HomeMy Public PortalAboutr 03:219 03-219 .Datd of~doption July 9, 2003
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADMINISTRATIVE
CONSENT ORDER WITH THE NJDEP
WHEREAS, The NJDEP has previously cited the Borough for alleged' unauthorized
discharges of sewer effluents in the year 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Borough and the NJDEP Petitioner have entered into settlement
negotiations with regard to the above-referenced matter Which have resulted in a
proposed settlement; and
WHEREAS, the governing body has reviewed the terms of the proposed settlement
with legal counsel and have deemed it advisable and in the public interest to settle
the claim pursuant to the said terms without incurring the cost and expense of a trial
on the matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as fo. llows:
1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an
Administrative Consent Order with the NJDEP, in a form
acceptable to the Borough Attorney, in settlement of the above
referenced matter.
2. That a certified copy of this Resolution be fo~varded to the
Borough Attorney and the Borough's Finance Department to
take any required action to implement the terms hereofi.
Adopted this 9th day of July, 2003 and
certified as a true copy of the original
on July 10, 2003.
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY,. RMC)CMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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Adt~ptcd at a meeting of the Municipal Council ~__._July 9, 2003