15-24 Agreement.pdf

15-24 AGREEMENT FOR APPARAISAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this 9th day of January, 2024 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, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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