324-24 Resolution Emergency Storm Outfall Repair - Hutton Lafayette Apts.pdf

WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated November 18th, 2024 recommends paying the costs of this emergency work; and WHEREAS, Colonnelli Bros., Inc. submitted an invoice dated October 2024 for the emergency storm sewer outfalls repair at Hutton Lafayette Apartments and its associated improvements in the amount of $247,675.15; and WHEREAS, the Township is required to submit a formal application to NJDEP for permits and for which a contract allowance in the amount of $52,324.85 as a contingency plan for professional engineering services related to the application and permitting process is supplemental; 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 $300,000.00 is authorized to Colonelli Bros., Inc. for emergency storm sewer two (2) outfall replacements to the Township’s storm sewer main at McClellan Terrace and Randolph Place by Hutton Lafayette Apartments. 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 24, 2024 I certify funds are available for this work Account No. 03-2830-23-0500-010 $300,000.00 Capital Budget, Sewer Improvements John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer