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H&N Towing on-call contract authorization

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H&N Towing on-call contract authorization

RESOLVED

  • The Mayor is authorized to enter into an on-call contract with H&N Towing Enterprises at a rate of $205.00 per vehicle including 3 days of vehicle storage and $75.00 per day per vehicle thereafter for enforcement of seasonal parking rules.

Changes between versions

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

The resolution was expanded to include procurement compliance, ethics disclosures, and legal consultation details.

  • Document date advanced from 2024-08-05 to 2024-08-22
  • Added party detail: Jerome Smith is now identified as 'the Village's DPW Foreman'
  • Expanded quote review from '5 quotes' to '6 quotes... in adherence with our procurement policy'
  • Added ethics compliance clause: 'the Village's Code of Ethics, Section 15 in the Village Code, does not prohibit this purchase'
  • Added conflict of interest justification: 'the sale to Jerome Smith would be proper because he does not possess the discretionary powers of authorization or approval... as defined by General Municipal Law 801'
  • Changed legal consultation status from 'will be consulted' to 'has been 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

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