320-24 Resolution Emergency Storm Sewer Repair at Wellington Ave.pdf

320-24 November 25, 2024 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on September 30th, 2024, the Department of Engineering and DPW Construction Inspector James Williams inspected a storm sewer manhole at Wellington Avenue after the CCTV inspection and subsurface investigation were completed and it was concluded that the storm manhole was compromised and obstructing the flow of stormwater; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer proceeded to contract Grabowski Construction., Inc. to conduct the necessary repairs to the storm sewer manhole along Wellington Avenue; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on October 30, 2024 notified the Administration and Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work; and WHEREAS, it was concluded that to expedite this work to protect public health and safety, an emergency contract was issued to Grabowski Construction., Inc. who was readily available to mobilize and perform the work; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated November 14, 2024 recommends paying the costs of this emergency work; and WHEREAS, Grabowski Construction., Inc submitted invoice dated November 4th, 2024 for the emergency storm sewer repair in the amount of $7,200.00; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist for this 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 not to exceed $7,200.00 is authorized to Grabowski Construction., Inc. for emergency storm sewer repair along Wellington Avenue.

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. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Bill Rutherford, Council President Adopted: November 25, 2024 I certify funds are available for this work Account No. 03-2830-23-0500-010 $7,200.00 2023 Capital Budget John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer