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Packet · May 12, 2026

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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WHEREAS, the Current Mortgage dated September 6, 2014 superseded the Interim Mortgage dated April 4, 2014, and rendered the Interim Mortgage and accompanying Mortgage Note null and void; and WHEREAS, the Interim Mortgage dated April 4, 2014 was not discharged prior to the execution of the Current Mortgage dated September 6, 2014; 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, the Borrowers intend to apply for subordination of the Current Mortgage; and WHEREAS, the Borrowers seek the execution of a Discharge of the Initial Mortgage which was superseded by the Interim Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and WHEREAS, the Borrowers seek the execution of a Discharge of the Interim Mortgage which was superseded by the Current Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit “B;” and WHEREAS, the Initial Mortgage and Interim Mortgage must be discharged by the Township in order for the Borrowers application for subordination of the Current Mortgage to be considered. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute the Discharge of Mortgage for the Initial Mortgage and the Interim Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibits “A” and “B,” respectively, 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. Susan Scarpa Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: May 12, 2026

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145-26 May 12, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) owns and maintains an outdoor pool facility, which includes locker room facilities, at the Ginny Duenkel Pool Complex, located at 60 ½ Cherry Street in the Township (the “Pool Facilities”); and WHEREAS, the Montclair YMCA has for many years used the Pool Facilities during limited hours for youth swim practices and for competitive swimming programs; and WHEREAS, the Montclair YMCA has once again requested to use the Pool Facilities for youth swim practices during the summer 2026 season, generally between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 7:45 A.M. on weekdays from approximately June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Montclair YMCA has agreed to use the Pool Facilities in exchange for the payment of an hourly rental fee of $85.00, plus payment of various costs and expenses, pursuant to other terms and conditions set forth in the License Agreement annexed hereto as Attachment “A;” and WHEREAS, the Montclair YMCA has agreed that its use of the Pool Facilities will not conflict with the Township’s uses; and WHEREAS, the Montclair YMCA has agreed to comply with all pool regulations and all applicable laws; NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to enter into the annexed License Agreement for the Montclair YMCA’s limited use of Pool Facilities and the Municipal Clerk shall be authorized to attest to the Mayor’s signature; and be it further

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RESOLVED, that the entry of the License Agreement shall be subject to the Licensee’s providing proof of adequate insurance with the Township named as an additional insured, subject to approval of the Law Department, prior to the use of the Pool Facilities. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa Township Clerk Council President Adopted: May 12, 2026

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145-26 LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LIMITED USE OF POOL FACILITIES THIS AGREEMENT, effective June 1, 2026 upon full execution by all parties, between: Township of West Orange, as Licensor ("Township" or "Licensor") and The Montclair YMCA, as Licensee ("Montclair Y" or "Licensee") WHEREAS, the Montclair Y runs a competitive swimming program in the summer and requires pool time for the same; and WHEREAS, the Township owns a certain outdoor pool and surrounding facility in the Township located at 60½ Cherry Street, West Orange, New Jersey ("Pool Facility"); and WHEREAS, the Montclair Y is desirous of using West Orange’s outdoor swimming pool and changing room facilities for swim practices. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. License Date and Effective Date of Agreement. This License is made with an effective date of June 1, 2026 ("Effective Date"). This Agreement shall not be effective until the Township receives a copy of this Agreement executed by the President of the Board of Trustees or Executive Director of Licensee and the required insurance certificate approved by the Township Attorney along with a Resolution evidencing approval by the Licensor's Township Council. 2. Description of Agreement Premises. The premises licensed by Township to Licensee includes the pool and locker rooms located at 60 ½ Cherry Street in the Township of West Orange, New Jersey ("Premises"). 3. Term. The term of this License shall be for four (4) months, beginning on June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026. The Director of Recreation reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time at his/her sole discretion. 4. Licensee's Use. Licensee shall use the Premises for swim practices and not for any other use. The hours of use will be 6:00 a.m. until approximately 7:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday beginning no earlier than June 1, 2026 and ending no later than August 31, 2026. There shall be no access on July 4th. Assigned days and hours are subject to change during the period of this agreement if West Orange activities mandate such change. In the event of a conflict with a Township activity where

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pool and changing room use is required, the Township shall contact the Senior Aquatics Director of the Montclair Y and notify the Licensee of the unavailability of the premises as soon as the conflict is evident. No alternate arrangements need be made. 5. Fee and Insurance. A fee shall be payable in the amount of $85.00 per hour of actual use. If the Township is required to hire a manager or other authorized individual, the Licensee shall pay those additional expenses. Licensee agrees to maintain public liability insurance naming itself and Township as named insured in an amount not less than one million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence and two million ($2,000,000) dollars in the aggregate. The Montclair Y shall carry liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of One Million ($1,000,000.00) dollars for bodily injury and property damage. The Montclair Y shall provide the original of a Certificate of Insurance to this effect upon signing this agreement. Further, the Montclair Y represents that all participants and staff have additional medical insurance and emergency room coverage under a policy provided through United States Swimming (liability amount of $10,000,000.00) and will provide a copy of that documentation included with this signed agreement. The policy expiration dates shall be no earlier than August 31, 2026. 6. Indemnification. Licensee shall indemnify and hold harmless Licensor including attorney’s fees and expenses from any claims arising from Licensee's use of the Premises. 7. Usage. Licensee shall comply with all state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. In addition, Licensee shall comply with all Township pool rules as shall be promulgated from time to time by the Township. Licensee hereby acknowledges receipt and full understanding of all current pool rules. 8. Hours of Licensee Use. Licensee shall be permitted to use the Premises during the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday during the term set forth above. Any other hours of use shall be subject to prior written request and approval by the Township in its sole discretion. Licensee may not use the Premises at any time without the Licensor’s authorized representative present. 9. Licensee's Care. Licensee will commit no act of waste, will take good care of

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Licensee may not use the Premises at any time without the Licensor’s authorized representative present. 9. Licensee's Care. Licensee will commit no act of waste, will take good care of the Premises, and will comply with all laws, regulations, rules, and orders of any federal, state, or local government agencies or departments. Licensee will do nothing that may potentially increase the cost of Township's fire or public liability insurance. 10. Staffing/Supervision & Safety: Licensee shall provide a certified swim coach (USAS) for all competitive swimming activities and shall also provide a certified pool manager (CPO) to properly open the pool and assure its safety for participants. It shall be the responsibility of the Licensee to ensure the safety of its staff and all participants and to ensure that all staff and participants are properly trained in safety and health procedures and concerns. The Licensee shall immediately report any incidents to West Orange in writing, shall provide the Township with a written incident report, and shall fully cooperate with the Township in all regards. The Licensee shall assume all liabilities of injuries resulting from swim team related activities. All of Licensee’s 2

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employees, agents and representatives shall be free of any criminal charge or conviction having any impact upon their ability to work with or be in the vicinity of minors. 11. Lifeguard: A fully certified lifeguard shall be present at all times. The Licensee will pay all costs for providing the lifeguard and shall reimburse West Orange for the utilization of a West Orange staff lifeguard. 12. Repairs. Township will make all necessary repairs to the Premises at Township's expense except when the repairs are caused by the misuse or neglect by Licensee or by persons under Licensee's control or on the Premises at Licensee's invitation, in which even, Licensee shall make those repairs at Licensee's own expense. Licensee shall surrender the Premises in the same condition as they were at beginning of the term, reasonable wear and tear excepted. 13. Improvements. Licensee shall not cause any improvements, renovations or other work to be done at the Premises. All of Licensee's personal property shall be removed by Licensee on a daily basis upon the completion of Licensee's hours of use hereunder. 14. Abandoned Property. All of Licensee's property remaining on the Premises shall be deemed abandoned and the sole property of the Township. 15. Payment. An initial payment of $2,000 shall be due to the Township by no later than June 1, 2026. The remaining balance, the amount of which will be presented to the Licensee by the Township by no later than September 15, 2026, shall be due to the Township by no later than October 15, 2026. 16. Services. The Township shall provide no services for Licensee's use except as specifically provided herein. Licensee agrees to place all garbage in a designated area. Township agrees to maintain the electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural systems on the Premises. 17. Damage to Building. If the Premises are damaged by fire or any other cause, then Township may, give Licensee notice of election to terminate this Agreement. 18. Township May Terminate. If Licensee defaults in the performance of any covenant or condition of this Agreement, Township may, on written notice to Licensee terminate this Agreement. 19. Notices. Any notice by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given only if delivered

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on written notice to Licensee terminate this Agreement. 19. Notices. Any notice by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given only if delivered personally, telecopied, or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed (a) if to Licensee, at the above indicated location; (b) if to Township, at Township’s address set out in this Agreement; or (c) at such addresses as Licensee or Township from time to time may designate in writing. Notice shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery if delivered personally, and if mailed, upon the third day after the date of mailing. 3

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20. Township’s Right to Inspect Premises. Township may enter the Premises at any time without notice to Licensee to inspect the premises or make those repairs, replacements, and additions to the Premises as Township deems necessary or desirable. Licensee shall have no claim or cause of action against Township solely for entering the premises in accordance with the Paragraph. 21. Interruption of Services or of Occupancy. Interruption or curtailment of any service maintained on the Premises if caused by strikes, mechanical difficulties, or any other causes beyond Township’s control shall not entitle Licensee to any claim against Township or to any abatement in rent, nor shall they constitute constructive or partial eviction. 22. Elements of Construction Eviction. Licensee shall not be entitled to claim a constructive eviction from the Premises. 23. No Representations. Neither party has made any representations or promises, other than those contained in this Agreement or in some further writing signed by the party making the representation or promise. 24. Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment. Township covenants that as long as Licensee pays the rent and any additional rent required under this Agreement and performs Licensee’s covenants, Licensee shall peaceably and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the premises for the term provided, subject to the provisions of this Agreement. 25. Waiver of Jury Trial. To the extent waiver is permitted by law, the parties waive trial by jury in any action or proceeding brought in connection with this Agreement or the premises. 26. Captions. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not be taken into consideration in any construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any of its provisions. 27. No Assignment. The Licensee is not permitted to assign sublet or transfer any aspect of this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any entity or person. 28. Agreement Binding on Successors, Representatives, and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall apply to, bind, and inure to the benefit of Township and Licensee, their successors, legal representatives, and assigns. 29. Entire Agreement: This Agreement may not be modified except by written agreement signed by both of the parties hereto.

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their successors, legal representatives, and assigns. 29. Entire Agreement: This Agreement may not be modified except by written agreement signed by both of the parties hereto. 4

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