19-26 Resolution NJDOT FHWA (SRTS) FY 2024.pdf

19-26 January 20, 2026 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A FEDERAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE NJDOT WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorized funding up to an amount of $387,047.59 for preliminary Engineering Activities for the FY 2024 Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) Project and; WHEREAS, the authorization was based on the scope of work and budget agreed upon by the Township of West Orange and the NJDOT Division of Local Aid; and WHEREAS, the scope of work in this authorization includes Preliminary Engineering (PE) Activities, and Final Design Activities will be authorized once PE activities have been completed; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township to enter a design contract between the Township of West Orange and STV Incorporated for the Preliminary Engineering (PE) Activities; and WHEREAS, work cannot begin until this funding agreement is executed by the NJDOT. NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the attached Federal Aid agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to return four (4) original signed sealed copies of the attached agreement along with three (3) signed/sealed Resolutions for execution by the Department of Transportation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the NJDOT will receive an initial billing (payment voucher) from the Township for the design project no later than 3 months after the NJDOT has

concurred in the award of the construction contract, and will receive subsequent billings in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Attest and Affix Seal: _______________________ ____________________________ Karen Carnevale, R.M.C., Susan Scarpa, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: January 20, 2026