9-21 Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement for the HDSRF Grant Funds for Removal of Underground Storage Tanks at the Selecto-Flash.pdf

9-21 January 5, 2021 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND PUBLIC ENTITY PROGRAM THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) acquired through an In Rem Tax Foreclosure, the properties located at 18 Central Avenue, Block 9, Lot 36 (“18 Central”), and 4 Tompkins Street, Block 7, Lot 22 (“4 Tompkins”) on the Tax Map of the Township of West Orange (collectively the “Selecto-Flash Properties”); and WHEREAS, on October 26, 2016, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) adopted Resolution 228-16 designating certain properties on Central Avenue (the “Redevelopment Area”) as an area in need of redevelopment, including the Selecto-Flash Properties; and WHEREAS, on January 3, 2017, the Township passed Ordinance 2499-16 which adopted a Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area (the “Redevelopment Plan”), including the Selecto-Flash Properties; and WHEREAS, the Township’s designated Licensed Site Remediation Professional (the “LSRP”) applied for supplemental grant funds from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund, Public Entity Grant Program (the “HDSRF Program”) through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (the “DEP”) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) for the purpose of funding remedial action performed on the Selecto-Flash Properties; and WHEREAS, the Township received a notice of award of $41,934 from the HDSRF Program to fund the remedial action performed on the Selecto-Flash Properties; and

4813-7293-9990, v. 1 WHEREAS, the Township must execute a Grant Agreement, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” to finalize the award of the grant from the HDSRF Program. NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that the Township accepts the grant award of $41,934 from the HDSRF Program to fund the Preliminary Assessment and Site Investigation along with report preparation for the Selecto-Flash Properties; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mayor Robert D. Parisi is hereby authorized to execute the Grant Agreement and any and all grant documents as an authorize representative thereunder, as the representative for the Township; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk is authorized to attest to the Mayor’s signature; and be it further RESOLVED, that a comprehensive plan in the form of the Redevelopment Plan exists specifically for the redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area, including the Selecto-Flash Properties, within a three-year period from the completion of the remediation of the Selecto- Flash Properties; and be it further RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the EDA and a copy of this resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's Office for reasonable inspection in accordance with applicable law. ________________________________ Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Council President Adopted: January 5, 2021