49-20 Exhibit A.pdf

Exhibit “A”

AGREEMENT FOR APPARAISAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this __—s day of February, 2020 by and between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, located at Town Hall, 66 Main Street, West Orange, County of Essex and State of New Jersey, hereinafter called the “TOWNSHIP”, party of the first part, and ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP, INC., located at 6 Commerce Drive, Third Floor, Cranford, County of Union and State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as “APPRAISER’, party of the second part WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the TOWNSHIP has determined that it is in the best interests of the TOWNSHIP to retain the services of APPRAISER to provide appraisal for the Tax Department of the TOWNSHIP; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. The TOWNSHIP hereby retains the services of APPRAISER for the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 at the rates set forth in APPRAISER'’s proposal to the TOWNSHIP, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A.” 2. APPRAISER is hereby placed on notice that no Department Head, individual member of the Governing Body, or any agent, servant or employee of the TOWNSHIP processes any lawful authority to: (a) engage the rendition of services or the performance of work; (b) authorize the continuation of services or work beyond the amount specifically approved in the Resolution and Certificate of Funds; (c) represent that future funds will be available as compensation for current services. Any such acts shall be deemed ultra vires and beyond the scope of any authority that individual may possess. No bills, statement or vouchers for any amount exceeding that originally approved will be honored or paid by the TOWNSHIP, irrespective of whether such services were actually performed.

3. APPRAISER recognizes that all services rendered are subject to the approval of the Chief Financial Officer, and that payment for such services is conditioned upon the issuance ofa Purchase Order by the TOWNSHIP encompassing the services for which compensation is sought. 4. APPRAISER shall submit detailed invoices to the TOWNSHIP for services rendered each month no later than fifteen (15) days subsequent to the close of the month. All invoices submitted by APPRAISER shall set forth with specifically the tasks performed, the individual performing the tasks, and the amount of time spent on each task. 5. During the term of this agreement, APPRAISER shall maintain professional liability malpractice insurance coverage with an insurance company licensed and authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey with coverage not less than $1,000,000.00. APPRAISER shall provide the Township Attorney and Municipal Clerk with proof of a valid certificate of insurance listing the TOWNSHIP as a certificate holder. To the extent that this insurance coverage is scheduled to lapse at any time before the end of the contract, APPRAISER shall provide proof of renewal or new insurance coverage no later than thirty (30) days before the termination of the current coverage. 6. The provisions of this agreement are subject to the limitations of the provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claim Act, N.J.S.A. 59:2-1 et seq., and the New Jersey Contractual Liability Act, N.J.S.A. 59:13-1 et seq. t This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey without regard to principles of conflict of laws. All contract claims under this agreement shall be subject to and governed by the provisions of the New Jersey Contractual Liability Act N.J.S.A. 59:13-1 et seq. 4820-8937-2852, v. 1

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. ATTEST: KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C Dated: / WITNESS: p Sequoia/Bl ir) Administrator Dated: 21.February.2020 4820-8937-2852, v. 1 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE By: ROBERT D. PARISI, MAYOR Dated: ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP, INC. ro C a Darren N. Raymond, Dikeor Dated: 21.February.2020