216-25 Exhibits.pdf

AGREEMENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANNING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this ____ day of September, 2025 by and between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, located at Town Hall, 66 Main Street, West Orange, County of Essex and State of New Jersey, hereinafter called the “TOWNSHIP,” party of the first part, and HEYER, GRUEL & ASSOCIATES, located at 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701, County of Monmouth hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT,” party of the second part. WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the TOWNSHIP has determined that it is in the best interests of the TOWNSHIP to retain the services of CONSULTANT to provide affordable housing planning services; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. CONSULTANT shall prepare and file the fair share housing plan regarding the Fourth Round obligations of the Township concerning its present need obligation of the 409 affordable units, and its prospective need obligation at 660 affordable units as well as other work related to affordable housing as directed by the Business Administrator and/or their designee. The above work other than site visits and meetings will be conducted in CONSULTANT’s office. It is assumed that application materials will be mailed to CONSULTANT by Township staff, although CONSULTANT will be able to pick up materials in West Orange if a quick turnaround of a review letter is necessary. A representative of CONSULTANT will also attend meetings in West Orange to meet with Township staff, other consultants and/or development applicants, as needed. The review of development applications can be paid for through escrows 1 4937-6914-3105, v. 1