Published on September 11, 2026
Click here to see signed Resolution: 26-254.pdf
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO M. JAMES MALEY, JR., ESQ. OF MALEY GIVENS, P.C. TO SERVE AS SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCEAN CITY IN THE MATTER OF THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 600 BOARDWALK
WHEREAS, the City Council of Ocean City requires an experienced legal professional to assist in litigation in the matter of the redevelopment of 600 Boardwalk; and
WHEREAS, a contract for Professional Services may be entered into without competitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); and
WHEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best interests of the City Council of Ocean City to have M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. to perform these services; and
WHEREAS, M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. has agreed to provide litigation representation and support; and
WHEREAS, M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. has not made any reportable contribution to a political or candidate committee for an elected office in the City of Ocean City, New Jersey in the previous one year period, and that the contract will prohibit M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. has been advised that this award does not guarantee that the services described will be required during the contract period and are subject to the actual need as established by the City Council of the City of Ocean City, and that the City Purchasing Manager shall issue purchase orders for services as they are required. No services shall be performed for City Council prior to the issuance of a purchase order therefor; and
WHEREAS, Thomas R. Mahar, Purchasing Assistant; Michael Rossbach Jr., QPA, City Purchasing Manager have reviewed all terms and conditions of the contract and recommend the award of a professional service contract to M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. for litigation in the matter of the redevelopment of 600 Boardwalk; and
WHEREAS, the contract with M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. is being awarded through an alternative, non-advertised process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ocean City, New Jersey that it does hereby appoint M. James Maley Jr. as follows:
Item | Description | 2026 Hourly Rate |
1. | Service Fees Shall be Charged & Paid as Invoiced……………… | $245.00 |
2. | The term of the contract shall be one (1) year beginning on the date of adoption hereof | |
3. | A copy of their Pay-to-Play certification and the New Jersey Business Registration Certificate (BRC) has been submitted and shall be placed on file in the City’s Purchasing Division Office | |
4. | A copy of this resolution shall be available for inspection in the Ocean City Clerk's Office and shall be published on one (1) occasion in the Ocean City Sentinel. | |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ocean City that the City Purchasing Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a formal contract agreement with M. James Maley, Jr., Esq. of Maley Givens, P.C. to provide legal representation for the City Council of Ocean City in the matter of the redevelopment of 600 Boardwalk
The Director of Financial Management certifies that funds are available and shall be charged to Operating Account #6-01-20-310-212 as Purchase Orders are issued.
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
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Frank Donato III, CFO Terry Crowley, Jr.
Director of Financial Management Council President
