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WHEREAS, this project is fully funded from funds remaining with respect to the Township’s 2019 CDBG grant; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the lowest bidder is also the lowest responsive bidder and has submitted all appropriate documentation as required;
WHEREAS, subject to the execution of an acceptable Contract, the Township Council hereby authorizes the award of a Contract to Jak Construction Corp., t/a Diamond Construction in the amount of $32,840.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 8th day of March, 2022, that the Mayor and Township Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the intent of this Resolution, including any final Contract as needed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
Diane C. Festino, Township Clerk;
Stephen Schreiber, P.E., C.M.E., Township Engineer;
Terence Wall, Township Administrator;
Gregory P. McGuckin, Township Attorney;
All bidders.
DIANE C. FESTINO, R.M.C.
TOWNSHIP CLERK
DATED: 3-8-2022
RESOLUTION 139R-22
TITLE: AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON AND THE NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (NY/NJ HIDTA) FOR POLICE SERVICES
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN
MOTION SECONDED BY: BORRELLI
YES: BORRELLI, CHISHOLM, SAUICKIE, KERN, FLEMMING
WHEREAS, the New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NY/NJ HIDTA) is a regional program funded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy; and
WHEREAS, the NJ DTOTF is a HIDTA funded initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Jackson Police Department assigns task force officers to the NJ DTOFF, as per the DEA State and Local HIDTA Task Force Agreement.; and
WHEREAS, HIDTA funds are budgeted for FY 2022 overtime for the Jackson Police Department task force officers; and
WHEREAS, those funds are awarded to the New York County District Attorney's Office, who facilitates the award in a fiduciary capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson wishes to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the NY/NJ HIDTA for the purpose of setting forth the terms and conditions regarding the assignment of Police Officers employed by the Township of Jackson; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:
The Mayor is authorized to execute and the Clerk to attest to the Memorandum of Understanding for Police Services pertaining to New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NY/NJ HIDTA).
The term of said agreement shall be retroactive from September 2, 2021 and shall continue in full force until December 31, 2022.