RESOLUTION OF CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF TOWNSHIP PROSECUTOR, STEVEN A. ZABARSKY OF THE FIRM CITTA, HOLZAPFEL & ZABARSKY LAW FIRM FOR CY 2025

WHEREAS, there exists a need for legal services as Prosecutor of the Township of Jackson; and

WHEREAS, the Township issued a solicitation of professional services contracts in accordance with a fair and open process adopted by the Township of Jackson in accordance with Ch.9, P.L. 2004; and

WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposals submitted, the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Township Council, desires to appoint:

Steven A. Zabarsky, Esq. of the firm Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky Law Firm: 248 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753

WHEREAS, in the absence of Steven A. Zabarsky, the following named individuals of the firm Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky may serve as Municipal Prosecutor, Robert Adams and/or Barry Stieber; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is as set forth in the 2025 municipal budget for legal services; and

WHEREAS, the amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is determined to be $40,000.00, which sum is reasonably estimated based upon such Municipal Prosecutor Services as may be required over the contract term to be awarded under this resolution, including, but not limited to, the amount spent for such Municipal Prosecutor Services for the previous calendar year, the costs of compensation under the contract to be awarded, and any projected increase or decrease in services anticipated versus the prior year, and which sum the Township of Jackson is under no obligation to spend and which may be exceeded; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires that the resolution and contract be made available for public inspection.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. That Steven A. Zabarsky of the firm Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky Law Firm hereby appointed Township Prosecutor for a one-year period commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 and shall perform all legal services under the contract authorized herein.
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the Township Clerk to attest to an agreement with Steven A. Zabarsky of the firm Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky Law Firm.
3. That this contract is awarded as a Professional Service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(I) of the Local Public Contracts Law because it is for services to be performed by person(s) authorized by law to practice a recognized profession.
4. That a notice of this action shall be printed once in the official newspaper of the Township of Jackson.
5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
6. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Township Clerk to Steven A. Zabarsky of the firm Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky Law Firm, Court Administrator.
7. (*) In the absence of Steven A. Zabarsky, the following named individuals of the firm Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky may serve as Municipal Prosecutor: Robert Adams and/or Barry Stieber