January 18, 2022

15-22 January 18, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the West Orange Rent Leveling Board was created pursuant to Ordinance §15-3.1 (“Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Rent Leveling Board is authorized to hold hearings as a quasi-judicial body and adjudicate applications from tenants for reduced rental and landlords for increased rental rates; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to retain counsel to assist the Rent Leveling Board with regard to certain pending applications and reviewing the existing Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to retain Alexander J. Graziano, Esq. of Graziano & Campi, LLC to provide these services; and WHEREAS, Alexander J. Graziano, Esq. has extensive experience with regard to representing similar boards and reviewing other rent control ordinances; and WHEREAS, Mr. Graziano has agreed to an hourly rate of $150 with fees not to exceed $2,500. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council hereby authorizes the Township to retain Alexander J. Graziano, Esq. of Graziano & Campi LLC to review and analyze certain pending applications before the Rent Leveling Board and review of the existing rent leveling ordinance at the rate of $150 per hour up to a maximum expense of $2,500; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator is hereby authorized to execute any retainer agreement to retain Mr. Graziano and the Township Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to the Business Administrator’s signature; and 1