131-25 Resolution Approving Payment for Emergency Work at Dogwood Drive Parking Lot, Walkway, and ADA Dropoff Area at Boland Park.pdf

131-25 May 6, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on April 4th, 2025, Riggi Paving, Inc. completed an emergency repair at Dogwood Drive Parking Lot, Walkway and ADA Drop-Off Area at Boland Park; and WHEREAS, to protect public health and safety, an emergency repair to the parking area and access walkway was required; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on April 2nd, 2025 notified the Administration and Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work with an approximate estimated cost between $75,000.00 to $85,000.00; and WHEREAS, it was concluded in order to avoid any accidents to residents and visitors and prevent any tripping hazards found on the sidewalk and parking lot that could result in serious injuries; an emergency contract was issued to Riggi Paving, Inc. who was readily available to mobilize and perform the work; and WHEREAS, Riggi Paving, Inc. submitted an invoice for the emergency work for Dogwood Drive Parking Lot, Walkway and ADA Drop-Off Area at Boland Park in the amount of $81,775.00; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated April 23, 2025 recommends paying the costs of this emergency work; 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 an amount not to exceed $81,775.00 without authorization is authorized to Riggi Paving, Inc. for emergency work to repair the Dogwood Drive Parking Lot, Walkway and ADA Drop-Off Area at Boland Park.

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, R.M.C. Joe Krakoviak Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: May 6, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. 03-2704-22-0400-090 FY 2022 Capital Account _________________________________________ John C. Ditinyak Chief Financial Officer