183-25 Resolution Emergency Storm Sewers Repair - Minish Park.pdf

183-25 August 12, 2025 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on July 16th 2025, the Township’s Department of Public Works Supervisor informed the Township Engineer that a section of pipe had collapsed at Minish (Lancaster) Park; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on July 21, 2025 notified the Administration and Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work to repair the pipe; and WHEREAS, on July 18th, 2025 the Township Engineer contacted the Shauger Group and conducted a field investigation and the storm sewer had collapsed in multiple locations and; WHEREAS, the incident was reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on July 18th, 2025 to which case # 25-07-18-1026-56 was issued and residents were informed; and WHEREAS, 200 LF of 24” diameter corrugated metal pipe (RCP) was needed to be replaced; and WHEREAS, to expedite the work and to perform the emergency repair of the storm sewer pipe at Minish (Lancaster) Park 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 replacement of the 24” storm sewers, backfill and park restoration dated July 30th, 2025 for the emergency repair in the amount of $145,597.10; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated August 1, 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 $145,597.10 without authorization is

authorized to Shauger Property Services, Inc. for emergency storm sewer repair and restoration at Minish (Lancaster) 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, RMC, Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak, Council President I certify funds are available for this work Account No. _________________________ $145,597.10 ___________________________________ John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer Adopted: August 12, 2025