Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( x ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Tax Matters and Tax Appeals Legal Services Entity Name: Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Entity Address: 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 4300, Washington, DC 20006 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( x ) Fair & Open ( x ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( x ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred to Special 7R7-n 020613 Deferred 7R7-a (s) 021413