76-22 Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Wilentz Goldman and Spitzer P.A. for Redevelopment Counsel - 2022.pdf

76-22 April 5, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. (“Counsel”), responded to the Township’s Request for Qualifications pursuant to a fair and open process for the year 2022 for appointment as Redevelopment Counsel; and WHEREAS, Counsel has agreed to provide professional services for the calendar year 2022, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and WHEREAS, the Law Department recommends retention of Counsel for the purpose of representing the Township in the capacity of Redevelopment Counsel; and WHEREAS, pursuant to pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), the proposed professional services contract is subject to an exception to the standard bidding procedures set forth in the Local Public Contracts Law; NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement, in the form annexed hereto, to retain Counsel to provide services as Redevelopment Counsel; and it is further RESOLVED that notice of this award shall be available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan McCartney Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: April 5, 2022 I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. John O. Gross, CFO