61-26 PAL Resolution.pdf

61-26 February 24, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) seeks to award a contract for services and facilities for recreational services and social services for the residents of the Township for the period commencing on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Police Athletic League (“PAL”), a nonprofit corporation of the State of New Jersey, has agreed to provide such services, including, but not limited to organizing youth sports and athletic activities, and providing facilities for the same, within the Township, consistent with the terms of the agreement annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Township, and its residents, have available to them such facilities and services for youth sports and athletic activities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. § 40:12-15.10, a local government entity may enter into an agreement with a tax-exempt nonprofit organization to acquire and hold on behalf of the local government unit, real property, or any interest therein, for recreation purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Township is hereby authorized to enter into the Agreement, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” with the PAL for recreational facilities and services for youth sports and athletic activities for residents of the Township; and be if further RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” and the Township Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor’s signature; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 24, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer