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r until his current or future spouse's death, whichever occurs last. Additionally, the Township will reimburse the Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer any Medicare premiums for Medicare Part A, Part B or Part D, including any Income Related 7

Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) assessment made by the Social Security Administration or its successor. These benefits shall remain equal to or better than the benefits received by the Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer and his family as of the last date of service to the Township. When Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer qualifies for Medicare, benefits will become secondary to Medicare while his Souse and dependents will continue to receive full coverage until children reach the age of 26. When his spouse or disabled children become eligible for Medicare, they will become secondary to Medicare. Child Dependents who are disabled before aging out will retain coverages until the death of the Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer and his Guardian spouse, whichever occurs last. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS All future rights privileges, economic and non-economic benefits bestowed upon the rank of Police Captain and/or any subordinate rank will automatically be made available to the Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer without further negotiations for the life of this contract once approved by the Mayor.

109-26 AGREEMENT between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE and DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE KEVIN DALGAUER December 1, 2025 through DECEMBER 31, 2028 RECITALS This AGREEMENT made effective as of the 1st day of December, 2025, between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a municipality in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the "TOWNSHIP," and Kevin Dalgauer, hereinafter referred to as the "Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer." WHEREAS, Kevin Dalgauer has been appointed Deputy Chief of Police since December 1, 2025; WHEREAS, the Township and the Employee wish to continue this relationship for the foreseeable future upon terms deemed acceptable to both parties; WHEREAS, the parties further seek to memorialize the terms of this employment relationship in writing; and NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I - EMPLOYMENT The Township agrees to employ Kevin Dalgauer as Deputy Chief of Police of the Township during good behavior and in accordance with Title 40A and the New Jersey Civil Service laws in Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated and Title 4A of the New Jersey 1

Administrative Code, as well as any other applicable federal, state, or local law, subject to the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this agreement. ARTICLE II - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS The Employee recognizes that there are certain functions, responsibilities, and management rights exclusively reserved to the Township. All rights, power, and authority possessed by the Township prior to the signing of this Agreement are retained exclusively by the Township subject only to such limitations as are specifically provided in this Agreement. ARTICLE III - RETENTION OF BENEFITS Except as otherwise provided herein, all rights, privileges, economic and non-economic benefits including but not limited to the provision of Health Benefits, Prescription Plan, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), PFRS Pension and Accumulated Sick Time Payout at retirement which Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer has heretofore enjoyed and is presently enjoying, shall be maintained and continued by the Township during the term of this Agreement at not less than the highest standards in effect at the commencement of these negotiations resulting in this Agreement. The provisions of all municipal ordinances and resolutions, except as specifically modified herein, shall remain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement and shall be incorporated in said Agreement as if set forth herein at length. ARTICLE IV - WORK WEEK The Employee's position is a salaried position compensated pursuant to Article VI of this Agreement and is exempt from overtime. This shall mean that the Employee shall dedicate himself to performing his duties without respect to a specific minimum or maximum number of hours worked per day each week. 2

However, the Employee shall work on average a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Time requirements for optimal job performance vary based on specific assignments, seasonal demands, and other factors. All parties endorse a policy of flexibility which allows the Employee to adjust normal working hours as conditions require to include all hours which enable the Employee to complete routine duties and to perform special duties as assigned, attend meetings as assigned, to work hours as required in order to complete critical work tasks, or to handle emergency conditions as they arise. ARTICLE V - COMPENSATION Base Salary for the Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer shall be the same base salary established by the current salary ordinance adopted on November 12, 2025 by the municipal council, which is $199,906.00 (Tier J-1) payable in weekly or bi-weekly increments as determined by the Township in its sole discretion and subject to annual increases in the approved salary ordinance guide ("Salary"). Longevity of ten percent (10%) for each year of this agreement. For January 1, 2026, the longevity amount shall be $19,990.06, which shall be added to the base salary listed below. For each additional year of this agreement Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer shall receive a longevity payment of ten percent (10%) the base salary for that year. Further, the employee shall be paid consistently with the Township's Policy in effect as of the signing of this agreement. Holiday Pay percentage of seven percent (7%) for the Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer shall be the same as the Holiday Pay percentage earned by a Police Captain. Effective January 1, 2026, the holiday amount shall be $13,993.42, which shall be paid in addition to the longevity amount and base salary listed below. 3

Police Officer Annual Stipend shall be $5,000 added to base salary and included in pensionable compensation. Clothing Allowance for 2026, 2027 and 2028 shall be $1050 per year. Education payment for associate’s degree of $500 or bachelor’s degree of $1000, prorated in each pay period and added to base salary, if applicable. Total compensation for Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer for year one is as follows: Base Salary: Longevity: Holiday Pay: Police Officer Annual Stipend: Clothing Allowance: Total: $ $ $ $ $ $ 199,906.00 19,990.06 13,993.42 5,000.00 1,050.00 239,939.48 ARTICLE VI-HEALTH BENEFITS Upon retirement with 25 or more years of creditable PFRS pension service, the Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer shall be provided with full health and prescription benefits at no premium cost to him or his spouse & eligible dependents from the date of his retirement until his death or until his current or future spouse's death, whichever occurs last. Additionally, the Township will reimburse Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer any Medicare premiums for Medicare Part A, Part B or Part D, including any Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) assessment made by the Social Security Administration or its successor. These benefits remain equal to or better than the benefits received by Deputy Chief of 4

Police Dalgauer and his family as of the last date of service to the Township. When Deputy Chief of Police Dalgauer qualifies for Medicare, benefits will become secondary to Medicare while his Spouse and dependents will continue to receive full coverage until children reach the age of 26. When his spouse becomes eligible for Medicare, she will become secondary to Medicare. ARTICLE VIII - RETIREMENT The Employee shall retain all pension rights under New Jersey law and ordinances of the Township of West Orange. ARTICLE IX - DURATION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall become effective on December 1, 2025 and shall terminate on December 31, 2028 or such earlier date if mandatory retirement applies. All provisions contained herein shall be retroactive to the effective date of this Agreement. 5

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures as of this __ day of ___________, _______. THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a Municipal Corporation in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey ATTEST: SUSAN McCARTNEY, MAYOR ATTEST: Deputy Chief of Police Kevin Dalgauer 6

117-26 April 14, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Chapter 25, Article I, Section 25-18.4 of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange establishes the West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program; and WHEREAS, the West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program offers assistance to lowand moderate-income Township homeowners for necessary repairs and/or replacements to ensure housing units are in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:28; and WHEREAS, on or about September 13, 2010, Laura Kushner (the “Borrower”) executed a Mortgage in the amount of $20,000 (the “Mortgage”) to secure a loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program on the property located at Block 148.01, Lot 10, on the Tax Map for the Township of West Orange, commonly known as 12 Amos Street, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was recorded on December 29, 2010, as Instrument Number 10097021 in Mortgage Book 12289, Page 5947 with the Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages; and WHEREAS, the loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program provides for repayment of the loan at the time of the sale of the home or transfer of title; and WHEREAS, due to the sale of the Property, the $20,000 due on the mortgage has been paid to the Township of West Orange (the “Township”); and WHEREAS, the Borrower seeks the execution of a Discharge of Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit "A," to record that the loan has been repaid, and the Mortgage has been satisfied and discharged; and WHEREAS, the Discharge of Mortgage must be executed to clear title and discharge all mortgage obligations. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute the Discharge of Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit "A," as to the Property; and be it further RESOLVED that the Municipal Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor's signature on the Discharge of Mortgage concerning the Property; and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Adopted: April 14, 2026 Susan Scarpa, Council President

Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program (WOHRP) Steven J. Weinberg Program Coordinator P.O. Box 6025 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-485-0756 steve.weinberg@mac.com Discharge of Mortgage Prepared by: West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program The Township of West Orange, 66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052, hereinafter referred to as “WE”, hold a mortgage, hereinafter referred to as the “Present Mortgage” and dated September 13, 2010. As was made by the Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program to: Laura Kushner Name 12 Amos St., West Orange, NJ 07052 Address Block: 148.01 Lot: 10 We also hold a Promissory Note in the amount of $20000 which is secured by the Present Mortgage. The Present Mortgage was recorded or registered in the office of the Essex County recording office on December 29, 2010 in Mortgage Book 12289 on page 5947 &c. This mortgage has been paid in full or forgiven or otherwise satisfied and discharged. It may now be discharged or canceled of record. This means that this Mortgage is now canceled and void. I sign and certify to this Discharge of Mortgage on the _____ day of _____, 20____. Township of West Orange Essex County, New Jersey Signature: ____________________________ Title: _____________________________ State of New Jersey County of Essex BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this ________ day of __________________, 20______, before me, the subscriber, __________________________________, personally appeared ____________________________ who I am satisfied is the Township official in the within instrument and thereupon signed this document. The person acknowledged signing, sealing and delivering this document as their own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed. ___________________________________(seal) Notary Public of the State of New Jersey West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program