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3.05 3.5 FINANCIAL\201 4\PURCHASE—Truck and Plow Equipment for Highway-Piggybacking -8-18 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2015 WESTERN STAR 4700 SET-FORWARD FRONT AXLE CAB-CHASSIS AND RELATED PLOW EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO.: ,2014 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board approval to purchase a 2015 Western Star 4700 Set-Forward Front Axle Cab — Chassis and related plow equipment, 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 Oneida County for the Cab-Chassis in this instance, and WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway Superintendent's purchase of a 2015 Western Star 4700 Set-Forward Front Axle Cab—Chassis for the amount of$109,988 from New York Truck Equipment and the related plow equipment from Tenco Industries, Inc., for the amount of$85,955 to be paid from Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130- 2040, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such purchases shall be by transfer of$195,943 from the Town's Capital Reserve Fund #64 to Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-2040 and the Town Budget Officer shall amend the 2014 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be 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 18'h day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: