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  1. 3. Copies of this resolution to Fasolino Contracting Corporation, Administration, Special Projects Architect, Kevin M. Settembrino, Chief Financial Officer, Purchasing Agent, Sheri Silversmith and any other interested parties.

ANN MARIE EDEN, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 12-13-16

RESOLUTION 386R-16 TITLE: RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE AGREEMENT JEFFREY SURENIAN, ESQ. FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LITIGATION

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: BRESSI MOTION SECONDED BY: UPDEGRAVE YES: CALOGERO, MARTIN, UPDEGRAVE, BRESSI, NIXON

WHEREAS, in October of 2016, it became apparent that the members of the Ocean County Municipal Consortium for Affordable Housing were all entering into Settlement Agreements and Jackson Township would have to conduct the Affordable Housing trial; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Surenian, Esq. had begun preparations for trial including depositions of relevant experts as well as legal research a trial brief on behalf of his municipal clients; and

WHEREAS, the Township would have been at a disadvantage in the trial without procurement of these services and authorized the Township Attorney to utilize Mr. Surenian for trial preparation; and

WHEREAS, the governing body wishes to ratify the Agreement with Jeffrey Surenian Esq. for legal services related to the affordable housing litigation.

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

  1. The agreement with Jeffrey Surenian, Esq. is hereby ratified.
  2. A certification of funds authorizing the aforesaid expenditure has been signed by the Chief Financial Officer and is appended hereto.
  3. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Township Attorney.

DATED: 12-13-16

ANN MARIE EDEN, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

BILLS AND CLAIMS:

MOTION TO APPROVE BILLS AND CLAIMS BY: CALOGERO MOTION SECONDED BY: BRESSI YES: CALOGERO, MARTIN, UPDEGRAVE, BRESSI, NIXON ABSTAIN: UPDEGRAVE (WINDING WAYS), NIXON (OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH) CHECK# VENDOR AMOUNT