217-26 Acknowledgment of Payment.pdf

217-26 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PAYMENT IN FULL This Acknowledgment of Payment in Full (hereinafter referred to as the “Acknowledgment”) is entered into this 18th day of August, 2026 between the Township of West Orange (hereinafter referred to as “Township”) and Jean Gabriel hereinafter referred to as (“Gabriel”) (collectively, the “Parties,” each a “Party”). WHEREAS, Gabriel has been an employee with the Township from the period of December 30, 2024– June 23, 2026. WHEREAS, a calculation of Gabriel’s accumulated accrued leave time balances have been provided to support a total payment of $338.62. WHEREAS, outside legal counsel has reviewed documentation, including accrual balances, has verified the figures that support the total payment amount, and has provided a written opinion in support thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Township agrees to process payment to Gabriel for all his accrued earned and unused paid leave time without further delay in the amount of $338.62. 2. Gabriel confirms that $338.62 constitutes the full and final payment owed by the Township for his accrued leave time balances, and the Township shall have no further payment obligation to Gabriel in connection therewith. Gabriel acknowledges that there are no other outstanding claims. 3. The Parties acknowledge that all obligations relating to Gabriel’s accrued leave time have been fully and separately satisfied. 4. The Parties also understand that Gabriel may be applying for retirement benefits with the State of New Jersey, Division of Pensions and Benefits. Gabriel understands and agrees that the ultimate approval of said pensionable benefits is at the sole risk of Gabriel and any denial thereof shall in no way affect the enforceability of this Acknowledgment or diminish the consideration given therefore. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby I, Jean Gabriel, executed the foregoing Acknowledgment this 18th day of August, 2026. _____________________________ JEAN GABRIEL TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE BY: __________________________