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Resolution #2013-0208
Adoption of Procedures for Community Service – Furniture Removal Program
WHEREAS, the position of Community Service Director exists pursuant to §2-9 of the Revised
General Ordinances of the Township of Bernards; and
WHEREAS, the Community Service Director shall supervise the Bernards Township
Community Service Program and is responsible for the development and implementation of
operating processes and procedures, as well as for the general supervision of all community
service workers and community service volunteers; and
WHEREAS, one of the services offered by Community Service is the Furniture Removal
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Community Service Director is recommending that the Township Committee,
from time to time, formally endorse the procedures and fee schedule set forth by him regarding
the Furniture Removal Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of
Bernards that we do hereby endorse the following procedures and fee schedule established by the
Community Service Director for the Furniture Removal Program
1. Individuals residing or operating a business or non-profit in Bernards Township may donate
furniture to the Community Service Program by dropping off usable furniture donations at
the Community Service Facility on Stonehouse Road during normal operating hours. Call
908-766-0748, to confirm acceptability of item to be donated, and to schedule a time when
staff or volunteers will be on hand to accept the donation.
2. Individuals residing or operating a business or non-profit who wish to have Community
Service pick-up their furniture donations at their Bernards Township property may schedule
an appointment with Community Service by calling 908-766-9748, or emailing
LMillus@bernards.org. There will be a $30 trip fee (maximum load per trip is 396 sq. ft) for
this service (bonafide 501-3C Charitable Organizations are exempt from the fee) . This fee
will be used to offset the cost of gasoline, insurance and wear and use of township vehicles
used for this service. Only checks will be acceptable, made payable to Bernards Township,
collected by the Community Director or his designee at the time of pick-up. Anyone
scheduling a furniture pick-up under this section shall sign a Release of Liability with
Bernards Township.
3. Community Service reserves the right to refuse any furniture that is not deemed in usable
condition or not wanted by charitable entities.
Agenda and Date Voted:
05/14/2013
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify this is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted
by the Bernards Township Committee on 05/14/2013.
Denise Szabo, Municipal Clerk
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Name: _______________________________________________________
Property: ____________________________________________________
The above named understands and acknowledges that by allowing Bernards Township
Community Service staff and volunteers on their property to remove furniture involves
certain risks of damage to the property due to the activity itself. Activities are strictly
restricted to removal of the furniture donations from the property. Above named and on
behalf of his or her heirs, assigns or successors hereby executes this assumption of risk and
release in light of that understanding and acknowledgement.
Above named and on behalf of his or her heirs, assigns or successors in interest hereby
assume the risk of injury, disability, or damages which may occur while Bernards Township
Community Service staff and volunteers are on their property. Above named acknowledges
that it has not been requested by the Township of Bernards to participate in this activity.
The above named releases and discharges the Township of Bernards, its Township
Committee members, its officers, employees, and agents, from Liability claims, disability,
damages or injuries occurring while the Community Service staff and volunteers are on their
property and structures thereon.
Signature
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