258-25 Resolution Emergency Sanitary Sewer Pipe Repair - Vosseler Court.pdf

258-25 November 12, 2025 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, in October 19, 2025, there was a sewer backup for the second time at the dead-end manhole on Vosseler Court; and WHEREAS, the temporary repair performed by the Department of Public Works sewer crew was not holding up; and WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering proceeded to contact the Shauger Group to conduct the emergency repair to avoid any additional and catastrophic collapse of the sanitary sewer main which could result in further sewage backups into the homes or an overflow into the street; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on October 22, 2025 notified the Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work with a cost between $40,000.00 and $60,000.00; and WHEREAS, it was concluded that to expedite the work and to perform the emergency repair of the 8-inch sanitary sewer main at Vosseler Court to protect public health and safety an emergency contract would be issued to The Shauger Group; and WHEREAS, The Shauger Group submitted an invoice dated October 30, 2025 for the emergency repair of the 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe in the amount of $30,429.54; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated October 31, 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 $30,429.54 without authorization is authorized to The Shauger Group for emergency sanitary sewer repair and construction to the Township’s

8-inch sewer main at Vosseler Court. 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., Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak, Council President Adopted: November 12, 2025 I certify funds are available for this work from Account No.: 03-2704-22-0100-040 2022 Capital Account $30,429.54 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer