August 6, 2012 – Packet - Borough of Hightstown

Resolution 2012-197
BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN
COUNTY OF MERCER
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEW JESEY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION, APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR
STATE AID FOR GRAPE RUN ROAD AND PERSHING AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown received notification of a Municipal Aid Grant for the
reconstruction of Grape Run Road and Pershing Avenue in the amount of $220,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost for said project is $412,860.00; and
WHEREAS, assuming the cost of the balance of this project above the grant award would cause financial
burden to the Borough; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council find that to preserve the safety and welfare of the public it is
necessary to apply for Discretionary Aid for the completion of this project.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Mayor and Borough Council of Hightstown Borough that the
Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the New Jersey Department of Transportation Resolution, Application,
and Agreement for State Aid, and associated documentation, for the reconstruction of Grape Run Road and Pershing
Avenue.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a meeting held on August 6, 2012.
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Debra L. Sopronyi
Borough Clerk