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Supporting Documentation · Feb 4, 2026

West Orange Fourth Round HEFSP_adopted 111025_Appendices

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7.1 Description of Covenants. The covenants to be imposed upon Redeveloper, its successors and assigns, are set forth below, and shall be recorded in the form of a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (Exhibit F) as of (i) the date Redeveloper takes possession of the Property. The covenants and restrictions shall remain in effect for the period set forth in Section 7.2 below: (a) In connection with its use or occupancy of the Project, not effect or execute any covenant, agreement, lease, conveyance or other instrument whereby any portion of the Project is restricted upon the basis of age (except as may be permitted pursuant to 42 USC 3607(b)(2)(C), the federal Fair Housing Act for age-restricted residential units), race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex or familial status, and Redeveloper, its successors and assigns, shall comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination or segregation by reason of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex or familial status. (b) Comply with the applicable provisions and public purposes of the Redevelopment Law and all obligations under this Agreement and shall at all times develop, design, finance, construct and operate the Project or cause the Project to be developed, designed, financed, constructed and operated pursuant to the conditions and requirements of Applicable Laws, Governmental Approvals, this Agreement and the Redevelopment Plan and for a period of thirty (30) years from the issuance of a Certificate of Completion shall construct no other use except that established in the Redevelopment Plan, provided however, that Redeveloper shall not be deemed to be in breach if Redeveloper diligently contests, in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, such compliance with any of the aforesaid Applicable Laws. All uses to which the Project may be devoted are controlled by the Redevelopment Plan, the Governmental Approvals, Applicable Laws and this Redevelopment Agreement and that under no circumstances can the Redeveloper undertake any construction or development of the Project not in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan, the Governmental Approvals, Applicable Laws and this Redevelopment Agreement. (c) In order to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement, make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any contracts, orders, receipts, writings and instructions with

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Laws and this Redevelopment Agreement. (c) In order to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement, make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any contracts, orders, receipts, writings and instructions with any other persons, firms or Townships and in general do all things which may be requisite or proper for the construction and development of the Project in accordance with the Redevelopment Agreement, the Redevelopment Plan, Governmental Approvals and Applicable Laws, provided however, that Redeveloper shall not be deemed to be in breach of this covenant if Redeveloper diligently contests, in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, such compliance with any of the aforesaid Applicable Laws. (d) Use diligent efforts to obtain all Governmental Approvals requisite to the construction and development of the Project including evidence satisfactory to the Township that its use of the Project is in compliance with this Agreement, the Redevelopment Plan and all Applicable Laws, and use diligent and commercially reasonable efforts to ensure timely performance of its obligations hereunder, including but not limited to Completion of Construction of the Project within the time periods specified in the Project Schedule. (e) To use diligent efforts to obtain all Governmental Approvals authorizing the occupancy and uses of the Project for the purposes contemplated herein. Redeveloper shall enter 28 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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into such other commercially reasonable agreements with respect to its development, financing, construction and management and operation of the Project, containing such provisions as may be required by Applicable Law or as may reasonably be required by Governmental Approvals. (f) Except as otherwise permitted hereunder in the case of a Force Majeure Event, not suspend or discontinue the performance of its obligations under this Redevelopment Agreement (other than in the manner provided for herein) for any reason, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any acts or circumstances that may constitute failure of consideration, commercial frustration of purpose, or any damage to or destruction of the Project. (g) Diligently undertake the construction and development of each individual component of the Project throughout the Construction Period and to use commercially reasonable efforts to complete each component of the Project on or before the applicable Completion Date. (h) Not encumber, hypothecate or otherwise use the Project, or any part thereof, as collateral for an unrelated transaction; nor sell, lease or otherwise transfer all or any portion of a Project without the Township’s consent, except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement. (i) During construction of the Project, take commercially reasonable steps to minimize or mitigate impacts on the surrounding neighborhood (such as, for example, noise and dust controls), and keep debris and/or waste materials containerized and/or stored and disposed of, all within normal industry standards. (j) Cause the Project to be developed, designed, financed and constructed at its sole cost and expense, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. (k) Notify the Township within thirty (30) business days of any material adverse change in its financial condition from the information provided to the Township by the Redeveloper, including any material adverse change in Redeveloper’s financial capability to design, develop, finance, construct and operate the Project in furtherance of the Township’s consideration in executing this Agreement with Redeveloper if such change will materially impair Redeveloper’s ability to perform its obligations pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. (l) Notify the Township within ten (10) business days of any Event of Default on the part of Redeveloper

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mpair Redeveloper’s ability to perform its obligations pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. (l) Notify the Township within ten (10) business days of any Event of Default on the part of Redeveloper under any mortgage with respect to any of the Property that have been acquired by Redeveloper, or the commencement or existence of any foreclosure proceedings with respect to any of the Property that have been acquired by Redeveloper. The Redeveloper shall provide copies of any notices of default and/or notices of foreclosure proceedings to the Township within ten (10) days of Redeveloper’s receipt thereof. (m) Keep and maintain in good condition any improvements required under the Governmental Approvals, including but not limited to any landscaping required to be planted or cause an entity in control of the Project (i.e. condominium or homeowner association) to maintain such improvements. 7.2 Effect and Duration of Covenants. It is intended and agreed that the agreements 29 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall be covenants running with the land and that they shall, in any event, and without regard to technical classification or designation, legal or otherwise, and except only as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, be binding, to the fullest extent permitted by law and equity, for the benefit and in favor of, and enforceable by, the Township, their successors and assigns, against the Redeveloper, its successors and assigns and every successor in interest therein, and any party in possession or occupancy of the Project or any part thereof. The covenants shall cease and terminate when a Certificate of Completion for such improvements has been issued, provided however, that the covenants in Sections 7.1(a), (b), and (m) shall remain in effect without limitation as to time. ARTICLE VIII PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER 8.1 Prohibition Against Transfers of Interests in Redeveloper. Redeveloper recognizes the importance of the Redevelopment Project to the general welfare of the community and that the identity of the Redeveloper and its qualifications are critical to the Township in entering into this Agreement, particularly in view of the public aids that have been or will be made available for the purpose of making such redevelopment possible. The Township considers that a Transfer of the ownership in Redeveloper or of a substantial part thereof, or any other act or transaction involving or resulting in a significant change in the ownership of or with respect to the identity of the parties in control of Redeveloper or the degree thereof, is for practical purposes a Transfer or disposition of the Project. Redeveloper recognizes that it is because of such qualifications and identity that the Township is entering into this Agreement with Redeveloper, and, in so doing, the Township is relying on the obligations of Redeveloper and not some other person or entity for the faithful performance of all undertakings and covenants to be performed by Redeveloper hereunder. As a result, prior to completion of the Project (or applicable Phase thereof) as evidenced by the issuance of a Certificate of Completion, and without the prior written approval of the Township (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) Redeveloper agrees for itself and all successors in interest that there shall be no (i) Transfer

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without the prior written approval of the Township (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) Redeveloper agrees for itself and all successors in interest that there shall be no (i) Transfer of the Property, nor (ii) any direct or indirect change in control of Redeveloper as it exists on the Effective Date, whether by changes in capitalization, merger, or otherwise. The Township recognizes that implementation of the Project is likely to involve one or more joint venture arrangements between Redeveloper and other developers having particular development expertise and financial capabilities. The Township agrees to consider such joint venture arrangements in good faith, and will not unreasonably withhold its consent to any such arrangement provided (i) that such joint venture entity assumes all of the obligations of Redeveloper under the terms of this Agreement and under all applicable Governmental Approvals as to the applicable Phase of the Project, provided that Redeveloper shall not be released from and shall remain liable for the performance of Redeveloper’s and the joint venture’s obligations; (ii) that the creation and existence of the joint venture does not materially and negatively affect the Township’s ability to enforce its rights under this Agreement; and (iii) that the proposed joint venture partner and structure is acceptable to the Township, in its reasonable discretion. The Transfer or Transfers of a noncontrolling interest or interests in the Redeveloper that do not result in a change in control of Redeveloper as set forth in the Operating Agreement shall not constitute a prohibited Transfer. 30 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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The death or incapacity of a principal of the Redeveloper shall not constitute a prohibited Transfer hereunder. With respect to this provision, Redeveloper and the party or parties signing the Redevelopment Agreement on behalf of Redeveloper represent that each has authority to agree to this provision on behalf of the current members of Redeveloper and to bind them with respect thereto. 8.2 Exemption from Prohibited Transfers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and with prior knowledge of the Township by written notice from Redeveloper, the following shall not constitute a prohibited Transfer, for purposes of Section 8.1: transfer to an entity or entities controlled by Redeveloper, or other urban renewal entity or entities formed by Redeveloper pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:20-4; provided, however, that such successor and assignee of Redeveloper shall assume all of the obligations of Redeveloper hereunder, but Redeveloper shall remain primarily liable for the performance of Redeveloper’s obligations; and provided further, that (i) a copy of the fully executed written instrument of conveyance and assignment and assumption of this Redevelopment Agreement shall be promptly delivered to the Township; and (ii) such conveyance or assignment does not violate any of the Governmental Approvals. 8.3 Prohibition of Transfer of Redevelopment Agreement. Redeveloper further agrees for itself, its successors and assigns, that prior to the Completion of the Project, as evidenced by the issuance of a Certificate of Completion, Redeveloper will not make or create, or suffer to be made or created, any assignment or other Transfer of its interests in this Agreement, without the prior written approval of the Township, except as provided in Section 8.1 above, Section 8.2 above or Section 8.4 below (including a Transfer as a result of a foreclosure or a deed in lieu given to a lender). 8.4 Consent to Permitted Transfers. The Township hereby consents, without the necessity of further approvals from any entity, to the following Transfers: (a) a Mortgage or related security granted by Redeveloper to a Mortgagee for the purpose of obtaining the financing necessary to enable Redeveloper to perform its obligations under this Redevelopment Agreement, including any Mortgage or Mortgages and other liens and encumbrances granted by Redeveloper to a Mortgagee for the purpose of financing

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r to perform its obligations under this Redevelopment Agreement, including any Mortgage or Mortgages and other liens and encumbrances granted by Redeveloper to a Mortgagee for the purpose of financing costs associated with the acquisition, development, construction, or marketing of the Project; provided, however, that Redeveloper shall give the Township at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice of such Permitted Transfer, including a description of the nature of such Transfer, and the name(s) and address(es) of the transferee and any parties, individuals or entities involved in such Permitted Transfer; and provided further, that Redeveloper shall simultaneously provide to the Township true and complete copies of all Project Schedules and project budgets submitted to such Mortgagee; or (b) Transfers of easements or dedications of property as may be required as conditions of Governmental Approvals. (c) Inter-family transfers of interests in the Redeveloper for estate planning purposes. 31 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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(d) The Township recognizes and acknowledges that financing of the Project is likely to include one or more of equity participations, “mezzanine” debt, and other financing arrangements in addition to a Mortgage. Such financing arrangements shall be reviewed and approved by the Mayor in good faith and he will not unreasonably withhold or delay his consent to such arrangements if they do not result in a change in control of Redeveloper or materially and negatively affect the Township’s ability to enforce its rights under this Agreement. 8.5 Prohibition Against Speculative Investment. Because of the importance of the Project to the general welfare of the community, Redeveloper represents and agrees that its acquisitions of the Property and Redeveloper’s undertakings pursuant to this Redevelopment Agreement are, and will be used, for the purpose of the Redevelopment Project and redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area as provided herein, and not for speculation in land holding. 8.6 Information as to Ownership of Redeveloper. In order to assist in the effectuation of the purpose of this Article 8, Redeveloper represents that the certificate attached to this Agreement as Exhibit E is an incumbency certificate of Redeveloper as of the Effective Date, subscribed and sworn to by a manager or authorized member of Redeveloper, setting forth the name(s) and address(es) of all entities owning at least a 10% interest in Redeveloper, and, as to each such entity, all entities owning at least a 10% interest therein, such disclosure being intended to be the same disclosure that Redeveloper will be required to make in connection with its Governmental Applications for land use approvals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-48.2. (a) At such times as reasonably requested by the Township, Redeveloper will update the incumbency certificate and keep Exhibit E current as to Redeveloper as well as to each permitted urban renewal entity or joint venture. (b) Redeveloper will immediately notify the Township in writing of any and all changes whatsoever in the ownership of Redeveloper and any permitted urban renewal entity or joint venture, legal or beneficial, or of any other act or transaction involving or resulting in any change in such ownership or in the relative distribution thereof, or with respect to the identity of the parties in control of Redeveloper or the degree thereof, of which it

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olving or resulting in any change in such ownership or in the relative distribution thereof, or with respect to the identity of the parties in control of Redeveloper or the degree thereof, of which it or any of its officers or members have been notified or otherwise have knowledge or information. (c) Redeveloper shall, at such time or times as the Township may request, furnish the Township with a complete statement subscribed and sworn to by managing member of Redeveloper, setting forth all of managing members, or other owners of equity interests of Redeveloper, and of any permitted urban renewal entity or joint venture, and the extent of their respective holdings, and in the event any other parties have a beneficial interest in Redeveloper’s entity, their names and the extent of such interest. 8.7 Transfer or Assignment Fee. Any reasonable costs incurred by the Township in connection with a request made by the Redeveloper for the Township’s consent to transfer or assign this Redevelopment Agreement shall constitute a Township Cost for purposes of this Agreement. 32 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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