15-15 Agreement with Paul Grygiel-Planning Svcs. 2015.pdf

15-15 January 6, 2015 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Chapter 14, Section 11.1 of the Township Code for the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) requires the Township to employ a Planning Director with respect to various land use and related issues, including the enforcement of Chapters 14 and 25 of the Township Code (“Planning Director Services”); and WHEREAS, the Township establishes escrows for certain commercial and other development projects which monies are dedicated to pay various expenses, including the Planning Director; and WHEREAS, on or about July 17, 2012, the Township Council adopted Resolution No. 155-12, authorizing the Planning & Real Estate firm of Phillips, Preiss, Grygiel, LLC, of Hoboken, NJ (the “Phillips Firm”) to provide the Planning Director Services for approximately six (6) months, from July 2012 through December 2012, due to the medical leave of the Township’s Planning Director; and WHEREAS, on or about December 18, 2012, the Township Council adopted Resolution No. 250-12, extending the term of the Phillips Firm to provide the Planning Director Services to the Township for an additional six (6) months, from January 2013 through June, 2013; and WHEREAS, on or about June 25, 2013, the Township Council adopted Resolution No. 136-13, extending the term of the Phillips Firm to provide the Planning Director Services to the Township for an additional six (6) months, from June 2013 through December, 2013; and WHEREAS, on or about December 17, 2013, the Township Council for the Township of West Orange adopted Resolution No. 238-13, authorizing a Professional Services Contract with the Phillips Firm for a one (1) year term to provide the Planning Director Services to the Township; and;

WHEREAS, the Phillips Firm currently provides Planning Director Services for the Township pursuant to Professional Services Contract currently scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014; and WHEREAS, there continues to be an emergent need for a certified and professional planning service for the Township; and WHEREAS, Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP is prepared to and will continue to be primarily responsible with respect to the Township’s Planning Director requirements and duties; and WHEREAS, there continues to be a need for a Professional Services Contract with the Phillips Firm for at least an additional one (1) year to provide planning director services to the Township; NOW, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that the Mayor shall be and hereby is authorized to execute the attached Professional Services Contract with the Phillips Firm, and the Township Clerk shall be and hereby is authorized to attest to the Mayor’s signature on same; and it is further RESOLVED that notice of this award shall be published and available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale Jerry Guarino Municipal Clerk Council President I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. John Gross, Chief Financial Officer Adopted: January 6, 2015 4828-7096-9889, v. 1