Township Council Meeting (formerly 2.24.26) — Packet

WHEREAS, the Township has determined that the procurement of these tree planting services was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that it is in the best interest of the Municipality to authorize payment to the Township for the tree planting services provided; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Authorizes the payment of the FGS invoice in the amount of $16,187.50 to Frank Galbraith & Son Excavation and Demolition LLC, for tree planting services provided to the Township in compliance with the Project and the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. 2. The Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute any documents and take any actions necessary to effectuate the payment authorized by this Resolution. 3. The Business Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to issue payment to Frank Galbraith & Son Excavation and Demolition LLC in the amount of $16,187.50 in accordance with the terms of the Contract and this Resolution. 4. The Business Administrator certifies that this payment is in compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., including but not limited to any applicable provisions regarding cooperative purchasing agreements. 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk’s Office for reasonable inspection in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Adopted: March 3, 2026 Susan Scarpa Council President