Township Council Meeting — Packet

75-26 THIS AGREEMENT, made this __________ day of __________, 2026 BETWEEN: Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Hereinafter referred to as the "Township” AND: Bourne, Knoll & Kenyon 382 Springfield Avenue PO Box 690 Summit, NJ 07652 Hereinafter referred to as the "Professional”. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Township recognizes the need for the services of a Municipal Tax Attorney; and WHEREAS, in that connection Bourne, Knoll & Kenyon is qualified to provide said services; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to engage Bourne, Knoll & Kenyon to serve as an “Independent Contractor” to provide professional services that may be designated by the Township as a fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and stipulations hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties: 1. WORK TO BE PERFORMED The Professional shall provide defense and litigation support services of all residential property tax appeals filed against the Township of West Orange before the Tax Court of New Jersey and the Essex County Board of Taxation. 1