122-25 Agreement to Retain Nishuane Group as Affordable Housing Planning - 2025.pdf

122-25 AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL PLANNING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this ____ day of April, 2025 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 NISHUANE GROUP, LLC, located at 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, County of Essex and State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT,” party of the second part. WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the TOWNSHIP has determined that it is in the best interests of the TOWNSHIP to retain the services of CONSULTANT to provide affordable housing planning services; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. CONSULTANT shall prepare the fair share housing report and analysis regarding the Fourth Round obligations of the Township concerning its present need obligation of the 409 affordable units, and its prospective need obligation at 660 affordable units as required by the Honorable Aldo Russo, J.S.C.’s March 26, 2025 Order by or before June 30, 2025 as well as other work related to affordable housing as directed by the Business Administrator and/or their designee. The above work other than site visits and meetings will be conducted in CONSULTANT’s office. It is assumed that application materials will be mailed to CONSULTANT by Township staff, although CONSULTANT will be able to pick up materials in West Orange if a quick turnaround of a review letter is necessary. A representative of CONSULTANT will also attend