76-19 Authorizing Second Appraisal for Ridge Road Property per Recommendation from Open Space Commission.pdf

76-19 February 19, 2019 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Open Space Commission for the Township of West Orange (the “Open Space Commission”) have recommended that the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) obtain a second appraisal for the properties located at Block 80.03, Lots 10 and 21 on the Township’s tax map, commonly known as 2 Ridge Road and 10 Ridge Road (the “Properties”) to explore whether the Properties are suitable for acquisition by the Township as open space to qualify for Green Acres funding; and WHEREAS, the Green Acres program requires such an appraisal from an approved appraiser from a list maintained by the Green Acres Program; and WHEREAS, the second appraisal shall not exceed $5,000.; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that the Township be and hereby is authorized to proceed with obtaining a second appraisal for the Properties by a Green Acres approved appraiser at a cost not to exceed $5,000; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute any agreement for retention of an appraiser for the Properties and the Township Clerk is authorized to attest to the Mayor’s signature; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Karen Carnevale, R.M.C. Jerry Guarino Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: February 19, 2019 I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. John Gross, Chief Financial Officer 4846-0702-6312, v. 1