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RESOLUTION #R07-262

AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RF LINK RECEIVER FOR THE VERNON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Township of Vernon has a need to purchase a RF link receiver for the use by the Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Township is a member of the Morris County Cooperative Purchasing Program; and

WHEREAS, prices were received through competitive bidding from the said program; and

WHEREAS, the Township Chief of Police has reviewed the Cooperative prices, and determined it would be cost effective for the Township to utilize the Cooperative program in lieu of public bidding by private contractors; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police recommends that the Township Council pass this resolution authorizing use of the Cooperative program for the purchase of the portable radios listed on attached; and

WHEREAS, the cost estimate for the purchase is $9,425.00 per the attached cost quote; and

WHEREAS, the vendor for the Program for this purchase is Royal Communications, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Vernon, has determined and certified the funds of this agreement; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Vernon that the Morris County Cooperative Purchasing Program be utilized to purchase portable radios as listed in the proposal, and that it will be purchased from Royal Communications, Inc., in accordance with the attached estimate in the amount not to exceed $9,425.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute such documents as necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption according to law.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above resolution is a true copy of the resolution adopted by the Vernon Township Council at their regular meeting held on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vernon Municipal Building, 21 Church St., Vernon, New Jersey.

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Patricia A. Lycosky, R.M.C.
Township Clerk