PB Attorney

This agreement appoints the Law Offices of Michael J. McKenna, LLC as the Planning Board Attorney for Barnegat Township Planning Board for the 2026 fiscal year. The attorney will provide all general legal counsel, representation, and any litigation the Board authorizes, at an hourly rate of $160. Additional reimbursable expenses (messenger services, copying, telephone/postage) are also outlined. All fees are limited to the amount appropriated in the Board’s 2026 municipal budget. The contract incorporates New Jersey equal‑employment and affirmative‑action requirements, requiring the attorney to submit a Certificate of Employee Information Report (Form AA‑302) and an affirmative‑action agreement before payment. No fixed term end date beyond the calendar year is specified, and there is no renewal clause. This is a post‑award, sole‑source legal services contract. • Scope: full‑time legal services for the Planning Board, including advice and litigation. • Compensation: $160 per hour plus allowable expense reimbursements, capped by the municipal budget. • Compliance: mandatory affirmative‑action documentation and adherence to NJ equal‑employment statutes.