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Supporting Documentation · Feb 4, 2026

West Orange Fourth Round HEFSP_adopted 111025_Appendices

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ay or failure of performance of an obligation hereunder by reason thereof, including, but not limited to, thirdparty litigation that enjoins implementation of the Project or the relevant Phase thereof or materially interferes with the ability of Redeveloper to obtain Governmental Approvals and Market Rate Financing for the Project, as more particularly described in Section 10.5 below; declarations of public emergency; acts of nature (as to weather-related events, limited to severe and unusual events or natural occurrences such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods not reasonably foreseeable at the time the Project Schedule is agreed to); acts of the public enemy; acts of terrorism; acts of war; fire; epidemics; quarantine restrictions; blackouts, power failures, or energy shortages; governmental embargoes; interruptions in the free flow of capital markets or other instances of illiquidity in global or U.S. capital markets that have a material and adverse effect on Redeveloper’s ability to finance and construct the Project; and strikes or similar labor action by equipment or material suppliers or transporters, or unavailability of necessary building materials (all of the foregoing provided that Redeveloper has no commercially 7 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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reasonable alternatives to avoid the impact thereof on the progress of the Project.) During any Force Majeure Event that affects only a portion of a Project, Redeveloper shall to the maximum extent feasible continue to perform its obligations for the balance of the Project unaffected by the Force Majeure Event. The existence of an event or occurrence of Force Majeure Event shall not prevent the Township from declaring a default or the occurrence of an Event of Default by the Redeveloper if the event that is the basis of the Event of Default is not a result of the Force Majeure Event. “Gap Title Defects” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.7(b). “Governmental Approvals” shall mean all final and unappealable local, state or federal government approvals necessary for implementation and completion of the Project in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, preliminary and final site plan approval, preliminary and final subdivision approval, if and as applicable, environmental permits, including but not limited to wetlands and storm water drainage permits, permits, consents, permissions or approvals relating to historic preservation matters, utilities-related permits, including permits related to water supply and sewer service, and all other necessary permits, licenses, consents, permissions or approvals from or required by governmental agencies. “Improvements” shall mean the construction, installation, repair, rehabilitation or reconstruction of all buildings, structures or improvements existing upon, or constructed on or installed as part of the Project, and the provision of any performance bonds, or maintenance bonds, completion guarantees or any other performance assurances in connection therewith. “Infrastructure Improvements” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 4.6. “Library Improvements” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 4.4. “Litigation Costs” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 13.2. “Malanga Litigation” shall mean Kevin Malanga v. Township of West Orange; Township of West Orange Planning Board; and Township of West Orange Township Council, Superior Court Docket Number ESX-L-____-21. “Market Rate Financing” shall mean financing for the Commencement of the Project or relevant Phase thereof, including but not limited to one or more of equity

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perior Court Docket Number ESX-L-____-21. “Market Rate Financing” shall mean financing for the Commencement of the Project or relevant Phase thereof, including but not limited to one or more of equity participations, “mezzanine” debt, or other financing arrangements in addition to a Mortgage, at interest rates and on terms and conditions that are substantially similar to those generally available for similar projects under generally prevailing industry standards and market conditions. “Minority” shall mean a person who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and who is either one or a combination of: (i) African American (a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa), (ii) Alaskan Native and/or American Indian (a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America), (iii) Asian American (a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Hawaii or the Pacific Islands), (iv) Hispanic (a person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, 8 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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Cuban, or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race), or (v) Female (a person of the female gender). “Mortgage” shall mean a permitted mortgage or related security in connection with financing necessary for Redeveloper to perform its obligations under this Redevelopment Agreement, including financing associated with the acquisition, development, construction, or marketing of the Project. “Mortgagee” shall mean the holder of a Mortgage. “Notice” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 14.9. “Notice of Environmental Impossibility” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.2(e)(v). “Permitted Exceptions” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.7(b). “Person” means any individual, sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated association, urban renewal entity, institution, or any other entity. “PILOT” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 13.1(a). “PILOT Contingency” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 13.1(b). “Plans and Specifications” shall mean all plans, drawings, specifications and related documents needed to obtain Governmental Approvals and to implement and Complete Construction of the Project in accordance with this Agreement and all applicable Governmental Approvals. “Project Schedule” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 4.5. “Public Dog Park” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 4.3. “RAB” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 13.1(a). “Redeveloper Protections” shall mean the provisions of Article V of this Agreement. “Redevelopment Entity” shall mean the Township of West Orange, New Jersey or its successors or assigns acting in the capacity of “redevelopment entity” for purposes of the Redevelopment Law. “Remediation” or “Remediate” or “Remediating” shall mean demolition, removal, site clearance, disposition and related processing and other costs and charges regarding existing improvements, the land and any groundwater thereunder, and all necessary actions required under Environmental Laws or any other Applicable Law to investigate and clean up, remove, or 9 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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otherwise respond to the known or suspected presence or threatened discharge of hazardous substances or hazardous wastes, including, as necessary, preliminary assessment, site investigation, remedial investigation, and remedial action, including as to both demolition and Remediation “soft costs” such as professional fees, site audit costs, agency processing and the like, but specifically excluding fees paid to Redeveloper or to any affiliate of Redeveloper. “Survey” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.7(b). “Tax Agreement” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.5. “Tax Court” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 13.5. “Termination Notice” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 10.3. “Title Commitment” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.7(b). “Township Costs” shall mean (i) all outside professional and consultant fees, costs or expenses reasonably incurred by the Township arising out of or in connection with the performance, administration, or enforcement of this Agreement; (ii) Litigation Costs arising out of or in connection with litigation or dispute resolution in connection therewith as more particularly set forth in Section 13.2 below; and (iv) a charge for each special meeting of a municipal board held at the request of or with the consent of Redeveloper, at a current cost of $1,700 per meeting, which charge shall be adjusted from year to year during the Term of this Agreement to remain equal to the generally applicable charges of the Township for such special meetings. “Township Costs” shall not include charges for services performed in the ordinary course of their employment by Township employees. “Transfer” shall mean a direct or indirect change in ownership or control, or an assignment. “UHAC” shall mean Uniform Housing Affordability Controls, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1, et seq., as same may be amended, or any successor laws or regulations. “WOOEP Exculpated Parties” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 13.4(b)(iii). ARTICLE II REDEVELOPER DESIGNATION; TERM OF AGREEMENT 2.1 Redeveloper Designation. The Township hereby designates and appoints the Redeveloper as the exclusive redeveloper of the Property. The Redeveloper has the exclusive right to perform development and redevelopment activities in connection with the Project, and to retain the profits derived therefrom,

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ve redeveloper of the Property. The Redeveloper has the exclusive right to perform development and redevelopment activities in connection with the Project, and to retain the profits derived therefrom, under the framework and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Redevelopment Plan, and all Applicable Laws. 10 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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2.2 Redeveloper’s Scope of Undertaking. The services and responsibilities undertaken by the Redeveloper, as more particularly set forth in this Agreement, shall include all aspects of the acquisition, design, development, Remediation, site preparation, and construction of the Project and all Improvements, including, without limitation, engineering, permitting and administrative aspects, the performance of or contracting for and administration and supervision of all construction of Improvements required in connection with the Project, including the provision of any performance bonds, maintenance bonds, completion guarantees or any other performance assurances in connection therewith, whether required as a result of Governmental Approvals or pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; arrangement for interim and final inspections and any other actions required to satisfy the requirements of all Governmental Approvals necessary to develop and use the Project; marketing, sales and the administration, operation and management of the Project; and all aspects of the funding of the Project, including equity funding and construction, interim and permanent financing. 2.3 Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire upon the issuance of a final Certificate of Completion coinciding with Completion of Construction of the entire Project, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof. 2.4 Contingencies/Termination. Certain rights and obligations of the Redeveloper under this Agreement are contingent upon the Redeveloper closing on the acquisition of the Property. If the Redeveloper is unable to close on the acquisition of the Property for any reason whatsoever, it may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’ notice to the Township and thereafter the Parties and WOOEP shall have no further rights or obligations among them with regard to this Agreement. ARTICLE III CONVEYANCE TO TOWNSHIP OF PUBLIC DOG PARK AND LOT 41.02 3.1 Agreement to Convey the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02. Subject to the terms, conditions and contingencies herein, the Redeveloper agrees to acquire, construct improvements thereon and then convey to the Township the Public Dog Park and cause Lot 41.02 to be conveyed to the Township by WOOEP after the completion of the Library Improvements unless otherwise provided for herein, and the

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en convey to the Township the Public Dog Park and cause Lot 41.02 to be conveyed to the Township by WOOEP after the completion of the Library Improvements unless otherwise provided for herein, and the Township agrees to accept the Public Dog Park from the Redeveloper and accept Lot 41.02 from WOOEP, in consideration of the financial considerations granted to Redeveloper by the Township as set forth in the Financial Agreement and on the additional terms and conditions below. 3.2 Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02 to be Conveyed. The Public Dog Park to be conveyed to the Township consists of the land in the approximate location identified in the attached Exhibit A, together with any buildings and improvements thereon and any privileges thereto. The Lot 41.02 to be conveyed to the Township consists of the land as particularly described in the attached Exhibit B, together with any buildings and improvements thereon and any privileges thereto. 11 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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3.3 Consideration. The conveyance of the Public Dog Park by the Redeveloper to the Township and Lot 41.02 by WOOEP to the Township shall be for no additional monetary consideration beyond the terms and conditions contained herein and in the Financial Agreement. No consideration shall be due and payable to the Redeveloper or WOOEP by the Township at Closing. 3.4 Conditions Precedent to Closing on Public Dog Park. Prior to Closing on the conveyance of the Public Dog Park to the Township, the Redeveloper shall acquire the property as set forth in Exhibit A, the Redeveloper shall complete construction of the Public Dog Park improvements as set forth in Section 4.3, and the Township shall inspect and approve said improvements once construction is complete. 3.5 Conditions Precedent to Closing on Lot 41.02. Upon the Redeveloper closing on the acquisition of the Property, the Redeveloper and the Township, as necessary, shall enter into a right of entry, license or agreement with WOOEP for access to Lot 41.02. Upon the Redeveloper closing on the acquisition of the Property, the Township shall determine whether it and Redeveloper shall enter into an agreement for the construction of the Library Improvements and payments to the Redeveloper for such construction. In the event the Township decides to enter into an agreement with the Redeveloper for the construction of the Library Improvements, then upon receipt of building permits for the residential development on the Property and for the Library Improvements, the Redeveloper shall commence and complete construction of the Library Improvements as set forth in Section 4.4 herein. In the event the Township determines that the Redeveloper shall not construct the Library Improvements, pursuant to 3.5(b), WOOEP shall convey Lot 41.02 to the Township prior to commencement of construction of the Library Improvements, and the One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollar ($1,500,000.00) contribution toward the Library Improvements to be funded by the RAB shall be remitted to the Township at Closing for Lot 41.02 and thereafter, the Township shall contract with a third party for the construction of the Library Improvements. In addition, as a condition precedent to Closing on Lot 41.02, the Township shall comply with the terms and conditions of the tax settlement agreement attached hereto as Exhibit H (the “Tax Agreement”). 3.6 Time

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, as a condition precedent to Closing on Lot 41.02, the Township shall comply with the terms and conditions of the tax settlement agreement attached hereto as Exhibit H (the “Tax Agreement”). 3.6 Time and Place of Closing of Title. (a) Closing on the Public Dog Park shall occur prior to Redeveloper’s application to the Township for the first Certificate of Occupancy for the residential apartment building to be located on the Property, at a time to be mutually agreed upon by the Parties (the “Closing Date One”). The Closing shall be held at the offices of McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC or such other place as the Redeveloper and the Township may mutually agree. (b) Closing on Lot 41.02 shall occur upon the Completion of Construction of the Library Improvements by the Redeveloper, or sooner as provided in Section 3.5, at a time to be mutually agreed upon by the Parties (the “Closing Date Two”). The Closing shall be held at the offices of McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC or such other place as the WOOEP and the Township may mutually agree. 3.7 Transfer of Ownership; Title. (a) At Closing, the Redeveloper shall give the Township for the Public Dog Park and WOOEP shall give the Township for Lot 41.02, a 12 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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