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RESOLUTION #R07-273
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALT FOR THE LAKE POCHUNG ROAD IMPROVEMENT FOR USE BY THE VERNON TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Township of Vernon has a need to purchase asphalt for the Lake Pochung Road improvement for use by the Department of Public Works; 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 Director of Public Works 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 Director of Public Works recommends that the Township Council pass this resolution authorizing use of the Cooperative program for the purchase of asphalt for the Lake Pochung Road improvement; and
WHEREAS, the cost estimate for the purchase is $89,703.75; and
WHEREAS, the vendor for the Program for this purchase is Tilcon New York, 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 asphalt for the Lake Pochung Road improvement, and that it will be purchased from Tilcon New York, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $89,703.75; 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.
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