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City of Margate Regular Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-06-04

Margate Awards One-Year City Solicitor Contract to Abbott

Annual retainer $98,965.36 plus hourly up to $80,000 (total not to exceed $178,965.36)City of MargateABBOTT, JOHN SCOTTJune 4, 2026

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Description

The Margate Board of Commissioners awarded a one-year professional services contract to City Solicitor John Scott Abbott, Esquire, effective June 1, 2026, with annual remuneration of $98,965.36 and up to $80,000 in hourly billings for litigation and special matters. The contract was awarded as a professional services agreement without competitive bidding under New Jersey law.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Annual retainer $98,965.36 plus hourly up to $80,000 (total not to exceed $178,965.36)

Vendor

ABBOTT, JOHN SCOTT

Agency

City of Margate, NJ

Contract Type

LEGAL

Document Date

June 4, 2026

Contract Term

June 1, 2026 – June 1, 2027

Renewal Date

2027-06-01

Renewal Info

Professional services contract runs for twelve consecutive months from June 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027 and may only be modified in writing; future reappointments would require new resolutions.

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