47-25 Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Fox Rothschild as Special Labor Counsel - 2025.pdf

47-25 January 28, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Fox Rothschild, LLP (“Counsel”), responded to the Township’s Request for Qualifications pursuant to a fair and open process for the year 2025; and WHEREAS, Counsel has agreed to provide professional services for the calendar year 2025, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and WHEREAS, the Law Department recommends retention of Special Labor Counsel for the purpose of representing the Township to complete the Appellate Division Appeal of New Jesey Civil Service Commission Determination; 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 Special Labor Counsel with a cap of $20,000; 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. Joe Krakoviak, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: January 28, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer