133-25 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Federal Aid Agreement with the NJDOT.pdf

133-25 May 6, 2025 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A FEDERAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE NJDOT WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorized funding up to an amount of $155,437.29 for Preliminary Engineering Activities for the Washington Street Corridor Improvement Project (Phase II) from High Street to the limits with the City of Orange; and WHEREAS, this authorization was based on the scope of work and budget agreed upon by the Township of West Orange and the NJDOT Division of Local Aid; and WHEREAS, the scope of work in this authorization includes Preliminary Engineering (PE) Activities, and Final Design Activities will be authorized once PE activities have been completed; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township to enter a design contract between the Township of West Orange and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for the Preliminary Engineering (PE) Activities for Phase II of the Washington Street Corridor Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, work cannot begin until this funding agreement is executed by the NJDOT. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the attached Federal Aid agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is hereby directed to return three (3) original signed and sealed copies of the attached agreement along with three (3) original signed/sealed Resolutions for execution by the Department of Transportation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NJDOT will receive an initial billing (payment voucher) from the Township for the design project no later than 3 months after the NJDOT has concurred in the award of the construction contract, and will receive subsequent billings in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Attest and Affix Seal: Karen Carnevale, R.M.C. Joe Krakoviak Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: May 6, 2025