Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services concerning Special Tax Matters and Tax Appeals Entity Name: Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Entity Address: 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 4300, Washington, DC 20006 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Contract Period: January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, June 6, 2012