58-26 Resolution Emergency Salt 1-20-2026 and 1-28-2026.pdf

WHEREAS, the Governor of NJ ordered the state contract vendor to stop private work of salt deliveries and gave township’s “front of line privileges” to pick up salt orders placed; and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works authorized American Asphalt and Trucking to pick up the salt ordered placed with the state contract vendor at a cost of $20.00 per ton at a total cost of $29, 578.20; 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 $91,121.60 is authorized to American Asphalt and Trucking for emergency purchase and delivery of 2000+ tons of road salt. 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 Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 I certify funds are available for this work from Account No. $91,121.60 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer