HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NJ RESOLUTION 2024-23 AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE 2025 YEAR WHEREAS, there exists a continuing need for legal services to be provided to the Commissioners of Fire District No.1, Hillsborough Township, County of Somerset, NJ concerning various responsibilities undertaken by the Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners are desirous of making appointment to this position as referenced above for the year of 2025; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., provides that a governing body may award a contract without public advertising for competitive bidding where the nature of said contract is in the form of a professional service; and WHEREAS, the subject resolution providing for the awarding of a contract relative to professional services and the notice of the award of contract shall be available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the Local Public contract Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 (1 )(a)(i), provides that a notice of the award of said contract shall be published in a newspaper, said advertisement stating the nature, duration and amount of the constrict. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by The Commissioner of Fire District No.1, Hillsborough Township, County of Somerset, NJ (1) Richard M. Braslow, Esq. is hereby appointed to provide legal services to the Commissioners relative to any and all issues presented to the Commissioners pursuant to any of its obligations or responsibilities. This appointment is made pursuant to the proposal attached hereto and made a part hereof. (2) This resolution and the notice of award of contract shall be available for public inspection. 1x, HB, 12/20/24, Fee:$27.01