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Supporting Documentation · Nov 10, 2024

Draft_October 2025_West Orange_HEFSP_with Appendices

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Township. (i) Cancellation or termination by reason of any act or omission of Redeveloper of any insurance policy, performance or completion, letter of credit, guaranty or other surety required hereunder to be provided by Redeveloper for the benefit of the Township, immediately upon cancellation or termination thereof if not replaced with no resulting gaps in coverage. (j) Foreclosure of any of the Property once such parcel has been acquired by the Redeveloper. (k) Failure of WOOEP to comply with the terms and conditions of the Tax Agreement. 10.3 Events of Default by Township. Any one or more of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” hereunder, subject to Force Majeure Extension and tolling as provided elsewhere in this Agreement: (a) Failure of the Township to perform its obligations with respect to Redeveloper Protections as set forth in Article V, and the continuance of such Default for a period of thirty (30) days after Notice from the Redeveloper specifying the nature of such Default and requesting that such Default be remedied; provided, however, if the Default is one that cannot be completely remedied within thirty (30) days after such Notice, it shall not be an Event of Default as long as the Township is proceeding in good faith and with due diligence to remedy the same as soon as practicable, but in no event later than ninety (90) days after such Notice unless this Agreement specifically provides otherwise. (b) Material breach of any warranty or representation made by the Township and the continuance thereof for a period of thirty (30) days after Notice from the Redeveloper specifying the nature of such Default and requesting that such Default be remedied; provided, however, if the Default is one that cannot be completely remedied within thirty (30) days after such Notice, it shall not be an Event of Default as long as the Township is proceeding in good faith and with due diligence to remedy the same as soon as practicable, but in no event later than ninety (90) days after such Notice unless this Agreement specifically provides otherwise. (c) Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Tax Agreement. 10.4 Remedies Upon Event of Default. Whenever any Event of Default of Redeveloper shall have occurred, the Township may, on written notice to Redeveloper (a “Termination Notice”) terminate this Redevelopment Agreement and

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ent of Default. Whenever any Event of Default of Redeveloper shall have occurred, the Township may, on written notice to Redeveloper (a “Termination Notice”) terminate this Redevelopment Agreement and Redeveloper’s designation as Redeveloper hereunder, and take whatever other action at law or in equity as may appear necessary or desirable to enforce the performance or observance of any rights, remedies, obligations, agreements, or covenants of Redeveloper under this Agreement. Whenever any Event of Default of the Township shall have occurred, Redeveloper or WOOEP, as the case may be, may take whatever action at law or in equity may be available to enforce the performance or observance of any rights, remedies, obligations, agreements, or covenants of the Township under this Agreement. Neither the Township nor the Redeveloper shall be liable for indirect, consequential or special damages of any kind. In the event of a finally adjudicated dispute 36 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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regarding an Event of Default or Termination Notice, then in addition to damages and other relief the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees from the other Party. 10.5 Force Majeure Extension. For the purposes of this Agreement, neither the Township nor Redeveloper shall be considered in breach or in default with respect to its obligations hereunder because of a delay in performance arising from a Force Majeure Event. It is the purpose and intent of this provision that in the event of the occurrence of any such delay, the time or times for performance of the obligations of the Township or Redeveloper shall be extended for the period of the delay; provided, however, that such delay is actually caused by or results from the Force Majeure Event. The time for completion of any specified obligation hereunder shall be tolled for a period of time up to but not exceeding the period of delay resulting from the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event plus a reasonable period of time not to exceed sixty (60) days, or such other period of time which may be agreed to by the Township and the Redeveloper, for Redeveloper to re-mobilize its contractors and agents to complete the Project or affected Phase thereof, and Redeveloper’s non-performance of such obligation during any such period of time shall not be deemed a default by Redeveloper of its obligations under this Agreement. To invoke the tolling provisions hereunder the party invoking the provisions hereof must give Notice to the other party of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event as soon as practicable. The tolling period shall be calculated from the date of the Notice. 10.6 No Waiver. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Redevelopment Agreement, any failure or delay by the Township in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any default by Redeveloper, shall not operate as a waiver of such default, or of any such rights or remedies, or to deprive the Township of its right to institute and maintain any actions or proceedings which it may deem necessary to protect, assert or enforce any such rights or remedies. 10.7 Remedies Cumulative. No remedy conferred by any of the provisions of this Redevelopment Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder

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provisions of this Redevelopment Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. The election of any one or more remedies shall not constitute a waiver of the right to pursue other available remedies. 10.8 Failure or Delay by Either Party. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Redevelopment Agreement, any failure or delay by either party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any default, shall not operate as a waiver of any default, or any such rights or remedies, or deprive either such party of its right to institute and maintain any actions or proceedings which it may deem necessary to protect, assert or enforce any such rights or remedies as established by this Agreement. 10.9 Termination Rights Related to Litigation. If third party litigation is commenced challenging the validity of (i) the designation of the Redevelopment Area, (ii) the Redevelopment Plan, (iii) execution of this Redevelopment Agreement by the Township, or (iv) a financial agreement or RAB for the Project, the commencement of such litigation shall be a Force Majeure Event effective as of the date of the filing of the summons and complaint if 37 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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Redeveloper invokes the Force Majeure provisions of Section 10.4; provided, however, that (a) if such litigation is finally determined in favor of the plaintiff with no further opportunity for appeal, then either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other, and (b) if such litigation is not finally determined (inclusive of the expiration of any applicable appeal period) but the Force Majeure Extension has been in effect for at least eighteen (18) months from the date the complaint was filed, either Party may elect to terminate this Agreement by Notice to the other; provided the Redeveloper remains under contract to acquire the Property, if such contract has terminated and Redeveloper cannot secure an extension, then it may terminate this Agreement. 10.10 Events of Default Specific to Phase. To the extent that a Default by Redeveloper occurs which is specific only to a particular Phase of the Project, such Default shall not be considered a Default with respect to any other Phase which has both Commenced Construction and obtained third-party financing in the form of a Permitted Mortgage. Defaults by Redeveloper which are not specific to a particular Phase of the Project (e.g., failure to make payment of escrow deposits to the Township from time to time) shall be considered a Default with respect to all Phases. ARTICLE XI INSURANCE 11.1 Insurance – General Requirements. At all times during the term of this Agreement the Redeveloper shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, insurance for the mutual benefit of the Township and Redeveloper as their interests may appear: (a) Loss or damage by fire, and such other risks as may be included in the standard form of extended coverage insurance from time to time available, in amounts sufficient to prevent the Township or Redeveloper from becoming a co-insurer within the terms of the applicable policies, and in any event, in amounts not less than 100% of the then full insurable value of the Project; (b) War risks, when and to the extent that such insurance is generally obtainable from the United States Government or an agency thereof pursuant to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, in an amount sufficient to prevent the Township or Redeveloper from becoming a co-insurer within the terms of the applicable policy, and, in any event, in an amount not less than 100% of the then full such lesser amount as

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t to prevent the Township or Redeveloper from becoming a co-insurer within the terms of the applicable policy, and, in any event, in an amount not less than 100% of the then full such lesser amount as insurable value of either the Project or the amount that the United States Government or an agency thereof limits the insured to obtaining, pursuant to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act; (c) All claims for bodily injury and property damage, under a policy of commercial general public liability insurance, with such limits as may reasonably be required by the Township from time to time, but not less than $1 million per occurrence in respect of injury or death and $2 million per occurrence for property damage, plus excess (“umbrella”) liability policies with coverage of not less than $10 million. (d) Workers compensation insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 or such 38 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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greater amount as may be required under Applicable Laws for employees of Redeveloper and the Contractors. (e) Such other hazards and in such amounts as the Township may reasonably require provided that such insurance is then customarily maintained in buildings of similar construction, use and class in the area in which the Township-Owned Property is located. 11.2 Insurance – Restrictions. All insurance provided for under this Agreement will be reasonably effected under valid enforceable policies issued by insurers rated “A” or better by A.M. Best and reasonably acceptable to the Township; provided, however, that if such insurance is not commercially available Redeveloper’s failure to procure such insurance shall not constitute a Default hereunder. On or before the first Closing Date, a certificate procured by Redeveloper pursuant to Article 11.1 (or certificates thereof) will be delivered to the Township. At least 30 days prior to the expiration date of any policy, the original renewal policy (or certificates thereof) for such insurance will be delivered by the Redeveloper to the Township as aforesaid, together with satisfactory evidence of payment of the premium thereon. All policies referred to in Article 11.1 will, to the extent then generally obtainable, contain agreements by the insurers that (a) such policies may not be canceled except upon 30 days prior written notice to each named insured and loss payee, and (b) the coverage afforded thereby must not be affected by the performance of any work in or about the Property. 11.3 Township as Insured. Each policy of insurance required herein shall name the Township as an additional insured, as its interests may appear. 11.4 Additional Insurance. Nothing in this Article shall prevent the Redeveloper from taking out insurance of the kind and in the amounts and with companies provided for under Article 11.1 or 11.2 under a blanket insurance policy or policies which can cover other properties as well as the Property; provided, however, that any such policy of insurance provided for under Article 11.1 must (a) specify therein, or the Redeveloper shall furnish the Township with a written statement from the insurers under such policies specifying the amount of the total insurance allocated to the Project, which amount will not be less than the amount required by Article 11.1 to be carried, and (b) not contain any

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under such policies specifying the amount of the total insurance allocated to the Project, which amount will not be less than the amount required by Article 11.1 to be carried, and (b) not contain any clause which would result in the insured thereunder being required to carry insurance with respect to the property covered thereby in an amount equal to a minimum specified percentage of the full insurable value of such property in order to prevent the insured therein named from becoming a co-insurer of any loss with insurer under such policy. 11.5 Deductibles. All insurance provided under this Article XI may contain loss deductible clauses in such maximum amounts as the Township approves in its reasonable discretion. 11.6 Subrogation. All insurance policies obtained pursuant to this Article must include waivers of subrogation against the Township and Redeveloper. ARTICLE XII COMMUNITY INITIATIVES 39 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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12.1 Equal Employment Opportunity. Redeveloper agrees that during construction of the Project: (a) Redeveloper will not discriminate against any employee of Redeveloper or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Redeveloper will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Redeveloper agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause and any such notices provided by the Township that are consistent therewith. (b) Redeveloper will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Redeveloper, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (c) Subcontractors and suppliers to the Project shall include qualified and certified minority enterprises, to the extent qualified subcontractors and suppliers are available consistent with the Project Schedule. (d) The obligations contained in this Article shall be binding on all contractors and subcontractors to the extent that any work is done by any contractor or subcontractor, and any contract entered into by Redeveloper shall so provide. 12.2 First Source Employment. The Redeveloper shall make good faith efforts to employ and shall provide in its contracts with its contractors and subcontractors that they must make good faith and commercially reasonable efforts to employ residents of Township in the construction of the Project, consistent with market wages and the financial success of the Project. If so requested by the Township, Redeveloper agrees (i) to cooperate with the Township or its designee in developing a plan to coordinate training programs and employment recruitment efforts for Township residents; (ii) to cooperate with efforts to recruit Township residents for all employment opportunities in connection with the Project,

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aining programs and employment recruitment efforts for Township residents; (ii) to cooperate with efforts to recruit Township residents for all employment opportunities in connection with the Project, including participation in Township job fairs or similar events; and (iii) to meet with appropriate Township officials to determine the status of recruitment and training efforts, and to plan future employment training and recruitment activities. 12.3 Affirmative Action. Redeveloper during the construction of the Project shall use good faith efforts to comply with, and provide in its contracts with its contractors and subcontractors, the following: (a) When hiring workers in each construction trade, or when engaging contractors, Redeveloper agrees to use its good faith efforts to employ Minority workers and Township residents. 40 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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