178-25 Resolution Emergency Storm Sewers Repair - Rooney Circle.pdf

178-25 July 22, 2025 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, in May 27th 2025, the Township’s Department of Public Works Director informed the Township Engineer that a section of pavement at Rooney Circle was sinking within the Township’s Right-of-Way in front of the Cambria Hotel; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on May 29, 2025 notified the Administration and Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work to investigate the cause of the section of pavement sinking and to protect public welfare and safety; and WHEREAS, it was concluded during the investigation that consisted of a closed-circuit television video (CCTV) inspection of the storm sewers in the vicinity of the sunken pavement that 160 LF of 42” diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) that was corroded in numerous places and; WHEREAS, 30 LF of 12” diameter reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) was also compromised; and WHEREAS, to expedite the work and to perform the emergency repair of the storm sewer pipes at Rooney Circle to protect public health and safety an emergency contract was issued to Shauger Property Services, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Shauger Property Services, Inc. submitted an invoice for the CCTV inspection of the storm sewers, repair of the storm sewer pipes and roadway restoration dated June 30th, 2025 for the emergency repair in the amount of $442,710.63; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated July 9, 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 $442,710.63 without authorization is authorized to Shauger Property Services, Inc. for emergency storm sewer investigation, repair and roadway restoration within the Township’s Right-of-Way at Rooney Circle. 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, RMC, Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak, Council President Adopted: July 22, 2025 I certify funds are available for this work Account No.: $442,710.63 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer