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Supporting Documentation · Feb 4, 2026

West Orange Fourth Round HEFSP_adopted 111025_Appendices

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properly executed Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenants Against Grantor’s Acts (the “Deed”), an adequate affidavit of title, a properly executed Affidavit of Consideration or Exemption, a true copy of a company Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance, and such other documentation as may reasonably be requested by the Township’s title insurance company. The Township shall pay for all recording fees and realty transfer taxes, if any, incidental to conveying title to the Township. (b) The Redeveloper and WOOEP shall transfer and convey to the Township clear and marketable title to the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02, respectively, defined for purposes of this Agreement as insurable by a title insurance company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey at regular rates free of all claims and rights of others, except for: (a) normal utility easements servicing the Public Dog Park or Lot 41.02, which do not interfere with the Township’s intended use thereof; (b) ALTA preprinted exceptions; (c) any Permitted Exceptions (as hereinafter defined); and (d) real estate taxes not yet due and payable. As soon as possible following the Effective Date the Township shall order a title report and title insurance commitment (the “Title Commitment”), and, if desired by the Township, a Phase I Investigation and survey of the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02 by a licensed New Jersey surveyor (the “Survey”) and to furnish a copy of the Title Commitment, Phase I Investigation and Survey to the Redeveloper for the Public Dog Park and to WOOEP for Lot 41.02 promptly after the Township receives same. Further, upon providing the Redeveloper and WOOEP with a copy of the Title Commitment and/or Phase I Investigation and Survey, the Township shall notify the Redeveloper and WOOEP in writing of any objection. In the event the Township raises title, environmental and/or Survey objections, the Redeveloper and WOOEP shall have thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the Township’s written objections in which to decide whether to remedy the objection(s). If the Redeveloper or WOOEP does undertake to remedy the objection(s) the Redeveloper or WOOEP shall be entitled to postpone Closing Date One or Two, respectively for a reasonable period of time in order to effectuate such remedy. In the event the Redeveloper or WOOEP is unable or refuses to remedy such objection(s), then the

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osing Date One or Two, respectively for a reasonable period of time in order to effectuate such remedy. In the event the Redeveloper or WOOEP is unable or refuses to remedy such objection(s), then the Township may either (i) waive the objection(s) (the “Permitted Exceptions”) and proceed to Closing; or (ii) terminate this Agreement with respect to the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02, in which case Redeveloper’s designation as Redeveloper of the Property shall simultaneously and automatically terminate and the Parties shall have no further rights or obligations hereunder, except as specifically set forth herein. Notwithstanding anything contrary in the foregoing, the Township may, at its option, at or prior to Closing, notify the Redeveloper or WOOEP of any objections raised by the Township, the title company or the surveyor from a new or different state of facts relating to the title or environmental condition first arising between the conclusion of the Township’s review of the Title Commitment, Phase I Investigation and survey and Closing Date One or Closing Date Two, respectively (“Gap Title Defects”). With respect to any such Gap Title Defects, the Redeveloper as to the Public Dog Park and WOOEP as to Lot 41.02 shall have the obligation to cure and the Township shall have the same options if the Redeveloper or WOOEP fails to cure as set forth above. Closing Date One or Closing Date Two shall be extended as necessary as a result of such Gap Title Defects. Any notice by the Township to WOOEP in accordance with this Section 3.7 shall also be provided to the Redeveloper, who shall have the right but not the obligation to resolve any title objections or Gap Title Defects as to Lot 41.02 if WOOEP is unable or unwilling to do so. 13 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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3.8 Right of Entry. At any time between the date of this Agreement and Closing, the Redeveloper or WOOEP agrees to permit the Township or its duly authorized agents and representatives a right of entry for any purposes permitted under this Agreement and to otherwise conduct pre-closing inspections at any reasonable time prior to the Closing. The Township’s right to enter upon the Public Dog Park or Lot 41.02 and to inspect same shall be conditioned upon the Township first furnishing the Redeveloper for the Public Dog Park or WOOEP for Lot 41.02 with proof satisfactory to the Redeveloper or WOOEP, respectively that all of the inspections to be conducted upon the property by or on behalf of the Township shall be protected by (i) liability insurance pursuant to a liability insurance policy having a single limit of not less than $1,000,000 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 per occurrence, which policy shall be in a form and issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, (ii) workers compensation insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 or such greater amount as may be required under Applicable Laws for employees of the Township. The Township shall be responsible for repairing any damage caused during such inspections and/or indemnifying the Redeveloper as to the Public Dog Park or WOOEP as to Lot 41.02 for any property damage or injury caused directly by the Township or its duly authorized agents and representatives during said inspection, which obligation shall survive Closing. The terms of the right of entry between WOOEP and the Township regarding Lot 41.02 are as set forth in the form of right of entry attached as Exhibit I, which shall be executed by the Township and WOOEP prior to the Township exercising its right of entry. 3.9 Risk of Loss. The Redeveloper is responsible for any damage or loss to the Public Dog Park or Library Improvements constructed by Redeveloper, except for normal wear and tear, until Closing Date One for the Public Dog Park and until Closing Date Two for the Library Improvements, unless the same is the result of Township’s right of entry pursuant to Section 3.8 above. Until Closing Date Two, WOOEP shall maintain the land and improvements on Lot

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wo for the Library Improvements, unless the same is the result of Township’s right of entry pursuant to Section 3.8 above. Until Closing Date Two, WOOEP shall maintain the land and improvements on Lot 41.02 in substantially the same condition it is in at the Effective Date, reasonable wear and tear excepted, and also excepting any work performed by Redeveloper in furtherance of the Library Improvements and any damage resulting or arising from the Township’s right of entry pursuant to Section 3.8 above. If prior to Closing Date Two, there is damage or casualty to the land or improvements on Lot 41.02 that is covered by insurance, WOOEP will assign to the Township its rights to the proceeds of such insurance allocable to Lot 41.02. 3.10 Brokerage Fees. The Redeveloper and the Township each represent that concerning the conveyance of the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02, they have not dealt with or transacted any business with any broker, and each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from any claim of any broker made as a result of such Party’s actions inconsistent with the representations made herein. 3.11 Closing Prorations. The following adjustments are to be made at the Closing as of 12:00 midnight of the day preceding the Closing Date Two: (i) water charges; (ii) sewer charges; (iii) gas; (iv) electric; (v) fuel; (vi) real estate taxes; (vii) lease income; and (viii) any other items which shall be appropriate for adjustment under local closing standards and practices. 14 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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3.12 Possession. The Redeveloper shall vacate the Public Dog Park and WOOEP shall vacate Lot 41.02 prior to the Closing Date One and Two, respectively and will give possession of the same to the Township at the Closing, free and clear of all tenancies, except as set forth in Section 3.13 below. Redeveloper and WOOEP, respectively shall deliver any and all keys to the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02 to the Township at Closing. 3.13 TSA Tenancy. The Parties acknowledge and agree that TSA’s occupancy of the top floor of the existing building shall continue uninterrupted by the Closing and simultaneous with Closing, the existing lease with TSA shall be assigned to the Township. Upon Closing and at all times thereafter, any and all rent received or due and owing by TSA shall be paid to the Township as same has been prorated in accordance with Section 3.11 above. The Township and WOOEP shall enter into an assignment and assumption agreement transferring the existing lease with TSA from WOOEP to the Township. Said assignment and assumption agreement shall contain mutual indemnities providing that WOOEP will indemnify the Township for claims accruing under the TSA lease prior to Closing Date Two and the Township will indemnify WOOEP for claims accruing under the TSA lease after Closing Date Two. 3.14 Lot 41.02 AS IS WHERE IS. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the Township shall accept Lot 41.02 at the Closing in the “as is”, “where is” condition of Lot 41.02 with all faults as of the Closing Date Two. The Township agrees that: WOOEP shall not be liable for any construction, latent or patent defects in Lot 41.02, and shall not be bound in any manner whatsoever by any guarantees, promises, projections, operating expenses, set-up or other information pertaining to Lot 41.02 made, furnished or claimed to have been made or furnished by WOOEP or any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any broker, or any partner, member, manager, shareholder, employee, agent, attorney or other person representing or purporting to represent WOOEP or any broker, whether verbally or in writing. The Township acknowledges that neither WOOEP nor any of the employees, agents or attorneys of WOOEP has made any verbal or written representations or warranties whatsoever to the Township, whether express, implied, statutory, or by operation of law, except

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the employees, agents or attorneys of WOOEP has made any verbal or written representations or warranties whatsoever to the Township, whether express, implied, statutory, or by operation of law, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, and in particular, that no such representations and warranties have been made with respect to the physical or environmental condition or operation of Lot 41.02, the layout or footage of Lot 41.02, the actual or projected revenue and expenses of Lot 41.02 or any of the leases at Lot 41.02 (including without limitation, the lease with the TSA), zoning, environmental, and other laws, regulations and rules applicable to Lot 41.02, or the compliance of Lot 41.02 therewith, the quantity, quality or condition of the articles of personal property and fixtures included in the transactions contemplated hereby, the use or occupancy of Lot 41.02 or any part thereof or any other matter or thing affecting or relating to Lot 41.02 or the transactions contemplated hereby, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement. The Township has not relied and is not relying upon any representations or warranties, or upon any statements made in any informational materials with respect to Lot 41.02 provided by WOOEP, or any other person or entity, including any broker or any shareholder, member, manager, employee, agent, attorney or other person representing or purporting to represent WOOEP or any broker. IN ADDITION TO, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION OF THE FOREGOING, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT: WOOEP MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSLY, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, AS TO THE QUANTITY, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, MARKETABILITY, FITNESS, OR SUITABILITY FOR A 15 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF LOT 41.02 OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF, AND LOT 41.02 AND EACH COMPONENT THEREOF ARE SOLD IN AN “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” CONDITION, WITH ALL FAULTS. BY EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE TOWNSHIP AFFIRMS AND AGREES THAT (A) THE TOWNSHIP HAS NOT RELIED ON WOOEP’S SKILL OR JUDGMENT TO SELECT OR FURNISH LOT 41.02 OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, (B) WOOEP MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT LOT 41.02 OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF ARE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, (C) THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, WITH RESPECT TO LOT 41.02 OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF, (D) THE TOWNSHIP HAS BEEN, OR WILL BE, GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT LOT 41.02 AND EACH COMPONENT THEREOF AND HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT TITLE TO LOT 41.02 AND EACH COMPONENT THEREOF BASED ON SUCH INSPECTION, AND (E) UPON CLOSING, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE TOWNSHIP SHALL ASSUME THE RISK THAT ADVERSE MATTERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS AND ADVERSE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REVEALED BY THE TOWNSHIP’S INVESTIGATIONS, AND THE TOWNSHIP, ON CLOSING, SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED, RELINQUISHED, AND RELEASED WOOEP FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CAUSES OR ACTION IN TORT, LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COURT COSTS) OF ANY AND EVERY KIND OR CHARACTER, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, THAT THE TOWNSHIP MIGHT HAVE ASSERTED OR ALLEGED AGAINST WOOEP AT ANY TIME BY REASON OF OR ARISING OUT OF ANY LATENT OR PATENT CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS OR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS, VIOLATIONS OR ANY APPLICABLE LAWS AND ANY AND ALL OTHER ACTS, OMISSIONS, EVENTS, CIRCUMSTANCES, OR MATTERS REGARDING LOT 41.02. (b) Without limiting the generality of the provisions of Section 3.14(a) of this Agreement, and except as set forth in this Agreement, the Township specifically acknowledges and agrees as follows: (i) Neither WOOEP nor any other party acting (or purporting to act) on behalf of WOOEP, has made any (and WOOEP hereby disclaims any) representation or warranty of any kind or nature concerning any environmental condition existing at Lot 41.02; (ii) The Township shall take title to Lot 41.02 subject to any and all environmental conditions (or the presence of any

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any kind or nature concerning any environmental condition existing at Lot 41.02; (ii) The Township shall take title to Lot 41.02 subject to any and all environmental conditions (or the presence of any matter or substance relating to any such environmental condition at Lot 41.02), whether known or unknown, disclosed or undisclosed, and any and all claims and/or liabilities relating to (in any manner whatsoever) any hazardous, toxic or dangerous materials or substances located in, at, about or under Lot 41.02, or for any and all claims or causes of action (actual or threatened) based upon, in connection with or arising out of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq., 16 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §6901 et seq., or any other law or cause of action (including any federal or state based statutory, regulatory or common law cause of action) related to environmental matters or liability with respect to or affecting Lot 41.02 (any of the foregoing described in this clause (ii) being referred to as “Environmental Conditions”); (iii)The Township hereby releases WOOEP and its members, managers, agents, and the employees, members, managers, and agents of any of the officers, employees, members, managers or agents of WOOEP, and any other person or entity as principal of WOOEP, whether disclosed or undisclosed (collectively, the “WOOEP Exculpated Parties”) from any liability of any kind or nature arising with respect to any Environmental Conditions and, specifically, agrees that if any claim is brought against the Township arising out of any Environmental Condition the Township shall have no claim of any kind or nature against WOOEP or any WOOEP Exculpated Party; (iv) If the Closing occurs, then effective as of Closing Date Two, the Township assumes liability for any and all Environmental Conditions and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless WOOEP and each WOOEP Exculpated Party from any and all liabilities, claims, losses, costs, expenses and damages (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements and costs incurred in the enforcement of the foregoing indemnification obligation) arising out of any Environmental Condition, whether or not pre-existing at the Closing and whether or not disclosed to the Township, it being the intention of the parties hereto that from and after the Closing (i) WOOEP shall have no further liability or obligation in respect of environmental matters of any kind or nature pertaining to Lot 41.02, and (ii) the Township shall fully assume any such liability or obligation, including, without limitation, the cost of any cleanup, remediation or removal of any hazardous substances or other Environmental Conditions; and (c) THE TOWNSHIP, WITH THE TOWNSHIP’S COUNSEL, HAS FULLY REVIEWED THE DISCLAIMERS AND WAIVERS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 3.14, AND UNDERSTANDS THEIR SIGNIFICANCE AND EFFECT. THE TOWNSHIP ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS

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ITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 3.14, AND UNDERSTANDS THEIR SIGNIFICANCE AND EFFECT. THE TOWNSHIP ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 3.14, ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT WOOEP WOULD NOT HAVE AGREED TO CONVEY TITLE TO LOT 41.02 TO THE TOWNSHIP WITHOUT THE DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 3.14. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SECTION 3.14 WILL EXPRESSLY SURVIVE THE CLOSING AND WILL NOT MERGE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ANY CLOSING DOCUMENTS. 17 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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