87-13 Shop Local Program.pdf

87-13 May 7, 2013 RESOLUTION Resolution of the Township Council supporting a Property Tax Rewards Program to be implemented as part of the West Orange Shop Local Campaign WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange desires to stimulate local commerce in West Orange Township by encouraging the patronage of West Orange Township-based businesses by local residents; and WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined it is appropriate to permit "reward" type programs that act as enhancement which will give West Orange Township taxpayers a financial incentive to patronize participating West Orange Township-based businesses through the payment of residential property taxes; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange believes that the implementation of this system will benefit West Orange Township-based businesses and resident taxpayers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The Township Council, the Administration and the Downtown West Orange Alliance support the implementation of the Property Tax Reward Program. 2. The program shall be administered solely by the vendor who shall be guided by the Township Administration and the Downtown West Orange Alliance to register interested taxpayers and West Orange Township-based businesses. 3. The Township shall establish the necessary reporting requirement for any payment of taxes made to the Township by the vendor. The Township shall not be responsible for any impact of program participation on mortgage escrow calculations. The Township shall not be responsible for any changes in property ownership. Karen J. Carnevale, Municipal Clerk Victor Cirilo, Council President Adopted: May 7, 2013