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14, 15. 16. should be aware that approved budget revisions may result in the imposition of additional special conditions. b. L&PS may request changes in the scope of services of the Subgrantee to be performed hereunder. Such changes, which are mutually agreed upon by and between L&PS and the Subgrantee must be incorporated in written amendments to this grant. c. If the Subgrantee is making program expenditures or providing grant services at a rate which, in the judgment of L&PS, will result in substantial failure to expend the grant amount or provide grant services, L&PS may so notify the Subgrantee. If, after consultation, the Subgrantee is unable to develop to the satisfaction of L&PS a plan to rectify its low level of program expenditures or grant services, L&PS may upon thirty (30) days notice to the Subgrantee, reduce the grant amount by a sum so that the revised grant amount fairly projects program expenditures over the grant period. This reduction shall take into account the Subgrantee's fixed costs and shall establish the committed level of services for each program element of grant services at the reduced grant amount. If such a determination is made by L&PS subsequent to the awarding of the grant and the funds have already been received by the Subgrantee, the reduced amount will be remitted to L&PS. d. The Subgrantee agrees that should circumstances affecting the grant-funded project change it will immediately contact DCJ in writing and advise of such changes; and prior to (or not timely) expending any grant funds other than as contained on the approved budget, it will request and receive prior written approval from DCI via a DCJ Form 108, Grant Adjustment Request Form. The Subgrantee agrees that all income earned by the Subgrantee from grant-supported activities is deemed program incomé. Program income includes any interest earned of $250 or more in a fiscal year on advances of grant funds. The Subgrantee agrees to add program income to funds committed.to the program to further eligible program objectives. The Subgrantee agrees that L&PS and DCJ reserve a royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and authorize others to use: the copyright in any work developed from activities supported by this grant, and any rights of copyright to which a subgrantee purchases ownership with support. The

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e use, and authorize others to use: the copyright in any work developed from activities supported by this grant, and any rights of copyright to which a subgrantee purchases ownership with support. The Subgrantee agrees that L&PS reserves the right to require the Subgrantee not to publish any work, which right shall not be exercised unreasonably. The Subgrantee assures that any publication by the Subgrantee shall include, on the title page, a standard disclaimer of responsibility by L&PS for any opinions or conclusions contained therein. The Subgrantee agrees to give the New Jersey Attorney General, L&PS and DCJ through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all paper and electronic records, books, papers, and documents related to the grant including pertinent accounting records, books, documents, and papers as may be necessary to monitor and audit the Subgrantee's operations. L&PS reserves the right to have access to all work papers produced in connection with audits made by the Subgrantee or independent certified public accountants, registered municipal accountants or licensed public accountants hired by the Subgrantee to perform such audits.

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17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. The Subgrantee agrees to retain all grant records for a period of seven years, unless otherwise directed by DCJ, state, or federal statute. The Subgrantee agrees that this period is extended until otherwise directed if there is any litigation, claim, negotiation, action, or audit finding involving grant records started before the end of the seven-year period. Subgrantee recognizes and agrees that both the initial provision of funding and ‘the continuation of such funding under this grant is expressly dependent upon the availability to L&PS of funds appropriated by the State Legislature from State and/or Federal revenue or such other funding sources. as may be applicable. A failure of L&PS to make any payment under this grant or to observe and perform any condition on its part to be performed under the grant as a result of the failure of the Legislature to appropriate shall not in any manner constitute a breach of the agreement by L&PS or an event of default under the agreement and L&PS shall not be held liable for any breach of the agreement because of the absence of available funding appropriations. In addition, future funding shall not be anticipated from L&PS beyond the duration of the award period set forth in the grant agreement and in no event shall the grant agreement be construed as a commitment by L&PS to expend funds beyond the termination date set in the grant agreement. The Subgrantee shall not subcontract any of the work or services covered by this grant, nor shall any interest be assigned or transferred except as may be provided for in this grant or with the express written approval of L&PS. If applicable, the Subgrantee agrees that it will deposit advances of State grants in interest bearing accounts. Ifthe Subgrantee materially fails to comply with the terms of an award, whether stated in a State or Federal statute or regulation, an assurance, general condition, special condition, in a State plan or application, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the Subgrantee agrees that L&PS may take one or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the circumstances: a. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by the Subgrantee or take more severe enforcement action. db. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. c. Wholly or partly suspend or

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orrection of the deficiency by the Subgrantee or take more severe enforcement action. db. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. c. Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the Subgrantee's program. d. Withhold further awards for the program. e. Request the balance of grant funds to be returned and/or seek reimbursement for funds expended that were not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement. f. Take other remedies that may be legally available. When the Subgrantee has failed to comply with grant award requirements, stipulations, standards, or conditions, the Subgrantee agrees that L&PS may suspend the grant and withhold further payments; prohibit the Subgrantee from incurring additional obligations of grant funds pending corrective action by the Subgrantee; or decide to terminate the grant in accordance with the below paragraph. L&PS shall allow all necessary and proper costs,

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23. 24, 25. which the Subgrantee could not reasonably avoid during the period of suspension, provided they meet Federal and State requirements. The Subgrantee agrees that L&PS may terminate the grant in whole or in part whenever it is determined that the Subgrantee has failed to comply with the conditions of the grant. L&PS shall notify the Subgrantee in writing of the determination and the reasons for the termination together with the effective date. Payments made to the Subgrantee or recoveries by L&PS under the grant terminated for cause shall be in accord with the legal right and liability of the parties. L&PS and the Subgrantee may terminate the grant in whole, or in part, when both parties agree that the continuation of the project would not produce beneficial results commensurate with the further expenditure of funds. The two parties shall agree upon the termination conditions, including the effective date and in case of partial terminations, the portion to be terminated. The Subgrantee shall not incur new obligations for the terminated portion after the effective date and shall cancel as many outstanding obligations as possible. ‘The Subgrantee agrees that under certain instances it may be considered “High Risk”: a. If L&PS determines that a Subgrantee: i. Has a history of unsatisfactory performance. ii, Is not financially stable. iii, | Has a financial management, system which does not appear adequate according to the General Conditions, or meet the standards expressed according to State Circular Letter 07-05-OMB, Standard Grant Agreement Form, VIII Financial Management System. iv. Has not conformed to terms and conditions of previous awards. v. Is otherwise not responsible; and L&PS determines that an award will be made; special conditions and/or restrictions shall correspond to the high risk : condition and shall be included in the award. b. If a Subgrantee is considered “High Risk,” then L&PS may impose additional Special Conditions or restrictions on the Subgrantee at any time including: i. Issuing payment on a reimbursement basis. ii. Withholding authority to proceed to the next phase until receipt or evidence of acceptable performance within a given funding period. iii. Requiring additional, more detailed financial reports. iv. Requiring additional project monitoring. v. Requiring the Subgrantee obtain technical or

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e performance within a given funding period. iii. Requiring additional, more detailed financial reports. iv. Requiring additional project monitoring. v. Requiring the Subgrantee obtain technical or management assistance. vi. Establishing additional prior approvals. c. IfL&PS decides to impose such special conditions, L&PS will notify the Subgrantee as soon as possible, in writing, of: i. The nature of the special conditions/restrictions. ii. The reason(s) for imposing the special conditions. iii. The corrective actions that must be taken before the special conditions will be removed by the Department and the time allowed for completing the corrective actions. 5.

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26. 27. iv. The method of requesting reconsideration of the conditions/restrictions imposed. The Subgrantee understands and agrees that, in compliance with the Corruption of Public Resources Act, N.L.S.A. 2C:27-12, it cannot knowingly misuse state grant funds for an unauthorized purpose, and violations under this act could result in a prison term of up to 20 years, and, under N.J.S.A. 2C:30-8, subject to a fine of up to $500,000. The Subgrantee agrees that it shall be solely responsible for and shall keep, save, and hold the State of New Jersey harmless from all claims, loss, liability, expense, or damage resulting from all mental or physical injuries or disabilities, including death, to its employees or recipients of the Subgrantee's services or to any other persons, or from any damage to any property sustained in connection with the delivery of the Subgrantee's services that results from any acts or omissions, including negligence or malpractice, of any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, servants or independent contractors, or from the Subgrantee's failure to provide for the safety and protection of its employees, whether or not due to negligence, fault, or default of the Subgrantee. The Subgrantee's responsibility shall also include all legal fees and costs that may arise from these actions. The Subgrantee's liability under this agreement shall continue after the termination of this agreement with respect to any liability, loss, expense or damage resulting from acts occurring prior to termination. 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 April 12, 2020 Signature of Mayor Date [SS revd 11/19/09]

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er Curis CHRISTIE State of New Jersey Pau T. Dow Governor Orrick OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Attoragy Genera DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY Kim Guapacno Division oF CRIMINAL JUSTICE . POBox 085 Lieutenant Governor ‘TRENTON, NJ 08625-0085 TELEPHONE: (609) 984-6500 . / o March 8,2010 ie “ ee James P. Abbott, Chief of Police iY LL: as u Mell : Township of West Orange Police Department 60 Main Street iz] West Orange, New Jersey 07052 fe 2 Va Re: Safe and Secure Communities Program Continuation Funding Grant Number P-4677 Dear Chief Al The D{yision of Criminal Justice is accepting applications for the Safe and Secure Communities Act Grant Program. The State Fiscal Year 2010 allocation plan includes funding to continue the personnel grant to your municipality. Your previous grant number was P-4377 and this grant number is P-4677. As you know, funding for the Safe and Secure grant program is derived from fines imposed on criminal convictions. This year's funding level has been restored and your grant award will be in the amount of $60,000 and your municipality must pay all fringe benefit costs and all costs in excess of the grant award. This grant must operate a minimum of one year from the end date of the previous award. The Safe and Secure Communities Program requires that a municipality not reduce its baseline complement of police officers and other law enforcement personnel (as increased by personnel funded with this award) during the grant:period. Please note that a Safe and Secure Program Administration and Funding Guidelines booklet has been compiled to assist you with the application process, reporting requirements and state compliance issues. The booklet contains all of the required application documents. Please ensure that all items on the enclosed application checklist are completed prior to submitting your application. Two copies of the completed application (one with original signatures) must be submitted to the Program Development Section by May 10, 2010. The receipt of grant funds may be contingent upon the timely filing of your grant application New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer « Printed an Recycled Paper and is Recyclable

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Page 2 and financial reports. Your application cannot be finalized until all required reports are received and the file of your current grant is officially closed. Approval for expenditures for the grant cannot be authorized until a fully executed subgrant award/contract is completed. Due to the uncertainty of future funding, you. are encouraged to identify alternative funding <2 sources to supplement potential reductions in grant funds. : The Program Development Section is available to assist you in the preparation of this application and with any other technical assistance that may be required. Please feel free to contact Trisha Chavis at (609) 777-3154 for any additional information. Very truly yours, Heddy Levine-Sabol, Chief Program Development Section t Encl. Cc: Edward J. Coleman, Chief Financial Officer Terri Riccitiello, DCJ Financial Operations Trisha Chavis, DCJ Program Analyst

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