RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 7' x 16' EQUIPMENT TRAILER

Resolution #26-2024 — 2024-08-05

WHEREAS

• the Village of Red Hook has just acquired a mini-excavator
• the mini-excavator travels slowly and is best used by being moved to its location via a trailer
• a 7' x 16' equipment trailer is the size that is needed to transport the mini-excavator
• Jerome Smith has offered a 7' x 16' equipment trailer to the Village for $2200 with no delivery charge
• we have reviewed 5 quotes for new and used 7' x 16' equipment trailers, all of which are higher than $2200, and all require delivery

RESOLVED

• the Village Board of Trustees authorizes the purchase of the 2011 Cross Country 7' x 16' equipment trailer offered by Jerome Smith
• prior to the purchase, legal counsel will be consulted and recommendations will be followed
• this equipment be purchased from the Water Fund budget line EW8320.2 – Capital Outlay