78-22 Diana McGovern Esq. of Zimmerer Murray Conyinham Kunzier to Service as Planning Bd. Atty..pdf

78-22 April 5, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Diana McGovern, Esq. (“McGovern”), responded to the Township’s Request for Qualifications pursuant to a fair and open process for the year 2022; and WHEREAS, McPherson 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 McGovern for the purpose of representing the Township in the capacity of Planning Board Attorney; 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 McGovern to provide services as Planning Board Attorney at the rates set forth in the agreement annexed hereto as Exhibit “A”; 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, 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