126-24 Resolution for Surveillance Cameras West Orange.pdf

126-24 April 9, 2024 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE AND THE COUNTY OF ESSEX FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND EQUIPMENT ON TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND RIGHTS OF WAY BELONGING TO THE COUNTY OF ESSEX WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township") wishes to install and maintain surveillance cameras and equipment on traffic signals and within rights of way belonging to the County of Essex (the "County"); and WHEREAS, the County requires that the Township submit a certified copy of a resolution approved by the Township governing body indicating that the Township will hold the County of Essex harmless from any claims or actions of law directly resulting from the installation and maintenance of said surveillance cameras and equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council that the Township supports the efforts of the West Orange Police and Fire Departments and authorized contractors to install and maintain surveillance cameras and equipment on traffic signals and within rights of way all belonging to the County of Essex; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, her designee, Township Clerk and Chief of Police are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Township of West Orange, a memorandum of understanding with the County of Essex. Said Memorandum shall be in the form attached hereto, or substantially similar thereto, and shall have a Hold Harmless and Indemnification provision providing for the indemnification of the County of Essex for any claims directly arising from the Township’s use of traffic signals and rights of way all belonging to the County of Essex for the purpose of installing and maintaining surveillance cameras and equipment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution and executed Memorandum of Understanding with Hold Harmless and Indemnification provision shall be filed with the Township’s Clerk's Office by the Chief of Police or his designee. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Bill Rutherford, Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: April 9, 2024