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Resolution to Authorize Purchase of 7' X 16' Equipment Trailer

2 versions2024-08-05 → 2024-08-22#26-2024inline resolution

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

Resolution #26-2024 — 2024-08-22

WHEREAS

  • the Village of Red Hook has 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, the Village's DPW Foreman, has offered a 7' x 16' equipment trailer to the Village for $2200 with no delivery charge
  • we have reviewed 6 quotes for new and used 7' x 16' equipment trailers including the one from Jerome Smith, in adherence with our procurement policy
  • the quote from Jerome Smith is the lowest even before considering that all the others require delivery
  • the Village's Code of Ethics, Section 15 in the Village Code, does not prohibit this purchase
  • the sale to Jerome Smith would be proper because he does not possess the discretionary powers of authorization or approval for this purchase that would create a conflict of interest as defined by General Municipal Law 801
  • legal counsel has been consulted regarding this purchase to ensure we are following proper procedure

RESOLVED

  • that the Village Board of Trustees authorizes the purchase of the 2011 Cross Country 7' x 16' equipment trailer offered by Jerome Smith
  • that this equipment be purchased from the Water Fund budget line EW8320.2 – Capital Outlay

Changes between versions

2024-08-052024-08-22
substantive change+96

The resolution was expanded to include ethical compliance justifications and procurement policy adherence.

  • Document date changed from 2024-08-05 to 2024-08-22
  • Added party detail: Jerome Smith is now identified as 'the Village's DPW Foreman'
  • Number of quotes reviewed increased from '5 quotes' to '6 quotes'
  • Added ethical compliance clauses regarding 'Village's Code of Ethics, Section 15' and 'General Municipal Law 801'
  • Added clause stating 'legal counsel has been consulted regarding this purchase' (previously 'legal counsel will be consulted')
  • Removed RESOLVED clause: 'prior to the purchase, legal counsel will be consulted and recommendations will be followed'
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WHEREAS clauses: - 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, the Village's DPW Foreman, has offered a 7' x 16' equipment trailer to the Village for $2200 with no delivery charge - we have reviewed 56 quotes for new and used 7' x 16' equipment trailers including the one from Jerome Smith, in adherence with our procurement policy - the quote from Jerome Smith is the lowest even before considering that all ofthe which are higher than $2200, and allothers require delivery - the Village's Code of Ethics, Section 15 in the Village Code, does not prohibit this purchase - the sale to Jerome Smith would be proper because he does not possess the discretionary powers of authorization or approval for this purchase that would create a conflict of interest as defined by General Municipal Law 801 - legal counsel has been consulted regarding this purchase to ensure we are following proper procedure RESOLVED clauses: - that 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 -that this equipment be purchased from the Water Fund budget line EW8320.2 – Capital Outlay