163-25 Resolution Emergency Northfield Avenue Force Main Repairs.pdf

163-25 June 24, 2025 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on April 9th, 2025, the DPW Director Louis Reynolds dispatched DPW personnel to assess an apparent water main break and it was concluded that it was a force main sewer break along Northfield Avenue into separate locations; and WHEREAS, the DPW Director proceeded to contract Grabowski Construction., Inc. to conduct the necessary repairs to the Township’s sanitary force main; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer was informed via email on April 9th, 2025 notified the Administration 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 June 16, 2025 recommends paying the costs of this emergency work; and WHEREAS, Grabowski Construction., Inc submitted invoice dated June 10, 2025 for the emergency repair of the force main sewer breaks at two locations in the amount of $42,332.06; 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 $42,332.06 is authorized to Grabowski Construction., Inc. for emergency at Northfield Avenue to repair the force main sewer break. 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 I certify funds are available for this work Account No.__________________________ $42,332.06 Capital Budget ________________________________ John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer Adopted: June 24, 2025