81-19 Disabled Veteran Exemption Resolution - 69 Davey Drive.pdf

81-19 March 5, 2019 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, GILBERT ERNEST, is the owner of the single-family dwelling at 69 Davey Drive (Block 178.37, Lot 69 C0176); and WHEREAS, GILBERT ERNEST, is an honorably discharged veteran who has been certified as one hundred (100%) totally disabled veteran entitled to exemption from real estate taxes pursuant to N.J.S. 54: 4-3.30 et seq; and WHEREAS, GILBERT ERNEST, has been granted total exemption from real estate taxes as of October 10, 2018; and WHEREAS, GILBERT ERNEST, has paid real estate taxes for the period thru the year; and WHEREAS, there is a request from the Tax Assessor that GILBERT ERNEST be refunded all real estate taxes paid from October 10, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has advised that GILBERT ERNEST is due and owing a refund in the sum of $7,401.60; and WHEREAS, this Township Council desires to refund all paid real estate taxes to GILBERT ERNEST. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE that GILBERT ERNEST be granted exemption from real estate taxes, as a totally disabled veteran, pursuant to N.J.S. 54: 4-3.30 et seq. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector adjust their records to reflect the aforementioned grant of exemption. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Collector refund the sum of $7,401.60 to GILBERT ERNEST which sum represents real estate taxes paid. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Jerry Guarino Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: March 5, 2019 I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer