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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PSE&G TO INSTALL SITE LIGHTING AT RIFLE CAMP PARK IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 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 owns and operates Rifle Camp Park, located along Rifle Camp Road in the Borough of Woodland Park, which provides a various amenity, including scenic overlooks, hiking trails, picnic area, camping areas, and an amphitheater; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into an agreement with Public Service Electric and Gas Company (hereafter “PSE&G”) to install site lighting at Rifle Camp Park between the two upper parking lots and the cul-de-sac parking lot; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the agreement, the County will be responsible for PSE&G's upfront costs of one hundred thirty-two thousand three hundred fourteen dollars and fourteen cents ($132,314.14); and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the agreement, the County is also responsible for the monthly costs of four hundred eighty-two dollars and fifty-eight cents ($482.58) for the luminaires/pole maintenance plus the cost of the electricity; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed via email on December 20, 2024, with 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 et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the execution of an agreement between the County of Passaic and PSE&G for the installation of site lighting at Rifle Camp Park between the two upper parking lots and the cul-de-sac parking lot in the Borough of Woodland Park.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners are authorized to execute an agreement and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this.
ZMQ December 30, 2024