Township Attorney

This contract is a professional‑services agreement between the Township of Barnegat, New Jersey and attorney Christopher J. Dasti, Esq., of Dasti & Staiger, P.C. The agreement appoints Dasti as the Township Attorney for the calendar year 2026, providing general municipal legal counsel, affordable‑housing advice, and litigation/labor‑law support. The primary compensation is a $125,000 flat‑fee paid in equal monthly installments; additional litigation and labor‑counsel services are billed at $175 per hour. The contract also imposes compliance obligations such as submission of employee‑information certifications, business‑registration documentation for any subcontractors, and collection/remittance of NJ use tax. No competitive bidding was required; the contract was awarded on a sole‑source basis. • Scope: General legal services for the township plus optional hourly litigation/labor counsel. • Compensation: $125,000 fixed fee + $175/hour for extra services; monthly payments. • Term: Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2026 (12‑month period). • Compliance: NJ tax registration, employee‑info certification, subcontractor documentation, penalties for non‑compliance.