98-25 HDSRF RESOLUTION GRANT APPLICATION.pdf

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION No. 98-25 Resolution authorizing application to the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund for Barton Press Site including Block 115, Lots 15 and 17 located at 55 Lakeside Avenue WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) through the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF), has grant available to municipalities for the purpose of funding Preliminary Assessments (PA), Site Investigations (SI), Remedial Investigation (RI), and Remedial Action (RA) and to determine the existence or extent of hazardous substance discharge conditions on properties; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange wishes to conduct PA/SI/RI/RA with respect to the property located at 55 Lakeside Avenue and designated as Block 115, Lots 15 and 17 (subject property); and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange has acquired the property by voluntary conveyance for the purposes of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, Matrix New World (“Matrix”) is qualified to prepare and submit all applications for such funding; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange is committed to the redevelopment of the Subject Property within a three-year period after completion of the remediation. NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that the Township authorizes Matrix to submit an application to NJDEP for a HDSRF for the funding PA/SI/RI/RA public entity grant. AND FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. ATTEST: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan McCartney, Mayor Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak, Council President Adopted: March 11, 2025