R342-23

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSENT ORDER ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY UNDER DOCKET NO.: C-064-21

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has been a party to litigation between instituted by the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the parties have resolved that litigation by way of a consent order executed by the Honorable Mark A. Troncone, J.S.C.; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of said consent order, the Township shall make a payment to the State of New Jersey in the amount of $275,000.00 inclusive of damages and attorney fees and shall establish a settlement fund in the amount of $150,000.00.

WHEREAS, said funds shall be paid from account number 3-01-20-155-005-027.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 12th day of September, 2023, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. That the Mayor, Township Clerk and such other Township officials as may be necessary and they are authorized to execute any documents necessary to implement the intent to this resolution and the Township's Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to establish a settlement fund as referenced above and to provide payment to the State of New Jersey in accordance with the consent order of the court.
2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following:
1. Brent Pohlman, Special Counsel;
2. Gregory P. McGuckin, Esq, Township Attorney;
3. Sharon Pinkava, CFO;
4. Mary Moss, RMC, Township Clerk;