26-24 Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Ellen OConnell as Hearing Officer - 2024.pdf

26-24 January 9, 2024 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Ellen O’Connell, Esq. of Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, PC (“Counsel”), responded to the Township’s Request for Qualifications pursuant to a fair and open process for the year 2024 for appointment as the Township’s Hearing Officer; and WHEREAS, Counsel has agreed to provide professional services for the calendar year 2024, 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 Hearing Officer; 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 as Exhibit “A;” to retain Counsel to provide services as Hearing Officer at an hourly rate of $185.00; 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. Bill Rutherford, Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: January 9, 2024 I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer