186-26 Auth. Payout to Anthony Bonafede Upon Resignation.pdf

185-26 July 7, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, accumulated time remaining upon resignation from the Township of West Orange will be paid to the employee at the rate of pay at the time of separation; and WHEREAS, Anthony Bonafede, hired on October 1, 2022, has resigned in good standing from the Township of West Orange effective May 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, a calculation of Anthony Bonafede’s accumulated balances are attached and have been provided to support the total payment; and WHEREAS, outside legal counsel has reviewed documentation and has verified the accuracy of the figures supporting the total payment amount, and has provided a written opinion in support thereof; and WHEREAS, Anthony Bonafede has signed a Settlement Agreement and General Release pertaining to this matter; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of West Orange in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey that the following separated employee, Anthony Bonafede, be paid in the payroll cycle immediately preceding approval of the resolution in the total amount of $5.36; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the method of payment shall be determined on a case-by- case basis by the Township Chief Financial Officer upon the passage of a resolution approving payment by the Township Council. Payment may be made in one lump sum if feasible and requested by the retiree. Anthony Bonafede $5.36 I, Karen J. Carnevale, Township Clerk for the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, do hereby certify this is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Township Council at its Regular Meeting held on July 7, 2026. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa Municipal Clerk Council President