Margate Awards One-Year City Solicitor Contract to Abbott
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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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