Township Council Meeting — Packet

195-26 July 21, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND WHEREAS, on March 2, 2026, Christina Slaten, , West Orange, NJ 07052 provided a payment in the amount of $125.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the full amount of the security deposit made for the rental of Katz Community Center on June 27, 2026 and WHEREAS, security deposit is returned following the completion of the event and the hall is deemed satisfactory; and WHEREAS, Christina Slaten is due a refund because she has complied with the rental agreement and all conditions were satisfactory met; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Department is requesting a refund for Christina Slaten in the amount of $125.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of the security deposit for Katz Civic Center be returned Christina Slaten at her residence, , West Orange, NJ in an amount of $125.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Township Clerk Adopted: July 21, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: 12-6830-0490-010 $125.00 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

196-26 July 21, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND WHEREAS, on May 17, 2026, Sarah Xu, , West Orange, NJ 07052 provided a payment in the amount of $100.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents payment for the swim lessons registration for and in the amount of $50.00 each; and WHEREAS, children could not participate in the swim lesson program due to scheduling issues; and WHEREAS, Ms. Xu is due a refund because she paid the swim lesson fees and the children are withdrawn from the swim lesson program; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Department is requesting a refund for Ms. Xu in the amount of $100.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of the refund for Ms. Sarah Xu be returned to her at her residence, , West Orange, NJ in an amount of $100.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Township Clerk Adopted: July 21, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: 08-1920-08-0505-010 $100.00 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

197-26 July 21, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND WHEREAS, on January 23, 2026, Richard Walton, , West Orange, NJ 07052 provided a payment in the amount of $125.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the full amount of the security deposit made for the rental of Katz Community Center on June 20, 2026 and WHEREAS, security deposit is returned following the completion of the event and the hall is deemed satisfactory; and WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Walton is due a refund because he has complied with the rental agreement and all conditions were satisfactory met; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Department is requesting a refund for Mr. Richard Walton in the amount of $125.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of the security deposit for Katz Civic Center be returned Richard Walton at his residence, , West Orange, NJ in an amount of $125.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Township Clerk Adopted: July 21, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: 12-6830-0490-010 $125.00 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

198-26 July 21, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND WHEREAS, on March 19th, 2026, Marie Jean-Baptiste, , West Orange, NJ 07052 provided a payment in the amount of $125.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the full amount of the security deposit made for the rental of Katz Community Center on September 26, 2026; and WHEREAS, security deposit is returned following the cancellation of the event and the hall is deemed satisfactory; and WHEREAS, Ms. Marie Jean-Baptiste is due a refund because she has complied with the rental agreement and all conditions were satisfactory met; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Department is requesting a refund for Ms. Marie Jean-Baptiste in the amount of $125.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of the security deposit for Katz Civic Center be returned Marie Jean-Baptiste at her residence, West Orange, NJ in an amount of $125.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Township Clerk Adopted: July 21, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: 12-6830-0490-010 $125.00 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

199-26 July 21, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND WHEREAS, on March 30, 2026, Rachel Bell, , West Orange, NJ 07052 provided a payment in the amount of $125.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the full amount of the security deposit made for the rental of Katz Community Center on June 14, 2026; and WHEREAS, security deposit is returned following the event and the hall is deemed satisfactory; and WHEREAS, Ms. Bell is due a refund because she has complied with the rental agreement and all conditions were satisfactory met; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Department is requesting a refund for Ms. Bell in the amount of $125.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of the security deposit for Katz Civic Center be returned Rachel Bell at her residence, , West Orange, NJ in an amount of $125.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Township Clerk Adopted: July 21, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: 12-6830-0490-010 $125.00 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

200-26 July 21, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND WHEREAS, on March 5, 2026, Lisa Finn-Bruce, , West Orange, NJ 07052 provided a payment in the amount of $125.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the full amount of the security deposit made for the rental of Katz Community Center on June 13, 2026; and WHEREAS, security deposit is returned following the event and the hall is deemed satisfactory; and WHEREAS, Ms. Finn-Bruce is due a refund because she has complied with the rental agreement and all conditions were satisfactory met; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Department is requesting a refund for Ms. Finn-Bruce in the amount of $125.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of the security deposit for Katz Civic Center be returned Lisa Finn-Bruce at her residence, , West Orange, NJ in an amount of $125.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Township Clerk Adopted: July 21, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: 12-6830-0490-010 $125.00 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

201-26 July 21, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, Joann Werner, , West Orange, NJ 07052 provided a payment in the amount of $110.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents payment for the swim team registration for and in the amount of $55.00 each; and WHEREAS, children could not participate in the swim team program due to scheduling issues; and WHEREAS, Ms. Werner is due a refund because she paid the swim team fees and the children are withdrawn from the swim team program; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Department is requesting a refund for Ms. Werner in the amount of $110.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of the refund for Ms. Werner be returned to her at her residence, , West Orange, NJ in an amount of $110.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Township Clerk Adopted: July 21, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: 12-6830-0490-010 $125.00 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

202-26 July 21, 2026 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE MODIFICATION No.1 TO FEDERAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE NJDOT WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorized additional funding in the amount of $272,179.06 for the FY 2022 Safe Routes to Schools – Design Assistance Program; and WHEREAS, the total authorized Federal funding for the project is now $611,059.21; and WHEREAS, this authorization was based on the scope of work and budget agreed upon by the Township of West Orange and the NJDOT Division of Local Aid; and WHEREAS, the scope of work in this authorization includes Final Design (FD) Activities, and any changes to the approved scope of work require prior approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has transmitted Modification No. 1 to Federal Aid Agreement No. 2024-DT-DLA-520 for execution by the Township; and WHEREAS, the Township must execute the Agreement Modification and return the required signed documents to the NJDOT for execution by the Department. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute Modification No. 1 to Federal Aid Agreement No. 2024-DT-DLA-520 for the FY 2022 Safe Routes to Schools – Design Assistance Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk is hereby directed to return three (3) original signed and sealed copies of the Agreement Modification, together with three (3) original signed and sealed copies of this Resolution, if required pursuant to the Township's procedures, to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for execution by the Department. Attest and Affix Seal: Karen Carnevale, R.M.C., Susan Scarpa, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: July 21, 2026

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 202-26 LOCAL AID & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRENTON, NEW JERSEY AGREEMENT MODIFICATION Contract ID:25 70016 MODIFICATION NO. 1 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. D00S734 DATE July 14, 2026 PROJECT West Orange Safe Routes to School Project LOCATION West Orange Township, Essex County SPONSOR West Orange Township AGREEMENT DATE 1/25/2025 AGREEMENT NO. 2024-DT-DLA-520 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE NOTED AGREEMENT, THE SPONSOR AND THE STATE AGREE TO THE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT AS FOLLOWS: 3.1 The State hereby awards a Grant of federal funds, available on a reimbursement basis, in the amount of $338,880.15 for the period of performance (“Project Fund”). Neither the State, FHWA, nor USDOT shall provide funding greater than this amount under this Agreement. The Subrecipient acknowledges that neither the State, FHWA nor USDOT are liable for payments that exceed this amount. 3.2 The Project shall be completed by December 31, 2028, unless either terminated or extended by written authorization of the State. CHANGE TO: 3.1 The State hereby awards a Grant of federal funds, available on a reimbursement basis, in the amount of $611,059.21 for the period of performance (“Project Fund”). Neither the State, FHWA, nor USDOT shall provide funding greater than this amount under this Agreement. The Subrecipient acknowledges that neither the State, FHWA nor USDOT are liable for payments that exceed this amount. 3.2 The Project shall be completed by July 15, 2032, unless either terminated or extended by written authorization of the State. Additional Funds Original Agreement Amount (PE) $338,880.15

te. Additional Funds Original Agreement Amount (PE) $338,880.15 CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS This Modification Amount (Mod. 1 FD) $272,179.06 Modified Agreement Amount (PE + FD) $611,059.21 Barbara DeLucia, Director of Accounting Date Original Agreement Compl. Date 12/31/2028 and Auditing Auditing Revised Agreement Compl. Date 7/15/2032 FOR PROGRAM USE ONLY: ACCEPTED Document No. Registration No. (Sponsor) Date RECOMMENDED CERTIFICATION ACCEPTANCE PROJECTS Yashesh Patel, Project Management Specialist 2 Date This Mod. is approved for Federal participation Local Aid Kyle Skala, Manager, Local Aid & Economic Date Deval Desai, Director, Local Aid & Date Development Economic Development Local Aid