[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Waldwick 2-13-79 as Ord. No. 2-79. Amendments noted where applicable.]
It is hereby determined that:
A.
The first-floor area of the building erected by the Borough of Waldwick
on land owned by it which is commonly known or designated as "20 Whites
Lane" is suitable for the purposes authorized by this ordinance and
is not otherwise needed for public use, dedicated or restricted pursuant
to law.
B.
Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc., sometimes known or referred
to as "Walvac" is a nonprofit corporation organized and existing pursuant
to Title 15 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey which, pursuant
to the purposes of such incorporation, provides first-aid, rescue
and emergency services without charge for the benefit of all residents
of the Borough of Waldwick, thereby contributing significantly to
promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14 and 12-15 and subject
to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Mayor and Clerk
of the Borough of Waldwick are hereby authorized to execute on behalf
of the Borough a lease agreement with Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance
Corps, Inc., as lessee, covering the first-floor area of the building
owned by the Borough and commonly known as "20 Whites Lane," Waldwick,
New Jersey, and to be used as a headquarters for Waldwick Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, Inc., and for the purpose of garaging ambulances
and rescue vehicles owned by it. The rights of the lessee shall be
nonexclusive as to common areas designated and used as access for
the remainder of the building.
The lease hereby authorized shall contain a provision whereby
Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc., agrees and undertakes to
continue to provide emergency first-aid, ambulance and rescue services
available to all of the residents of Waldwick.
The consideration for the lease hereby authorized shall be the
benefits to the Borough and its residents of providing for the protection
and promotion of the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
[Amended 3-25-08 by Ord. No. 5-08]
The initial term of the lease hereby authorized shall expire
December 31, 2008, but shall be renewable at the option of the parties
for twenty-four (24) additional periods of one (1) calendar year each.
The Borough shall have the right to terminate the leasehold upon sixty
(60) days' notice to the lessee when, in the opinion of the Mayor
and Council, such termination is in the best interest of the Borough
and its residents.
In December of each year during which the agreement hereby authorized
is effective, Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc., shall submit
to the Mayor and Council of the Borough a written report setting out
the use to which the leasehold was put during that year; the activities
of Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Inc., undertaken in furtherance
of the public purpose for which the leasehold is granted; the approximate
value or cost, if any, of such activities in furtherance of such purpose;
and an affirmation of the continued tax-exempt status of Waldwick
Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Inc., as a nonprofit corporation pursuant
to both state and federal law.
The Borough Council of Waldwick shall be responsible for enforcement
on behalf of the Borough of the conditions of the agreement executed
pursuant hereto.
This ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and
publication as required by law.
