Following the conclusion of the Public Works Committee meeting, Mr. Penniman called the  Budget and Capital Committee meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.

RESOLUTION NO. 212 – APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENT FUND AND AWARD OF BID – BROOKTONDALE BRIDGES PHASE 1 – LOUNSBERY ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (BIN 3314100)

 MOVED by Ms. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Todd.  Mr. Penniman stated he is disturbed by the increase in the local share and the overall cost of the project going up.  A voice vote on the resolution resulted as follows:  Ayes - 2 (Robertson and Todd); Noes - 2 (Booth and Penniman); Excused - 1 (McBean).  MOTION FAILED.

 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 189 of 2002 authorized an agreement with the State of New York whereby State and Federal sources will furnish ninety-five percent of the funding necessary to replace the Lounsbery Road bridge over Six-Mile Creek (BIN 3314100) for a total construction cost up to $780,000, and
 WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Finance Department has duly advertised for bids for the project, and
 WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received on August 27, 2002, and publicly read, and
 WHEREAS, the low bid exceeded the amount authorized by Resolution No. 189 of 2002 by $42,339.95, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the bid be awarded to Economy Paving Company, Inc., of Cortland, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $822,339,95, pending approval of the bid by the New York State Department of Transportation,
 RESOLVED, further, That the Highway Division be authorized to implement this bid and execute change orders with total values not to exceed 0.5% of the aforementioned bid amount on behalf of the County, funds to be provided from the Brooktondale Bridges capital account (HZ5103.59239.53.07) and an additional $42,339.35 be appropriated from Contingency Account A1990.54400, to Account A9576 Contribution to Construction, to provide for the increased local share of the project.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-2

RESOLUTION NO. 213 – AMENDMENT TO THE 2002 – 2006 CAPITAL PROGRAM – BROOKTONDALE BRIDGES PHASE 1 – LOUNSBERY ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (BIN 3314100)

 MOVED by Ms. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Proto. Mr. Penniman stated he is disturbed by the increase in the local share and the overall cost of the project going up.  A voice vote on the resolution resulted as follows:  Ayes - 2 (Robertson and Todd); Noes - 2 (Booth and Penniman); Excused - 1 (McBean).  MOTION FAILED.

 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 189 of 2002 authorized an agreement with the State of New York whereby State and Federal sources will furnish ninety-five percent of the funding necessary to replace the Lounsbery Road bridge over Six-Mile Creek (BIN 3314100) for a total construction cost up to $780,000, and
 WHEREAS, the low bid exceeded the amount authorized by Resolution No. 189 of 2002 by $42,339.95, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, That the 2002 Capital Program be amended to reflect the change in the total cost of the Project from $900,000 to $1,070,000 with the Federal Reimbursement increase from $720,000 to $856,000 and the State Reimbursement decrease from $135,000 to $118,160.05 leaving a local share increase from $45,000 to $87,339.95.
SEQR ACTION:  TYPE II-2

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.