RESOLUTION 
        TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN

       R-33-12

ACCEPTING THE QUOTE OF STEVEN W. BARTELT, MAI FOR THE APPRAISALS OF 4 KARGMAN PROPERTIES BEING CONSIDERED FOR ACQUISITION IN THE FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM

       	WHEREAS, there exists a need by the Township of Franklin for professional appraisal services for 4 Kargman properties within the Township of Franklin, being considered for purchase through the Farmland Preservation Program; and

	WHEREAS, Steven W. Bartelt, MAI represents that he is qualified to perform said services and desires to so perform pursuant to the terms and provisions of their contract and RFQ; and

	WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose; and

	WHEREAS, after due deliberation the Township Committee is desirous of engaging Steven W. Bartelt, MAI and accepting his proposal to comply with the aforesaid need; 

	NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Committee of the Township of Franklin, Gloucester County, New Jersey, that the proposal as contained in the January 11, 2012 RFQ submitted is hereby accepted and the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract in accordance with these terms.

		This Resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Township Committee held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

ATTEST:							TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN

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CAROLYN K. TOY, CLERK			JOSEPH C. PETSCH, MAYOR

CERTIFICATION

	I, Carolyn K. Toy, Clerk of the Township of Franklin, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was presented and duly adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Franklin at a meeting held on 
January 24, 2012.
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	                                                   	                           Carolyn K. Toy, Clerk