Edward D. Dennis

The Longport Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of a shared services agreement rider with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) for solid waste, bulky waste, and recycling collection services. The rider extends the existing contract through December 31, 2019, and amends certain provisions. The contract is contingent upon the availability of funds as determined by the CFO and is not to exceed $92,059.51, which includes $53,866.91 for trash collection and $38,192.60 for recycling.

The resolution authorizes a cash management plan to comply with NJSA 40A:5-14, providing a guide for municipal officials in managing the municipality's funds. It outlines the plan's purpose to ensure the safe deposit and investment of public funds in interest-bearing deposits or permitted investments, maximizing investment returns within safety and liquidity limits. The plan covers various aspects, including authorized depositories, authorized signatures, identification of funds and accounts, designation of authorized officials, responsibilities, liability, and audit procedures.

The resolution authorizes the payment of school tax levy to Longport Board of Education. The Borough of Longport is obligated to pay the Longport Board of Education $128,961.70 in ten equal installments for a total of $1,289,617.00 on August 15, 2024, and on the 1st of every month thereafter until May 1, 2025.

The resolution opposes the proposed "Protecting Against Climate Threat (PACT)/Resilient Environments and Landscape (REAL)" rules, citing concerns about the impact on affordable housing, environmental equity, economic development, and potential flood insurance requirements for homeowners. It expresses disappointment in the lack of transparency during the rule-making process and the absence of a detailed economic impact analysis. The resolution recommends abandoning the NJPACT REAL rule-making process, conducting a comprehensive analysis of the potential economic and social impacts, basing regulations on a 20-year timeframe, including a budgetary appropriation to assist towns with implementation, and preparing detailed flood maps with public engagement sessions.

The resolution addresses a change order to a professional services contract with J.P. Bainbridge and Associates for appraisal services related to the Army Corps of Engineers Absecon Island Shorefront Protection Project. The change order is for an additional $15,000 to cover expenses due to an increase in the number of parcels and their bifurcation following title research. The resolution ensures that J.P. Bainbridge and Associates has not made any reportable political contributions and approves the change order, bringing the total contract amount to $70,000.00.