RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF "FAIR AND OPEN" PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH THE BOROUGH OF SHREWSBURY FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional services to be provided to the Borough of Shrewsbury, County of Monmouth, New Jersey (the "Borough") for the year January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Borough has, through the fair and open process, publicly advertised for a Request for Proposals and Qualifications and said requests for Professional Services were received by the Purchasing Agent no later than 9:00 am on December 5, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Borough has reviewed all proposals received and has determined that the Borough Council desires to authorize the execution of a professional services contract between following listed persons/firms and the Borough for the provisions of said services for the year 2026; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq.) requires a resolution authorizing the appointment for Professional Services. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Borough of Shrewsbury approves the following professional service appointments and contracts for the year 2026: Borough Attorney Bruce Padula, Esq. Padula Law Group, LLC Labor Attorney Bruce Padula, Esq. Padula Law Group, LLC Tax Appeal Attorney Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC Borough Engineer David Cranmer Cranmer Engineering Borough Planner David Cranmer Cranmer Engineering Borough Auditor Holman, Frenia, Allison, P.C. Bond Counsel John Draikiwicz Gibbons P.C. COAH Counsel Andrew Beyer Esq. Pashman Stein Walder Hayden That the services to be rendered shall be in compliance with the Laws of New Jersey. These appointments are made without competitive bidding as a "Professional Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because these services are to be performed by a recognized profession licensed and regulated by law. A copy of this resolution certified to be a true copy by the Borough Clerk shall be advertised as required by law within ten (10) days from the date of adoption. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Professionals are directed to prepare a written contract to be executed with the Borough and that a copy of the Resolution, the Business Entity Disclosure Certification and Contract shall be placed on file with the Clerk of the Borough. KerryMarie Martinez, RMC Municipal Clerk Borough of Shrewsbury January 17 2026 LNYS0441295 $73.04