306-24 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND (SCHEDULE D).pdf

306-24 October 29, 2024 SCHEDULE D 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 has applied for and has been awarded a grant in the amount of up to $44,718.00 from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Municipal Grant Program through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for Preliminary Assessment and Site Investigation along with report preparation for the Biddleman, Inc. property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Township of West Orange that the above referenced grant is hereby accepted by the Mayor and is hereby authorized to execute grant documents as an authorized representative thereunder, as the representative for the Township of West Orange. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a comprehensive plan exists specifically for the development or redevelopment of contaminated or potentially contaminated real property in the host municipality or that a realistic opportunity exists that the Project Site will be developed or redeveloped within a three-year period from the completion of the remediation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. (SEAL) Date Adopted by (Council/Committee):___________________ Attest: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Bill Rutherford, Township Council President Township Clerk