HomeMy Public PortalAboutr 19-061Psoluttion of the 3orough of Tarterd, N. J_
No. 19-61
Date of Adoption April 4, 2019
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES, INC. TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection through the Hazardous
Discharge Site Remediation Fund, has grant -funds available to municipalities for the purpose of funding
preliminary assessments, site investigations, remedial investigations and/or remedial action to determine the
existence or extent of hazardous substance discharge conditions on properties; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret wishes to conduct a preliminary assessment, site investigation,
remedial investigations and/or remedial action with respect to the property, located at 1383 Roosevelt Avenue
and part of 52 Orchard Street referred to as Block 2503, Lots 1 and 2 (partial); and
WHEREAS, Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. is qualified to prepare and submit said Application for
such funding.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret has acquired the properties for the purpose of redevelopment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret,
Middlesex County and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. is hereby authorized and directed to apply for
grant funding in order to conduct preliminary assessments, site investigation, remedial
investigations and/or remedial action for the above - described parcels.
2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk or Director of Finance for the Borough of Carteret is
authorized to execute any and all documents necessary in order to apply for the
aforesaid grant.
3. In the event that funding is approved pursuant to a grant issued in favor of the Borough
of Carteret, Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. is hereby authorized and directed to
implement preliminary assessments, site investigation, remedial investigations and/or
remedial action for the above described parcels, with payment for the aforesaid
services to be made to Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. from the aforesaid grant
funds in accordance with the contract to be approved by the Borough of Carteret
Council and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
4. That the Borough of Carteret is committed to the redevelopment of the aforementioned
parcels, located within the West Carteret Commercial Redevelopment Area, within a
three -year period from the completion of the remediation of this site.
ATTEST: BOROUGH OF CARTERET
Borough Clerk Mayor
Adopted this 4 day of April, 2019
and certified as a true copy of the
original on April 5, 2019.
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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COUNCILMAN
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
' 4 2019
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