29-24 RESOLUTION - Emergency Cleanup Wigwam Brook.pdf

29-24 January 9, 2024 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, the Township’s Department of Public Works was notified that the existing pipe with trash rack that collects runoff and is a tributary to Wigwam Brook was clogged and impeding the flow of water into the pipe; and WHEREAS, to avoid any additional flooding and prevent the overtopping of water onto adjoining properties, an emergency cleanup was necessary; and WHEREAS, Grabowski Construction, Inc. of 770 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was contacted to perform the emergency cleanup and readily available to mobilize and perform the work; and WHEREAS, the cost of the work was estimated to be between $2,500.00 to $5,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Assistant Municipal Engineer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a notified the Administration and Purchasing Agent on December 20, 2023 of the need to perform emergency cleaning services at the inlet pipe trash rack to protect public health and safety; and WHEREAS, Grabowski Construction, Inc. performed the emergency cleaning services and submitted an invoice in the amount of $2,500.00; and WHEREAS, the Assistant Municipal Engineer by letter dated January 3, 2024 recommends paying the cost of this emergency work; and WHEREAS, the Township Council concurs in the foregoing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that an emergency appropriation in the amount up to $2,500.000 is authorized to pay Grabowski Construction for emergency cleaning services at the inlet pipe with trash rack that collects runoff and is a tributary to Wigwam Brook.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this work was performed pursuant to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 as the work was required to protect public health and welfare. Adopted: January 9, 2024 _______________________________ ______________________________ Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Bill Rutherford, Council President Municipal Clerk I certify funds are available for this work Account No. ___________________ $2,500.00 _______________________________ John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer