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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE FOR THE COUNTY TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL AND THE CITY TO MAINTAIN ONE (1) SOLAR-POWERED RADAR SIGN ON GLENWILD AVENUE NEAR WALTER T. BERGEN SCHOOL IN BLOOMINGDALE, NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Passaic Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) is vested with the powers to make all decisions on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Engineering Department is responsible for protecting and enhancing the quality of life of County residents through various infrastructure projects, including bridges, culverts, drainage systems, and road/traffic operations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, the governing bodies of two or more contracting units may provide by a joint agreement for the provision of the performance of goods and services to be used by their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer is recommending that the County enter into a maintenance agreement with the Borough of Bloomingdale for the County to purchase and install one (1) solar-powered radar sign on Glenwild Avenue near Walter T. Bergen School in Bloomingdale, New Jersey (hereafter the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Traffic Safety Services, LLC, a qualified vendor, provided the lowest quote in an amount not to exceed thirteen thousand two hundred four dollars and sixty-two cents ($13,204.62) attached to and made part of this resolution, which is being recommended for approval by the Passaic County Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on its completion, the Borough of Bloomingdale will accept ownership and all maintenance responsibilities of the Project in compliance with the terms of the maintenance agreement, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. T-20-56-880-018-802 or any other account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief Financial Officer subject to sufficient funds being appropriated by the Board in the 2024 and/or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the November 26, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the maintenance agreement between the County and the Borough of Bloomingdale for the County will install one (1) solar-powered radar sign and on its completion, the Borough will accept ownership and all maintenance responsibilities of the Project in accordance with the terms of the maintenance agreement.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, a copy of the maintenance agreement shall be filed, for informational purposes, with the Division of Local Government Services.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.
ZMQ December 10, 2024