June 26, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Council to vote on bond ordinances (continued from page 7) 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. At the May council session, 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 added 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 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 several locations, installation of a calcium hypochlorite system at Wells 1 and 4, replacement of valves and fire hydrants at various locations, and improvements to the well houses. Of the total expenditure, $13,150 will be a down payment. The balance will be covered by bonds. The sum includes $10,000 for architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, and legal and other expenses. J. CRUSCO Fresh look at accreditation (continued from page 3) detail, he said, results in less successful negligence litigation within accredited agencies. Mahwah’s initial accreditation process took two years, he said, and began with the department’s enrollment in the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. The department then began its self-assessment, which included compliance with applicable standards, the development of proofs of compliance, and preparation for the on-site visit. CALEA then provided an initial visit during which trained assessors reviewed the police department’s operations. Assessors examined recruiting procedures, management, security in the jail, how prisoners are handled, and how the department’s budget is produced. Members of the public are invited to participate in the process by making relevant statements, positive or negative, about the department. Batelli added that the assessors ride with the officers, and the department must show proofs that policy is being followed on a daily basis. CALEA accreditation, which is granted in three-year increments, is awarded based upon a department’s compliance with 420 standards. Batelli pointed out that it is not an easy process, and there is no guarantee that a department will receive accreditation. He pointed out that his department has an accreditation manager, who keeps the department up-to-date so the reaccreditation process will run smoothly. According to official literature from CALEA, the organization was established in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the efforts of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National Sheriffs’ Association, and the Police Executive Research Forum. The literature further states that the accreditation program allows police departments to voluntarily demonstrate their adherence to a set of established professional standards. Asked if Ho-Ho-Kus might pursue accreditation through CALEA, Bole said that might not be possible due to changes within that organization.