Fund known as the "Aviation Road/Dixon/Farr Lane Intersection
Improvements Project Grant Fund #192," which Fund established funding for expenses associated
with the grant funds and established initial appropriations and estimated revenues for Capital
Project Fund #192 funded from grant funds received by the Town and from the Town's Capital
Reserve Fund#64, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 401,2013, the Town Board further authorized and
directed the additional sum of$124,293 be appropriated and made available to cover the cost of
participation in the ROW acquisition phase of the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to advance the Project by acquiring needed rights-of-way in
keeping with provisions of the New York State Highway Law and applicable Federal Statutes,
and
WHEREAS, the extent of rights-of-way required has been determined based on the design
of the reconstructed intersection, and
WHEREAS, the appraised value of the takings has been established by a New York State
Certified General Appraiser in conformity with the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure
Law and policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to the appraisal of right-of-way and
easements acquired for highway purposes, and
WHEREAS, the funding for such right-of-way and easement acquisition is included in the
approved Capital Budget for this Project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, or agents that he designates, to offer the affected property owners related to the
Aviation Road/Dixon Road/Farr Lane Intersection Improvements Project, the fair market value of
the parcels and make payment therefore, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such offers and payments shall not exceed the sum of $124,293
authorized by Resolution No.: 401,2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the appropriate agreements, deeds and forms to take possession of such right-of-way and
easements, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer, Town Counsel and/or Senior Planner to take all actions necessary to
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effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 4th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES None
AB SENT : None
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