Supporting Documentation · Feb 4, 2026
West Orange Fourth Round HEFSP_adopted 111025_Appendices
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13.4 Township’s Indemnification of the Redeveloper. Township hereby agrees to indemnify and shall pay, protect and hold the Redeveloper 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 the Public Dog Park or Library Improvements, arising or caused after the conveyance of the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02, provided however, that such liability, loss, claim, demand, cost or expense is not the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Redeveloper or its officers, employees, agents or representatives. The Township’s obligation to indemnify the Redeveloper pursuant to this Section shall survive conveyance of the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02 to the Township and any termination of this Redevelopment Agreement post-closing on the Public Dog Park and Lot 41.02. 13.5 2017 Tax Appeal Liability. WOOEP shall be responsible for any and all refunds of overpaid real estate taxes, the reasonable fees of experts retained by the Township, including but not limited to a real estate appraiser, and the reasonable fees of an attorney retained by the Township (at an hourly rate not to exceed $350) that are incurred by the Township in connection with its defense of the 2017 real estate tax appeals pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey (the “Tax Court”) challenging the assessments on Lots 40.02, 41.02, 42.01 and 42.02 in Block 155 (the “2017 Tax Appeals”). WOOEP agrees to pay, or reimburse the Township for, such expenses upon presentation of reasonably detailed invoices. The Township agrees not to settle the 2017 Tax Appeals, or any of them, without the prior written consent of the Redeveloper and WOOEP. If the Redeveloper and WOOEP instruct the Township to settle the 2017 Tax Appeals, or any of them, the Township agrees to settle same in accordance with such instructions. If requested by the Redeveloper or WOOEP, the Township agrees to defend any appeal from a judgment or judgments entered in the Tax Court and to appeal, and prosecute such appeal to conclusion, and to appeal from, and prosecute such appeal to conclusion, any adverse decision with respect to the 2017 Tax Appeals, or any of them (which appeal(s) shall be at WOOEP’s expense), upon receipt of instructions from WOOEP or the Redeveloper
ppeal to conclusion, any adverse decision with respect to the 2017 Tax Appeals, or any of them (which appeal(s) shall be at WOOEP’s expense), upon receipt of instructions from WOOEP or the Redeveloper to do so. WOOEP reserves the right to appoint co-counsel to the Township of WOOEP’s choosing to assist in the defense of the 2017 Tax Appeals, or any of them, at the trial level and to assist in the prosecution or defense of any appeal from a judgment or judgments entered in the Tax Court, at WOOEP’s sole cost and expense. Under no circumstances shall WOOEP be entitled to any monies, refunds, interest or other benefits in the event of a judgment or other resolution of the 2017 Tax Appeals. ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS 14.1 Cooperation. The Parties hereto agree to cooperate with each other and to provide all necessary and reasonable documentation, certificates, consents in order to satisfy the terms and conditions hereof and the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Township further agrees to cooperate as may be reasonably requested by any mortgagee of the Redeveloper in connection with obtaining financing for the Project; provided, however, that all costs and expenses of such cooperation by the Township shall constitute Township Costs. 43 4839-2360-2911, v. 3
14.2 Conflict of Interest. No member, official or employee of the Township shall have any direct or indirect interest in this Redevelopment Agreement or any Project, nor participate in any decision relating to the Redevelopment Agreement or any Project which is prohibited by law. 14.3 No Consideration For Agreement. The Redeveloper warrants it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any third person any money or other consideration for obtaining this Redevelopment Agreement, other than normal costs of conducting business and costs of professional services such as architects, engineers, financial consultants and attorneys. The Redeveloper further warrants it has not paid or incurred any obligation to pay any officer or official of the Township, any money or other consideration for or in connection with this Redevelopment Agreement. 14.4 Non-Liability of Officials and Employees of the Township. No member, official or employee of the Township shall be personally liable to the Redeveloper, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the Township, or for any amount which may become due to the Redeveloper or its successor, or on any obligation under the terms of this Redevelopment Agreement. 14.5 Non-Liability of Officials and Employees of the Redeveloper. No member, officer, shareholders, director, partner or employee of the Redeveloper, and no member, officer, shareholders, director, partner or employee of the members of the Redeveloper or the members of the Redeveloper shall be personally liable to the Township, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the Redeveloper or for any amount which may become due to the Township, or their successors, on any obligation under the terms of this Redevelopment Agreement. 14.6 Inspection of Books and Records. (a) The Township shall have the right upon reasonable request and at all reasonable times to inspect the books and records of the Redeveloper pertinent to the purposes of this Redevelopment Agreement. (b) The Redeveloper shall have the right at all reasonable times to inspect the books and records of the Township pertinent to the purposes of this Redevelopment Agreement. (c) Such inspections must be for a legitimate business purpose affecting the material interest of the party seeking the inspection. (d) Such inspections must be performed at a time and
ment Agreement. (c) Such inspections must be for a legitimate business purpose affecting the material interest of the party seeking the inspection. (d) Such inspections must be performed at a time and in a manner as to not unreasonably interfere with the business operations of the party whose books and records are being inspected. 14.7 Time of the Essence. Any other provision of this Agreement notwithstanding, the Township reserves its right to serve a “time of the essence” notice as permitted under and in accordance with Applicable Law. 44 4839-2360-2911, v. 3
14.8 Modification of Agreement. No modification, waiver, amendment, discharge, or change of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing, duly authorized, and signed by the Redeveloper and the Township. 14.9 Notices. A notice, demand or other communication required to be given under this Redevelopment Agreement by any Party to the other (the “Notice”) shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given or delivered if dispatched by United States Registered or Certified Mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or delivered by overnight courier or delivered personally (with receipt acknowledged), or by facsimile transmission (with receipt acknowledged) to the parties at their respective addresses set forth herein, or at such other address or addresses with respect to the parties or their counsel as any party may, from time to time, designate in writing and forward to the others as provided in this Section. As to the Township: Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, New Jersey 07052-5313 ATTN: Mayor Robert D. Parisi and John Sayers, Business Administrator With copies to: Richard Trenk, Esq. McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue Roseland, New Jersey 07068 As to the Redeveloper: Green Essex Partners Urban Renewal, LLC c/o BNE Real Estate Group 16 Microlab Road, Suite A Livingston, New Jersey 07039 With a copy to: Francis X. Regan, Esq. DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP 61 South Paramus Road Paramus, New Jersey 07652 From time to time either party may designate a different person or address for all the purposes of this Notice provision by giving the other party no less than ten (10) days’ notice in advance of such change of address in accordance with the provisions hereof. Notices shall be effective upon receipt or rejection of delivery by the addressee. 45 4839-2360-2911, v. 3
14.10 Titles of Articles and Sections. The titles of the several Articles and Sections of this Redevelopment Agreement, as set forth in the Table of Contents or at the heads of said Articles and Sections, are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any of its provisions. 14.11 Severability. The validity of any Articles and Section, clause or provision of this Redevelopment Agreement shall not affect the validity of the remaining Articles and Section, clauses or provisions hereof. 14.12 Successors Bound. This Redevelopment Agreement shall be binding upon the respective parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns. 14.13 Governing Law; Jurisdiction and Venue; Jury Trial Waiver. This Redevelopment Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any action hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a court of the State of New Jersey or in a United States Court having jurisdiction in the District of New Jersey, in either case sitting in Essex County, New Jersey, and Redeveloper hereby waives all objections to such venue. Redeveloper, Guarantor and the Township, for themselves and their successors and assigns, hereby waive trial by jury in any action arising out of or in connection with this agreement. 14.14 Counterparts. This Redevelopment Agreement may be executed in counterparts. All such counterparts shall be deemed to be originals and together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. 14.15 Exhibits. Any and all Exhibits annexed to this Redevelopment Agreement are hereby made a part of this Redevelopment Agreement by this reference thereto. 14.16 Entire Agreement. This Redevelopment Agreement constitutes the entire Redevelopment Agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. 14.17 Waiver. No waiver made by any party with respect to any obligation of any other party under this Redevelopment Agreement shall be considered a waiver of any other rights of the party making the waiver beyond those expressly waived in writing and to the extent thereof. 14.18 No Survival. None of the rights and obligations of the Parties or WOOEP survive termination of this Agreement unless
he waiver beyond those expressly waived in writing and to the extent thereof. 14.18 No Survival. None of the rights and obligations of the Parties or WOOEP survive termination of this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. 14.19 Dispute Resolution. Unless emergent relief is needed, any party may initiate mediation to resolve a dispute by sending the other parties a notice in writing. The party requesting mediation shall provide a list of three or more people to serve as mediator, all of which who have no monetary or personal relationship with the lawyers or parties. The other parties have 10 days from receipt of the list to pick one of the three people listed to serve as mediator, which selection shall be communicated in writing to the other party. In the event the 46 4839-2360-2911, v. 3
other party does not pick one of the three people listed to serve as mediator, the party requesting mediation may select from the list. The hourly rate for the mediator shall not exceed $600.00 per hour, which shall be split pro rata between the parties. If the mediation has not been resolved to conclusion within thirty (30) days from the notice initiating mediation, then any party may initiate litigation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Redevelopment Agreement to be properly executed and their corporate seals affixed and attested as of the date first written above. Attest TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY By: Witness: Robert D. Parisi, Mayor GREEN ESSEX PARTNERS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC By: The undersigned joins in this Agreement solely for the purpose of agreeing to perform its express obligations under Article III, Section 10.2k and Section 13.5 of this Agreement, subject however, to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the performance by the Parties of their respective obligations hereunder. Witness: WEST ORANGE OFFICE EXECUTIVE PARK, LLC By: 47 4839-2360-2911, v. 3
EXHIBIT A PUBLIC DOG PARK APPROXIMATE LOCATION ON PROPERTY 4839-2360-2911, v. 3
EXHIBIT B LOT 41.02 METES AND BOUNDS 4839-2360-2911, v. 3
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