2017-113 (2) 2017-113
Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Lease Agreement With NYCOMCO For Radio
Equipment For The Highway Department
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on July 10,
2017.
The meeting was called to order by Lori A. Jiava, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2017-113
❑ Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Q Adopted as Amended Lori A.Jiava Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled William Ciccarelli Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn John J.Fenton Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by
Councilman Fenton.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Highway Department requires radio equipment to
facilitate efficient communication between Highway Department personnel and various Town
administrative agencies to promptly address issues relating to the maintenance and safety of
Town roadways and the traveling public, and local emergencies as they may arise; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Superintendent of Highways, Vincent Bettina, has
recommended the renewal of a Lease Agreement with the New York Communications Co., Inc.
(NYCOMCO) including service of said equipment at a lease rate of$1,924.00 per month for a 72
month lease term in accordance with a lease proposal prepared for the Town of Wappinger
Highway Department, a copy of which is annexed hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has noted that the Town of Wappinger
Highway Department has had a positive experience with NYCOMCO, both for equipment and
service, and has recommended entering into this Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this proposal complies with the Town's Procurement Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby determines that there is need for the lease of equipment
for a wireless radio communication system as set forth in the attached proposal, at a lease rate of
$1,924.00 per month for a 72 month lease term.
3. The Town Highway Superintendent determines that the lease terms and
conditions set forth in the Lease Agreement are acceptable and consistent with the needs of the
Town of Wappinger Highway Department and otherwise complies with the Procurement Policy
of the Town of Wappinger; and the Town Board concurs with that determination.
4. The Town Board hereby accepts the terms and conditions as set forth in the Lease
Agreement and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the Lease Agreement in substantially
the same form as annexed hereto.
The Town Board directs that the amounts identified in the Lease Agreement approved herein
shall be appropriated through budget lines DB 5110.401 and B2410.400 in the respective
amounts of$1,860 and $64, respectively..
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: John J. Fenton, Councilman
AYES: Jiava, Beale, Ciccarelli, Fenton, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/10/2017
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as
Amended.
JOSSP P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK