75-26 Agreement with Bourne, Knoll and Kenyon.pdf

(a) The Professional shall perform the services set forth above in addition to those set forth in the Township’s Request for Qualifications and in the Professional’s submission in response annexed hereto as Exhibit A. (b) Any and all work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed to acceptable practices, and standards within the industry and to the satisfaction of the Township. 2. CONSIDERATION The Township shall compensate the Professional as follows: • Flat rate of $3,250.00/month plus an additional $500.00 per Tax Board hearing in excess of five (5) for the year. Any non-residential appeals, including commercial appeals, will be handled at $150.00 per hour for attorney time and $110.00 per hour for paralegal time. 3. PAYMENT Payment shall be made by the Township within thirty (30) days of the receipt and approval of itemized bills and vouchers. No payments may be made in advance of services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16. 4. NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT Total compensation under this Agreement shall not exceed $39,000.00 (the “Not-to- Exceed Amount”) without a further written encumbrance and additional authorization by resolution of the Township Council. 5. TERM The term of this agreement shall be from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 16, below. 6. NEW JERSEY LAW This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey notwithstanding any provisions of such laws relating to jurisdiction. 2