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STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT CERTIFICATION Edward J. Coleman being over the age of 18 years old, (Name) : hereby certifies: 1. Tam opief Financial officer of the Township of West Orange (Title) (Name of entity receiving grant funds) (hereafter “ municipal grant recipient”). I am submitting this certification in conjunction with the provision of grant funds in the amount of $60,000 (Dollar amount of funds) to the recipient entity by the Division of Criminal Justice under the Safe and Secure Communities Program. In making this certification, I understand that the Division of Criminal Justice will rely upon the statements made herein in processing this application and with making provision of the grant funds in question. 2. Thave reviewed the contents of the application which have been submitted by the municipal grant recipient for such funding and hereby certify that the factual statements and data set forth in the application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 3. Ialso hereby certify that I am responsible for authorizing expenditures and disbursements of grant funds; that I will be responsible for undertaking the programs and activities described in the application; that I have reviewed and am familiar with all statutory and regulatory requirements-pertaining to the use of the funds being provided to undertake such programs and activities; and that I have sought and obtained legal advice from the municipal grant recipient's legal counsel as I have considered appropriate or necessary in this regard.

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4, I further certify that I will ensure that the municipal grant recipient shall use all grant funds exclusively for the purposes specified in the grant award. 5. I further certify that I will ensure that the municipal grant recipient will, in utilizing the funds being provided by the Division of Criminal Tustice, comply with any and all statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the use of such funds. 6. I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements mat{e by me are wilfully false, I am subject to punishment. L. re AL. - Coleman Chief Financial Officer Printed Name Title Township of West Orange 4/12/10 Name of Local Unit of Government Date Grant # P-__ 4677 [SS rev’d 11/19/09]

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STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM SPECIAL CONDITIONS Subgrantee: Township of West Orange Project Title: Safe and Secure Communities Subgrant Number: P- 4677 Project’‘Duration: 7/19/09 = 7/18/10 1. Prohibited Use of Funds: The Subgrantee certifies that all grant funds will be used exclusively to pay the base salary of police officers and other law enforcement personnel deployed in support of this grant program, N.J.A.C. 13:79-4.1. Grant funds cannot be used to make any overtime payments. : 2. No Supplanting of Local Funds: The Subgrantee agrees that funds made available under the Safe and Secure Communities Act Grant Program will not be used to supplant local funds. 3. Compliance with Program Laws and Regulations: Subgrantee agrees to follow all applicable requirements and procedures as required by the State of New Jersey Safe and Secure Communities Program statute N.J.S.A. 52:17B-159 et seq. and regulations N.J.A.C. 13:79-1.1 et seq., and as outlined in letters sent to the applicant. 4. Baseline Regular Complement: The Subgrantee agrees that its baseline regular complement of police officers (as of 12/31/1993 and as reported in the 1993 Uniform Crime Report) is based on its police department’s number of regular, sworn, appointed municipal officers who have the full power to arrest and who regularly exercise police powers regarding the enforcement of the general criminal arid motor vehicle laws of this State. 5. Maintaining Full Complement of Officers: The Safe and Secure Communities Program legislation, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-164a and regulation N.LA.C. 13:79-4.1, requires as a condition of the grant award, that the Subgrantee certify that it shall not reduce its baseline regular complement of police officers and other law enforcement personnel (as of 12/31/1993 and as reported in the 1993 Uniform Crime Report) during any grant period. A reduction of complement of officers below full complement (those added with grant funds) will result in a proportionately reduced or total loss of grant award. -1-

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10. 11. Match Requirement: The Subgrantee agrees to pay as matching costs all fringe benefits (retirement, social security, health and dental insurance, workers compensation, unemployment, disability and survivor's insurance), other related costs, and any project expenses above the grant award. The Subgrantee will also agree to satisfy any State requirement on matching and cost sharing. Municipal Budget Cap: In order to be exempt from the municipal budget cap, any monies provided by the municipality must be in the form of matching funds as specified by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.3 1. Therefore, the State award and the required fringe benefit match under the Safe and Secure Communities Program are outside the budget cap. However, any additional dollars spent by the municipality in support of the project, including any overmatch, will fall under the Division of Local Government Services budget cap requirements. Time and Attendance Records: Subgrantee must maintain a timekeeping system which provides, at a minimum, records for all personnel charged to the grant as follows: positions (filled with grant funds); rank/title; employee's name; date hired; annual salary; total daily hours worked, and the signatures of the supervisor and project director. Financial and Performance Reporting: The Subgrantee agrees to file timely Detailed Cost Statements (DCS) and payment vouchers within fifteen (15) days after the end of each quarter, The Subgrantee also agrees to file a timely Final DCS within thirty (30) days after the end date of the grant period and a Final Grant Narrative Report, The Final Grant Narrative Report is a grant narrative describing the past year's activities and accomplishments. Availability of Grant Funds: The Subgrantee understands that annual funding for the Safe and Secure Communities Program is uncertain and that full funding for each year's grant depends on the continued collection of sufficient program revenue. The Sub grantee accepts this award on the condition that if sufficient funds are not available, the municipality may not receive its entire state award. : Timely Return of Completed Application: The Subgrantee agrees to complete and return the Application Package (Applicant Information Form, Program Application Narrative, Budget Detail Form, Application Authorization, Grant Agreement Certification, General Conditions and Assurances, Special

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Application Package (Applicant Information Form, Program Application Narrative, Budget Detail Form, Application Authorization, Grant Agreement Certification, General Conditions and Assurances, Special Conditions, and Resolution of Participation and Certification of Recording Officer with original raised seals) and to return an executed contract within sixty (60) days of mailing from DCJ. The Subgrantee understands and agrees that failure to comply with these filing deadlines may result in a reduction or total loss of the Subgrantee’s award. -2-

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CERTIFICATION I certify that the programs proposed in this application meet all the requirements of the Safe and Secure Communities Act Grant Program; that all the information presented is correct; and that the applicant will comply with the provisions of this grant program and all other applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. Township of West Orange Grant#P- 4677 Subgrantee Municipality John F. McKeon Name of Mayor 4/12/10 Signature of Mayor Date 07/19/09 to 07/18/10 Subgrantee’s Fiscal Year [Start date/End date] + [SS revd 11/19/09]

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STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM GENERAL CONDITIONS AND. ASSURANCES The Subgrantee agrees that it possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; that, if applicable, a resolution or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant’s governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. The Subgrantee agrees that it has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any required non-State share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application. The Subgrantee agrees that it will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. The Subgrantee agrees to comply and to require its contractors to comply with all requirements imposed by the Department of Law and Public Safety (L&PS) and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) concerning special requirements of all federal, State, municipal laws, rules and regulations generally applicable to the activities in which the grantee is engaged in the performance of this Subgrant. Failure to comply with these laws, rules, regulations and State circulars will be grounds for termination of this subgrant. The Subgrantee agrees that it will comply and to require its contractors to comply with the requirements of the Federal and State’s anti-discrimination and affirmative action laws and regulations, including N.J.A.C. 17:27, applicable provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:5, etal., and P.L. 1975, c. 127 and all implementing regulations. Failure to comply with these laws, rules, regulations and State circulars will be grounds for termination of this subaward. The Subgrantee agrees that if required to formulate an Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP) in accordance with 28 C.F.R. § 42.301 et seq., it will maintain a

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for termination of this subaward. The Subgrantee agrees that if required to formulate an Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP) in accordance with 28 C.F.R. § 42.301 et seq., it will maintain a current plan on file. The Subgrantee assures that in the event a Federal or State court or Federal or State administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability against a recipient of funds, the Subgrantee will forward a copy of the finding to DCJ. The Subgrantee understands and agrees to comply with State Treasury Circular Letter OMB 93-13-GSA regarding Debarments, Suspensions & Disqualifications. Subgrantee and it

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10. ll. 12. 13. subcontractors will not conduct business with ineligible firms or individuals who are considered debarred, suspended or disqualified. The Subgrantee agrees to comply with the minium wage and maximum hours provision of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A, 34:11-56.26 et seq. The Subgrantee agrees to maintain an adequate financial management system in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting. The Subgrantee shall maintain accurate and current financial reports, accounting records, internal controls, budget controls, and cash management procedures for receiving, holding, and expending grant funds. The Subgrantee shall maintain accurate and complete disclosure of financial results of each subgrant in the Detailed Cost Statements (DCS), have procedures to determine allowable costs, and provide source documentation for financial records. As required under the federal Single Audit Act of 1984, Pub. L. 98-502, as amended, the Subgrantee agrees to comply with the organizational audit requirements of Federal OMB Circular, A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations, as further described in the OJP's Financial Guide, Part III, Chapter 19 (2005) (available on the web at: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/FinGuide/), Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), and the State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Circular Letter (State Circular Letter) 04-04-OMB, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid Payments. The Subgrantee agrees to submit to DCJ any copies of any exceptions and/or findings regarding this project as a result ofa single audit. The Subgrantee immediately will report to DCJ any changes ‘in its fiscal year. : The Subgrantee agrees that grant funds will be used only for allowable costs as determined "according to applicable Federal cost principles specific to the Subgrantee (e.g. Federal OMB Circular A-87, A-122, A-21, etc.), according to the OJP’s Financial Guide, Part III, Chapter 7, Allowable Costs (2005), and State Circular Letter 07-05-OMB, Standard Grant Agreement Form, X. Allowable Costs. The Subgrantee agrees that it will maintain data and information and submit timely reports, including programmatic and financial reports, as L&PS may require. If reports are

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Form, X. Allowable Costs. The Subgrantee agrees that it will maintain data and information and submit timely reports, including programmatic and financial reports, as L&PS may require. If reports are not submitted as required, L&PS may, at its discretion, suspend payments on this subgrant. The State of New Jersey may, at its discretion, take such.action to withhold payments to the Subgrantee on this or any grant with other State agencies until the required reports have been submitted. The Subgrantee agrees to provide information required for any evaluation conducted by L&PS, DCJ and the State of New Jersey. The Subgrantee agrees to report any Budget Revisions or Grant Extensions as follows: a. Any deviations from the approved budget or extensions in the grant period require prior approval via DCJ Form 108, Grant Adjustment Request Form. Subgrantee -2-

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