164-25 Resolution- Funds for Emergency Storm Sewer Outfall Repairs and Permitting at Hutton Lafayette Apartments.pdf

164-25 June 24, 2025 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, On November 25th, 2024, Colonnelli Bros. Inc. was authorized for the emergency repair of the two (2) stormwater outfall that warranted immediate repair at Hutton Lafayette Apartments by resolution No. 324-24 a contract in the amount of $300,000.00; and WHEREAS, an Emergency Authorization to conduct the repairs was obtained on August 7th, 2024 via email by NJDEP; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer authorized Colonnelli Bros., Inc. to subcontract Colliers Engineering and Design from Mt. Arlington to conduct a partial boundary and topographic survey, preliminary constructions plan for submission to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP); WHEREAS, a formal application for Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit and Freshwater Wetlands General Permit No. 11 was submitted to the NJDEP in December 2024 and a deficiency letter was receipt on January 15, 2025 from NJDEP; WHEREAS, Colonnelli Bros. Inc. and Colliers Engineering Design worked together to address the deficiency items; WHEREAS, $46,473.70 from Resolution No. 324-24 is to be used to paid a portion of the final invoice for this emergency work; and WHEREAS, additional funds are needed for this work in the amount of $184,797.05; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated June 16th, 2025 recommends paying Colonnelli Bros., Inc. invoice submitted and dated February 4, 2025, for the additional cost to address and satisfy NJDEP comments and its associated improvements in the total amount of $231,270.75; 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 $231,270.75 is authorized to Colonelli Bros., Inc. for emergency work and permitting associated 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, R.M.C Joe Krakoviak Municipal Clerk Council President I certify funds are available for this work Account No. 03-2830-23-0500-010 $46,473.70 Capital Budget, Sewer Improvements ___________________________________ John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer Adopted June 24, 2025