2002-147RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 147
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO TOWN HALL
The following Resolution was introduced byMr. Bettina and seconded by
Mr. Paoloni
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2002 at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Wappinger Town Hall
Building was struck by an automobile which crashed through the north exterior concrete wall
into the offices of the Town Assessor and the Town Recreation Department causing serious
structural damages to Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said collision a portion of the north concrete block wall was
demolished causing the building to be exposed to elements and also resulting in severe damage
to the ceiling and utility infrastructure serving the Town Hall Building; and
WHEREAS, the employees of the Town Highway Department made emergency interim
repairs to the damaged portion of the building so as to protect the building from exposure to the
elements; and
WHEREAS, immediate repairs were and are required to safeguard the Town Hall
Building from exposure to the elements; and
WHEREAS, in consequence of the aforementioned damages to Town Hall, Supervisor,
Joseph Ruggiero, issued Executive Order # 2002-1 closing Town Hall to the public for all
business, meetings, Justice Court appearances and other governmental functions; a copy of said
Executive Order is attached hereto and made part hereof marked and designated Exhibit A; and
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WHEREAS, the aforementioned Executive Order # 2002-1 authorized various officials
of the Town, including the Engineer to the Town, the Attorney to the Town and the Architect to
the Town to take whatever steps were necessary to repair the damages to the Town Hall and
make it safe for the operations of Town government; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer to the Town, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr. of Paggi, Martin & Del
Bene, and the Architect to the Town, Donald Swartz of Cerniglia & Swartz Architects, Planners
and Interior Designers, P.C., have recommended William Manfredi Construction Corp. as an
experienced qualified general contractor who could undertake the necessary permanent repairs
on an emergency basis; and
WHEREAS, William Manfredi Construction Corp. has been the general contractor in
several construction projects for the Town and has proven to be a qualified, competent general
contractor producing work of high quality; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 103 (4) of the General Municipal Law
of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby finds and determines that a public emergency
existed and still exists in the Town of Wappinger arising out of damages done to Town Hall as
aforesaid, and that in order to protect the life, health, safety and property of the Town of
Wappinger, Town of Wappinger employees and Town of Wappinger books and records
immediate structural repair work is required which cannot await competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, the Town's insurance carrier, Selective Insurance, has dispatched two (2)
claim adjusters to Town Hall and they have indicated that payment for all reasonable and
necessary repairs to the building will be authorized and they will work with William Manfredi
Construction Corp. to arrive at an agreed cost to make and complete the permanent repairs; and
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WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the Town open up a separate bank account
which will receive all insurance proceeds from Selective Insurance as a result of this claim and
through which all expenses and disbursements relating to this work will be paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby declares, pursuant to Section 103 (4) of the General
Municipal Law of the State of New York, that a public emergency exists in the Town of
Wappinger in consequence of damages to Town Hall caused by of a collision of an
automobile into the Town Hall Building on April 16, 2002, resulting in substantial structural
damage to the Town Hall Building, generally to the areas occupied by the Town Assessor and
the Town Recreation Department as well as other areas of the Town Hall Building, which
damages are still beAvestigated and identified.
2. The Town Board has determined that it is essential to undertake the structural repairs
to Town Hall as soon as possible so as to enable the Town Assessor's Department, Town
Clerk's Department and the Town Recreation Department to resume normal governmental
operations at the earliest possible moment as well as to protect the books and records of the
Town, to protect the employees of the Town and to provide a secure and safe work environment
for the employees and members of the public.
3. The Town Board hereby ratifies and confirms the actions of Supervisor Joseph
Ruggiero employing the services of the Architect to the Town, Donald Swartz, the Engineer to
the Town, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., the Attorney to the Town, Albert P. Roberts, and William
Manfredi Construction Corp. to undertake and coordinate the necessary steps and work required
to complete the temporary and permanent structural repairs to the Town Hall Building as well as
to secure the affected portions of the Town Hall from weather and the elements.
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4. The Town Board hereby further authorizes William Manfredi Construction Corp. to
undertake the necessary permanent repairs to the Town Hall as quickly as circumstances dictate
in accordance with instructions, plans, specifications, and directions, if any, given or prepared by
the Architect to the Town, Donald Swartz, and/or the Engineer to the Town, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr.
5. The Town Board also authorizes Gerald Terwilliger, the Comptroller to the Town, to
open up a separate bank account in the name of the Town which will receive all insurance
proceeds from Selective Insurance as a result of this claim as well as to pay and disburse all work
and expenses incurred by the Town as a result of this damage.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman
Voting
Ayp
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Ave
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
April 22, 2002
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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GLORIA J. MO , O LERK
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Town of Wappinger
Executive Order # 2002 —1
WHEREAS, on April 10h, 2002, the Town of Wappinger Town Hall was struck by an automobile which
crashed directly through the Town Hall causing tremendous damage to the Town Hall building including
total destruction of the offices of Town Assessor and Town Recreation, and
WHEREAS, said accident and damage has caused all utility services, including telephone communications,
to the Town Hall to be shut off for safety concerns and has rendered the Town Hall, which is the center of
operations for the Town Government, uninhabitable and has severely limited the Town of Wappinger to
carry out its government duties and functions.
THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, under the
powers granted to me by the State of New York in Article 24(b) of Executive Law, do hereby declare that a
State of Emergency exists in the Town of Wappinger government, and the property of the Wappinger Town
Hall, at 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York to be a disaster area,
AND PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE LAW, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER, issue the following Executive Order:
1) The Town Hall and its property at 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, is hereby
closed to the public for all business, meetings, justice court, or other functions.
2) The following Town officers are hereby directed to coordinate and take whatever steps are necessary to
assist Town Government in re-establishing its ability to carry out its duties: Zoning Administrator,
Assessor, Fire Inspector, Building Inspector, Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, Comptroller,
Town Engineer, Town Attorney, and Town Architect.
3) The Town of Wappinger procurement policy is hereby suspended for purposes of making emergency
purchases and expenditures to restore Town government operations at Town Hall.
4) Highway Superintendent Graham Foster is directed to take whatever steps are necessary in utilizing
Town Highway employees and equipment for the purposes of assisting the restoration of government
operations at Town Hall.
5) The Town of Wappinger patrol is hereby directed to assist in any manner possible to enforce the Town
of Wappinger Codes and Laws while other Town Officers are presently limited in their ability to carry
out their duties. The Town Patrol is also authorized to provide security to the Town Hall building and
property to such time that normal security measures can be restored to Town Government.
6) The Town Patrol is further directed to seek mutual aid, as necessary, from the Dutchess County
Sheriff s Department, and New York State Police in carrying out its duties.
This EXECUTIVE ORDER is effective immediately, and shall remain in effect for a period of five days or
until rescinded or extended as needed.
[rOWN'GF WAPPINGER
APRIL 17.2002
EXHIBIT A