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Supporting Documentation · Feb 4, 2026

West Orange Fourth Round HEFSP_adopted 111025_Appendices

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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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(b) Redeveloper will undertake a program of local preference to facilitate entering into contracts with and/or purchasing good and services from local merchants and businesses located within the Township, including preferences for local retail and restaurant businesses; (c) Where applicable, Redeveloper will at all times conform to the laws, regulations, policies of the State, the Federal government, and other governmental bodies with respect to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities requirements, and particularly those which are imposed as a condition to receipt of any government sponsored funding for the Project, notwithstanding any other provision of this Redevelopment Agreement to the contrary. 12.4 Reporting and Enforcement. During construction of the Project, Redeveloper shall use good faith efforts to provide that: (a) All contracts entered into by the Redeveloper for the construction of the Project shall contain appropriate language to effectuate this Article. (b) If and as reasonably requested by the Township, or if otherwise required by Applicable Law, Redeveloper and its contractors and subcontractors shall submit periodic reports regarding their compliance with this Article. ARTICLE XIII PILOT CONTINGENCY & FINANCIAL AGREEMENT; LITIGATION COSTS; 2017 TAX APPEAL 13.1 PILOT Contingency & Financial Agreement. (a) Redeveloper intends to apply to the Township for approval of a financial agreement with respect to Block 155, Lots 40.02 and 42.02 (the “Financial Agreement”) providing for, among other things, payments in lieu of taxes (the “PILOT”) pursuant to the Long Term Tax Exemption Law and the Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law. The Township agrees to consider such application in good faith and to consider and pursue in good faith and in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Applicable Laws the issuance of non-recourse redevelopment area bonds (the “RAB”) of not more than a total par amount of Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,500,000.00) to provide financial assistance to the Project. The RAB, if issued, may be issued in multiple series, as further described and limited at Exhibit G hereto, and shall comply with the criteria to be set forth in the Financial Agreement and the resolutions, indentures or other agreements to be negotiated providing for and securing the issuance of the RAB. The RAB shall be

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y with the criteria to be set forth in the Financial Agreement and the resolutions, indentures or other agreements to be negotiated providing for and securing the issuance of the RAB. The RAB shall be non-recourse to the Township and shall not in any way require the Township to levy ad valorem taxes, whether to pay principal, interest, interest reserves or any other costs or expenses with respect to the RAB. The Redeveloper may utilize the proceeds of the RAB for costs of the Project, including, but not limited to, the construction of Infrastructure Improvements, the construction of the Library Improvements (or in the alternative, payment to the Township of $1,500,000.00 toward Library Improvements), and construction of the Public Dog Park. 41 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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(b) The Township agrees to consider and pursue Redeveloper’s PILOT applications and RAB issuance in good faith, but Redeveloper acknowledges that the Township retains discretion under Applicable Laws as to whether to grant the PILOT or issue the RAB. If the terms of a mutually acceptable Financial Agreement, RAB financing, and all applicable State approvals in connection therewith have not been obtained by the Contingency Satisfaction Deadline, then either Party may elect to terminate this Agreement by providing Notice to that effect to the other Party (the “PILOT Contingency”). 13.2 Litigation Costs. (a) All litigation costs incurred by the Township arising out of or in connection third party litigation challenging this Agreement or any RAB, PILOT or Financial Agreement hereunder or implementation thereof (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees and other reasonable out of pocket costs incurred in the defense of such litigation or dispute resolution in connection therewith, “Litigation Costs”) shall constitute Township Costs that Redeveloper is obligated to pay pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The Township agrees to cooperate with Redeveloper in the defense of such litigation. (b) With respect to third party litigation challenging (i) designation of the Redevelopment Area as an area in need of redevelopment; or (ii) the Redevelopment Plan, then from time to time during the pendency of such litigation and as requested by the Township Redeveloper shall deposit into the Escrow Account an amount reasonably estimated by the Township to cover one half (1/2) of the Litigation Costs in connection therewith. If such litigation is finally and conclusively resolved in favor of the Township, Redeveloper shall reimburse the Township for the Township’s share of the Litigation Costs. The reimbursement obligations of the Parties pursuant to this Section 13.2 shall survive termination of this Agreement. 13.3 Redeveloper’s Indemnification of Township. In amplification and not limitation of the definition of Township Costs and any other indemnity obligation pursuant to this Agreement, and except as otherwise set forth above in Section 13.2(b) with regard to certain Litigation Costs, Redeveloper hereby agrees to indemnify and shall pay, protect and hold the Township harmless from and against all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, costs,

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with regard to certain Litigation Costs, Redeveloper hereby agrees to indemnify and shall pay, protect and hold the Township harmless from and against all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) and judgments of any nature arising, or alleged to arise, from or in connection with this Agreement; provided, however, that such liability, loss, claim, demand, cost or expense is not the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Township or its officers, employees, agents or representatives. Redeveloper’s obligation to indemnify the Township pursuant to this Section shall survive conveyance of title to the Acquisition Parcels to Redeveloper and any termination of this Redevelopment Agreement. 42 4839-2360-2911, v. 3

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