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PS" (A) Operations - Excluded from "CAPS" Tax Appeal Refunds Total Other Operations - Excluded from "CAPS" Total Operations - Excluded from "CAPS" Detail: Other Expenses (D) Municipal Debt Service - Excluded from "CAPS" Interest on Bonds Total Municipal Debt Service - Excluded from "CAPS" (M) Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 9. Total General Appropriations $ 105,507,001.54 $ 104,996,738.84

-3Dedicated Assessment Budget 14. Dedicated Revenues From: Assessment Cash $ Total Assessment Revenues 290,000.00 $ 290,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 15. Appropriations for Assessment Debt Payment of Bond Principal $ 290,000.00 $ 300,000.00 Total Assessment Appropriations $ 290,000.00 $ 300,000.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the Office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for certification of the CY 2025 local municipal budget so amended. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this complete amendment, in accordance with NJSA 40A:4-9, be published in the Star Ledger in the issue of November 9, 2025 and that said publication contain notice of a public hearing on said amendment to be held at the Municipal Building on November 12 , 2025 at 7:00P.M. It is hereby certified that this is a true copy of a resolution amending the budget, approved by the Township Council on the 7th day of November 2025. CERTIFIED BY ME: November 7th 2025 Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk It is hereby certified that the approved Budget Amendment annexed hereto and hereby made a part is an exact copy of the original on file with the Clerk of the Governing Body, that all additions are correct. All statements contained herein are in proof and the total of anticipated revenues equals the total of appropriations. Certified by me, this 7th day of November, 2025 Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk

250-25 November 12, 2025 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE ADOPT 2025 MUNICIPAL BUDGET BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, that the budget hereinbefore set forth is hereby adopted and shall constitute an appropriation for the purposes stated of the sums therein set forth as appropriations, and authorization of the amount of: (a) $66,429,352.11 (Item 2 below) for municipal purposes, and SUMMARY OF REVENUES 1. General Revenues: Surplus Anticipated Miscellaneous Revenues Anticipated Receipts from Delinquent Taxes $ 3,908,146.03 $29,912,467.96 $ 1,918,717.38 2. Amount To Be Raised By Taxation For Municipal Purposes (Item 6, Sheet 11) Minimum Library Tax $66,429,352.11 $ 2,828,055.36 3. Total Revenues $104,996,738.84 SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 5. General Appropriations: Salaries & Wages Other Expense (a) Capital Improvements (b) Municipal Debt Service (c) Deferred Charges – Municipal (d) Reserve for Uncollected Taxes (Include Other Reserves if Any) $37,582,458.19 $50,004,190.82 $ 500,000.00 $11,839,906.25 $ 2,023,623.40 $ 3,046,560.18 6. Total Appropriations $104,996,738.84 POOL UTILITY SUMMARY OF REVENUES 1. Surplus 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues $ $ 56,102.92 410,000.00 Total Revenues $ 466,102.92 POOL UTILITY SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 1. General Appropriations: Salaries & Wages Other Expenses Debt Service Deferred Charges Statutory Expenses $ 248,000.00 $ 103,000.00 $ 1,221.53 $ 96,080.39 $ 17,801.00

Total Appropriations Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Adopted: November 12, 2025 $ Joe Krakoviak Council President 466,102.92

251-25 November 12, 2025 Resolution by the Township of West Orange Authorizing an Application to the Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program WHEREAS, safe, convenient, accessible, healthy, and environmentally and economically beneficial transportation for all users is a priority of the Township of West Orange; and WHEREAS, Complete Streets is a means to provide a comprehensive, integrated, connected multimodal network of transportation options through planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of new and retrofit transportation facilities along the entire right-of-way for all roadway users of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS, Complete Streets can provide many benefits, including: • • • • • Improved safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, children, older adults, non-drivers and the mobility challenged, as well as those that cannot afford a car or choose to live car free, Improved access to employment, education, residential, recreation, retail centers and public facilities, Local economic vitality, Access to the health benefits of physical activity, Improved stormwater management, and Reductions in transportation-related emissions; and WHEREAS, when streets are not complete, the negative impacts on public health, safety, the economy and the environment are disproportionately borne by low-income and underserved communities. WHEREAS, through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s FY2026 Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program, planning-level technical assistance services will be provided to selected municipalities for a specific project related to advancing a Complete Streets initiative in their community; and WHEREAS, although no direct funding is provided, selected municipalities will receive free direct technical assistance services to complete a specific task related to advancing a Complete Streets initiative in their communities. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Township Council of the Township of West Orange of the State of New Jersey, authorizes the submission of the application to the Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program to receive free direct technical assistance services to complete a specific task related to advancing Complete Streets, and also commits pertinent municipal staff to coordinate and collaborate with Sustainable Jersey, Voorhees Transportation Center and the North Jersey Transportation

ated to advancing Complete Streets, and also commits pertinent municipal staff to coordinate and collaborate with Sustainable Jersey, Voorhees Transportation Center and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority to support the successful and timely delivery of technical assistance services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the West Orange Chronicle within ten (10) days of its approval as required by State Statute. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Adopted: November 12, 2025 Joe Krakoviak, Council President

252-25 November 12, 2025 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO REFUND PAYMENT TO THE LISTED TAXPAYER DUE TO A DUPLICATE PAYMENT OF THE 2025 ANNUAL SEWER CHARGE WHEREAS, certain West Orange property owners have made a duplicate payment for the 2025 annual sewer charge. WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Township of West Orange has indicated that such Taxpayers are entitled to refunds to the extent of such overpayments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Tax Collector and the Treasurer of the Township of West Orange be and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to cause to be paid to the taxpayers on the attached list sums in full and final satisfaction of the overpayment of these charges. Block Lot Name & Address Amount 178.54 40 Kumar & Chaitali Patel 12 Bakley Terrace West Orange, NJ 07052 $700.00 Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak Council President Adopted: November 12, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

253-25 November 12, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, for the Various Street Improvements Phase I and Phase II Project, the Township requires additional services of a professional civil engineering firm; and WHEREAS, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), was previously awarded a professional services contract for Professional Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, and Construction Administration Services associated with the Various Street Improvements Phase I and Phase II Projects, resolution numbers 121-24 and 122-24; and WHEREAS, additional Professional Engineering Services are required to separate the Various Street Improvements Phase I and Phase II Project into four (4) separate projects and bid packages; and WHEREAS, GPI has submitted a proposal to perform additional Professional Engineering Services; and WHEREAS, GPI has performed similar work for the Township on several projects; and WHEREAS, by letter dated November 4, 2025 the Municipal Engineer recommended a professional services contract be awarded to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. 301 Gibraltar Drive Suite 2A Morris Plains, N.J. 07950, for additional Professional Engineering Services associated with the Various Street Improvements Project 2025; Phase 1 - Project A, Phase 1 – Project B, Phase 2 – Project C and Phase 2 – Project D; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist for the services outlined in the proposal of GPI; and WHEREAS, the Township Council concurs in the foregoing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, New Jersey that a professional services contract be awarded to GPI, to provide

additional Professional Engineering Services for the Various Street Improvements Project 2025; Phase I and Phase II, in the amount not to exceed $5,005.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the West Orange Chronicle within ten (10) days of its approval as required by State Statute. Karen Carnevale, Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak, Council President Adopted: November 12, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from: John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer ACCOUNT NO. 2025 Capital Budget Account #03-2915-25-0900-010 $5,005.00

Engineering | Surveying | Planning | Construction Management October 6, 2025 253-25 Zayibeth Carballo, PE, PLS, PP, CME, CFM, CFS Director, Municipal Engineer Department of Engineering Township of West Orange 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange. NJ 07052 RE: Quote for additional Professional Engineering Services for Various Street Improvements, Phase I and Phase II – Multiple Bid Packages Dear Ms. Carballo: Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) is pleased to submit this proposal for additional Professional Engineering services for the above referenced projects. We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal, and we look forward to providing the Township of West Orange with the services identified below. We offer the following project description and scope of services. Project Description The project includes the limits and improvements from the previous Various Street Improvements, Phase I and Various Street Improvements, Phase II projects. This proposal will separate both Phase I and Phase II projects into multiple bid packages as requested by the Township. The breakdown of the separate bid packages is as follows which has been recommended by the Township per the September 2, 2025 email sent to GPI. 2025 Phase 1-Project A: North of Route 280 – Forest Avenue, Slayback Terrace, Howell Drive, Walter Street, Cunningham Drive, and Kitchener Avenue. 2025 Phase 1-Project B: South of Route 280 – Linden Avenue, Linden Court, Ardmore Terrace, Elliot Place, Maple Avenue, Korwel Circle, Korwel Court, Glenview Drive, Beacon Place, and Herbert Terrace. 2025 Phase 2-Project C: North of Route 280 – Pring Court, Bakely Terrace, Coggins Lane, Jagger Court, Rappleye Court, Kinzel Lane, Terrace Avenue, Januson Court. 2025 Phase 2-Project D: South of Route 280 – Vernon Avenue, Shiel Court, McGuire Drive, Edgar Road, Wedgewood Drive, Mt. Pleasant Place, Oak Avenue, Henrietta Drive and Hillside Terrace. Professional services will include separating the Various Streets, Phase I and Phase II projects into four (4) separate bid packages. We have divided the scope of services into the following task: 301 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2A Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Over 60 offices throughout the United States www.gpinet.com An Equal Opportunity Employer 973.377.8500