166-26 Resolution Authorizing Extension of Professional Services Agreement with ERHC 2026.pdf

166-26 June 9, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (the “NJACCHO”) advertised for a grant funding opportunity for Enhancing Local Public Health Infrastructure (the “Local Health Grant”); and WHEREAS, the Local Health Grant offers funding for local health departments to boost their respective public health capacities; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) was awarded the Local Health Grant in 2023; and WHEREAS, the Township was awarded additional grant funding from the Local Health Grant during calendar years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and WHEREAS, the Township was awarded additional grant funding once again, which in addition to remaining funds, totals $51,975.00, with an extended term of the grant to July 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to utilize portions of the funds from the Local Health Grant to hire a Licensed, Registered Environmental Health Specialist (a “REHS”) to perform inspections for the West Orange Health Department, including inspections of restaurants, retail food establishments, camps, pools, and massage parlors and to otherwise address complaint of non-compliance with various health requirements for the period April 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to enter into contract with the Essex Regional Health Commission (the “ERHC”) utilizing funds awarded via the Local Health Grant to provide a REHS, substantially similar, and subject to Township Attorney approval, to the Professional