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WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposal submitted, pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 4 of the Administrative Code of the Township of Jackson, the Township Council, desires to appoint Holman & Frenia, P.C. as Township Auditor; and

WHEREAS, the amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is determined to be $60,000.00, which sum is reasonably estimated based upon such Auditing 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 Auditing 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:

1. That Holman & Frenia P.C. being a Registered Municipal Accountant of the State of New Jersey and authorized by law to practice a recognized profession in the State of New Jersey, which practice is regulated by the laws of this State; to wit, the profession of Registered Municipal Accountant is hereby appointed Township Auditor for a term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, and shall perform all services under the contract authorized herein, which professional services are necessary and are required by this municipality.
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the Township Clerk to attest to an agreement with Holman & Frenia, P.C.
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 the Chief Financial Officer, Purchasing Department and Holman & Frenia, P.C.

CERTIFICATE OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

The amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is determined to be $60,000.00, which sum is based on a reasonable estimate of the Auditing Services required over the contract term, the Township of Jackson is not obligated to spend this amount and is permitted to exceed this amount during the course of performance of this contract.

I, Sharon Pinkava, Chief Financial Officer for the Township of Jackson, do hereby certify that adequate funding for this contract will be available pending the adoption of the 2021 Municipal Operating Budget.

Sharon Pinkava

Chief Financial Officer

Jackson Township

DATED: 1-5-21

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

RESOLUTION 036R-21

TITLE: APPOINT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CONTRACT COMPLIANCE OFFICER DIANE FESTINO