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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF TIME OF SIX (6) MONTHS FOR AWARD OF THE LA 2023 BIKE PASSAIC COUNTY HIGHLANDS RAIL TRAIL PHASE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et seq. and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) are vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the County is currently in the design phase of the LA 2023 BIKE Passaic County Highlands Rail Trail Phase (hereafter “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project requires numerous easements along its entire length and the County is currently in the process of completing appraisals and coordination with the various property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Right of Way required for the Project is not yet available; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Engineer is recommending that the Board authorize the Engineering Department to request a six (6) month extension of an award for the Project; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the December 11, 2024, meeting of the Public Works Committee, and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic approves the request for a six (6) month award extension of time for the Project.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation, County Counsel, and the Director of the Board are authorized to sign the six (6) month award extension on behalf of the County of Passaic.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation, County Counsel, and the Director of the Board are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
ZMQ December 30, 2024