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Supporting Documentation · Feb 4, 2026

West Orange Fourth Round HEFSP_adopted 111025_Appendices

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ARTICLE IV IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT 4.1 Project Implementation. For so long as this Agreement and Redeveloper’s designation as Redeveloper hereunder remain in effect, Redeveloper shall have the exclusive right to redevelop the Property. The Redeveloper agrees to implement the Project in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Redevelopment Plan, Applicable Laws, and all Governmental Approvals. All redevelopment activities performed under this Agreement shall be performed timely and diligently and provided in accordance with the level of skill and care ordinarily exercised by developers of comparable first class residential developments. All residential units other than the Affordable Units shall be constructed and marketed as “for rent” units. 4.2 COAH Housing Obligation. (a) Redeveloper understands that construction of the Project will result in an affordable housing obligation under applicable COAH Regulations. Fifteen percent (15%) of the total residential units constructed shall be Affordable Units as further described herein, in conformity with the COAH Regulations, UHAC and all other Applicable Laws. (b) The requirement to construct the Affordable Units and the construction thereof will be tracked on an ongoing basis as Governmental Approvals are obtained and construction of the Project is implemented. The Redeveloper shall have an obligation to deed restrict the Affordable Units as very low, low or moderate income affordable units for a period of thirty (30) years (the “Deed-Restriction Period”). The deed restriction shall be provided to the Township for its review for compliance with the COAH Regulations, UHAC, and this Agreement prior to recordation. Redeveloper’s obligation includes, but is not limited to, the Redeveloper’s obligation to comply with phasing requirements, bedroom distribution requirements, very low/low/moderate income split requirements, pricing requirements, affirmative marketing requirements, candidate qualification and screening requirements and deed restriction requirements, all as set forth in the COAH Regulations, UHAC, and as further described herein. (c) Redeveloper itself or an experienced administrative agent (“Administrative Agent”) contracted by the Redeveloper shall have the responsibility for the administration of the Affordable Units and shall have the obligation to pay all costs

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administrative agent (“Administrative Agent”) contracted by the Redeveloper shall have the responsibility for the administration of the Affordable Units and shall have the obligation to pay all costs associated with properly deed restricting the Affordable Units in accordance with UHAC and other applicable laws for the Deed-Restriction Period. Redeveloper and its Administrative Agent shall work with the Township and the Township’s administrative agent regarding any affordable housing monitoring requirements imposed by COAH or the Court. Redeveloper shall provide, within thirty (30) days of written notice, detailed information requested by the Township or the Township's administrative agent concerning Redeveloper’s compliance with UHAC and other applicable laws. (d) The bedroom distribution for the Affordable Units shall be in conformity with the COAH Regulations, UHAC and all other Applicable Laws. 18 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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(e) The income mix for the Affordable Units shall be in conformity with the COAH Regulations, UHAC and all other Applicable Laws. (f) The units with rents set for low, very low and moderate income households shall be distributed among each bedroom size on a prorated basis. (g) The Redeveloper may phase construction of the Project and therefore phase construction of the Affordable Units. At a minimum, fifteen percent (15%) of all units in any phase shall be Affordable Units which shall be confirmed by the Township prior to application by Redeveloper for a final certificate of occupancy for any such phase of the Project. 4.3 Construction and Conveyance of Public Dog Park. Redeveloper shall acquire the property identified in Exhibit A and shall construct a public dog park thereon. The public dog park improvements shall be determined by the Township in consultation with the Redeveloper prior to commencement of the Public Dog Park by the Redeveloper (the “Public Dog Park”). After completion of construction, the Township shall inspect and approve said improvements. 4.4 Construction of Library Improvements. If the Township determines to enter into an agreement with Redeveloper for construction of the Library Improvements, Redeveloper shall obtain a right of entry, license and/or agreement with WOOEP to access Lot 41.02 as described in Exhibit B and shall construct a new public library within the existing building in accordance with the specifications to be provided by the Township to the Redeveloper prior to commencement of construction of the library improvements (the “Library Improvements”). The Township shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the Library Improvements and One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) of the cost of construction of the Library Improvements shall be funded by the RAB. 4.5 Phasing & Project Schedule. The Redevelopment Project may be constructed in Phases in accordance with the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “Project Schedule”). Redeveloper’s unexcused failure to adhere to the Project Schedule (as the same may be adjusted from time to time with the consent of the Township as hereinafter provided) shall constitute a Default. 4.6 Infrastructure Improvements. Redeveloper shall construct infrastructure improvements as specifically detailed in Exhibit C (the “Infrastructure Improvements”)

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provided) shall constitute a Default. 4.6 Infrastructure Improvements. Redeveloper shall construct infrastructure improvements as specifically detailed in Exhibit C (the “Infrastructure Improvements”) at Redeveloper’s sole cost and expense in accordance with the Project Schedule. 4.7 Governmental Approvals. (a) The Redeveloper represents that it will cause to be prepared and filed, at Redeveloper’s sole cost and expense, all Governmental Applications as may be necessary and appropriate for the purpose of obtaining all Governmental Approvals required to implement the Project consistent with the Project Schedule. All of the Governmental Applications shall be in conformity with the applicable provisions of the Redevelopment Plan, this Redevelopment Agreement and Applicable Laws. Redeveloper shall provide the Township with a copy of each Governmental Application at the same time those applications are submitted to the governmental agency having jurisdiction over the same. 19 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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(b) Diligent Pursuit of Governmental Approvals. Redeveloper agrees to prosecute all of Redeveloper’s applications for Governmental Approvals diligently and in good faith, and in accordance with the Project Schedule. Subject to the requirements of Applicable Law, Redeveloper shall determine when and in what order to file each specific application. At Redeveloper’s reasonable request, the Township will, in its reasonable judgment, sign consents or other documents required in connection with Redeveloper’s applications for Governmental Approvals and will supply information which is in the Township’s possession. The Township will, in its reasonable judgment, otherwise cooperate with and support Redeveloper in connection with the applications for Governmental Approvals as Redeveloper and Redeveloper’s counsel may reasonably request. (c) Appeals. If (i) one or more of Redeveloper’s Applications for Governmental Approvals is denied, or approved with conditions that Redeveloper in its commercially reasonable judgment deems unacceptable, or (ii) anyone contests or challenges the grant of such Governmental Approval to Redeveloper, then unless the Township consents in advance to a different course of action Redeveloper may appeal or defend against such action, and during the pendency of the appeal proceeding otherwise continue as Redeveloper deems appropriate to seek the remaining Governmental Approvals. If Redeveloper determines not to appeal or defend against such action as set forth above, it may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (3) days notice to the Township and the Parties shall have no further rights or obligation to each other hereunder. (d) Application for Site Plan Approval. Each Governmental Application submitted by or on behalf of the Redeveloper in connection with the Redevelopment Project shall conform in all material respects to the Redevelopment Plan and all Applicable Laws; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the Redeveloper’s ability to apply for reasonable bulk or area variances or waivers as may necessary or appropriate under the circumstances and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Redevelopment Plan. 4.8 Commencement and Completion Schedule. The Redeveloper agrees to Commence Construction and diligently Complete Construction of the Project, and failure to do so shall be a Default by Redeveloper.

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. 4.8 Commencement and Completion Schedule. The Redeveloper agrees to Commence Construction and diligently Complete Construction of the Project, and failure to do so shall be a Default by Redeveloper. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement with respect to Force Majeure and the applicable provisions of Section 5.2, if any, any material change in the scope of the Project (including changes in the Project budget if relevant to the calculation of the PILOT), changes or updates to the Project Schedule, or extension of the projected Completion Date, shall require the Township’s prior written approval, which the Township will not unreasonably withhold. Redeveloper agrees to simultaneously provide to the Township copies of all project pro formas, Project Schedules and budgets that Redeveloper submits to actual or potential lenders or investors in connection with the financing of the Project, to the extent that they are materially different from those previously supplied to the Township by Redeveloper. The Redeveloper understands that absent extraordinary and unforeseeable circumstances the Township will require Redeveloper’s adherence to the schedule for Commencement of Construction and Completion of Construction, interim deadlines or milestones and time periods for the various activities and actions to be taken by the Redeveloper hereunder, subject only to the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event. 20 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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4.9 Plans and Specifications. Redeveloper hereby agrees that following an Event of Default the Township and anyone acting on the Township’s behalf shall have an irrevocable license to use Redeveloper’s Plans and Specifications, Governmental Applications, and Governmental Approvals to complete the Project, without cost to or liability of the Township (other than for actual services rendered to the Township subsequent to the Event of Default) and agrees to use best efforts to ensure that all agreements between Redeveloper and its contractors and consultants shall so provide. Redeveloper shall be compensated for such Plans and Specifications as provided in Section 10.8. In addition, all performance or completion bonds provided by Redeveloper’s contractors shall name the Township as an intended beneficiary thereof, as its interests may appear, unless Redeveloper’s construction lender objects in writing and for good cause to the inclusion of the Township. 4.10 Progress Reports and Project Oversight by the Township. During the implementation of the Project, the Redeveloper shall make periodic Progress Reports, no less frequently than on February 1 and August 1 and at such other times as may be reasonably requested by the Township, in such detail as may reasonably be requested by the Township, as to the actual progress of Redeveloper and which shall include, among other things, a description of activities completed, milestones achieved, status of the Project with respect to the Project Schedule, activities to be undertaken prior to the next regularly scheduled Progress Report, and any unanticipated problems or delays and the explanation therefor. If Redeveloper fails to meet a milestone or completion date set out in the Project Schedule and is notified of same in writing by the Township, or if Redeveloper conclusively determines between Progress Reports that it will fail to meet a milestone or completion date on the Project Schedule, Redeveloper shall promptly provide written notice to Township stating: (a) the reason for the failure to complete the applicable task, (b) Redeveloper’s proposed method for correcting such failure, (c) Redeveloper’s schedule for completing such task, and (d) the method or methods by which Redeveloper proposes to achieve subsequent tasks by the Completion Date. This Section shall not in any way be construed as entitling Redeveloper to

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ng such task, and (d) the method or methods by which Redeveloper proposes to achieve subsequent tasks by the Completion Date. This Section shall not in any way be construed as entitling Redeveloper to an extension of the Completion Date or modification of the Project Schedule or Project budget, absent the Township’s prior written consent. Redeveloper acknowledges and agrees that time is of the essence in providing the Progress Reports to the Township in accordance with this Section. 4.11 Certificate of Occupancy and Certificate of Completion. Redeveloper shall apply to the appropriate governmental officer or body for a Certificate of Occupancy, as required under Applicable Laws. Following the issuance of all required Certificates of Occupancy and the satisfaction of the terms and conditions of this Redevelopment Agreement with respect to the applicable Phase of the Project by Redeveloper, and upon receipt of a Notice of Completion from Redeveloper, the Township agrees to issue and not unreasonably withhold a Certificate of Completion, in proper form for recording, which shall acknowledge that the Redeveloper has performed all of its duties and obligations under this Redevelopment Agreement and has completed construction of the applicable Phase of the Project in accordance with the requirements of this Redevelopment Agreement. Within 30 days after receipt of the Notice of Completion from the Redeveloper, the Township shall provide the Redeveloper with the Certificate of Completion or a written statement setting forth in detail the reasons why it believes that Redeveloper has failed to complete the Project in accordance with the provisions of this 21 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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Redevelopment Agreement or is otherwise in default under this Agreement, and what reasonable measures or acts will be necessary in the opinion of the Township in order for the Redeveloper to be entitled to the Certificate of Completion. If there is a dispute as to the Completion of the applicable phase of the Project between the Redeveloper and Township, the Township agrees to issue a Certificate of Completion with conditions that if satisfied by the Redeveloper shall convert the conditional Certificate of Completion to a final one for the applicable phase of the Project so as not to delay or interfere with the Redeveloper’s ability to secure permanent financing for the Project. When issued the Certificate of Completion shall constitute a recordable, conclusive determination of the satisfaction and termination of the agreements and covenants (as limited herein) in this Redevelopment Agreement and the Redevelopment Plan with respect to the obligations of the Redeveloper to construct the Project or relevant Phase, as well as a determination by the Township that the conditions that were found and determined to exist at the time the Redevelopment Area was determined to be in need of redevelopment shall be deemed to no longer exist and the conditions and requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-9 shall be deemed to have been satisfied with respect to the Redevelopment Project or applicable Phase thereof. Unless otherwise required by a related Financial Agreement, Governmental Approval or Applicable Law, upon the issuance of Certificate of Completion the provisions of this Agreement shall no longer encumber the applicable Phase of the Project; provided, however, that any other documents theretofore delivered pursuant to this Agreement that by their terms are intended to survive Completion of Construction (including, without limitation and by of example only, any deed restrictions, the Declaration of Restrictions, tax exemption agreements, etc.) shall not be affected by delivery of the Certificate of Completion except as otherwise expressly provided therein. 4.12 Estoppel Certificates (Prior to Certificate of Completion). At any time and from time to time prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion, the Township shall, within thirty (30) days following a written request by Redeveloper, execute and deliver to (a) Redeveloper, or (b) a third party (e.g., a

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e issuance of a Certificate of Completion, the Township shall, within thirty (30) days following a written request by Redeveloper, execute and deliver to (a) Redeveloper, or (b) a third party (e.g., a prospective lender, purchaser, investor, tenant, etc.) designated by Redeveloper, an instrument in which the Township (i) certifies that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect as to the Project (excepting only modifications which shall be set forth), and (ii) states whether to the actual knowledge of the Township Redeveloper is in default under this Agreement, and, if so, specifying each such default of which the Township shall have knowledge. 4.13 Escrow Account to Cover Township Costs. (a) The Redeveloper covenants and represents that it will make timely payment or reimbursement to the Township for all Township Costs. The Redeveloper has established with the Township an escrow account (the “Escrow Account”) to cover Township Costs. From time to time during the implementation of the Project and until issuance of a final Certificate of Completion the Redeveloper agrees to replenish the Escrow Account upon the written request of the Township, to provide for a sufficient balance, as determined by the Township in its reasonable judgment, to cover anticipated Township Costs. (b) The Escrow Deposit is separate from and in addition to all other application fees and escrow deposits that may be required by the Township in connection with applications for land use approvals to implement the Redevelopment Plan. Additions to the Escrow Deposit may subsequently become necessary to cover all reimbursable expenses incurred by the Township 22 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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