ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ served as special counsel to Long Hill Township in connection with the sale of the Township’s sewer system to New Jersey American Water. ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ prepared the procurement documents and drafted and negotiated the agreement of sale. The agreement to purchase the sewer system was approved by voters in Long Hill Township by a two-to-one margin in a referendum held in November 2019. As part of the acquisition agreement, New Jersey American Water committed to invest more than $13 million in critical sewer system improvements in the first five years after the sale. The proceeds from the sale will eliminate the Township’s debt, freeing up over $1 million in its annual budget.
Client | Long Hill Township, New Jersey |
Role | Owner / Seller's Lead Counsel |
Distinction | Sale of Public Wastewater System to Private Water Utility |
Contract Value | $12.7 Million |
Contract Counterparties | New Jersey American Water Company, Inc. |