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170-12 September 12, 2012 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township has and is subject to various commercial real estate tax appeals; and WHEREAS, Blau & Blau has provided various tax appeal services; and WHEREAS, in a fair and open process the Township collected resumes concerning commercial real estate tax appeal services; and WHEREAS, the Township Attorney recommends the retention of Blau & Blau on a flat fee basis; and WHEREAS, the Township Attorney has consulted with the Chief Financial Officer and determined that the Township’s tax appeal services for commercial real estate have greatly exceeded the amount proposed by the within contract; 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 the annexed agreement with Blau & Blau for commercial real estate tax appeal services on a flat fee basis of $5,000 per month for one (1) year totaling $60,000; and it is further RESOLVED that notice of this award shall be published and available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Victor Cirilo Karen J. Carnevale Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: September 11, 2012 I hereby certify funds available: 01-2010-00-1702-061- $15,000.00 John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer