Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • June 5, 2013 Ho-Ho-Kus Bond ordinances to fund various improvements by Jennifer Crusco Two bond ordinances that will fund various improvements within Ho-Ho-Kus have been approved by the borough council. Both votes were unanimous, and there was no comment from the public on either proposal. Ordinance 1021 includes $275,000 for the resurfacing of various borough roads and the reconstruction of curbs as necessary. This appropriation includes a down payment of $13,100. The balance will be funded by bonds and notes. In April, the council approved a resolution that awarded the paving bid to D&L Paving Contractors of Nutley for $111,186. The Borough of Ramsey acted as the lead agency in advertising for multiple municipalities’ resurfacing bids, which include projects in Allendale, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Ramsey, Saddle River, Waldwick, Wyckoff, and Ridgewood. Last week, the governing body approved a resolution authorizing a legal advertisement for sealed bids for the paving of West Saddle River Road between Hollywood Avenue and Bogert Road. The council decided to add the south half of West Saddle River Road to the resurfacing roster after the borough had already gone out to bid for the resurfacing of Boiling Spring Road, Barnett Place, and the train station parking lot. The bid amount could not be changed, so the extra money was added to the bond ordinance. Borough Administrator Don Cirulli previously indicated that the borough might have to go out to bid separately for the additional work. He also said the additional funds dedicated to resurfacing projects would cover the cost of any necessary curb work, which D&L Paving Contractors does not handle. Ordinance 1021 also includes $230,000 for a street sweeper, replacement of gas pumps at the department of public works yard, and the replacement of parking machines at the train station. Of that sum, $11,000 will be a down payment and $219,000 will be funded by bonds. The ordinance also includes $90,000 for police department purchases, including a sport utility vehicle, portable radios, and electronic ticketing machines for police cars. The down payment for these items will be $7,900, with $82,100 to be covered by bonds. A sum of $1,100,000 has been included to cover the installation of generators at the sanitary sewer stations and replacement of the East Gate sanitary sewer lift station. This expense will be funded by a $52,400 down payment and $1,047,600 in bonds. An additional $75,000 is included for improvements to the borough’s firehouse, including the installation of lights and the replacement of the generator and boiler. This project will be funded by a down payment of $3,600 and $71,400 in bonds. Ordinance 1022 includes $275,000 for water system improvements. Plans call for the replacement of water meters at various locations, installation of a calcium hypochlorite system at Wells 1 and 4, replacement of valves and fire hydrants at various locations, and various improvements to the well houses. Of the total expenditure, $13,150 will be a down payment. The balance of $261,850 will be covered by bonds. The sum includes $10,000 for architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, and legal and other expenses.