New Jersey Statutes Title 32. Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions 32 § 12-8

Not later than one year after the receipt by each of the governing bodies of such counties of such plans, specifications and estimates, they may by proper resolution request the commission to proceed with the construction of the bridge or tunnel, but one-half of the total cost thereof shall not exceed three per cent of the tax ratables of the real and personal property of the counties for the last preceding year. The resolution shall be in such form and of such effect as to obligate each of the counties for the amounts agreed to be paid by them in the resolution.