Pending Ordinances and Resolutions

TOWNSHIP OF KNOWLTON

COUNTY OF WARREN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION 2020-64

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY GRANTS PLANNING AND HOUSING (CGP&H) FOR KNOWLTON’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS

WHEREAS, Knowlton Ordinance 11-392 authorizes the position of Administrative Agent to oversee the administration of Knowlton’s affordable housing requirements as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.14, 16, and 18; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of Knowlton authorized Community Grants Planning and Housing (CGP&H) to provide the services of Administrative Agent on March 19, 2019 via Resolution 2019-54 and a Professional Services Agreement; and

WHEREAS, per Schedule A of that contract, CGP&H is only explicitly authorized to do general administration, including the creation of manuals and revisions to the affirmative marketing plan; and

WHEREAS, CGP&H is prepared to provide additional services that include:

• Prepare midpoint and very-low income report
• Prepare trust fund report

WHEREAS, as per the contract, work for these additional services shall not proceed without written authorization from the Township; and

WHEREAS, this work will be completed at the regular hourly rates as stated in the contract and shall not exceed $1,500.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Committee of Knowlton hereby authorizes the servicesabove to be completed in 2020 at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00.

Date: May 8, 2020

Motion:

Second:

Roll Call: Cuntala—, McNinch—, Shipps—, Van Horn—, Starrs—,

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution

adopted by the Knowlton Township Committee at the meeting held on May 8, 2020

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Kristin Shipps, Municipal Clerk

KNOWLTON TOWNSHIP

WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION 2020 –65

Authorization to Prepare a Tax Anticipation Note Resolution

WHEREAS , Due to COVID-19, the Second Quarter Tax Collection Rate is projected to be below average; and

WHEREAS , the Township Tax Collectors has recommended the Township pursue a Tax Anticipation Note and

WHEREAS , the Tax Collector will supply the Chief Financial Officer the percentage of collection and dollar value after the May 11 grace period has ended; and

WHEREAS , the Chief Financial will work with the Township Bonding Attorney to draft a Tax Anticipation Note Resolution in an amount they deem appropriate

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Knowlton, County of Warren, and State of New Jersey authorize the Chief Financial Officer to work with the Township Bonding Attorney to Draft a Resolution Authorizing Tax Anticipation Notes in an amount they deem appropriate.

Date: May 11, 2020

Motion:

Second:

Roll Call: Cuntala--, McNinch--, Shipps--, Van Horn--, Starrs—

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution

Adopted by the Knowlton Township Committee at the meeting held on May 11, 2020.

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Kristin Shipps, Municipal Clerk