171-25 Agreement-Savo Schalk as Zoning Board Attorney - 2025.pdf

2 4822-9051-9271, v. 1 3. The annual rate for attendance at all regular meetings and services related to the regular meetings is $7,000 per year. This shall only apply to non-escrow time spent during the meeting and all required preparation and post-meeting work related thereto. 4. The maximum amount for non-escrow services shall not exceed (“NTE”) $50,000 for calendar year 2025. The hourly rate for all litigation related to decisions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment is $195 which shall be paid by the Township. 5. COUNSEL may seek reimbursement for extraordinary expenses such as the cost of deposing adverse witnesses, transcripts or hiring experts. Counsel will not incur any such expenses without the express written approval of the applicable TOWNSHIP Department Head before the extraordinary expense is incurred. 6. COUNSEL’S responsibilities shall include preparation for and attendance at all Zoning Board meetings, drafting all resolutions, and all Zoning Board related matters. 7. COUNSEL recognizes that any and all approval for engagement of services must come from the Governing Body of the TOWNSHIP, and that no services, work or any efforts relative to the contract shall be commenced until the Governing Body adopts a duly authorized Resolution accompanied by a Certificate of Funds beyond the service contemplated herein. The TOWNSHIP shall not unreasonably withhold or delay its prompt approval for the payment of services rendered in this engagement. 8. COUNSEL recognizes that all services rendered are subject to the approval and direction of the Law Department, and that payment for such services is conditioned upon the issuance of a Purchase Order by the Township encompassing the services for which compensation is sought. The TOWNSHIP shall not unreasonably withhold or delay the prompt approval and payment to COUNSEL for services rendered and the issuance of the requisite