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by the STATE or the Federal Highway Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information required of the SUBRECIPIENT is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the SUBRECIPIENT shall so certify to the STATE or the Federal Highway Administration as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. 5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the SUBRECIPIENT’S noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the STATE shall impose such sanctions as are appropriate and available under the laws of the STATE. 6. (a)Withholding of payments to the SUBRECIPIENT under the contract until the SUBRECIPIENT complies, and/or 7. (b)Cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. 24

March 2022 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Local Aid and Economic Development Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement 8. This Agreement is subject to all federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, those pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment and affirmative action for equal employment opportunity. 9. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's) as defined in 49 C.F.R., Part 23 and FTA Circular 4716.1A, have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. Failure to make a good faith effort to meet the established DBE goal may result in sanctions as defined under paragraph 5 of this Appendix. 10. If at any time following the execution of this Agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT intends to sublet any additional portion(s) of the work or intends to purchase materials or lease equipment not contemplated during the original proposal preparation, the SUBRECIPIENT shall: 11. (a) Notify the Project initiator, in writing, of the type and approximate value of the work which the SUBRECIPIENT intends to accomplish by such subcontract, purchase order or lease. (b) Give DBE firms equal consideration with non-minority firms in negotiations for any such subcontracts, purchase orders or leases. Incorporation of Provisions: The SUBRECIPIENT will include the provisions of paragraph (1) through (9) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, orders or instructions, issued pursuant thereto. 25

March 2022 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Local Aid and Economic Development Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement APPENDIX B CERTIFICATION OF SUBRECIPIENT In executing the Agreement the SUBRECIPIENT’S signatory certifies on behalf of the SUBRECIPIENT that neither he, nor any other officer, agent or employee of the SUBRECIPIENT has: 1. employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for him or the SUBRECIPIENT) to solicit or secure this Agreement. 2. agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract, to employ or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the Agreement, or 3. paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for him or the SUBRECIPIENT) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind for, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out the Agreement; The Subrecipient shall expressly state any exceptions in a disclosure letter to the STATE which shall accompany the Agreement after execution by the SUBRECIPIENT on submission to the Commissioner or his designee for execution. The SUBRECIPIENT acknowledges that this certificate furnished to the STATE and which may be furnished to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in connection with this Agreement, is subject to applicable State and Federal laws, both criminal and civil. 26

March 2022 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Local Aid and Economic Development Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement APPENDIX C CERTIFICATION OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION In executing the Agreement the STATE'S signatory certifies that to the best of his knowledge, the SUBRECIPIENT or its representative has not been required, directly or indirectly as an express or implied condition in connection with obtaining or carrying out this Agreement, to: 1. employ or retain, or agree to employ or retain, any firm or person, or 2. pay, or agree to pay, to any firm, person, or organization, any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind. 27

March 2022 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Local Aid and Economic Development Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement APPENDIX D NJDOT CODE OF ETHICS FOR VENDORS 1. No vendor* shall employ any NJDOT officer or employee in the business of the vendor or professional activity in which the vendor is involved with Department officer or employee. 2. No vendor shall offer or provide any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, in the business of the vendor or professional activity in which the vendor is involved with the Department officer or employee. 3. No vendor shall cause or influence or attempt to cause or influence any NJDOT employee or officer in his or her official capacity in any manner which might tend to impair the objectivity or independence of judgment of that NJDOT officer or employee. 4. No vendor shall cause or influence, or attempt to cause or influence, any NJDOT officer or employee to use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure any unwarranted privileges or advantages for that vendor or for any other person. 5. No vendor shall offer any NJDOT officer or employee any gift, favor, service or other thing of value under circumstances from which it might be reasonably inferred that such gift, service or other thing of value was given or offered for the purpose of influencing the SUBRECIPIENT in the discharge of his or her official duties. In addition, employees or officers of NJDOT will not be permitted to accept breakfasts, lunches, dinners, alcoholic beverages, tickets to entertainment and/or sporting events or any other item which could be construed as having more than nominal value. NOTE: This section would permit an NJDOT employee or officer to accept food or refreshments of relatively low monetary value provided during the course of a meeting, conference or other occasion where the employee is properly in attendance (for example - coffee, danish, tea or soda served during a conference break). Acceptance of unsolicited advertising or promotional materials of nominal value (such as inexpensive pens, pencils or calendars) would also be permitted. Any questions as to what is or is not acceptable or what constitutes proper conduct for a Departmental employee or officer should be referred to the Department's Ethics Liaison Officer or his or her designee. 6. This code is intended to augment, not to

what constitutes proper conduct for a Departmental employee or officer should be referred to the Department's Ethics Liaison Officer or his or her designee. 6. This code is intended to augment, not to replace existing administrative orders and the current Departmental Code of Ethics. 7. This code shall take effect immediately upon approval of the NJ Executive Commission on Ethical Standards and adoption by the NJDOT. *Vendor is defined as any general contractor, subcontractor, consultant, person, firm, corporation or organization engaging in or seeking to do business with NJDOT. ________________________________________ Adopted on the 16th day of December, 1987 28

March 2022 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Local Aid and Economic Development Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement APPENDIX E CERTIFICATION OF SUBRECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY I _____________________________________ hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States, that except as noted below, the company or any person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, principal, Project director, manager, auditor, or any position involving the administration of State funds: is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any federal, State or local government agency; has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any federal, State or local government agency within the past 3 years; does not have a proposed debarment pending; and has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against (it) by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past 3 years. (Insert exceptions - for any exception noted, indicate to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action. Providing false information may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions. If no exceptions, insert "None".) Attest: SUBRECIPIENT ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Name/Title Name/Title Date: __________________ 29

March 2022 New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Local Aid and Economic Development Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement APPENDIX F AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Equal Opportunity For Individuals With Disabilities. The SUBRECIPIENT and the STATE do hereby agree that the provisions of Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (the “Act”) (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities in all services, programs, and activities provided or made available by public entities, and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereunto, are made a part of this contract. In providing any aid, benefit, or service on behalf of the STATE pursuant to this contract, the SUBRECIPIENT agrees that the performance shall be in strict compliance with the Act. In the event that the SUBRECIPIENT, its agents, servants, employees, or sub consultants violate or are alleged to have violated the Act during the performance of this contract, the SUBRECIPIENT shall defend the STATE in any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to this Act. The SUBRECIPIENT shall indemnify, protect, and save harmless the STATE, its agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all suits, claims, losses, demands, or damages of whatever kind or nature arising out of or claimed to arise out of the alleged violation. The SUBRECIPIENT shall, at its own expense, appear, defend, and pay any and all charges for legal services and any and all costs and other expenses arising from such action or administrative proceeding or incurred in connection therewith. In any and all complaints brought pursuant to the STATE’S grievance procedure, the SUBRECIPIENT agrees to abide by any decision of the STATE which is rendered pursuant to said grievance procedure. If any action or administrative proceeding results in an award of damages against the STATE or if the STATE incurs any expense to cure a violation of the ADA which has been brought pursuant to its grievance procedure, the SUBRECIPIENT shall satisfy and discharge the same at its own expense. The STATE shall, as soon as practicable after a claim has been made against it, give written notice thereof to the SUBRECIPIENT along with full and complete particulars of the claim. If any action or administrative proceeding is brought against the STATE or

been made against it, give written notice thereof to the SUBRECIPIENT along with full and complete particulars of the claim. If any action or administrative proceeding is brought against the STATE or any of its agents, servants, and employees, the STATE shall expeditiously forward or have forwarded to the SUBRECIPIENT every demand, complaint, notice, summons, pleading, or other process received by the STATE or its representatives. It is expressly agreed and understood that any approval by the STATE of the services provided by the SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this contract will not relieve the SUBRECIPIENT of the obligation to comply with the Act and to defend, indemnify, protect, and save harmless the STATE pursuant to this paragraph. It is further agreed and understood that the STATE assumes no obligation to indemnify or save harmless the SUBRECIPIENT, its agents, servants, employees and sub consultants for any claim which may arise out of their performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, the SUBRECIPIENT expressly understands and agrees that the provisions of this indemnification clause shall in no way limit the SUBRECIPIENT’S obligations assumed in this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to relieve the SUBRECIPIENT from any liability, nor preclude the STATE from taking any other actions available to it under any other provisions of this Agreement or otherwise at law. 30

290-24 October 8, 2024 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO REBATE PAYMENT TO THE LISTED TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO FINAL JUDGMENT BY THE TAX COURT OF NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, final judgment on tax appeals has been rendered by the Tax Court of New Jersey on the petitions of the taxpayers listed on the attached schedule reducing the assessment. WHEREAS, such judgment by merit of N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2 shall be conclusive and binding upon the municipal assessor and taxing district; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Orange Township Council that the Collector of Taxes and Treasurer of West Orange, be and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to cause to be paid to the said taxpayers the sums in full and final satisfaction to tax rebates due: