Township Council Meeting — Packet

336-24 November 25, 2024 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on October 30th, 2024, the DPW Director Louis Reynolds inspected the stairs and railing at Stagg Field and it was concluded that these were in disrepair; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer proceeded to contract Grabowski Construction., Inc. to conduct the necessary repairs to the stairs and railing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on November 6th, 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 Grabowski Construction., Inc. who was readily available to mobilize and perform the work; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated November 20, 2024 recommends paying the costs of this emergency work; and WHEREAS, Grabowski Construction., Inc submitted invoice dated November 20th, 2024 for the emergency repair for the stairs and railing in the amount of $11,647.00; 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 $11,647.00 is authorized to Grabowski Construction., Inc. for emergency at Stagg Field to repair the stairs and railing. 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