Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution to authorize the County of Sullivan to enter into a 3-year contract with the Towns for snow and ice removal on various County Roads
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $1,500,000.00 per year
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN TO ENTER INTO A 3 YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE TOWNS FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
WHEREAS, Section 135-a of the Highway Law of the State of New York authorizes the County to enter into contracts with the Towns for the control of snow and ice conditions on County Roads located within the Towns; and
WHEREAS, said section of the Highway law of the State of New York requires the approval by resolution of the legislative bodies of the County and the involved Towns; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Division of Public Works that the County enter into three (3) year contracts with the involved Towns subject to annual appropriation by the Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be hereby authorized to execute contracts, commencing on July 1, 2024 and terminating on June 30, 2027, with the any Town in Sullivan County that chooses to participate at a total annual cost not to exceed $1,500,000 in the first year of the contract; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Sullivan pay the amount of $6,185.13 per centerline mile for two-lane highways and $9,277.70 for three-lane highways to the aforementioned Towns for the contract year July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The rate for Contract years 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 will be presented to the Legislature by resolution for approval; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The County shall pay the Town a single payment of two hundred dollars ($200) per centerline mile in addition to the current base rate per mile if the number of call-outs of County forces from the SCDPW Livingston Manor Storm Station exceeds thirty (30) in a season for the duration of this contract; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contracts be in a form approved by the Sullivan County Attorney.