Township Council Meeting - Wednesday — Packet

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173-26 June 24, 2026 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WHEREAS, The Governing Body of the Township of West Orange desires to further the public interest by obtaining a grant from the State of New Jersey in the amount of approximately $5,000.00 to fund the following Project: Green Communities Forest management Plan Development (CFMP); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Governing Body resolves that Mayor Susan McCartney or the successor of the office of Mayor is authorized to (a) make application for such grant and (b) if awarded, to execute a grant agreement with the State of New Jersey for a grant in an amount not less than $0.00 and not more than $5,000.00 and (c) to execute any amendments thereto; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Township of West Orange agrees to comply with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws, rules, and regulations in its performance pursuant to the agreement. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: June 24, 2026

174-26 June 24, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 of the Uniformed Shared Services and Consolidation Act (the “Act”) authorizing municipalities to enter into shared services agreement to either provide or receive any services that each local unit is empowered to provide or receive within its own jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) and the Borough of Essex Fells (the “Borough”) have previously entered into a Shared Services Agreement whereby the Township provides animal control services to Essex Fells in exchange for quarterly payments from Essex Fells to the Township; and WHEREAS, the Township and Essex Fells have negotiated a renewal of the Shared Services Agreement, in a form substantially similar and subject to Township Attorney approval, as annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “Shared Service Agreement”) for a three (3)-year term, whereby the Township shall continue to provide animal control services to Essex Fells from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Shared Service Agreement, the Borough will pay to the Township as follows: (i) For the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, quarterly payments of $1,572 for a total of $6,287 (ii) For the period January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, quarterly payments of $1,603 for a total of $6,413 (iii) For the period January 1, 2028 through December 31, 2028, quarterly payments of $1,635 for a total of $6,541 for a total amount of $18,861 for the full three (3) year term of the Shared Service Agreement; and

WHEREAS, this Resolution authorizes that twenty-five (25%) of the per annum amount for each contract year be dedicated to and placed in the dog license account 04-2010-00-6690- 304 to cover the cost of personnel and other expenses authorized under the Shared Services Agreement ; and WHEREAS, the Township’s Health Officer has reviewed the Shared Services Agreement and recommends execution of the terms contained therein; and WHEREAS, the Borough has agreed to indemnify the Township for any services provided to the Borough, as stated in Schedule A attached to the Shared Service Agreement; NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute and counter-sign a substantially similar Agreement with the Borough of Essex Fells as annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” and the Municipal Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor’s signature thereon; and be it further RESOLVED that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4(b) of the Uniformed Shared Services and Consolidation Act the Municipal Clerk shall forward a copy of the Shared Services Agreement to the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs for informational purposes; and be it further RESOLVED that notice of this award shall be available in the Clerk’s office for reasonable inspection in accordance with any applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa Township Clerk Council President Adopted: June 24, 2026

174-26 Formatted: Right SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES THIS SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), made and entered into on this 24th day of June, 2026 by and between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a Deleted: ________ municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, having principal offices at 66 Main Street, Deleted: _________ West Orange, NJ 07052, hereinafter referred to as the “Provider,” and the BOROUGH OF Formatted: Superscript ESSEX FELLS, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, having principal offices at 255 Roseland Avenue, Essex Fells, NJ 07201 hereinafter referred to as the “Recipient” (collectively referred hereinafter as the “Parties”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the Uniformed Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq. allows for any local unit to enter into an agreement with any other local unit(s) to provide or receive any services that each local unit participating in the Agreement is empowered to provide or receive within its own jurisdiction, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4; and WHEREAS, the Recipient seeks to utilize Animal Control Services to be provided by the Provider for a three (3) year term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-5, the parties each adopted resolutions authorizing entry into this Agreement, copies of which are annexed hereto and made part of this Agreement; and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Provider shall make their Animal Control Services available to the Recipient on a daily basis, as needed, for five (5) days a week. Saturday, Sunday, holidays and night emergency services will be provided as needed and billed to the Recipient at a minimum of 4 hours per call at $35 per hour in addition to the rates set forth in Paragraph 2 of this Shared Services Agreement. Emergency service shall be defined as “the care of injured animals, trapped animals, sick animals, animals whose lives are endangered or animals that are providing a danger to humans or have entered the living space of a residence (also on an emergency basis,

animals, trapped animals, sick animals, animals whose lives are endangered or animals that are providing a danger to humans or have entered the living space of a residence (also on an emergency basis, the Provider will assume control as described in paragraph 9 below of animals that have bitten a human being).” 2. Recipient agrees to provide payment to Provider a total amount of $19,241.00 with payment made in the following manner: (i) For the period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, quarterly payments of $1,572 for a total of $6,287;

(ii) For the period January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, quarterly payments of $1,603 for a total of $6,413; (iii) For the period January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2028, quarterly payments of $1,635 for a total of $6,541. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice from the Provider. 3. The payment set forth above shall include all costs incurred by the Provider or its Animal Control Officers in the maintenance of its kennels, costs expenses and maintenance of vehicles to be used the Provider’s Animal Control Officers and all necessary insurance except the care and treatment of injured animals which will be the responsibility of the Recipient or an owner, if located. 4. The Animal Control Officers shall patrol and inspect the streets of the Recipient from Monday through Friday, for one hour per day, anytime between 9am and 5pm, for licensed and unlicensed dogs running at large for the purpose of impoundment or the issuing of summonses to the owners thereof where possible and appropriate. It is understood and agreed between the Parties that the Animal Control Officers shall not be responsible for the removal of dead animals on the roadways or on public or private properties. 5. Upon request of the Recipient, the Animal Control Officers shall respond to any emergency that is defined in Paragraph 1 of this Shared Services Agreement. Emergency treatment will be given to an ill or injured animal as required by State regulations under Title 8. Sick and injured animals, including wildlife, requiring immediate medical attention will be taken to an emergency veterinary clinic designated by the Recipient. If there is no known owner at the time of service, the cost of emergency veterinary care will be the responsibility of the Recipient, billed directly to the Recipient. If an owner is ascertained, those costs will be borne by the owner of the animal, billed by the emergency veterinary clinic designated by the recipient, directly to the animal owner. 6. When specifically notified by the Recipient, the Provider shall attempt to impound any stray or licensed dog or cat running at large on the streets of the Recipient Municipality. When a dog or cat cannot be located upon arrival after being requested to respond by the Recipient,

ound any stray or licensed dog or cat running at large on the streets of the Recipient Municipality. When a dog or cat cannot be located upon arrival after being requested to respond by the Recipient, the Provider shall spend no more than one-hour locating the dog or cat. When such impoundment occurs, the dog or cat shall be held for a period of seven (7) days unless claimed earlier by the owner; then such dog or cat shall be put up for adoption or humanely disposed of, but in no way whatsoever, shall they be made available for experimentation. 7. Any person may redeem their dog, cat or other animal from the Provider’s Animal Control Facility located at 311 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052. The redemption hours are set by the Provider or through an appointment time designated by the Provider’s Animal Control Officers. The redemption of said animals will be completed upon the payment to the Provider the sum of $30.00 pick up fee, Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. There will be an $85.00 pick up fee for other hours, weekends and holidays and a boarding fee of $25.00 for each day that the animal has been impounded up to and including seven (7) days. Deleted: 7 After the seven (7) day period the dog, cat or other animal becomes the property of the Provider

unless otherwise arranged. No redemption will be honored unless the owner provides a current dog license as set forth in State Statues. 8. Any stray dog or cat in the custody of the Provider and charged with biting a human being, shall be quarantined and isolated from other animals for the regular quarantine period of at least ten (10) days. The cost of this shall be to the owner or person who is bitten or scratched or, if the person is a minor, the legal guardian, if established. Any stray or wild animal suspected of biting, scratching or exposing a human being or domestic pet with rabies will be euthanized by the Provider. The specimen will be prepared for analysis by the Provider and transported to the State Department of Health Laboratory. 9. Transportation of the head of an animal suspected of rabies to the State Department of Health shall be provided by the Provider under the condition that said animal expired on the premises before the ten (10) day quarantine period referred to in Paragraph 9 above had elapsed. The fee for removal of the head and delivery for rabies examination will be paid by the owner of the animal if known; if not known, by the person bitten. An owner may quarantine his own animal with permission of the Recipient’s Health Officer. All quarantine functions and animal bite reporting will be the responsibility of the Recipient’s Police Department. The Health Officer of the Recipient’s Health Department shall be responsible for the collection, reporting and analysis of birds suspected of carrying the West Nile Virus. 10. The Provider agrees to furnish the necessary vehicles to be used by the Animal Control Officers solely for the performance of their duties under this agreement. Said vehicles will be insured by the Provider. 11. It is understood and agreed between the Parties that the Animal Control Officers shall be employees of the Provider and that the Provider is responsible for any damage caused by said Animal Control Officer, except as set forth in Schedule A. The Provider, including its Animal Control Officers, is not responsible for damage caused by any animals within the Recipient Municipality. 12. The Providers services include the handling of all animals as described. The charges for owned animals shall be the responsibility of the owner. 13. Removal of an animal, including

12. The Providers services include the handling of all animals as described. The charges for owned animals shall be the responsibility of the owner. 13. Removal of an animal, including wildlife, on private property, inside of a home’s non-living space including cellars, attics, sheds, garages, roofs, etc., is not covered under this standard contract and constitutes private service. The Provider can respond to private service calls; however, the owner of the premises will be charged Eighty-five ($85.00) Dollars per hour during regular business hours and Ninety-Five ($95.00) Dollars per hour during evening hours, holidays and weekends for this service. The payment for this service shall be made by the property owner by check payable to the “West Orange Health Department” at the completion of the rendered services. Such payments shall be collected separately from the property owner in addition to the fees paid by the Recipient as set forth in Paragraph 2 of this Shared Services Agreement.