Township Council Meeting — Packet

308-24 October 29, 2024 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, in August 5th, 2024, the Municipal Engineer received a call from DPW Supervisor Jimmy Williams that the pavement at Wellington Avenue has lifted at Wellington Avenue from Oakridge Road to Birch Road; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer proceeded to contract Colonelli Bros., Inc. to conduct a CCTV inspection of the entire storm sewer system along Wellington Avenue as well as a pavement investigation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on August 8, 2024 notified the Administration and Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work; and WHEREAS, it was concluded that to expedite this work to protect public health and safety, an emergency contract was issued to Colonnelli Bros., Inc. who was readily available to mobilize and perform the work; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated October 22, 2024 recommends paying the costs of this emergency work; and WHEREAS, Colonnelli Bros., Inc. submitted invoices dated August 8th and October 10th, 2024 for the emergency storm sewer and pavement investigation in the amount of $8,930.00; 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 the amount not to exceed $8,930.00 is authorized to