257-22 Authorizing Allocation of Additional Fees to Graziano and Campi 4870-7200-4917 v.1.pdf

257-22 October 11, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the Council adopted Resolution No. 15-22 which authorized the West Orange Rent Leveling Board to retain Alexander J. Graziano, Esq. of Graziano & Campi LLC to review, analyze and assist with regard to a pending application before the Rent Leveling Board at a rate of $150 per hour up to a maximum expense of $2,500; and WHEREAS, Mr. Graziano served the Rent Leveling Board with regard to these matters; and WHEREAS, the Rent Leveling Board hearing took several hearings which caused the invoice to exceed $2,500 by an additional $425; and WHEREAS, the Law Department recommends allocation of an additional $425 to satisfy the additional fees incurred; NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange hereby authorizes the allocation of an additional $425 to satisfy the outstanding invoice due to Graziano & Campi LLC for certain legal services provided to the Rent Leveling Board which will increase the previously approved cap of $2,500 to $2,925; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Business Administrator is hereby authorized to allocate payment with regard to the above matter. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan McCartney Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: October 11, 2022 I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. John O. Gross, BA/CFO