RESOLUTION 31-2012

AUTHORIZING SALE OF

HARDSHIP SEWER CONNECTION PERMIT

BLOCK 1815.02, LOT 6

WHEREAS, the Township of Medford, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, temporarily suspended the acceptance of sewer connection permit applications while reserving a number of permits for public emergency and/or hardship purposes (hereinafter "hardship sewer connection permits"); and

WHEREAS, the Township has previously, by resolution, at public meetings, authorized the sale of hardship sewer connection permits; and

WHEREAS, the Township Code of the Township of Medford, Chapter 121-4(H)(1)(i)[6] and [9] establishes the criteria for consideration of hardship sewer requests; and

WHEREAS, hardship requests for permits have been made by individuals/entities and developers; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has considered the criteria contained in Chapter 121-4H(1)(i)[6] and [9] in authorizing the sale of said permits; and

WHEREAS, a request for one (1) hardship sewer connection permit, submitted on behalf of Michael W. Robinson, PE for property located at Bank Street (Block 1815.02, Lot 6) has been considered by Council in accordance with Medford Township Code Chapter 121-4(H)(1)(i)[6] and [9]; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that the above-referenced request has met the aforementioned requirements and it is not feasible to install an on-site septic system due to the lot size of 0.17 acres, soil restrictions and Pinelands Commission requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Medford that Michael W. Robinson, PE be and is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) sewer permit, for Block 1815.02, Lot 6, upon completion of a sewer connection permit application and compliance with local ordinance. Payment for the permit must be made within 60 days from the date of adoption of this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Michael W. Robinson, PE shall be responsible for all costs associated with the sewer connection, and must submit plans and specifications for the connection as part of the conformance review for final approval.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these conditions are material terms of the authorization to purchase.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorizing Resolution does not expressly or impliedly grant the property owner the right to tie into the Township sewer system, unless and until all other necessary approvals, including compliance with Township Engineer requirements, are secured.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Medford, at a meeting held on the 7th day of February, 2012.

_________________________________________ Katherine E. Burger, CFO / Township Clerk