RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT USING ARPA FUNDING

Resolution #37-2024 — 2024-10-07

WHEREAS

• the Village of Red Hook Highway department is responsible for storing all our equipment and vehicles
• we have recently acquired new equipment to save on costs for the Village
• the new Sewer service requires additional inventory for proper maintenance of the system
• it is best practice to exercise the valves on our fire hydrants at least once a year
• exercising the fire hydrant valves is physically draining and by hand only a few can be done per day

RESOLVED

• The Village Board of Trustees authorizes the purchase the following: One 20ft used storage container to serve as storage and be housed in the back area of the old highway garage – for a cost of up to $2,300; One 20ft x 20ft Galvanized steel carport canopy shelter – to serve as covering between the two containers in the back area of the old highway garage – for a cost of up to $2,000; One Hydro Verge Hydrant Buddy portable cordless hydrant & gate valve exerciser – for a cost of up to $5,500
• This equipment be purchased using available ARPA funding