The Township of Barnegat entered into a direct legal services agreement with Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, Ulaky & Connors, P.C. to provide municipal prosecutorial representation in Barnegat Municipal Court for the 2023 calendar year. The firm will attend each court session for a flat fee of $500 per session and will bill $175 per hour for any appearances in other courts. All out‑of‑pocket expenses incurred in connection with the work are reimbursable. The contract runs from 1 Jan 2023 through 31 Dec 2023 with no fixed ceiling; renewal is possible only if a successor is formally appointed under applicable law.
• Primary service: prosecution of cases in Barnegat Municipal Court (session‑based fee).
• Secondary service: hourly representation in other jurisdictions ($175/hr).
• Payment terms: per‑session fee, hourly rate, plus reimbursable expenses; no overall contract ceiling.
• Governance: must comply with New Jersey Treasurer regulations (Sub‑sections 3.4(a), 3.4(d), 5.3) and execute an affirmative‑action agreement.