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08/27/2014 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - TOWNSHIP OF EDISON August 27, 2014 A Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Council President Karabinchak, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Karabinchak, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad and Shah. Also present were Acting Township Clerk Russomanno, Deputy Township Clerk Kenny, Township Attorney Northgrave, Business Administrator Ruane, Health Director Elliot, Township Engineer Medina, Recreation Director Halliwell, Police Captain Fresco, Fire Chief Latham and Cameraman Cologna. The Township Clerk advised that adequate notice of this meeting, as required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, has been provided by an Annual Notice sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger, and the Sentinel on December 14, 2013, and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Complex on the same date. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT: Presentation from Girl Scout Troop on their Environmental Silver Award: The Girl Scouts introduced themselves and made their presentation on the effects of littering on our environment by conducting clean-ups at various Township parks. They worked with graphic artists on a logo for signs that they would like the Council to consider installing in all Township parks. They also prepared a public service pamphlet and video. They thanked Councilmember Gomez and Mr. Elliot for their assistance with the project. Council President Karabinchak thanked them and commended them for their clean-up of Edison. Councilmember Gomez congratulated them on a very professional job and to contact him if he can continue to help in any way. Councilmember Diehl said this is a very proud achievement and they should consider themselves role models for others. RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION: The following Resolution of Recognition was read in its entirety: RESOLUTION R.358-082014 WHEREAS, Jeff Xie is a 17-year-old senior at John P. Stevens High School in Edison Township, N.J.; and WHEREAS, Jeff Xie has demonstrated a high-degree of scholarly excellence during his academic career; and WHEREAS, Jeff Xie qualified for the 29th Annual “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament” from among 8,754 potential contestants from across the United States and Canada by successfully completing a 50- question online exam; and WHEREAS, Jeff Xie was invited to regional auditions with 250 other hopeful contestants (ages 13-17), where he successfully completed another 50-question exam, an oral interview and a mock Jeopardy game; and WHEREAS, Jeff Xie was chosen as one of 15 contestants for the nationally televised two-week “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament;” and WHEREAS, Jeff Xie became a semifinalist and ultimately won the 29th Annual “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament” in a “Jeopardy!” episode that aired Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. WHEREAS, Jeff Xie has honorably represented the Township of Edison and the Edison Public Schools with his scholarship, grace and good humor; and WHEREAS, Jeff Xie has brought positive national recognition to his hometown and to our entire community;

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - TOWNSHIP OF EDISON

August 27, 2014

A Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building

on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Council President

Karabinchak, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present were Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Karabinchak, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad and Shah.

Also present were Acting Township Clerk Russomanno, Deputy Township Clerk Kenny, Township

Attorney Northgrave, Business Administrator Ruane, Health Director Elliot, Township Engineer Medina,

Recreation Director Halliwell, Police Captain Fresco, Fire Chief Latham and Cameraman Cologna.

The Township Clerk advised that adequate notice of this meeting, as required by the Open Public Meetings

Act of 1975, has been provided by an Annual Notice sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger,

and the Sentinel on December 14, 2013, and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Complex on the

same date.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT:

Presentation from Girl Scout Troop on their Environmental Silver Award:

The Girl Scouts introduced themselves and made their presentation on the effects of littering on our

environment by conducting clean-ups at various Township parks. They worked with graphic artists on a

logo for signs that they would like the Council to consider installing in all Township parks. They also

prepared a public service pamphlet and video. They thanked Councilmember Gomez and Mr. Elliot for

their assistance with the project.

Council President Karabinchak thanked them and commended them for their clean-up of Edison.

Councilmember Gomez congratulated them on a very professional job and to contact him if he can continue

to help in any way.

Councilmember Diehl said this is a very proud achievement and they should consider themselves role

models for others.

RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION:

The following Resolution of Recognition was read in its entirety:

RESOLUTION R.358-082014

WHEREAS, Jeff Xie is a 17-year-old senior at John P. Stevens High School in Edison Township,

N.J.; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Xie has demonstrated a high-degree of scholarly excellence during his academic

career; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Xie qualified for the 29th Annual “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament” from among

8,754 potential contestants from across the United States and Canada by successfully completing a 50-

question online exam; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Xie was invited to regional auditions with 250 other hopeful contestants (ages

13-17), where he successfully completed another 50-question exam, an oral interview and a mock Jeopardy

game; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Xie was chosen as one of 15 contestants for the nationally televised two-week

“Jeopardy! Teen Tournament;” and

WHEREAS, Jeff Xie became a semifinalist and ultimately won the 29th Annual “Jeopardy! Teen

Tournament” in a “Jeopardy!” episode that aired Friday, Aug. 1, 2014.

WHEREAS, Jeff Xie has honorably represented the Township of Edison and the Edison Public

Schools with his scholarship, grace and good humor; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Xie has brought positive national recognition to his hometown and to our entire

community;

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NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison

to award this Resolution of Recognition to Jeff Xie for his laudable achievement as the 2014 Champion of

the 29th Annual “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament.”

Council President Karabinchak opened the meeting for public comment on Resolution of Recognition

R.358-082014

Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed on a motion made by Councilmember Diehl, seconded

by Councilmember Gomez and duly carried.

This Resolution was presented by Councilmember Shah. She congratulated and thanked Jeff Xie and his

family for

contributing to the community in such a way and for his desire to want to continue to contribute to Edison.

Councilmember Diehl said he has watched Jeopardy for decades but he never rooted for anyone like he

rooted for

Jeff Xie. He congratulated him and said he made Edison proud.

Councilmember Dr. Prasad congratulated him on his achievement.

Councilmember Lombardi congratulated him and wished him a long and successful career.

Councilmember Mascola wished him much success in his future endeavours.

Councilmember Gomez said Jeff has a promising future and has put the best of Edison forward.

Council President Karabinchak said Jeff is a shining star and as a resident he is very proud.

A motion was made by Councilmember Diehl, seconded by Councilmember Shah, to adopt Resolution of

Recognition R.358-082014

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah, and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

RESOLUTION R.359-082014

WHEREAS, Dhananjay Kaul was born in Kashmirm, India and is best known for performing

music with intricate patterns of swaras (musical notes) and shrutis (sub-notes) and a florid and dazzling

vocalism, making him an artist of unique flair; and

WHEREAS, Dhananjay Kaul learned Hindustani classical vocals from his father and by age nine

was performing on stage, and, with the help of Acharya Nirmala Arun, a renowned exponent of Patiala

Gahrana, and Ustad Hashmat Ali Khan of Ajrada Gharana, he experienced a long journey of self-learning,

studying musical literature and listening to renowned vocalists of his country; and

WHEREAS, Dhananjay Kaul specializes in semi-classical forms of Hindustani vocal music, such

as Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Sufiana Kalam and Bhajans, and he has performed at concerts and festivals all

over the world, with this year marking his first tour in the United States; and

WHEREAS, on Sunday, September 7, 2014, Dhananjay Kaul will perform in the Township of

Edison (“Township”) at Akbar Restaurant located at 21 Cortland Street, beginning at 4:30 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, the Township wishes to commend Dhananjay Kaul for enhancing the cultural vitality

of the local area and extend its best for a successful tour.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison,

Dhananjay Kaul is hereby recognized for his unique musical talent, on his upcoming performance in the

Township.

Council President Karabinchak opened the meeting for public comment on Resolution of Recognition

R.359-082014

Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed on a motion made by Councilmember Lombardi,

seconded by Councilmember Prasad and duly carried.

A motion was made by Councilmember Prasad seconded by Councilmember Diehl, to adopt Resolution of

Recognition R359-082014.

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AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah, and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

On a motion made by Councilmember Diehl, seconded by Councilmember Lombardi, and duly carried, the

Minutes of the Combined Meeting of May 28, 2014Regular Meeting of June 11, 2014 and Worksession

Meeting of June 23, 2014 were accepted as submitted.

2014 CALENDAR YEAR MUNICIPAL BUDGET;

Public Hearing on Amendment:

Councilmember Gomez made a presentation. He thanked all the members of the Finance Committee for

their hard work. He said their analysis revealed a shortfall in this year’s budget. He said the mission of the

Township is to collect taxes and provide services. The budget problem is a revenue loss not an expense

issue and the major issue is tax appeals. He said we must increase our revenue base by getting new business

and felt that if we cut today tomorrow will be that much harder. He commented that there is no increase to

Police and Fire in this year’s budget and once this budget is approved they will continue to work with the

Administration to see what needs to be corrected.

Councilmember Lombardi thanked the Administration and the Finance Committee for their hard work. He

said this is the first time he has been a member of the Finance Committee and he found it to be detailed and

effective. He is asking that the Council support the amendment and adopt the budget.

Council President Karabinchak declared the Public Hearing opened for 2014 Calendar Year Budget

Amendment.

Rabbi Rosenberg, 5 Fairhill Road, felt that we have a lot of lawsuits involving Police officers that are

killing us. He also felt that there are not a lot of residents here this evening to speak on the budget because

people have given up.

Bill Brunner, 215 Loring Avenue, asked if we are offering any new businesses tax waivers and felt that does

not accomplish much except maybe jobs but does not increase rateables. He asked how much is set aside in

this budget for possible contract increases.

Richard Rizzo, 17 New York Boulevard, asked where the money will come from if Police and Fire receive

an increase as he felt these are the costliest items in the budget.

Mr. Northgrave said he is asking a hypothetical question that assumes Police and Fire will receive an

increase.

Mr. Rizzo asked for an explanation of the tax appeal process. He also felt that the Council represents him

and should respect his wishes.

Council President Karabinchak explained what happened during the recession to property values.

Doreen Weisenbach, 23 Farmhaven Avenue, asked if employees contribute to their healthcare benefits. She

also felt that illegal students using our schools should be charged tuition.

Irene wall, 205 Fleet Avenue, said she comes to the podium from time to time and makes suggestions but

nothing is done. She felt we should enforce the construction and engineering fines and sign fines should be

collected. She said the biggest chunk of our tax bill goes to the schools.

Tom Goeckel, 77 Saffran Avenue, said he is sure that the Finance Committee spent many hours reviewing

the budget but the Mayor said he would run Edison like a business.

Charles Burton, 13 Hawthorn Drive, said it was a pleasure to serve on the Finance Committee as a private

citizen.

Julian Zames, 17 Stiles Road, said he would like the leaf bags taken out of the budget and also the

bookmobile.

Councilmember Gomez commented that the leaf bags are a service to residents that they are accustomed to

and that they appreciate.

Irene Wall, 205 Fleet Avenue, explained why to homebound residents the bookmobile is necessary.

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Richard Rizzo, 17 New York Boulevard, felt if residents appeal their taxes and receive money back then

their taxes must have been too high to begin with. He asked if this also pertains to commercial property.

Councilmember Gomez explained how the commercial appeal process works.

Doreen Weisenbach, 23 Farmhaven Avenue, felt that leaf bags are a small thing that the Township can do

for the residents and they should receive them.

Hearing no comments, on a motion made by Councilmember Lombardi, seconded by Councilmember

Gomez, and duly carried, this Public Hearing was closed.

Councilmember Shah said she is on record as being against this budget. She feels Edison is still basically a

middle-class neighborhood. People are struggling living paycheck to paycheck and the proposed increase is

simply too high. She has noticed that there may be a better way to do things and she will vote no on the

budget.

Councilmember Mascola thanked the Finance Committee for all their hard work. He said this is a hard pill

for the residents to swallow but he will support this budget with a recommendation moving forward. He said

nine out of twelve union contracts are up and right now freezes in contracts are not enough, there must be

some give backs by the unions.

Councilmember Dr. Prasad thanked the Finance Committee and the Administration for all their hard work.

He said he will support this budget but felt we are at a tipping point. He said increasing revenue has been

talked about for years and is easier said than done. This is all about contracts. It is not enough to control

raises, there must be give-backs. He felt the Administration must make sure our expenses are curtailed.

A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Lombardi to adopt the 2014

Calendar Year Municipal Budget.

AYES – Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad and Council President Karabinchak.

NAYS – Councilmember Shah

COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REMARKS:

Council President Karabinchak said this is a very important agenda and we have heard from a lot of

residents with a lot of issues. He said he is a proud Edison resident of 58 years. There has been a lot of

rhetoric saying the tax increase is 8.7%. That is not the case, the overall increase is 3.3%. He said we cannot

control the loss of revenue and we are not spending an enormous amount of money at all. He said there are

an enormous amount of tax appeal settlements on tonight’s agenda totaling $6.1. He has spoken about this

for years and said the Mayor and Council cannot do anything about this, the residents must petition Trenton

to change the laws. He said if we do nothing we will have the same problem next year. There are nine

contracts up for negotiation and he would like to see an independent review on all contracts.

APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS:

Applications for membership were received by:

Oak Tree Volunteer Fire Company

Raphael Doherty

Raritan Engine Company #1

Ray J. Van Winkle

A motion was made by Councilmember Mascola, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, and duly carried,

the above applications were approved.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

ORDINANCES FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND PUBLIC HEARING

The following Ordinance, which was introduced by Title on May 28, 2014, passed on first reading,

published according to law for further consideration at this meeting, was read by the Township Clerk:

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O.1870-2014 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 LAND USE, SECTION 37-25 OF

CHAPTER XXXVII ZONING, AMBOY AVENUE REVITALIZATION

ZONE.

(The above Ordinance O.1870-2014 can be found in its entirety in Ordinance Book # 27.)

Council President Karabinchak declared the Public Hearing opened for O.1870-2014

Esther Nemitz, 162B Fay Street, said she has spoken to the Planning Board at length about the

residents

concerns. She said there are numerous small lots along Amboy Avenue that would be subject to

this

ordinance and she does not feel it would work very well. She said if this ordinance passes she will

be

watching every application very carefully.

Hearing no comments, on a motion made by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember

Lombardi, and duly carried, this Public Hearing was closed.

On a motion made by Councilmember Lombardi, seconded by Councilmember Mascola, the Ordinance was

adopted.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah, and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

O.1871-2014 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE NEW FLEXIBLE BUSINESS ZONE.

(The above Ordinance O.1871-2014 can be found in its entirety in Ordinance Book # 27.)

Council President Karabinchak asked for a motion to table this ordinance.

On a motion made by Councilmember Mascola, seconded by Councilmember Diehl, the Ordinance was

tabled.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah, and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

O.1877-2014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XXX OF THE TOWNSHIP

CODE TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF PROJECTS WHICH SHALL INCUR

COAH DEVELOPMENT FEES, AS PROVIDED UNDER COUNCIL ON

AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATIONS.

(The above Ordinance O.1877-2014 can be found in its entirety in Ordinance Book #27.)

Council President Karabinchak declared the Public Hearing opened for O.1877-2014

Irene Wall, 205 Fleet Avenue, asked for an explanation of this ordinance.

Council President Karabinchak said we are just changing the language to meet State standards.

Hearing no further comments, on a motion made by Councilmember Lombardi, seconded by

Councilmember Gomez and duly carried, this Public Hearing was closed.

On a motion made by Councilmember Lombardi, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, the Ordinance was

adopted.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

NEW BUSINESS

PROPOSED ORDINANCES (PUBLIC HEARING SET DOWN FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER

10, 2014

The following Ordinances were introduced by title:

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O.1878-2014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XXV OF THE TOWNSHIP

CODE TO DELINEATE THE TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

FOR NEW AND RECONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

WHICH EXCEED IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE OF 200,000 SQUARE FEET.

On a motion made by Councilmember Mascola, seconded by Councilmember Lombardi, this Ordinance

was passed on first reading and ordered published according to law for further consideration and Public

Hearing at the next Regular Meeting of the Township Council to be held on September 10, 2014.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

O.1879-2014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XV OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE

TO DISPENSE WITH MULTIPLE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR

REPEAT NUISANCE VIOLATION OFFENDERS, RESPECTING

MUNICIPAL ABATEMENT OF UNKEMPT VEGETATION AND DEBRIS

On a motion made by Councilmember Lombardi, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, this Ordinance was

passed on first reading and ordered published according to law for further consideration and Public Hearing

at the next Regular Meeting of the Township Council to be held on September 10, 2014.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

PUBLIC COMMENTS AS TO PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

Council President Karabinchak opened the meeting to the public for comments on Proposed Resolutions

R.360-082014 through R.484-082014

Esther Nemitz, 162B Fay Street, said she is astounded at the amount of tax appeal resolutions that are on

the agenda. She asked why they cover so many years.

Council President Karabinchak explained the process.

Irene Wall, 205 Fleet Avenue, on Resolutions R.365-082014 and R.409-082014, she asked if this was

equipment for Council Chambers.

Ms. Ruane said part of it is for Council Chambers including microphones.

.

There were no other comments from the public regarding Proposed Resolutions. On a motion made by

Councilmember Mascola, seconded by Councilmember Gomez and duly carried, the public hearing was

closed.

Councilmember Shah requested that Resolution R.360-082014 and R.413-082014 through R.484-082014

be pulled for separate vote.

Councilmember Dr. Prasad requested that Resolution R435-082014 and R.457-082014 be pulled for

separate vote. Due to conflict

The following Resolutions R.361-082014 through R.412-082014 were adopted under the Consent Agenda

on a motion made by Councilmember Diehl and seconded by Councilmember Gomez.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah, and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

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RESOLUTION R.361-082014

WHEREAS, at various sales of land for delinquent taxes held by the Edison Township Collector

of Taxes, Middlesex County, New Jersey, the attached listing of tax sale certificates were sold; and

WHEREAS, the said tax sale certificates have been redeemed thereof, and the purchasers of said

property are legally entitled to a refund of monies paid at the time of redemption.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of

Edison, that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to draw checks to the noted parties in the amounts

specified on the attached listing, totaling $424,473.87.

.

RESOLUTION R 362-082014

WHEREAS, on various properties located within the Township of Edison, overpayments of real

estate taxes have been made due to erroneous or duplicate payments: and

WHEREAS, applications have been made to the Tax Collector for refunds of said overpayments,

totaling $21,411.20 and

Whereas, the attached listing is a detail of the requested refunds.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison

that the Director of Finance shall and is hereby authorized to draw checks to the parties in the amounts

specified on the attached listing.

RESOLUTION R.363-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO CENTRAL JERSEY JOINT

INSURANCE FUND (CJJIF) FOR OVERPAYMENT OF WORKERS COMPENSATION

BENEFITS

WHEREAS, Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund, made an overpayment for Workers

Compensation Benefits for Robert Sawicki to the Township of Edison for the amount of $1,272.80; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Code of the Township of Edison, Section 12-6.2(m) the

appropriate fee for Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund for overpayment of $1,272.80.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $1,272.80 to Central

Jersey Joint Insurance Fund of P.O. Box 1209 Piscataway, NJ 08855, which amount represents the amount

of overpayment for Workers Compensation Benefits.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $1,272.80 are available for the above refund

in Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang,

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.364-082014

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY FOR THE

SKATEBOARD/BICYCLE PARK INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR EDISON TOWNSHIP

SKATEBOARD PARK

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on July 30, 2014 for Public Bid No.

14-07-03-Skateboard/Bicycle Park Installation Services for the Township of Edison; and

WHEREAS, AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY, 601 McKinley Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801 submitted

the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the purchase shall not exceed $47,896.56; and

WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $47,896.56 have been certified to be available in the Various

Improvements – Municipal Parks Account, Number C-04-12-1817-370-003; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein

and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet.

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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY, 601

McKinley Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801 for Skateboard/Bicycle Park Installation Services for the

Township of Edison, is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid.

2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed

$47,896.56, and any other necessary documents, with AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY as

described herein.

3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits

and/or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $47,896.56 are available for the above in Account No. C-04-12-

1817-370-003.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.365-082014

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AVS INSTALLATIONS

FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on July 9, 2014 for Public Bid No.14-

02-14R, Photography and Audio/Video Equipment Installation and Repairs for the Township of Edison;

and

WHEREAS, AVS INSTALLATIONS, 400 Raritan Center Pkwy., Edison, NJ 08837, submitted

the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for various items/sections of the bid as listed on the

spreadsheet; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $15,000.00, cannot be encumbered at

this time; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at

the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and

WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are

ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of

available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the

responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of

availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C.

5:30-5.5(b)); and

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described

herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by AVS INSTALLATIONS, 400 Raritan

Center Pkwy., Edison, NJ 08837 for Photography and Audio/Video Equipment Installation and

Repairs for the Township of Edison, is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive

bid for various items/sections of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet.

2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed

$15,000.00 and any other necessary documents, with AVS INSTALLATIONS as described herein.

RESOLUTION R.366-082014

Authorizing Overpayment Refund caused by

Successful Tax Court Appeal

WHEREAS, the Office of the Tax Collector has received a successful tax appeal judgment from

the Tax Court of New Jersey for the case below:

TAXPAYER CHUA, VALENTINO L & FATIMA

PROPERTY LOCATION 5 FOLEY AVE

BLOCK / LOT / QUALIFIER 495/80

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Tax Court of New Jersey, the assessed value of the property

has been reduced for the tax years below, as follows:

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DOCKET NUMBER TAX YEAR ASSESSMENT

014375-2012 2012 $422,600

Freeze Act 2013 $422.600

WHEREAS, the reduction in assessed value has caused a real estate tax overpayment in the

amount of $2,276.25 for the years as follows:

TAX YEAR TAX AMOUNT

2012 $1,132.25

2013 $1,144.00

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2, “in the event a taxpayer is successful in an appeal

from an assessment on real property, the respective taxing district shall refund any excess paid within 60

days of final judgment.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of

Edison, that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison, shall and is hereby authorized to draw

checks to the property owner or legal representative in the amounts of $2,276.25.

RESOLUTION R.367-082014

Authorizing Overpayment Refund caused by

Successful Tax Court Appeal

WHEREAS, the Office of the Tax Collector has received a successful tax appeal judgment from

the Tax Court of New Jersey for the case below:

TAXPAYER PALWAYI, SUNIL

PROPERTY LOCATION 7 SCHANCK DRIVE

BLOCK / LOT / QUALIFIER 593/65.04

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Tax Court of New Jersey, the assessed value of the property

has been reduced for the tax years below, as follows:

DOCKET NUMBER TAX YEAR ASSESSMENT

015671-2012 2012 $387,300

Freeze Act 2013 $387,300

WHEREAS, the reduction in assessed value has caused a real estate tax overpayment in the

amount of $974.23 for the years as follows:

TAX YEAR TAX AMOUNT

2012 $484.60

2013 $489.63

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2, “in the event a taxpayer is successful in an appeal

from an assessment on real property, the respective taxing district shall refund any excess paid within 60

days of final judgment.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of

Edison, that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison, shall and is hereby authorized to draw

checks to the property owner or legal representative in the amounts of $974.23.

RESOLUTION R.368-082014

Authorizing Overpayment Refund caused by

Successful Tax Court Appeal

WHEREAS, the Office of the Tax Collector has received a successful tax appeal judgment from

the Tax Court of New Jersey for the case below:

TAXPAYER AWAN, RAZIA S

PROPERTY LOCATION 19 DEBORAH DR

BLOCK / LOT / QUALIFIER 546.S/9

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Tax Court of New Jersey, the assessed value of the property

has been reduced for the tax years below, as follows:

DOCKET NUMBER TAX YEAR ASSESSMENT

014639-2011 2011 $241,300

Freeze Act 2012 $241,300

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Freeze Act 2013 $241,300

WHEREAS, the reduction in assessed value has caused a real estate tax overpayment in the

amount of $4,581.76 for the years as follows:

TAX YEAR TAX AMOUNT

2011 $1,511.64

2012 $1,527.47

2013 $1,542.65

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2, “in the event a taxpayer is successful in an appeal

from an assessment on real property, the respective taxing district shall refund any excess paid within 60

days of final judgment.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of

Edison, that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison, shall and is hereby authorized to draw

checks to the property owner or legal representative in the amounts of $4,581.76.

RESOLUTION R.369-082014

Authorizing Overpayment Refund caused by

Successful Tax Court Appeal

WHEREAS, the Office of the Tax Collector has received a successful tax appeal judgment from

the Tax Court of New Jersey for the case below:

TAXPAYER WANG, SHIH YU & YIN, CHIEN WEN

PROPERTY LOCATION 130 EDISON AVE

BLOCK / LOT / QUALIFIER 626/91

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Tax Court of New Jersey, the assessed value of the property

has been reduced for the tax years below, as follows:

DOCKET NUMBER TAX YEAR ASSESSMENT

015464-2012 2012 $341,300

Freeze Act 2013 $341,300

WHEREAS, the reduction in assessed value has caused a real estate tax overpayment in the

amount of $2,376.25 for the years as follows:

TAX YEAR TAX AMOUNT

2012 $1,182.25

2013 $1,194.00

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2, “in the event a taxpayer is successful in an appeal

from an assessment on real property, the respective taxing district shall refund any excess paid within 60

days of final judgment.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of

Edison, that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison, shall and is hereby authorized to draw

checks to the property owner or legal representative in the amounts of $2,376.25.

RESOLUTION R.370-082014

WHEREAS, the Local Budget Law, specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20, requires that the governing

body of a municipality shall by Resolution make appropriations if any contract, commitments or payments

are to be made between the beginning of the Calendar year and the adoption of budget; and

WHEREAS, the Local budget Law and the Optional Municipal Charter Act of 1950 provide for

the adoption of municipal budget by March 20 unless said budget calendar is extended according to law;

and

WHEREAS, the date of this Resolution is prior to the adoption of the 2014 Calendar Year

Budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of

Edison, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that the following Temporary Emergency Appropriations be

made and that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Finance for her record.

2014

CURRENT FUND

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LEGAL DEPARTMENT

SALARIES & WAGES

1,200.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

TAX COLLECTOR

SALARIES & WAGES

2,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

TAX ASSESSOR

SALARIES & WAGES

0.00

OTHER EXPENSES

10,000.00

RECREATION

SALARIES & WAGES

16,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

HEALTH

SALARIES & WAGES

4,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

DISPATCH 911

SALARIES & WAGES

15,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

SALARIES & WAGES

4,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

FIRE FIGHTING

SALARIES & WAGES

0.00

OTHER EXPENSES

18,000.00

PARKS & TREES

SALARIES & WAGES

14,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

STREETS & ROADS

SALARIES & WAGES

4,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

15,000.00

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

SALARIES & WAGES

6,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

SOLID WASTE RECYCLING

SALARIES & WAGES

2,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

CONSTRUCTION ENFORCING AGENCY

SALARIES & WAGES

5,000.00

OTHER EXPENSES

0.00

TOTAL CURRENT FUND

116,200.00

RESOLUTION R.371-082014

DEDICATION BY RIDER

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR THE DEDICATION BY RIDER FOR EDISON

RESERVE FOR SELF INSURANCE TRUST ACCOUNT

WHEREAS, permission is required of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services

for approval as a dedication by rider of revenues received by a municipality when the revenue is not subject

to reasonably accurate estimates in advance; and

WHEREAS, Township of Edison provides for receipt of by the Municipality to provide for the

operating costs to administer this act; and,

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A;4-39 provides the dedicated revenues anticipated from the Edison

Reserve for Self Insurance Trust Account are hereby anticipated as revenue and are hereby appropriated

for the purpose to which said revenue is dedicated by statute or other legal requirement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Township of Edison

County of Middlesex New Jersey as follows:

1. The Governing Body does hereby request permission of the Director of the Division of Local

Government Services to pay expenditures of the Edison Reserve for Self Insurance Trust

Account per N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29 Dedication by Rider

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2. The Clerk of the Township of Edison , County of Middlesex is hereby directed to forward two

certified copies of the resolution to the Director of the Division of Local Government

Services.

RESOLUTION R.372-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO AUDREY JIOFACK FOR RENTAL

REOCCUPANCY INSPECTION FEES

WHEREAS , Audrey Jiofack made payment in the amount of $75.00 for a rental reoccupancy

inspection of Apt 4B, 27 Koster Blvd, Edison however prior to the scheduled inspection decided against

taking the apartment, therefore no inspection was required;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $75.00 to Audrey

Jiofack, 528 2nd

Ave., 2nd

Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07202.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $75.00 are available for the above refund in

Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.373-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO CHINGWEN HSU FOR

OVERPAYMENT OF RENTAL REOCCUPANCY INSPECTION FEES

WHEREAS , Chingwen Hsu made an two (2) online payments in the amount of $75.00 on

6/26/14 for a total of $150.00 for rental reoccupancy inspection of 5 Gentore Ct. and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required rental reoccupancy inspection is $75.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $75.00 to Chingwen

Hsu, 247 Bridge St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $75.00 are available for the above refund in

Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.374-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO PREETHAM SHETTY FOR

OVERPAYMENT OF RENTAL REOCCUPANCY INSPECTION FEES

WHEREAS , Preetham Shetty made an online payment in the amount of $50.00 on 4/23/14 and

$75.00 by check on 4/30/14 for a total of $125.00 for rental reoccupancy inspection of 201 Woodhaven

Drive and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required rental reoccupancy inspection is $75.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $50.00 to Preetham

Shetty, 69 Amherst Way, West Windsor, NJ 08550

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $50.00 are available for the above refund in

Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.375-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO SU JEN LIU FOR OVERPAYMENT

OF RENTAL REOCCUPANCY INSPECTION FEES

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WHEREAS , Su Jen Liu made an online payment in the amount of $50.00 on 5/16/14, a $25.00

payment by check on 5/19/14 along with another $50.00 on line payment on 5/19/14 for a total of $125.00

for rental reoccupancy inspection of 1001 Maplecrest Road and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required rental reoccupancy inspection is $75.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $50.00 to Su Jen Liu,

1815 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $50.00 are available for the above refund in

Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.376-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO DOUGLAS CANDELLA FOR

OVERPAYMENT OF RENTAL REOCCUPANCY INSPECTION FEES

WHEREAS , Douglas Candella, DBA Candeland, made an online payment in the amount of

$50.00 on 5/18/14 and $75.00 by check on 5/23/14 for a total of $125.00 for rental reoccupancy inspection

of Apt 3A, Candeland Apartments, Amboy Avenue and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required rental reoccupancy inspection is $75.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $50.00 to Douglas

Candella, P.O. Box 70201, Staten Island, NY 10307.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $50.00 are available for the above refund in

Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.377-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO TODDCO, LLC FOR DUPLICATE

PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY RETAIL FOOD LICENSE FEES

WHEREAS , Toddco, LLC, DBA Todd’s Dirt Seasonings, made payment in the amount of

$75.00 on 1/19/14 (check #1401) and $75.00 on 2/27/14 (check #1410) for a total of $150.00 for temporary

retail food license to sell food at the NJ Convention Center, Edison on March 7-9, 2014 and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required temporary retail food license is $75.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $75.00 to Toddco,

LLC, 102 Ildewilde Road, Severna, MD 21146.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $75.00 are available for the above refund in

Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.378-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO SARABJIT SAINI FOR

OVERPAYMENT OF RETAIL FOOD LICENSE FEES

WHEREAS , Sarabjit Saini made two (2) online payments in the amount of $175.00 on 7/23/14

for a total of $350.00 for a retail food license for A & S Edison C-Store 737 Route #1 and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required retail food license for this facility is $175.00;

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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $175.00 to Sarabjit

Saini, 737 Route #1, Edison, NJ 08817

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $175.00 are available for the above refund

in Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.379-085014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO NATALIE VASQUEZ DBA EDIBLE

ARRANGEMENTS FOR DUPLICATE PAYMENT OF RETAIL FOOD LICENSE FEES

WHEREAS , Natalie Vasquez, DBA Edible Arrangements, made 3 separate $175.00 online

payments (ID numbers 4226, 4259, 4260) on 6/25/14 for a total of $525.00 for renewal of a retail food

license and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required retail food license is $175.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $350.00 to Natalie

Vasquez, DBA Edible Arrangements, 1199 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $350.00 are available for the above refund

in Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.380-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO DAN BARR DBA COSMIC BLENDS

FOR DUPLICATE PAYMENT OF RETAIL FOOD LICENSE FEES

WHEREAS , Dan Barr, DBA Cosmic Blends, made 2 separate $175.00 online payments (ID

numbers 4275, 4276) on 7/2/14 for a total of $350.00 for renewal of a retail food license and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required retail food license is $175.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $175.00 to Dan Barr,

DBA Cosmic Blends, 427 Sicomac Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $175.00 are available for the above refund

in Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.381-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO KI CHUNG DBA MIDDLESEX

FARM MARKET FOR DUPLICATE PAYMENT OF RETAIL FOOD LICENSE FEES

WHEREAS , Ki Chung, DBA Middlesex Farm Market, made 2 separate $600.00 online payments

(ID numbers 4269, 4270) on 6/27/14 for a total of $1200.00 for renewal of a retail food license and;

WHEREAS, the total fee required for the required retail food license is $600.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $600.00 to Ki Chung,

DBA Middlesex Farm Market, 80 Fulton Street, Edison, NJ 08817.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

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I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $600.00 are available for the above refund

in Account No. 4-01-55-0291-000-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.382-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO KAREN KARMAZSIN FOR

OVERPAYMENT OF DOG LICENSE FEES

WHEREAS , Karen Karmazsin made duplicate online applications numbered 4198 and 4201 for

a 2014 license for her dog “Molly”, along with two payments of $16.20 totaling $32.40;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $16.20 to Karen

Karmazsin, 272 Hoover Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837 which amount represents the amount of overpayment

for 2014 Dog License number 2037.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount not to exceed $16.20 are available for the above refund in

Account No. T-12-00-0100-000-001.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.383-082014

Explanation: This resolution allows the Township to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

with the Township of Woodbridge as a Program Sponsor to provide rental assistance to persons with AIDs

or related diseases to close-out the balance of their FY2013 HUD HOPWA grant, in the approximate

amount of $238,899.60.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO ENTER INTO

A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP

WHEREAS, as authorized by the AIDS Housing Opportunities Act and amended by the Housing

and Community Development Act of 1992, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development had

made available to the Township of Edison a FY 2013 Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS

(HOPWA) Grant No. NJH13-F003 in the amount of $1,405,027.00; and

WHEREAS, the HOPWA Grant funding is to be used as a resource to provide tenant-based rental

assistance for persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or related disease (HIV) and their

families who are located in the established metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) consisting of Middlesex,

Somerset, Monmouth and Ocean Counties; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison desires to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) with Woodbridge Township’s Department of Planning & Development as project sponsor, who will

administer the balance of the FY 2013 HOPWA Grant funds until close-out of these funds or the period of

time stated in the MOU ends, whichever comes first, as the case may be, in the following MSA area:

Middlesex County; and

WHEREAS, Woodbridge Township will have an approximate balance of close-out funds in the

amount of $238,899.60 to be used for rental assistance; and

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the Township of Edison are hereby authorized and

directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the Department of

Planning & Development, Township of Woodbridge, 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095, in

an amount not to exceed $238,899.60 to administer the HOPWA Grant in Middlesex County, in

accordance with the terms and conditions of said Agreement on file in the Office of Edison

Township’s Municipal Clerk and the Division of Community Development.

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2. That the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Edison shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be

printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the Township of Edison,

Middlesex County, NJ no more than ten (10) days after passage of this Resolution.

3. An original copy of this resolution shall be provided to the CDBG Coordinator.

RESOLUTION R.384-082014

Explanation: This resolution allows the Township to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

with the Ocean County Board of Social Services as a Program Sponsor to provide rental assistance to

persons with AIDs or related diseases to close-out the balance of their FY2013 HUD HOPWA grant, in the

approximate amount of $160,222.32.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO ENTER INTO

A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OCEAN COUNTY.

WHEREAS, as authorized by the AIDS Housing Opportunities Act and mended by the Housing

and Community Development Act of 1992, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has

made available to the Township of Edison a FY 2013 Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS

(HOPWA) Grant No. NJH13-F003 in the amount of $1,405,027.00; and

WHEREAS, the HOPWA Grant funding is to be used as a resource to provide tenant-based rental

assistance for persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or related disease (HIV) and their

families who are located in the established metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) consisting of Middlesex,

Somerset, Monmouth and Ocean Counties; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison desires to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) with Ocean County Board of Social Services, as project sponsor, who will administer the balance of

the FY 2013 HUD HOPWA Grant funds until close-out of these funds or the period of time stated in the

MOU ends, whichever comes first, as the case may be, in the following MSA area: Ocean County; and

WHEREAS, Ocean County Board of Social Services will have an approximate balance of

$160,222.32 of close-out funds of which $158,359.05 may be used for tenant-based rental assistance and

$1,863.27 may be used for the administration of the grant, according to the terms of the MOU; and

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the Township of Edison are hereby authorized and

directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the Ocean County Board

of Social Services, 1027 Hooper Avenue, PO Box 547, Toms River, NJ 08754-0547, in an

amount not to exceed $160,222.32 to administer the HOPWA Grant in Ocean County, in

accordance with the terms and conditions of said Agreement on file in the Office of Edison

Township’s Municipal Clerk.

2. That the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Edison shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be

printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the Township of Edison,

Middlesex County, NJ no more than ten (10) days after passage of this Resolution.

3. An original copy of this resolution shall be provided to the CDBG Coordinator.

RESOLUTION R.385-082014

Explanation: This resolution allows the Township to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

with the Monmouth County Department of Human Services as a Program Sponsor to provide rental

assistance to persons with AIDs or related diseases in order to close-out the balance of their FY2013 HUD

HOPWA grant, in the approximate amount of $157,174.64.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO ENTER INTO

A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MONMOUTH COUNTY.

WHEREAS, as authorized by the AIDS Housing Opportunities Act and amended by the Housing

and Community Development Act of 1992, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has

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made available to the Township of Edison a FY 2013 Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS

(HOPWA) Grant No. NJH11-F003 in the amount of $1,405,027.00; and

WHEREAS, the HOPWA Grant funding will be used as a resource to provide tenant-based rental

assistance for persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or related disease (HIV) and their

families who are located in the established metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) consisting of Middlesex,

Somerset, Monmouth and Ocean Counties; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison desires to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with

Monmouth County Department of Human Services, project sponsor, who will administer the HOPWA

Grant program in the following MSA area: Monmouth County; and

WHEREAS, Monmouth County Division of Social Services will have an approximate balance of

$157,174.64 of close-out funds of which $149,162.42 may be used for tenant-based rental assistance and

$8,012.22 may be used for the administration of the grant, according to the terms of the MOU; and

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the Township of Edison are hereby authorized and

directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the Monmouth County

Department of Human Services, Kozolski Road, PO Box 3000, Freehold, NJ 07728, in an

amount not to exceed $157,174.64 to administer the HOPWA Grant in Monmouth County, in

accordance with the terms and conditions of said Agreement on file in the Office of Edison

Township’s Municipal Clerk.

2. That the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Edison shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be

printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the Township of Edison,

Middlesex County, NJ no more than ten (10) days after passage of this Resolution.

3. An original copy of this resolution shall be provided to the CDBG Coordinator.

RESOLUTION R.386-082014

EXPLANATION: This resolution of the Township Council amends Resolution R.110-032014

and approves the receipt of additional funding from the FY2014 Community Development

Block Grant in the amount of $32,539 for a total grant of $560,828 and approves the

attached amended projects and activities funded by this grant.

AMENDED RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON

APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

PROGRAM AND THE FILING OF THE AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2014 CONSOLIDATED

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

WHEREAS, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,

the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to extend financial assistance to

communities for the elimination or prevention of slums or urban blight, or activities which benefit low and

moderate income families, or other urgent community needs; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has advised the Township

of its willingness to provide a Fiscal Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant in the amount of

Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Eighty Dollars ($560,828);

WHEREAS, the Township can budget a total of Five Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Two

Hundred Eighty Nine Dollars ($528,289) to fund eligible 2014 activities that are attached and listed on the

Amended Proposed Summary of FY14 Annual Action Plan Allocations, that will be carried out during the

2014 Program Year;

WHEREAS, A Public Hearing was held on January 16, 2014 to provide citizen participation in

the development of the Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2014;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF EDISON

THAT:

Section 1. The application for the Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2014

Community Development Block Grant Program for the Township of Edison is hereby in all respects

approved.

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Section 2. It is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of

community development activities with federal financial assistance under Title I, including those relating to

(a) the relocation of site occupants; (b) the prohibition of discrimination because of race, color, creed,

national origin, or handicap and other assurances set forth under certifications.

Section 3. The Mayor of the Township of Edison, on behalf of the Township Council, is

authorized to file an amended application for of Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty

Eighty Dollars ($560,828), which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has indicated

its willingness to make available to carry out the Community Development Program’s activities that are

attached as the Amended Proposed Summary of FY14 Annual Action Plan Allocations and listed in the

2014 Fiscal Year Consolidated Annual Action Plan, and act as an authorized representative of the Township

of Edison.

Section 4. The Mayor of the Township of Edison, on behalf of the Township Council, is hereby

authorized to provide such assurances and/or certifications as are required by the Housing and Community

Development Act of 1974, as amended, and also any supplemental or revised data which HUD may request

in connection with the review of this application.

Section 5. The Mayor of the Township of Edison, on behalf of the Township Council, is hereby

authorized to enter into Agreements with the Sub-Grantees (Subrecipient) listed on the attached Amended

Proposed Summary of FY14 Annual Action Plan Allocations so that they may carry out those activities

outlined in the FY2014 Consolidated Annual Plan.

Section 6. The CDBG Coordinator shall forward to each Sub-Grantee (Subrecipient) a copy of all

applicable United States Housing and Urban Development Regulations concerning conflicts of interest.

Section 7. A certified copy of the Resolution shall be forwarded to the CDBG Coordinator.

RESOLUTION R.387-082014

EXPLANATION: Refund of unexpended Developer Escrow Fees.

WHEREAS, The Township Planning Board Secretary advises that the Developer Escrow Fees

were posted by Colavita Real Estate LLC, for a project located at 330 Talmadge Road, N.J. 08817, in

Block 55, Lot 1.Q and was a concept plan; and

WHEREAS, the applicant was required to post Developer Escrow Fees, pursuant to Township

Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, on February 10, 2014, Colavita Real Estate LLC posted fees on deposit with the

Township of Edison in account # 7763090609 for Developers Escrow Fees; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Developer Escrow

Fees, as provided by law; and

WHEREAS, it is now in order that the sum $450.00, plus accrued interest, if applicable, which

represents the amount due and owing the applicant, be returned to Colavita Real Estate LLC.;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICAPAL COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the sum of $450.00 plus accrued interest, if applicable be refunded to

Colavita, 1 Runyons Lane , N.J. 08817

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to

refund the sum of $ 450.00, plus accrued interest, if applicable, in account #7763090609 to the applicant.

RESOLUTION R.388-082014

EXPLANATION: This resolution provides for Senior Resident refund of the construction permit fee, less

the DCA fee, posted for a residential construction permit.

WHEREAS, on July 2, 2014, a Construction (Building) Permit fee, Check #51127, permit #2014-

2521, was posted in the total amount of $426.00 by the contractor, Mid-State Heating & Cooling, having

offices at 413 Oak Glen Road, Howell, NJ; and

WHEREAS, the application was submitted for replacement of furnace, condenser, coil &

humidifier at 21 Bodnarik by the hired contractor; who did not make known to the Construction Code

Enforcement Division that the homeowner is a bonafide Edison Senior Resident who is eligible for Senior

Citizen waiver of municipal fees on construction permits, per the Edison Municipal Code, chapter 2-128.3;

and

WHEREAS, appropriate documents have been submitted to the Township indicating that the work was

done for a bonafide senior resident it is therefore appropriate that the municipal permit fee in the amount of

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$415.00, derived from the $426.00 total construction permit fee less the $11.00 DCA fee, be refunded to

the Homeowner David Farhi, residing at 21 Bodnarik Road, Edison, NJ 08817; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommends the refund of the municipal permit fee, on

Construction Permit #2014-2521, in the amount of $415.00 for the referenced application;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison

that the sum not to exceed $415.00 on construction permit fees posted by Mid-State Heating & Cooling, for

21 Bodnarik Road be refunded to the Homeowner;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to

refund the said amount of $415.00 from the Refund of Revenue Fund to the Homeowner, David Farhi at 21

Bodnarik Road, Edison , NJ 08817.

RESOLUTION R.389-082014

EXPLANATION: This resolution provides for Senior Resident refund of the construction permit fee, less

the DCA fee, posted for a residential construction permit.

WHEREAS, on May 12, 2014, a Construction (Building) Permit fee, check #4070, permit #2014-

1673, was posted in the total amount of $636.00 by the contractor, Meyer & Depew Co. Inc., having offices

at 309 Lafayette Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ 07033; and

WHEREAS, the application was submitted for a generator at 3 Paris Avenue, by the hired

contractor; Meyer & Depew, who did not make known to the Construction Code Enforcement Division that

the homeowner, Diana Weiner, is a bonafide Edison Senior Resident who is eligible for Senior Citizen

waiver of municipal fees on construction permits, per the Edison Municipal Code, chapter 2-128.3; and

WHEREAS, appropriate documents have been submitted to the Township indicating that the work was

done for a bonafide senior resident it is therefore appropriate that the municipal permit fee in the amount of

$615.00, derived from the $636.00 total construction permit fee less the $21.00 DCA fee, be refunded to

the contractor Meyer & Depew; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommends the refund of the municipal permit fee, on

Construction Permit #2014-1673, in the amount of $615.00 for the referenced application;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison

that the sum not to exceed $615.00 on construction permit fees posted by Meyer & Depew for 3 Paris

Avenue be refunded to the contractor;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to

refund the said amount of $615.00 from the Refund of Revenue Fund to the Contractor, Meyer & Depew,

309 Lafayette Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ 07033.

RESOLUTION R.390-082014

EXPLANATION: This resolution provides for Senior Resident refund of the construction permit fee, less

the DCA fee, posted for a residential construction permit.

WHEREAS, on May 23, 2014, a Construction (Building) Permit fee, Check #18876, permit

#20141903, was posted in the total amount of $152.00 by the contractor, 1 800 Heaters, Inc., having offices

at 2 Gourmet Lane, Edison, NJ 08837; and

WHEREAS, the application was submitted for a water heater at 5708 Hana Road by the hired

contractor; who did not make known to the Construction Code Enforcement Division that the homeowner

is a bonafide Edison Senior Resident who is eligible for Senior Citizen waiver of municipal fees on

construction permits, per the Edison Municipal Code, chapter 2-128.3; and

WHEREAS, appropriate documents have been submitted to the Township indicating that the work was

done for a bonafide senior resident it is therefore appropriate that the municipal permit fee in the amount of

$150.00, derived from the $152.00 total construction permit fee less the $2.00 DCA fee, be refunded to the

Homeowner Anil Oza, residing at 5708 Hana Road, Edison, NJ 08817; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommends the refund of the municipal permit fee, on

Construction Permit #20141903, in the amount of $150.00 for the referenced application;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison

that the sum not to exceed $150.00 on construction permit fees posted by 1 800 Heaters, Inc., for 5708

Hana Road be refunded to the Homeowner;

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to

refund the said amount of $150.00 from the Refund of Revenue Fund to the Homeowner, Anil Oza at 5708

Hana Road, Edison , NJ 08817.

RESOLUTION R.391-082014

EXPLANATION: Resolution Refunding Tree Maintenance Bond to Tingley Woods II, LLC c/o Gary

Taffet on Established Site Plan Tree Plantings at Madden Court under Tree Permit No. 07-17.

WHEREAS, on February 27, 2007, Tingley Woods II, LLC posted Tree Maintenance Bond fees

in the amount of $9,045.00 on deposit with the Township of Edison in account #7760237683 to guarantee

the installation of trees per the Municipal Code of the Township of Edison for designated Tree Permit #07-

17 for property located at Madden Court; and

WHEREAS, an inspection by the Division of Engineering, under the supervision of the Township

Engineer, has revealed that the trees planted have remained alive for the required two year maintenance

period; and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Township Engineer that a Tree Maintenance Bond

refund in the amount $9,045.00, be refunded to the applicant;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the Tree Maintenance Bond in the amount of $9,045.00 hereinabove

mentioned be refunded to the applicant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Acting Chief Financial Officer Agnes Yang be and is

hereby authorized to refund the sum of $9,045.00, on deposit in Account #7760237683 to Tingley Woods

II c/o Gary Taffet, having an address of 505 Thornall Street, Suite 300, Edison, NJ 08837.

RESOLUTION R.392-082014

EXPLANATION: This resolution provides for refund of the inspection portion of the construction permit

fee, less Administration fees, and less 20% municipal plan review fee per the UCC, posted for a residential

construction permit where inspection services were not performed .

WHEREAS, on November 25 2013, a Construction (Building) Permit fee, check #7620, permit

#2013-4981, was posted in the total amount of $780.00 by Gold Medal Service, having offices at 11 Cotters

Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816; and

WHEREAS, the application was submitted to replace air conditioning/air handler, boiler and

water heater at 4 Nightingale Street for the homeowner; and

WHEREAS, appropriate documents have been submitted to the Township indicating that the contract was

cancelled; and

WHEREAS, it is therefore appropriate that the municipal permit fee in the amount of $556.00, derived

from the $780.00 total construction permit fee less the $10.00 DCA fee, and less 20% plan review fee of

$154.00 for permit #2013-4981, be refunded to Gold Medal Service; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommends the refund of the municipal permit fee, on

Construction Permit #2013-4981, in the amount of $556.00 for the referenced application;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison

that the sum not to exceed $556.00 on construction permit fees posted by Gold Medal Service for 4

Nightingale Street be refunded to the contractor;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to

refund the said amount of $556.00 from the Refund of Revenue Fund to Gold Medal Service, 11 Cotters

Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

RESOLUTION R.393-082014

RESOLUTION AWARDING AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER TO AROLD

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR FROST AVENUE EAST CMP STORM SEWER SYSTEM

REPAIR BETWEEN HAYES STREET AND JAMAICA STREET

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the Frost Avenue East CMP Storm System, between Hayes

Street and Jamaica Street effecting the safety and welfare of the public; and

WHEREAS, upon investigation it was determined that the existing corrugated metal pipe storm

sewer system, primarily 60” CMP, located in a storm easement in the yards of Frost Avenue East, between

Hayes Street and Jamaica Street requires immediate reconstruction/repair; and

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Public Contract Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et seq, a contract may be

awarded and immediate delivery of goods or the performance of services may be provided when an

emergency affects the public health, safety or welfare; and

WHEREAS, AROLD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED, 51 POWDER MILL

BRIDGE ROAD, KINGSTON, NY 12401 submitted a quote in the amount of $297,825.00; and

WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $297,825.00 have been certified to be available in the DPW

Asphalt & Materials Equipment Account, Number C-04-14-1872-310-000; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described;

and

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order in the

amount of $297,825.00, and any other necessary documents, with AROLD CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY, INCORPORATED for the reconstruction / repair of the 60” CMP, located in the

storm sewer easement in the yards of Frost Avenue East, between Hayes Street and Jamaica Street.

2. This contract is awarded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et seq.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $297,825.00 are available for the above in Account No. C-04-

14-1872-310-000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.394-082014

EXPLANATION: Resolution releasing Cash performance to Panera LLC – for the Drive Thru Addition

located at 1551 Route 1 South.

WHEREAS, the Township engineer advises that an inspection has been made of Panera LLC-

Drive Thru Addition located at 1551 Route 1 South Edison, NJ 08820, Block 691, Lots 7-F-1, and said

inspection indicates all improvements are complete and in accordance with Site Plan approval and

Municipal Standards of the Township of Edison; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommends the release of the Cash Performance posted on

September 10, 2012 in the amount of $11,643.00, plus accrued interest, if applicable, on deposit in account

#7762495229 with the Township of Edison to Panera, LLC located at 3630 S. Geyer Road, Suite 100,

Sunset Hills, Mo 63127.

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that

the Township Clerk and the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to return the aforesaid Cash

Performance Bond in the amount of $11,643.00 plus accrued interest, if applicable, on deposit in account

#7762495229 to the applicant.

RESOLUTION R.395-082014

EXPLANATION: Resolution Refunding 50% Cash Performance Bond to Edison Route 27, Associates for

the Pet Smart.

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer advises that an inspection has been made of Pet Smart,

Edison Route 27, Associates, under Application #P02-04/05, with site located at 2220 Lincoln Hwy Rt. 27,

Block 383-C, Lot 13, and said inspection indicates all improvements are complete and in accordance with

Site Plan approval and Municipal Standards of the Township of Edison; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, recommends a Reduction of 50% ($17,607.12) for partial

release of the Cash Performance posted on August 27, 2013 which was posted in the amount of $35,214.24,

on deposit in account #7762495252 with the Township of Edison, principal being Edison Route 27, Assoc.,

having offices at 820 Morris Turnpike 2301 Short Hills, NJ 07078;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that 50% of the cash bond be released in the amount of $17,607.12 and the

Township Clerk and Acting Director of Finance is hereby authorized to return the aforesaid Cash

Performance Bond in the amount $17,607.12 to the applicant; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk and the Director of Finance be and is

hereby authorized to return the aforesaid Cash Performance Reduction in the amount of $17,607.12,

plus interest if applicable, on deposit in account # 7762495252 to the applicant.

RESOLUTION R.396-082014

EXPLANATION: Resolution Refunding Unexpended Engineering Inspection Fees to Panera LLC, Drive

Thru 1551 Route 1 South.

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer advises that a final inspection was done of the Panera LLC

Drive Thru Addition, under Application #Z36-2011, site located in Block 691, Lot 7-F-1; and

WHEREAS, the applicant was required to post engineering inspection fees, per the Township

Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, on September 19, 2012 Panera Bread Co. posted inspection fees in the amount of

$4,851.00 on deposit with the Township of Edison in account #7760296207 for engineering inspections;

and

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of engineering inspection

fees, as provided by law; and

WHEREAS, the sum expended for engineering inspections totals $2,622.97; and

WHEREAS, it is in now in order that the sum of $2,228.28, plus interest if applicable, which

represents the amount due and owing the applicant, be returned to Panera Bread Co, having offices at 3630

S. Geyer Road, Suite 100 Sunset Hills, MO 63127;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the sum of $2,228.28, be refunded to the applicant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting Director of Finance be and is hereby

authorized to refund said sum of $2,228.28, plus interest if applicable, in account #7760296207 to the

applicant.

RESOLUTION R.397-082014

EXPLANATION: Resolution Partially Refunding Inspection Fees to Edison Route 27 Assoc. LLC, 820

Morris Avenue – Suite 301, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer advises that a final inspection was made of Vineyard Square Wal

Mart located at Vineyard Road & Route 27, under Application #P02-04/05, located in Block 386, Various Lots;

and

WHEREAS, the applicant was required to post engineering inspection fees, pursuant to Township

Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, on October 28, 2005 Edison Route 27 Assoc, LLC posted inspection fees in the

amount of $172,160.65 on deposit with the Township of Edison in account #7200025133 for engineering

fees; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of $130,163.77, with the Township maintaining

$10,000.00 held in escrow for future maintenance bond and related inspections; and

WHEREAS, it is in now in order that the sum of $130,163.77, which represents the amount due

and owing the applicant, be returned to Edison Route 27 Assoc, LLC having offices at 820 Morris Avenue

suite 301, Short Hills, NJ 07078;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the sum of $130,163.77, be refunded to the applicant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting Director of Finance be and is hereby

authorized to refund said sum of $130,163.77, in account #7200025133 to the applicant.

RESOLUTION R398-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ELEVATOR

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WITH FEDERAL ELEVATOR INCORPORATED IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,292.39

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WHEREAS, FEDERAL ELEVATOR INCORPORATED was awarded Contract No. 13-12-07-

Elevator Maintenance and Repair through Resolution R. 590-102013 for the period November 13, 2013 to

November 13, 2014, in the amount of $15,000.00; and

WHEREAS, repair services are needed to all three elevators that were not anticipated at the time

the contract was awarded in the amount of $5,764.13 for each elevator for a total amount of $17,292.39;

and

WHEREAS, the Township recommends we add additional funds in the amount not to exceed

$17,292.39 to the contract with FEDERAL ELEVATOR INCORPORATED, with all prices as well as all

terms and conditions to remain the same until such as time the contract expires; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of additional funds, not to exceed $17,292.39, cannot be

encumbered at this time; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at

the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and

WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are

ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of

available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the

responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of

availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C.

5:30-5.5(b)); and

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described

herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison

the Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to amend and execute a contract in the amount not to

exceed $17,292.39, and any other necessary documents, with FEDERAL ELEVATOR INCORPORATED

described herein.

RESOLUTION R399-082014

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO

TRIUS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) A V-BOX SPREADERS FOR THE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on July 24, 2014 for Public Bid No.

14-07-07-V-Box Spreader for the Department of Public Works; and

WHEREAS, TRIUS, INC., 458 Johnson Ave., Bohemia, NY 11716 submitted the lowest legally

responsible, responsive bid; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the purchase shall not exceed $28,518.00 ($14,259.00 each

for two spreaders); and

WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $11,772.16 have been certified to be available in the

Sanitation Operating – New Equipment Account, Number 4-09-55-0800-001-212 and funds in the amount

of $16,745.84 have been certified to be available in the Purchase of an Automated Truck Account, Number

C-04-12-1817-370-001; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described

herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by TRIUS, INC., 458 Johnson Ave., Bohemia,

NY 11716 for the purchase of two (2) V-Box Spreaders for the Department of Public Works, is

determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid as listed on the spreadsheet.

2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed

$28,518.00, and any other necessary documents, with TRIUS, INC. as described herein.

3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits

and/or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $16,745.84 are available for the above contract in Account No.

C-04-12-1817-370-001 and funds in the amount of $11,772.16 are available in Account No. 4-09-55-0800-

001-212.

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/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R400-082014

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO GMH ASSOCIATES OF

AMERICA, INC., FOR GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 24, 2014 for Public Bid No.

14-10-03, Generator Maintenance and Repair for the Department of Public Works; and

WHEREAS, GMH ASSOCIATES OF AMERICA, INC., 5 Chelten Way, Bldg. 15., Trenton, NJ

08638, submitted the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $25,000.00, cannot be encumbered at

this time; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at

the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and

WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are

ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of

available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the

responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of

availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C.

5:30-5.5(b)); and

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described

herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by GMH ASSOCIATES OF AMERICA, INC.,

5 Chelton Way, Bldg. 15., Trenton, NJ 08638 for Generator Maintenance and Repair for the

Department of Public Works, is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid.

2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed

$25,000.00 and any other necessary documents, with GMH ASSOCIATES OF AMERICA, INC.,

as described herein.

3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits

and/or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders.

RESOLUTION R401-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO SUNIL ROBERT FOR THE TEEN

CENTER PROGRAM

WHEREAS Sunil Robert made an overpayment in the amount of $15.00 for his child Aman

Yuppula’s participation in the Teen Center Program.

NOW; THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $15.00 to Sunil

Robert, 90 Gate House Ln., Edison, NJ 08820, which amount represents the overpayment for the teen

center membership fee.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $15.00 are available in Account #4-01-55-0291-000-

000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.402-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO

PAPIA MAJUMDAR FOR THE SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM

WHEREAS Papia Majumdar made payment in the amount of $30.00 for her child, Irtifa Tasnim’s

participation in the Summer Playground Program at Stelton Park; and

WHEREAS the family is leaving the country and the child will not be able to attend the

playground program.

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NOW; THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $30.00 to Papia

Majumdar, 2 Koster Dr., Edison, NJ 08817, which amount represents the registration for the Summer

Playground Program.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $30.00 are available in Account #4-01-55-0291-000-

000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.403-082014

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO MALINI SANYAL FOR THE ABC

PROGRAM

WHEREAS Malini Sanyal made payment in the amount of $255.00 for her children, Aashna

Sanyal & Aritra Sanyal’s participation in the afternoon ABC Program at James Madison Primary &

Intermediate Elementary Schools; and

WHEREAS Malini Sanyal lost her job; and

WHEREAS the children were withdrawn from program but payment has already been made for

the month of September 2014

NOW; THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

that the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $255.00 to Malini

Sanyal, 101 Maplecrest Rd., Edison, NJ 08820, which amount represents the monthly fee for the ABC

Program.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $255.00 are available in Account #4-01-55-0291-000-

000.

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.404-082014

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

2014

Labor Day Crackdown

Grant Approval

WHEREAS, the Division of Police has applied for grant funding in the amount of $5,000.00 to

provide additional manpower hours to enforce DWI Laws; and

WHEREAS, in 2012, nationwide, alcohol related fatalities from traffic accidents increased; and

WHEREAS, an enforcement crackdown is planned to combat violations related to DWI Laws to

reduce the number of fatalities related to impaired drivers; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, has asked law

enforcement agencies throughout the State to participate in the grant; and

WHEREAS; the project will involve increased enforcement from August 15 through September 1,

2014; and

WHEREAS; an increase in enforcement will save lives on our roadways;

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Edison Township Council on behalf of the Division of

Police will accept the grant for $5,000 for Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2014 Labor Day Crackdown

between: August 15, 2014 – September 1, 2014 and pledges to increase awareness of DWI Laws.

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator or designee be and is hereby

authorized to sign the aforesaid grant for and on behalf of the Township of Edison.

RESOLUTION R.405-082014

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO PURCHASE POLICE VEHICLES

FROM WINNER FORD THROUGH THE CRANFORD POLICE COOPERATIVE PRICING

SYSTEM

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 et seq., authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative

Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison is a member of the Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing

System; and

WHEREAS, WINNER FORD, 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 has been

awarded Contract 13-01 - Police and Administrative Vehicles, through this Cooperative Pricing System;

and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison intends to enter into a contract/purchase order with

WINNER FORD for the purchase of two (2) 2014/2015 Black and White Ford Sedan Interceptors at a price

of $24,335.00 each for a total of $48,670.00 under the Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison intends to enter into a contract/purchase order with

WINNER FORD for the purchase of one (1) 2014/2015 Solid Color Ford Sedan Interceptor at a price of

$24,185.00 under the Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison intends to enter into a contract/purchase order with

WINNER FORD for three (3) 2014/2015 Black and White Ford Utility Interceptor at a price of $24,392.00

each for a total of $73,176.00 under the Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison intends to enter into a contract/purchase order with

WINNER FORD for two (2) 2014/2015 Solid color Ford Utility Interceptors at a price of $24,242.00 each

for a total of $48,484.00 under the Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System; and

WHEREAS, funds for these purchases, in the amount of $194,515.00 are available in the Police

Department – Purchase of Vehicle Account, No. 4-01-25-0240-000-051; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described

herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order and any

other necessary documents, in the amount of $194,515.00 with WINNER FORD, 250

Haddonfield-Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, the approved Cranford Police Cooperative

Pricing System vendor through this resolution, which shall be subject to all the

conditions applicable to the current Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System Contract as

set forth above.

2. This contract is awarded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 et seq.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $194,515.00 are available for the above in Account No. 4-01-

25-0240-000-051.

/s/Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

RESOLUTION R.406-082014

RESOLUTION REJECTING BID FOR REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC POLICE

TRANSMISSIONS

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison advertised for bids by public notice published in the Home

News on June 12, 2014, for Public Bid No. 14-03-07, REMANUFACTURED POLICE AUTOMATIC

POLICE TRANSMISSIONS with a bid opening date of June 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, there was one bidder, Jasper Engines and Transmissions, 815 Wernsing Road,

Jasper, IN 47546; and

WHEREAS, this contract is for remanufactured automatic transmissions which would include

parts and installation and Jasper does not provide installation; and

WHEREAS, if awarded this contract, it was Jasper Engines and Transmissions intent to

subcontract the installation portion of the contract and this is not acceptable to the Township; and

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WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described

herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the bid submittal from Jasper Engines and Transmissions is

hereby rejected and the Purchasing Agent is authorized to rebid said project.

RESOLUTION R.407-082014

EXPLANATION: A Resolution authorizing the refunding of a limousine licensing fee to Wilner Livery

Service, Inc. due to over-collection.

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (“Township”) is responsible for the licensing of local

limousine services pursuant to Section 11-31 of its Code of Ordinances; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey State law at N.J.S.A. 48:16-17 limits the fees allowed to be charged

limousine services for municipal licensing; and

WHEREAS, the Township over-charged Wilner Livery Service, Inc. (“Wilner”) for the issuance

of its 2014 limousine service licenses in contravention of State law; and

WHEREAS, the municipal council of the Township (“Municipal Council”) desires to refund

$1,280.00 to Wilner, representing the amount over-collected with respect to Wilner’s current license.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2. The Township finance department is hereby authorized to refund $1,280.00 to Wilner to

resolve the Township’s over-collection of limousine licensing fees.

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

RESOLUTION R.408-082014

EXPLANATION: A Resolution authorizing the refunding of a public entertainment permit application fee

to the Pakistani American Council USA, Inc., due to the withdrawal of the permit application.

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (“Township”) regulates the use of its park facilities by

groups, associations and organizations for picnics, parties or theatrical or entertainment performances

through the issuance of permits issued pursuant to Section 24-2 et seq. of its Code of Ordinances; and

WHEREAS, Pakistani American Council USA, Inc. (“Permittee”) submitted an ‘Application for

Public Entertainment Permit’ (“Application”) to the Township to receive a permit to hold an event on

August 24, 2014 in Papaianni Park to celebrate Pakistani Day; and

WHEREAS, Permittee paid the required permit application fee of $1,000.00 in connection with

the submission of its Application; and

WHEREAS, the Permittee no longer seeks to hold its Pakistani Day event due to unforeseen

circumstances, and consequently, has withdrawn its Application and has requested that the Township return

its application fee; and

WHEREAS, the municipal council of the Township (“Municipal Council”) desires to return the

application fee of $1,000.00 to the Permittee, in light of the Permittee’s cancelling of its scheduled event

and the withdrawal of the Application.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2. The Township finance department is hereby authorized to refund $1,000.00 to Permittee,

representing the full amount of the permit fee submitted with the Application.

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

RESOLUTION R.409-082014

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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AVECTUS, LLC FOR

PHOTOGRAPHY AND AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on July 9, 2014 for Public Bid No.14-

02-14R, Photography and Audio/Video Equipment Installation and Repairs for the Township of Edison;

and

WHEREAS, AVECTUS, LLC, 1411 US Highway 22 East, Lebanon, NJ 08833 submitted the

lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for various items/sections of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet;

and

WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $15,000.00, cannot be encumbered at

this time; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at

the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and

WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are

ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of

available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the

responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of

availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C.

5:30-5.5(b)); and

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described

herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

as follows:

1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by AVECTUS, LLC, 1411 US Highway 22

East, Lebanon, NJ 08833 for Photography and Audio/Video Equipment Installation and Repairs

for the Township of Edison, is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for

various items/sections of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet.

2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed

$15,000.00 and any other necessary documents, with AVECTUS, LLC as described herein.

RESOLUTION R.410-082014

Authorizing Overpayment Refund caused by

Successful Tax Court Appeal

WHEREAS, The Office of the Tax Collector has received a successful tax appeal judgment from

the Tax Court of New Jersey for the case below:

TAXPAYER BRAHMBHATT, JAGDISH ETAL

PROPERTY LOCATION 88 SCOTLAND AVE

BLOCK / LOT / QUALIFIER 357 / 36.A

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Tax Court of New Jersey, the assessed value of the property

has been reduced for the tax years below, as follows:

DOCKET NUMBER TAX YEAR ASSESSMENT

015300-2013 2013 $155,300

WHEREAS, the reduction in assessed value has caused a real estate tax overpayment in the

amount of $826.25 for the years as follows:

TAX YEAR TAX AMOUNT

2013 $826.25

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2, “in the event a taxpayer is successful in an appeal

from an assessment on real property, the respective taxing district shall refund any excess paid within 60

days of final judgment.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of

Edison, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized issue checks consistent with the amount

refunded for the foregoing assessment reduction and process credits against open tax balances.

RESOLUTION R.411-082014

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EXPLANATION: Resolution Refunding Cash Performance and Performance Bond Fuji Photo Film USA-

Parking Lot Expansion

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer advises that an inspection has been made of Fuji Photo Film-

Parking Lot Expansion Application #P08-05/06 located at 1100 King Georges Post Road Block: 390-C Lot

(s): 24, and said inspection indicates all improvements are complete and in accordance with Site Plan

approval and Municipal Standards of the Township of Edison; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, recommends the release of the Letter of Credit No.

S032997of Bank of Tokyo posted on May 1, 2006 in the amount of $56,540.16 with the Township of

Edison, principal being Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc.. and acceptance of the subject improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, recommends the release of the Cash Performance Check

posted on February 17, 2006 in the amount of $6,282.24, plus accrued interest, if applicable, on deposit in

account #7760013279 with the Township of Edison, principal being Fuji Photo Film Inc. having offices at

200 Summit Lake Drive, Valhalla, NY 10595 and acceptance of the subject improvements; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the aforementioned improvements are hereby complete and satisfactory

and the Township Clerk be and is hereby authorized to release the aforesaid Letter of Credit the amount

$56,540.16 to the applicant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk and the Director of Finance be and is

hereby authorized to return the aforesaid Cash Performance in the amount of $6,282.24 plus accrued

interest, if applicable, on deposit in account # 7760013279 to the applicant.

RESOLUTION R.412-082014

EXPLANATION: Resolution Refunding Inspection Fees to Fuji Photo Film USA 200 Summit Lake

Drive, Valhalla, NY 10595

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer advises that a final inspection was made of Fuji

Film located at 1100 King Georges Post Road Application #P08-05/06 located in Block390-C, Lot(s): 24

WHEREAS, the applicant was required to post engineering inspection fees, pursuant to Township

Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, on February 17, 2006, Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc. posted inspection fees in the

amount of $2,617.60 on deposit with the Township of Edison in account #7200025154 for engineering fees;

and

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of engineering inspection fees,

as provided by law; and

WHEREAS, the sum expended for engineering inspections totals $2,112.86; and

WHEREAS, it is in now in order that the sum of $504.74, which represents the amount due and

owing the applicant, be returned to Fuji Photo Film USA having offices at 200 Summit Lake Drive,

Valhalla, NY 10595

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the sum of $504.74 plus accrued interest, if applicable, be refunded to the

applicant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to

refund said sum of $504.74, in account #7200025154 to the applicant.

The following Resolutions will be voted upon separately:

RESOLUTION R.360-082014 – AS AMENDED

APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON FOR THE PERIOD ENDING August 21, 2014

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance of the Township of Edison has transmitted to the Township

Council a Report of Disbursements made through August 21, 2014.

FUND AMOUNT

Current $47,133,366.97

Affordable Housing 71,534.81

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Capital 2,801,347.36

Cash Performance 17,776.37

CDBG 256,514.34

Developers Escrow 44,044.28

Dog (Animal Control) 22,163.07

Federal Forfeited 11,248.60

Grant Funds 7,851.91

Law Enforcement 0.00

Open Space 669,037.29

Payroll Deduction 902,550.49

Sanitation Fund 1,303,844.41

Sewer Utility 216,220.67

Tax Sale Redemption 377,569.23

Water Operation Fund 90,795.95

Tree Planting 21,861.33

Trust 68,790.15

TOTAL $54,016,517.23

/s/ Agnes Yang

Acting Chief Financial Officer

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of

Edison, that the above-referenced disbursements report is hereby approved.

Councilmember Shah asked that vendor invoices for PPD be pulled from the disbursements as she would

like more information on them.

A motion was made by Councilmember Shah, seconded by Councilmember Mascola to remove PPD

invoices from the disbursements.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Mascola, Prasad, and Shah.

NAYS - Councilmembers Gomez, Lombardi, and Council President Karabinchak.

A motion was made by Councilmember Shah, seconded by Councilmember Mascola to adopt Resolution

R.360

082014 as amended.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad, Shah and Council President

Karabinchak

NAYS - None

The following Resolutions will be voted upon separately:

RESOLUTION R.435-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 37 Meridian Holding

for tax years 2010, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 37 Meridian Holding, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 37

Meridian Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 546.NN, Lot 20 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 017160-2010, 014811-2012 and 014231-

2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

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WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 160,000.00

Improvements $ 455,800.00

Total $ 615,800.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2012 and

2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2012 2013

Land $ 160,000.00 $ 160,000.00 $ 160,000.00

Improvements $ 367,300.00 $ 367,300.00 $ 367,300.00

Total $ 527,300.00 $ 527,300.00 $ 527,300.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Michael A. Vespasiano Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Michael A. Vespasiano, Esq., 331 Main Street, Chatmham, NJ 07928,” within sixty (60) days

of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2012 2013

$3,751.52 $4,008.17 $4,049.76

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2010 2012 2013

Land $ 160,000.00 $ 160,000.00 $ 160,000.00

Improvements $ 367,300.00 $ 367,300.00 $ 367,300.00

Total $ 527,300.00 $ 527,300.00 $ 527,300.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2012 and 2013 Docket Numbers 017160-2010, 014811-2012 and 014231-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 37 Meridian Road in Edison Township, known

as Block 546.NN, Lot 20;

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4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

A motion was made by Councilmember Diehl, seconded by Councilmember Mascola, to adopt this

Resolution.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, and Council President Karabinchak

NAYS - Councilmember Shah

Councilmember Prasad abstained from voting.

RESOLUTION R.457-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Bonhamtown Place,

LLC for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Bonhamtown Place, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 15

South Main Street in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 266.A, Lot 30 and 25

South Main Street in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 266.A, Lot 31 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011,

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 007682-2010, 007003-2011, 007695-

2012 and 005856-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

As to Block 266.A, Lot 30:

Land $ 250,000.00

Improvements $ 590,000.00

Total $ 840,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00

Improvements $ 484,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 450,000.00

Total $ 734,000.00 $ 700,000.00 $ 700,000.00 $ 700,000.00

As to Block 266.A, Lot 31:

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Land $ 400,000.00

Improvements $ 1,280,000.00

Total $ 1,680,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00

Improvements $1,066,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00

Total $1,466,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $1,400,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Blau and Blau Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“Blau and Blau, Esqs., 223 Mountain Avenue, PO Box 50, Springfield, NJ 07081,” within sixty (60) days

of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

As to Block 266.A, Lot 30:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$4,710.75 $6,552.00 $6,620.60 $6,686.40

As to Block 266.A, Lot 31:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$9,510.37 $13,104.00 $13,241.20 $13,372.80

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

As to Block 266.A, Lot 30:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00

Improvements $ 484,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 450,000.00

Total $ 734,000.00 $ 700,000.00 $ 700,000.00 $ 700,000.00

As to Block 266.A, Lot 31:

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Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00

Improvements $1,066,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00

Total $1,466,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $1,400,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013 Docket Numbers 007682-2010, 007003-2011, 007695-2012 and

005856-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 15 South Main Street in

Edison Township, known as Block 266.A, Lot 30 and 25 South Main Street in Edison

Township, known as Block 266.A, Lot 31;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction

A motion was made by Councilmember Diehl, seconded by Councilmember Mascola, to adopt this

Resolution.

AYES - Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, and Council President Karabinchak

NAYS - Councilmember Shah

Councilmember Prasad abstained from voting.

The following Resolutions will be voted upon separately:

RESOLUTION R.413-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by The Estate of Albert

Morante and Marie Morante for tax years 2012.

WHEREAS, The Estate of Albert Morante and Marie Morante, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of

property located at 191 Vineyard Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block

197, Lot 3.7 and located at 199 Vineyard Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex and known as

Block 197, Lot 5 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for

the years 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 013774-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

As to Block 197, Lot 3.7:

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 437,000.00

Total $ 859,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

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Year 2012

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

As to Block 197, Lot 5:

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 85,200.00

Total $ 210,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 55,200.00

Total $ 180,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Diktas Gillen, PC Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“Diktas Gillen PC., 596 Anderson Avenue, Suite 301, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010,” within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

As to Block 197, Lot 3.7:

2012

$3,754.83

As to Block 197, Lot 5:

2012

$1,418.70

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby

directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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As to Block 197, Lot 3.7:

Year 2012

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

As to Block 197, Lot 5:

Year 2012

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 55,200.00

Total $ 180,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012

Docket Numbers 013774-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 191

Vineyard Road in Edison Township, known as Block 197, Lot 3.7 and 199 Vineyard

Road in Edison Township, known as Block 197, Lot 5;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.414-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Albert Morante for tax

year 2011.

WHEREAS, Albert Morante, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 191 Vineyard

Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 197, Lot 3.7 on the Township of

Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the year 2011 with the Tax Court of

New Jersey, Docket Number 012107-2011; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property located at 191 Vineyard Road was originally assessed for 2011 as

follows:

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 437,000.00

Total $ 859,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement for 191 Vineyard Road provides for an assessment of the

years as follows:

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Year 2011

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment or post- judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Ditkas Gillen, PC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Ditkas Gillen, PC, 596 Anderson Avenue, Suite 301, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2011

$3,715.92

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

Docket Number 012107-2011, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 199

Vineyard Road in Edison Township, known as Block 197, Lot 3.7;

4. The Freeze Act will apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax

Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

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RESOLUTION R.415-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Albert Morante for tax

year 2010.

WHEREAS, Albert Morante, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 191 Vineyard

Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 197, Lot 3.7 on the Township of

Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property") as well as 199 Vineyard Road- in Edison Township,

County of Middlesex, and known as Block 197, Lot 5 on the Township of Edison’s Tax Assessment Maps

(the “Property”), filed tax appeals for the year 2010 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Number

019145-2010; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property located at 191 Vineyard Road was originally assessed for 2010 as

follows:

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 437,000.00

Total $ 859,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement for 191 Vineyard Road provides for an assessment of the

years as follows:

Year 2010

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

WHEREAS, the property located at 199 Vineyard Road was originally assessed for 2010 as follows:

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 85,200.00

Total $ 210,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement for 199 Vineyard Road provides for an assessment of the years as

follows:

Year 2010

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 55,200.00

Total $ 180,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

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WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Ditkas Gillen, PC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Ditkas Gillen, PC, 596 Anderson Avenue, Suite 301, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

With regard to 191 Vineyard Road:

2010

$3,526.15

With regard to 199 Vineyard Road:

2010

$1,332.30

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

For 191 Vineyard Road:

Year 2010

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

For 199 Vineyard Road:

Year 2010

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 55,200.00

Total $ 180,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

Docket Number 019145-2010, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 191

Vineyard Road in Edison Township, known as Block 197, Lot 3.7 and 199 Vineyard

Road in Edison Township, known as Block 197, Lot 5;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

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RESOLUTION R.416-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Samuel Fromkin for tax

years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Samuel Fromkin, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 125 Clearview

Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 390C, Lot 13B3 on the Township of

Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 with

the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 000210-2011, 009633-2012 and 001961-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $1,102,400.00

Improvements $1,297,600.00

Total $2,400,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land WITHDRAWN $1,102,400.00 $1,102,400.00

Improvements $ 897,600.00 $ 897,600.00

Total $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post- judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Howard B. Goldberg, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Howard B. Goldberg, Esq., 33 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, NJ 07006" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2011 2012 2013

Withdrawn $18,916.00 $19,104.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

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is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land Withdrawn $1,102,400.00 $1,102,400.00

Improvements $ 897,600.00 $ 897,600.00

Total $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 000210-2011; 009633-2012 and 001961-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 125 Clearview Road in Edison Township, known

as Block 390C, Lot 13B3;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.417-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Everest, LLC for tax

years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Everest, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 839 New Durham

Road 27 in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 50, Lot 9.A2 on the Township of

Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 with

the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 007931-2011, 000251-2012 and 003846-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 1,022,400.00

Improvements $ 2,060,100.00

Total $ 3,082,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2011, 2012 and

2013 as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 1,022,400.00 $ 1,022,400.00 $ 1,022,400.00

Improvements $ 1,298,600.00 $ 1,250,600.00 $ 1,250,600.00

Total $ 2,321,000.00 $ 2,273,000.00 $ 2,273,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

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Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Raymond A. Koski & Associates, P.C. Attorney Trust Fund” and the

taxpayer and forwarded to “Raymond A. Koski & Associates, P.C., 1275 15th

Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024,”

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2011 2012 2013

$34,099.97 $36,662.26 $37,042.72

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 1,022,400.00 $ 1,022,400.00 $ 1,022,400.00

Improvements $ 1,298,600.00 $ 1,250,600.00 $ 1,250,600.00

Total $ 2,321,000.00 $ 2,273,000.00 $ 2,273,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

2012 and 2013 Docket Numbers 007931-2011, 000251-2012 and 003846-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 839 New Durham Road in Edison Township,

known as Block 50, Lot 9.A2; and

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.418-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by The Estate of Albert

Morante and Marie Morante for tax years 2012.

WHEREAS, The Estate of Albert Morante and Marie Morante, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of

property located at 191 Vineyard Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block

197, Lot 3.7 and located at 199 Vineyard Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex and known as

Block 197, Lot 5 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for

the years 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 013774-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

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WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

As to Block 197, Lot 3.7:

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 437,000.00

Total $ 859,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

As to Block 197, Lot 5:

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 85,200.00

Total $ 210,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 55,200.00

Total $ 180,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Diktas Gillen, PC Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“Diktas Gillen PC., 596 Anderson Avenue, Suite 301, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010,” within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

As to Block 197, Lot 3.7:

2012

$3,754.83

As to Block 197, Lot 5:

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2012

$1,418.70

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby

directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

As to Block 197, Lot 3.7:

Year 2012

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

As to Block 197, Lot 5:

Year 2012

Land $ 124,800.00

Improvements $ 55,200.00

Total $ 180,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012

Docket Numbers 013774-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 191

Vineyard Road in Edison Township, known as Block 197, Lot 3.7 and 199 Vineyard

Road in Edison Township, known as Block 197, Lot 5;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.419-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Spirn, Inverno, Lind &

Medina for tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, Spirn, Inverno, Lind & Medina, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

1656 Oak Tree Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 546.I, Lot, 40.A on

the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the year 2012 with the

Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Number 005984-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

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WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $186,400.00

Improvements $1,039,600.00

Total $1,225,600.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2012 as follows:

Land $186,000.00

Improvements $655,200.00

Total $841,200.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post- judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Michael A. Vespasiano, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Michael A. Vespasian, Esq., 331 Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$17,409.48

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Land $186,000.00

Improvements $655,200.00

Total $841,200.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the year 2012,

Docket Number 005984-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 1656 Oak

Tree Road Township, known as Block 546.I, Lot 40.A;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

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RESOLUTION R.420-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of the tax appeal filed by Edison Land

Investment, LLC for the tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, Edison Land Investment, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

939 US Route 1 in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 198.L, Lot 37.A1 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed a tax appeal for the year 2012 with the

Tax Court of New Jersey under Docket Number 002548-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeal and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle this appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $30,084,000.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $30,084,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $19,144,000.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $19,144,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of the tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Horowitz, Rubino & Patton, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Horowitz, Rubino & Patten, 400 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07096" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$517,352.60

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2012

Land $19,144,000.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $19,144,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeal filed for the year 2012 under

Docket Numbers 002548-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 939 US

Route 1 in Edison Township, known as Block 198.L, Lot 37.A1;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.421-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Asaf and Penina Shmuel

for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Asaf and Penina Shmuel, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 17

Fairhill Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 59.R, Lot 12 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years 2012 and 2013

with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 019232-2012 and 013194-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $534,800.00

Total $534,800.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $143,700.00

Improvements $473,800.00

Total $617,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

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For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $473,800.00

Total $473,800.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $143,700.00

Improvements $443,800.00

Total $587,500.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Jennifer R. Jacobus, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Jacobus & Associates, LLC, 301 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 105, Livingston, New Jersey 07039"

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$2,884.69 $1,432.80

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $473,800.00

Total $473,800.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $143,700.00

Improvements $443,800.00

Total $587,500.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013, Docket Numbers 019232-2012 and 013194-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 17 Fairhill Road known as Block 59.R, Lot 12;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.422-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Michael S. Klerer & Sari

Kaplan Klerer for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Michael S & Seri Kaplan Klerer, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

16 Celler Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 58.F, Lot 10 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years 2012 and 2013

with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 019236-2012 and 013192-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $437,700.00

Total $437,700.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $133,200.00

Improvements $437,700.00

Total $570,900.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $370,100.00

Total $370,100.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $133,200.00

Improvements $370,100.00

Total $503,300.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

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interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Jennifer R. Jacobus, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Jacobus & Associates, LLC, 301 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 105, Livingston, New Jersey 07039"

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$3,196.80 $3,228.58

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $370,100.00

Total $370,100.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $133,200.00

Improvements $370,100.00

Total $503,300.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013, Docket Numbers 019236-2012 and 013192-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 16 Celler Road known as Block 58.F, Lot 10;

4. The Freeze Act will apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax

Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.423-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Steven and Alisa

Hercman for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Steven and Lisa Hercman, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 9 Ryan

Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 59.R, Lot 4 on the Township of

Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years 2012 and 2013 with the Tax

Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 019234-2012 and 013193-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

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Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $288,400.00

Total $288,400.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $130,400.00

Improvements $288,400.00

Total $418,800.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $106,083.00

Total $106,083.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $130,400.00

Improvements $254,600.00

Total $385,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Jennifer R. Jacobus, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Jacobus & Associates, LLC, 301 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 105, Livingston, New Jersey 07039"

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$8,621.77 $1,614.29

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $106,083.00

Total $106,083.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $130,400.00

Improvements $254,600.00

Total $385,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013, Docket Numbers 019234-2012 and 0131293-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 9 Ryan Road known as Block 59.R, Lot 4;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.424-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by New Landthorp

Enterprises, LLC for tax years 2010, 2011 and 2012.

WHEREAS, New Landthorp Enterprises, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

2100 Lincoln Highway Route 27 in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 1120, Lot

62.B on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years

2010, 2011 and 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009112-2010, 004278-2011 and

004406-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 2,691,600.00

Improvements $ 2,333,400.00

Total $ 5,025,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011 and

2012 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012

Land $ 2,691,000.00 $ 2,691,600.00 $ 2,691,600.00

Improvements $ 2,059,000.00 $ 1,708,400.00 $ 1,498,400.00

Total $ 4,750,000.00 $ 4,400,000.00 $ 4,190,000.00

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WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “The Irwin Law Firm Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Kevin S. Englert, Esq. of The Irwin Law Firm, P.A. 80 Main Street, Suite 410, West Orange, NJ

07052,” within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012

$12,221.28 $29,250.00 $39,487.15

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012

Land $ 2,691,000.00 $ 2,691,600.00 $ 2,691,600.00

Improvements $ 2,059,000.00 $ 1,708,400.00 $ 1,498,400.00

Total $ 4,750,000.00 $ 4,400,000.00 $ 4,190,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011 and 2012 Docket Numbers 009112-2010, 004278-2011 and 004406-2012, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 2100 Lincoln Highway Route 27 in Edison

Township, known as Block 1120, Lot 62.B;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.425-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by R and D Realties, LLC

for tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, R and D Realties, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of properties located at 121

Main Street and 137 Main Street in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 199, Lots

16.R and 16.F1 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the

year 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Number 007987-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

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WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the properties were originally assessed as follows:

Block 199 Lot 16.R

Land $1,060,800.00

Improvements $2,059,200.00

Total $3,120,000.00

Block 199 Lot 16.F1

Land $10,700.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $10,700.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2012 as follows:

Year (for Block

199, Lot 16.R)

2012

Land $1,060,800.00

Improvements $1,689,900.00

Total $2,750,700.00

Year (for Block

199, Lot 16.F1)

2012

Land $10,700.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $10,700.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A shall not apply to years 2014

and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Thomas Olson, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“McKirdy & Riskin, PA, 136 South Street, P.O. Box 2379, Morristown, New Jersey 07962" within sixty

(60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 (Block

199, Lot 16.R)

$16,725.60

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2012 (Block

199, Lot 16.F1)

$0.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year (for Block

199, Lot 16.R)

2012

Land $1,060,800.00

Improvements $1,689,900.00

Total $2,750,700.00

Year (for Block

199, Lot 16.F1)

2012

Land $10,700.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $10,700.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the year 2012,

Docket Number 007987-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the properties located at 137

Main Street and 121 Main Street in Edison Township, known as Block 199, Lots 16.R

and 16.F1;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.426-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Phoenix 240 Carter

Associates, L.L.C. for tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, Phoenix 240 Carter Associates, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property

located at 230 Carter Drive in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 22, Lot 13.D

on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed a tax appeal for the year 2012

with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Number 000090-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

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Land $1,172,800.00

Improvements $2,635,600.00

Total $3,727,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $1,172,800.00

Improvements $1,363,400.00

Total $2,536,200.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive any prejudgment and post-

judgment interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer agrees that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Eric H. Berger, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Law Office of Eric H. Berger, 402 Main Street, Suite 204, Metuchen, NJ 08840" within sixty

(60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$53,931.33

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012

Land $1,172,800.00

Improvements $1,363,400.00

Total $2,536,200.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the year 2012,

Docket Number 000090-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 230 Carter

Drive in Edison Township, known as Block 22, Lot 13.D; and

4. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.427-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Louis R. Trenta for tax

years 2012 and 2013.

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WHEREAS, Louis R. Trenta, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 9 Colonial Court

in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 1234, Lot 11 on the Township of Edison's

Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of

New Jersey, Docket Number 014432-2012 and 015160-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $144,700.00

Improvements $165,300.00

Total $310,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $144,700.00 $144,700.00

Improvements $140,300.00 $140,300.00

Total $285,000.00 $285,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer

and forwarded to “Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ

07095" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$1,182.25 $1,194.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2012 2013

Land $144,700.00 $144,700.00

Improvements $140,300.00 $140,300.00

Total $285,000.00 $285,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013, Docket Number 014432-2012 and 015160-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 9 Colonial Court in Edison Township, known as Block 1234, Lot 11;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.428-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by BCE Associates, LP c/o

Denholtz for tax year 2010.

WHEREAS, BCE Associates, LP c/o Denholtz, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

1090 King Geo Post Road and King Geo Post Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known

as Block 390.B, Lots 1.D and 1.E and 10 Clearview Road, known as Block 390.B, Lot 1.F on the Township

of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the year 2010 with the Tax Court

of New Jersey, Docket Number 004009-2010; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows as to Block 390.B, Lot 1.D:

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,595,000.00

Total $2,207,500.00

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows as to Block 390.B, Lot 1.E:

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,851,700.00

Total $2,464,200.00

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows as to Block 390.B, Lot 1.F:

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,465,000.00

Total $2,077,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2010 as follows as to

Block 390.B, Lot 1.D:

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Year 2010

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,440,100.00

Total $2,052,600.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2009 as follows as to

Block 390.B, Lot 1.E:

Year 2010

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,701,700.00

Total $2,314,200.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2009 as follows as to

Block 390.B, Lot 1.F:

Year 2009

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,315,000.00

Total $1,927,500.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall apply to years 2014

and 2015 tax year; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “ McCarter & English, LLP, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “McCarter & English, Four Gateway Center, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102" within

60 days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 as to Block

390.B, Lot 1.D

2010 as to Block

390.B, Lot 1.E

2010 as to Block

390.B, Lot 1.F

$6,883.91 $33,886.26 $6,666.15

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed to

establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2010 as follows as to

Block 390.B, Lot 1.D:

Year 2010

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,440,100.00

Total $2,052,600.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2010 as follows as to

Block 390.B, Lot 1.E:

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Year 2010

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,701,700.00

Total $2,314,200.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2010 as follows as to

Block 390.B, Lot 1.F:

Year 2010

Land $ 612,500.00

Improvements $1,315,000.00

Total $1,927,500.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010 Docket Number

004009-2010, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 1090 King Geo Post Road

and King Geo Post Road, Block 390.B, Lots 1.D and 1.E and 10 Clearview Road, Block

390.B, Lot 1.F; and

4. The Freeze Act will apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed by and

approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon the Municipal Comptroller’s

receipt of the appropriate Tax Court Judgment(s) that the Municipal Comptroller be, and is hereby

authorized to issue checks as indicated above and the Tax Collector can process credits against open tax

balances.

RESOLUTION R.429-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by C C & S Realty for tax

years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, C C & S Realty, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at Main Street in

Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 792, Lot 10 on the Township of Edison's Tax

Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 with the Tax Court

of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 017163-2010; 014901-2011; 014809-2012; and 014234-2013 and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 204,500.00

Improvements $ 525,300.00

Total $ 729,800.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 204,500.00 $ 204,500.00 $ 204,500.00 $ 204,500.00

Improvements $ 305,500.00 $ 305,500.00 $ 305,500.00 $ 305,500.00

Total $ 510,000.00 $ 510,000.00 $ 510,000.00 $ 510,000.00

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WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Michael A. Vespasiano Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Michael A. Vespasiano, Esq., 331 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928" within sixty (60) days

of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$9,768.13 $10,286.64 $10,394.34 $10,497.65

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 204,500.00 $ 204,500.00 $ 204,500.00 $ 204,500.00

Improvements $ 305,500.00 $ 305,500.00 $ 305,500.00 $ 305,500.00

Total $ 510,000.00 $ 510,000.00 $ 510,000.00 $ 510,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 017163-2010; 014901-2011; 014809-2012 and

014234-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 32 Main Street in Edison

Township, known as Block 792, Lot 10;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.430-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Prologis for tax years

2012.

WHEREAS, Prologis, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 112 Truman Drive in

Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 3.B, Lot 13.A on the Township of Edison's

Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2012 with the Tax Court of New

Jersey, Docket Numbers 001284-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

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WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 1,625,600.00

Improvements $ 3,288,400.00

Total $ 4,914,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 1,625,600.00

Improvements $ 2,435,700.00

Total $ 4,061,300.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Zipp & Tannenbaum Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Peter J. Zipp, Esq. of Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC, 166 Gatzmer Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ

08831,” within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$38,618.78

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby

directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 1,625,600.00

Improvements $ 2,435,700.00

Total $ 4,061,300.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

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3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012

Docket Numbers 001284-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 112

Truman Drive in Edison Township, known as Block 3B, Lot 13.A.

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.431-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by AMB by Prologis

Targeted U.S. Logistics Fund, L.P., Owner for tax years 2012.

WHEREAS, AMB by Prologis Targeted U.S. Logistics Fund, L.P., Owner, (the "Taxpayer"), the

owner of property located at 33 Brunswick Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known

as Block 19.A, Lot 4.C on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax

appeals for the years 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 001295-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 6,230,400.00

Improvements $ 2,797,300.00

Total $ 9,027,700.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 6,230,400.00

Improvements $ 2,797,300.00

Total $ 9,027,700.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Peter J. Zipp, Esq. of Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC, 166 Gatzmer Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ

08831,” within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

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WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$0.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby

directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 6,230,400.00

Improvements $ 2,797,300.00

Total $ 9,027,700.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012

Docket Numbers 001295-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 33

Brunswick Avenue in Edison Township, known as Block 19.A, Lot 4.C.

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.432-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Prologis Trust by

Prologis, a Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust, Owner for tax years 2012.

WHEREAS, Prologis Trust by Prologis, a Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust, Owner, (the

"Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 8 Kilmer Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex,

and known as Block 3.B, Lot 4.A on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed

tax appeals for the years 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 000555-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 880,000.00

Improvements $ 940,000.00

Total $ 1,820,000.00

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WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 888,000.00

Improvements $ 940,000.00

Total $ 1,820,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Zipp & Tannenbaum LLC Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Peter J. Zipp, Esq. of Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC., 166 Gatzmer Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ

08831,” within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$0.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby

directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 888,000.00

Improvements $ 940,000.00

Total $ 1,820,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012

Docket Numbers 000555-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 8 Kilmer

Road in Edison Township, known as Block 3.B, Lot 4.A;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.433-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of the tax appeal filed by Prologis, A Maryland

Real Estate Investment Trust, Owner, for tax year 2012.

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WHEREAS, Prologis, A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust, Owner, (the "Taxpayer"), the

owner of property located at 11 Kilmer Court in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as

Block 3.B, Lot 12.A on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed a tax appeal

for the year 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Number 002594-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeal and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $1,412,800.00

Improvements $1,780,600.00

Total $3,193,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $1,412,800.00

Improvements $1,700,400.00

Total $3,113,200.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC, 166 Gatzmer Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$3,632.26

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2012

Land $1,412,800.00

Improvements $1,700,400.00

Total $3,113,200.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeal filed for the year 2012,

Docket Number 002594-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 11 Kilmer

Court in Edison Township, known as Block 3.B, Lot 12.A; and

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax

Court Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.434-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Prologis One Nixon

Lane, LLC for tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, Prologis One Nixon Lane, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

Nixon Lane in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 398, Lot 21 on the Township

of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax an appeal for the year 2011 with the Tax Court

of New Jersey, Docket Number 000641-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $1,500,000.00

Improvements $2,184,200.00

Exemptions 178,000.00

Total $3,506,200.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2012 as follows:

Land $1,500,000.00

Improvements $2,079,700.00

Exemptions 178,000.00

Total $3,401,700.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of the tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC, 166 Gatzmer Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$ 4,702.50

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Land $1,500,000.00

Improvements $2,079,700.00

Exemptions 178,000.00

Total $3,401,700.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeal filed for the year 2012,

Docket Number 000641-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at Nixon

Lane in Edison Township, known as Block 398, Lot 21; and

4. The freeze act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by New Jersey Tax

Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.436-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Michael S. Klerer & Sari

Kaplan Klerer for tax year 2014.

WHEREAS, Michael S. & Seri Kaplan Klerer, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 16 Celler

Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 58.F, Lot 10 on the Township of Edison's Tax

Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the year 2014 with the Middlesex County Board of Taxation,

Appeal Number 05-1400075L; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid tax appeal

and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

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WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

For Tax Year 2014

Land $133,200.00

Improvements $437,700.00

Total $570,900.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2014 as follows:

For Tax Year 2014

Land $133,200.00

Improvements $370,100.00

Total $503,300.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post- judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to "Jennifer R. Jacobus, Attorney Trust Fund" and the taxpayer and forwarded

to "Jacobus & Associates, LLC, 301 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 105, Livingston, New Jersey 07039"

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

Tax Year 2014 $3,333.36

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township

of Edison, of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2014 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed to

establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

For Tax Year 2014

Land $133,200.00

Improvements $370,100.00

Total $503,300.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the property tax appeal filed for the year 2014, Appeal Number

05-1400075L by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 16 Celler Road known as

Block 58.F, Lot 10; and

4. The Freeze Act will apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment, the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax balances

and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.437-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Albert Morante for tax

year 2011.

WHEREAS, Albert Morante, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 191 Vineyard

Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 197, Lot 3.7 on the Township of

Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the year 2011 with the Tax Court of

New Jersey, Docket Number 012107-2011; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property located at 191 Vineyard Road was originally assessed for 2011 as

follows:

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 437,000.00

Total $ 859,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement for 191 Vineyard Road provides for an assessment of the

years as follows:

Year 2011

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment or post- judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Ditkas Gillen, PC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Ditkas Gillen, PC, 596 Anderson Avenue, Suite 301, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

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2011

$3,715.92

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011

Land $ 422,400.00

Improvements $ 357,600.00

Total $ 780,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

Docket Number 012107-2011, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 199

Vineyard Road in Edison Township, known as Block 197, Lot 3.7;

4. The Freeze Act will apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax

Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.438-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Asaf and Penina Shmuel

for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Asaf and Penina Shmuel, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 17

Fairhill Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 59.R, Lot 12 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years 2012 and 2013

with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 019232-2012 and 013194-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $534,800.00

Total $534,800.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $143,700.00

Improvements $473,800.00

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Total $617,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $473,800.00

Total $473,800.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $143,700.00

Improvements $443,800.00

Total $587,500.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Jennifer R. Jacobus, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Jacobus & Associates, LLC, 301 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 105, Livingston, New Jersey 07039"

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$2,884.69 $1,432.80

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

For Tax Year 2012

Land $0.00

Improvements $473,800.00

Total $473,800.00

For Tax Year 2013

Land $143,700.00

Improvements $443,800.00

Total $587,500.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013, Docket Numbers 019232-2012 and 013194-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

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property located at 17 Fairhill Road known as Block 59.R, Lot 12;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.439-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Rite Aid #4821-2 for

tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Rite Aid #4821-2, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 10 Lincoln

Highway Route 27 in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 17.Q, Lot 643.EE on

the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years 2010, 2011,

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009948-2010, 008108-2011, 005463-

2012 and 004574-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $840,000.00

Improvements $700,400.00

Total $1,540,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land WITHDRAWN $840,000.00 $840,000.00 $ 840,000.00

Improvements $460,000.00 $410,000.00 $ 360,000.00

Total $1,300,000.00 $1,250,000.00 $1,200,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Henry LaCap, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“Henry LaCap, Attorneys at Law, Crossroad Corporate Center, One International Boulevard, Suite 400,

Mahway, New Jersey 07495" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

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to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

WITHDRAWN $11,250.72 $13,733.02 $16,257.50

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land WITHDRAWN $840,000.00 $840,000.00 $ 840,000.00

Improvements $460,000.00 $410,000.00 $ 360,000.00

Total $1,300,000.00 $1,250,000.00 $1,200,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 009948-2010, 008108-2011, 005463-2012 and

004574-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 1 Colton Road in Edison

Township, known as Block 643.EE, Lot 17.Q;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.440-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Rutgers, The State

University for tax years 2012.

WHEREAS, Rutgers, The State University, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 7

Kilmer Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 3.C, Lot 1.02 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2012 with the

Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 006630-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

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Land $ 923,400.00

Improvements $ 2,120,800.00

Total $ 3,044,200.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 923,400.00

Improvements $ 873,350.00

Total $ 1,794,800.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Adam R. Jones of Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, PC, 66 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042,”

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$56,585.33

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby

directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year

2012

Land $ 923,400.00

Improvements $ 873,350.00

Total $ 1,794,750.00

2 Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as specified herein;

and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012,

Docket Numbers 006630-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 7 Kilmer

Road in Edison Township, known as Block 3.C, Lot 1.02;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.441-082014

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EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Sam’s East, Inc. #18-

6369 for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Sam’s East, Inc. #18-6369, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 883-

887 United States Route 1 in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 198.L, Lot

37.03 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008003-2012 and 000158-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 5,500,000.00

Improvements $ 5,786,500.00

Total $11,286,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 5,500,000.00 $ 5,500,000.00

Improvements $ 5,286,500.00 $ 5,286,500.00

Total $10,786,500.00 $10,786,500.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Brian A. Fowler of Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, PC, 66 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042,”

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$23,645.00 $23,880.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2012 2013

Land $ 5,500,000.00 $ 5,500,000.00

Improvements $ 5,286,500.00 $ 5,286,500.00

Total $10,786,500.00 $10,786,500.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013 Docket Numbers 008003-2012 and 000158-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 883-887 United States Route 1in Edison Township, known as Block

198.L, Lot 37.03.

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.442-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Morris Gourmet

Associates, LLC for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Morris Gourmet Associates, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

45 Patrick Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 199.A, Lot 32C3 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011,

2012, 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 003768-2010; 003942-2011; 001425-2012

and 000272-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 1,936,000.00

Improvements $10,332,100.00

Total $12,268,100.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 1,936,000.00 $ 1,936,000.00 $ 1,936,000.00 $ 1,936,000.00

Improvements $ 9,127,000.00 $ 9,350,700.00 $ 8,808,000.00 $ 9,310,890.00

Total $11,063,000.00 $11,286,700.00 $10,744,000.00 $11,246,900.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, 1481 Oak Tree Road, Iselin, NJ 08830,” within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$53,555.85 $45,929.52 $72,074.69 $48,772.51

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 1,936,000.00 $ 1,936,000.00 $ 1,936,000.00 $ 1,936,000.00

Improvements $ 9,127,000.00 $ 9,350,700.00 $ 8,808,000.00 $ 9,310,890.00

Total $11,063,000.00 $11,286,700.00 $10,744,000.00 $11,246,890.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013 Docket Numbers 003768-2010; 003942-2011; 001425-2012 and

000272-2013 by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 45 Patrick Avenue in

Edison Township, known as Block 199.A, Lot 32.C3;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.443-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Federated Corporate

Services II, Inc. for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Federated Corporate Services II, Inc., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property

located at 401 Clearview Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 390.C, Lot

20 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 006581-2012 and 000233-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

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the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 6,000,000.00

Improvements $ 9,750,000.00

Total $15,750,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 6,000,000.00 $ 6,000,000.00

Improvements $ 9,250,000.00 $ 9,250,000.00

Total $15,250,000.00 $15,250,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Philip Giannuario, Esq. of Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, PC, 66 Park Street, Montclair, NJ

07042,” within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$23,645.00 $23,880.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 6,000,000.00 $ 6,000,000.00

Improvements $ 9,250,000.00 $ 9,250,000.00

Total $15,250,000.00 $15,250,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012,

2013 and 2014 Docket Numbers 006581-2012 and 000233-2013, by the taxpayer,

owning the property located at 401 Clearview Road in Edison Township, known as Block

390.C, Lot 20;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

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and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.444-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 375/425 RCP Assoc, LP

c/o Summit for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 375/425 RCP Assoc, LP c/o Summit, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property

located at 425 Raritan Center Parkway in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block

395.A, Lot 24 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the

years 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009427-2012 and 006545-2013;

and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 734,400.00

Improvements $ 2,943,200.00

Total $ 3,677,600.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 734,400.00 $ 734,400.00

Improvements $ 789,000.00 $ 567,600.00

Total $ 1,523,400.00 $ 1,302,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Nathan Wolfe, LLC Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer

and forwarded to “Law Office of Nathan Wolfe, LLC, 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081,” within

sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

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follows:

2012 2013

$101,872.12 $113,458.66

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 ad 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 734,400.00 $ 734,400.00

Improvements $ 789,000.00 $ 567,600.00

Total $ 1,523,400.00 $ 1,302,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013 Docket Numbers 009427-2012 and 006545-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 425 Raritan Center Parkway in Edison Township, known as Block

395.A, Lot 24;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.445-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Northfield NEM Assoc,

LP c/o Summit for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Northfield NEM Assoc, LP c/o Summit, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property

located at 450 Raritan Ctr Parkway in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 395,

Lot 28 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009432-2012 and 006547-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 844,000.00

Improvements $ 3,101,400.00

Total $ 3,945,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

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Year 2012 2013

Land $ 844,000.00 $ 844,000.00

Improvements $ 1,486,900.00 $ 1,242,400.00

Total $ 2,330,900.00 $ 2,086,400.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, LLC, 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081,” within

sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$76,349.71 $88,785.84

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 844,000.00 $ 844,000.00

Improvements $ 1,486,900.00 $ 1,242,400.00

Total $ 2,330,900.00 $ 2,086,400.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013 Docket Numbers 009432-2012 and 006547-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 450 Raritan Ctr. Pkwy in Edison Township, known as Block 395, Lot

28;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.446-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by New Carsun Hills LP

Summit Assoc for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, New Carsun Hills LP Summit Assoc, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property

located at Sunfield Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 395, Lot 31.03

on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2012

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and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009425-2012 and 005906-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

2012 2013

Land $ 2,918,000.00 $2,918,000.00

Improvements $ 5,644,700.00 $5,122,200.00

Total $ 8,562,700.00 $8,040,200.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 2,918,000.00 $ 2,918,000.00

Improvements $ 4,520,400.00 $ 2,959,200.00

Total $ 7,438,400.00 $ 5,877,200.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolff Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolff, LLC., 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081” within

sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$53,168.15 $103,304.88

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2012 2013

Land $ 2,918,000.00 $ 2,918,000.00

Improvements $ 4,520,400.00 $ 2,959,200.00

Total $ 7,438,400.00 $ 5,877,200.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013 Docket Numbers 009425-2012 and 005906-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at Sunfield Avenue in Edison Township, known as Block 395, Lot

31.03;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.447-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Fieldcrest JH Assoc

Summit Assoc., for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Fieldcrest JH Assoc Summit Assoc., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located

at 160 Fieldcrest Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 390.D, Lot 8.C

on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009429-2012 and 006087-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 748,800.00

Improvements $ 2,651,200.00

Total $ 3,400,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 748,800.00 $ 748,800.00

Improvements $ 1,236,500.00 $ 1,038,900.00

Total $ 1,985,300.00 $ 1,787,700.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

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interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, LLC Attorney Trust Fund” and the

taxpayer and forwarded to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolfe, LLC,. 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ

07081,” within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$66,901.16 $77,003.45

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 748,800.00 $ 748,800.00

Improvements $ 1,236,500.00 $ 1,038,900.00

Total $ 1,985,300.00 $ 1,787,700.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013 Docket Numbers 009429-2012 and 006087-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 160 Fieldcrest Avenue in Edison Township, known as Block 390.D,

Lot 8.C;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.448-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 375/425 RCP ASSOC,

LP c/o SUMMIT for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 375/425 RCP Assoc, LP c/o Summit, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property

located at 375 Raritan Ctr Parkway in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 395,

Lot 6 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009424-2012 and 006542-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

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consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 675,200.00

Improvements $ 2,184,100.00

Total $ 2,859,300.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 675,200.00 $ 675,200.00

Improvements $ 993,800.00 $ 759,300.00

Total $ 1,669,000.00 $ 1,434,500.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, LLC, 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081,” within

sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$56,289.29 $68,048.45

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 675,200.00 $ 675,200.00

Improvements $ 993,800.00 $ 759,300.00

Total $ 1,669,000.00 $ 1,434,500.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013 Docket Numbers 009424-2012 and 006542-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 375 Raritan Ctr Pkwy in Edison Township, known as Block 395, Lot

6;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

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5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.449-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Plafsky, Wilf &

Kushner C/O Jos. L. Mucscarelle, Inc. for tax years 2012.

WHEREAS, Plafsky, Wilf & Kushner C/O Jos. L. Mucscarelle, Inc., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner

of property located at 9 Taylor Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 19,

Lot 1.A1 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the

years 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 003618-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 811,200.00

Improvements $ 1,938,800.00

Total $ 2,750,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 811,200.00

Improvements $ 987,400.00

Total $ 1,798,600.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, LLC Attorney Trust Fund” and the

taxpayer and forwarded to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, LLC, PC, 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ

07081,” within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

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2012

$43,088.91

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby

directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012

Land $ 811,200.00

Improvements $ 987,400.00

Total $ 1,798,600.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012

Docket Numbers 003618-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 9 Taylor

Road in Edison Township, known as Block 19, Lot 1.A1;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.450-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Northfield NEM

Association, LP % Summit for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Northfield NEM Association, LP % Summit, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of

property located at 45 Fernwood Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block

395, Lot 36 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the

years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009169-2010,

005406-2011, 003604-2012 and 005912-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $1,824,000.00

Improvements $4,611,800.00

Total $6,435,800.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

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Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $1,824,000.00 $1,824,000.00 $1,824,000.00 $1,824,000.00

Improvements $3,313,400.00 $2,313,900.00 $2,313,900.00 $1,854,100.00

Total $5,137,400.00 $4,137,900.00 $4,137,900.00 $3,678,100.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the

taxpayer and forwarded to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, LLC, 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ

07081" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$57,702.19 $107,541.72 $108,667.69 $131,707.75

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $1,824,000.00 $1,824,000.00 $1,824,000.00 $1,824,000.00

Improvements $3,313,400.00 $2,313,900.00 $2,313,900.00 $1,854,100.00

Total $5,137,400.00 $4,137,900.00 $4,137,900.00 $3,678,100.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013 Docket Numbers 009169-2010, 005406-2011, 003604-2012 and

005912-2013 by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 45 Fernwood Avenue in

Edison Township, known as Block 395, Lot 36;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.451-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Kushner, JJ Wilf c/o

Jos. L. Muscarelle, Inc. for tax years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

WHEREAS, Kushner, JJ Wilf c/o Jos. L. Muscarelle, Inc., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of

property located at 3 Taylor Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 19, Lot

1.B2 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years

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2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008551-2009, 009205-2010, 008084-2011 and

002262-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $800,000.00

Improvements $475,000.00

Total $1,275,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2009, 2010, 2011

and 2012 as follows:

Year 2009 2010 2011 2012

Land $800,000.00 $ 800,000.00 $ 800,000.00 $ 800,000.00

Improvements $437,700.00 $ 429,600.00 $ 146,800.00 $ 176,400.00

Total $1,237,700.00 $1,229,600.00 $ 946,800.00 $ 976,400.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the

taxpayer and forwarded to “Law Office of Nathan P. Wolf, 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081"

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2009 2010 2011 2012

$1,539.74 $1,924.51 $14,696.80 $13,523.59

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

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Year 2009 2010 2011 2012

Land $800,000.00 $ 800,000.00 $ 800,000.00 $ 800,000.00

Improvements $437,700.00 $ 429,600.00 $ 146,800.00 $ 176,400.00

Total $1,237,700.00 $1,229,600.00 $ 946,800.00 $ 976,400.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2009,

2010, 2011 and 2012, Docket Numbers 008551-2009, 009205-2010, 008084-2011 and

002262-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 3 Taylor Road in Edison

Township, known as Block 19, Lot 1.B2;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.452-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Metroplex Associates,

LLC for tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Metroplex Associates, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 421

Plainfield Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 4.A, Lot 23 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011, 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 005092-2011, 002827-2012 and 005970-

2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 3,641,000.00

Improvements $ 8,035,500.00

Total $11,676,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 3,641,000.00 $ 3,641,000.00 $ 3,641,000.00

Improvements $ 7,059,000.00 $ 7,059,000.00 $ 7,059,000.00

Total $10,700,000.00 $10,700,000.00 $10,700,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment or post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., 75 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite No. 120, Roseland, NJ 07068"

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2011 2012 2013

$43,727.67 $44,225.69 $44,684.64

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 3,641,000.00 $ 3,641,000.00 $ 3,641,000.00

Improvements $ 7,059,000.00 $ 7,059,000.00 $ 7,059,000.00

Total $10,700,000.00 $10,700,000.00 $10,700,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 005092-2011; 002827-2012; and 005970-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 421 Plainfield Avenue in Edison Township,

known as Block 4.A, Lot 23;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.453-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Plainfield Avenue

Office Plaza Associates, Inc. for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Plainfield Avenue Office Plaza Associates, Inc., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of

property located at 515 Plainfield Aveue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 4,

Lot 2.01 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 002627-2012 and 005966-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

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consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 460,000.00

Improvements $ 640,000.00

Total $1,100,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 460,000.00 $ 460,000.00

Improvements $ 540,000.00 $ 540,000.00

Total $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment or post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51-A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., 75 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ 07068" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$4,529.00 $4,576.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 460,000.00 $ 460,000.00

Improvements $ 540,000.00 $ 540,000.00

Total $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013, Docket Numbers 002627-2012 and 005966-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 515 Plainfield Avenue in Edison Township, known as Block 4, Lot

2.01;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

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by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.454-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Sugarbush Associates,

LLC for tax years 2011 and 2012.

WHEREAS, Sugarbush Associates, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 1075

King Geo Post Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 755.B, Lot 38 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011 and 2012

with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Number 008389-2011 and 008109-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $1,302,000.00

Improvements $

Total $1,302,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2011 and 2012 as

follows:

Year 2011 2012

Land $1,021,000.00 $1,052,900.00

Improvements $ $

Total $1,021,000.00 $1,052,900.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Blau and Blau Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“Blau and Blau, Esqs., 223 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081" within sixty (60) days of the date of

the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

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2011 2012

$13,150.80 $11,779.94

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011 and 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011 2012

Land $1,021,000.00 $1,052,900.00

Improvements $ $

Total $1,021,000.00 $1,052,900.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011 and

2012, Docket Number 008389-2011 and 008109-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 1075 King Geo Post Road in Edison Township, known as Block

755.B, Lot 38;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.455-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of the tax appeal filed by Millman Realty

Enterprises for the tax year 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Millman Realty Enterprises, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 8

Progress Street in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 412.B, Lot 12 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed a tax appeal for the year 2012 with the

Tax Court of New Jersey under Docket Number 008112-2012 and 014187-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeal and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle this appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 649,600.00

Improvements $ 700,700.00

Total $1,350,300.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

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Year 2012 2013

Land $ 649,600.00 $ 649,600.00

Improvements $ 538,400.00 $ 538,400.00

Total $1,188,000.00 $1,188,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of the tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to ABlau & Blau, Attorney Trust Fund@ and the taxpayer and forwarded to

ABlau & Blau, 223 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry

of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$7,350.57 $7,426.85

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby

directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 649,600.00 $ 649,600.00

Improvements $ 538,400.00 $ 583,400.00

Total $1,188,000.00 $1,188,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the property tax appeal filed for the year 2012 and 2013 under

Docket Number 008112-2012 and 014187-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property

located at 8 Progress Street in Edison Township, known as Block 412.B, Lot 12; and

4. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed by and

approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment, the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax balances

and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.456-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by New Jersey Carpenters

Fund for tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, New Jersey Carpenters Fund, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 75

Fieldcrest Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 390.F, Lot 4 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed a tax appeal for the year 2012 with the

Tax Court of New Jersey under Docket Number 008117-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeal and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

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WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $2,438,900.00

Improvements $4,796,100.00

Total $7,235,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the year 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $2,438,900.00

Improvements $2,383,900.00

Total $4,822,800.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to ABlau & Blau, Attorney Trust Fund@ and the taxpayer and forwarded to

ABlau & Blau, 223 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry

of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$114,072.94

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed to

establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012

Land $2,438,900.00

Improvements $2,383,900.00

Total $4,822,800.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the property tax appeal filed for the year 2012 under Docket

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Number 008117-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 75 Fieldcrest

Avenue in Edison Township, known as Block 390.F, Lot 4; and

4. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed by and

approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment, the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax balances

and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.458-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Hotel Route 27, LLC

for tax years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Hotel Route 27, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 2055

Lincoln Highway Route 27, in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 123, Lot 11.F

on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 000211-2012 and 00152-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 1,995,000.00

Improvements $ 2,652,800.00

Total $ 4,647,800.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment for the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Adam R. Jones, Esq. of Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario,66 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 08831"

within 60 days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

Year 2012 2013

Land $1,995,000.00 $1,995,000.00

Improvements $1,929,600.00 $1,929,600.00

Total $3,924.600.00 $3,924,600.00

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$34,200.13 $34,450.03

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed to

establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $1,995,000.00 $1,995,000.00

Improvements $1,929,600.00 $1,929,600.00

Total $3,924,600.00 $3,924,600.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and 2013,

Docket Numbers 000211-2012 and 00152-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property

located at 2055 Lincoln Highway Route 27 in Edison Township, known as Block 123,

Lot 11.F; and

4. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed by and

approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.459-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 400 Raritan Center

Investors for tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 400 Raritan Center Investors, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 400

Raritan Ctr. Parkway in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 395, Lot 4.C20 on

the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011, 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 007350-2011; 001377-2012 and 001266-

2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 1,145,600.00

Improvements $ 3,311,700.00

Total $ 4,457,300.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2011, 2012 and

2013 as follows:

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Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 1,145,600.00 $ 1,145,600.00 $ 1,145,600.00

Improvements $ 2,436,200.00 $ 2,353,700.00 $ 2,314,000.00

Total $ 3,581,800.00 $ 3,499,300.00 $ 3,459,600.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, PC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer

and forwarded to “Brian A. Fowler, Esq. of Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, PC, 66 Park Street, Montclair, NJ

07042,” within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2011 2012 2013

$40,973.40 $45,303.82 $47,650.15

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 1,145,600.00 $ 1,145,600.00 $ 1,145,600.00

Improvements $ 2,436,200.00 $ 2,353,700.00 $ 2,314,000.00

Total $ 3,581,800.00 $ 3,499,300.00 $ 3,459,600.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 007350-2011; 001377-2012; and 001266-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 400 Raritan Center Parkway in Edison

Township, known as Block 395, Lot 4.C20;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.460-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by IC/L-A One Truman

Drive, LLC for the tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, IC/L-A Kilmer Road, LLC/Intercap, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located

at 1 Truman Drive South in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 3.C, Lot 4.01 on

the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed a tax appeal for the year 2012 with

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the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Number 001374-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeal and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $5,664,000.00

Improvements $2,836,000.00

Total $8,500,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $5,664,000.00

Improvements $1,419,300.00

Total $7,083,300.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of the tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, P.C., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer

and forwarded to “Adam R. Jones, Esq. of Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, P.C., 66 Park Street, Montclair, NJ

07042" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$64,162.34

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2012

Land $5,664,000.00

Improvements $1,419,300.00

Total $7,083,300.00

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2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeal filed for the year 2012,

Docket Number 001374-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 1 Truman

Drive South in Edison Township, known as Block 3.C, Lot 4.01;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.461-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 300 Columbus Circle

Investors for tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 300 Columbus Circle Investors, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

300 Columbus Circle in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 395, Lot 4.C21 on

the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011, 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 007348-2011; 001376-2012; 001267-2013;

and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 1,500,000.00

Improvements $ 4,966,000.00

Total $ 6,466.000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2011, 2012 and

2013 as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 1,500,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00

Improvements $ 3,931,800.00 $ 3,806,700.00 $ 4,746,500.00

Total $ 5,431,800.00 $ 5,306,700.00 $ 5,246,500.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

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WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Brian A. Fowler of Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, PC, 66 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042,”

within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2011 2012 2013

$48,400.56 $54,823.30 $58,243.32

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 1,500,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00

Improvements $ 3,931,800.00 $ 3,806,700.00 $ 4,746,500.00

Total $ 5,431,800.00 $ 5,306,700.00 $ 5,246,500.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

2012 and 2013 Docket Numbers 007348-2011; 001376-2012 and 001267-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 300 Columbus Circle in Edison Township,

known as Block 395, Lot 4.C21;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.462-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Silgan Containers Mfg.

Corp. for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Silgan Containers Mfg. Corp., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

135 National Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 48, Lot 8 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011,

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 001018-2010, 002804-2011, 003630-

2012 and 000159-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

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WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $2,886,500.00

Improvements $4,052,200.00

Total $6,938,700.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $2,886,500.00 $2,886,500.00 $2,886,500.00 $2,886,500.00

Improvements $3,420,500.00 $3,062,500.00 $3,013,500.00 $3,013,500.00

Total $6,307,000.00 $5,949,000.00 $5,900,000.00 $5,900,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Garippa, Lotz & Giannuario, 66 Park Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$26,777.76 $44,318.77 $47,042.72 $47,530.91

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $2,886,500.00 $2,886,500.00 $2,886,500.00 $2,886,500.00

Improvements $3,420,500.00 $3,062,500.00 $3,013,500.00 $3,013,500.00

Total $6,307,000.00 $5,949,000.00 $5,900,000.00 $5,900,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 001018-2010, 002804-2011, 003630-2012 and

000159-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 135 National Road in

Edison Township, known as Block 48, Lot 8;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.463-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Parkwood Garden

Assoc./Parkwood Gardens, Inc. for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Parkwood Garden Assoc./Parkwood Gardens, Inc. , (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of

property located at Oakwood Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 689,

Lots 2.B1 and 34 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for

the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 004544-2010;

001745-2011; 006614-2012 and 006540-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows: (as to Block 689, Lot 2.B1)

Land $ 5,760,000.00

Improvements $11,564,800.00

Total $17,324,800.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land Withdrawn Withdrawn $ 5,760,000.00 $ 5,760,000.00

Improvements $11,287,500.00 $11,287,500.00

Total $17,047,500.00 $17,047,500.00

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows: (as to Block 689, Lot 34)

Land $ 180,000.00

Improvements $ 147,500.00

Total $ 327,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land Withdrawn Withdrawn $ 180,000.00 $ 180,000.00

Improvements $ 147,500.00 $ 147,500.00

Total $ 327,500.00 $ 327,500.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

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WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., 293 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ 07039” within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

(as to Block 689, Lot 2.B1)

2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $12,558.92 $12,689.25

(as to Block 689, Lot 34)

2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years for Block 689, Lot 2.B1, the

Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between

land and improvements as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land Withdrawn Withdrawn $ 5,760,000.00 $ 5,760,000.00

Improvements $11,287,500.00 $11,287,500.00

Total $17,047,500.00 $17,047,500.00

2. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years for Block 689, Lot 34, the

Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between

land and improvements as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land Withdrawn Withdrawn $ 180,000.00 $ 180,000.00

Improvements $ 147,500.00 $ 147,500.00

Total $ 327,500.00 $ 327,500.00

3. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

4. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013 Docket Numbers 004544-2010; 001745-2011; 006614-2012;

006540-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at Oakwood Avenue in

Edison Township, known as Block 689, Lots 2.B1 and 34;

5. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

6. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

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RESOLUTION R.464-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 110 Talmadge Road,

LLC for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 110 Talmadge Road, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 110

Talmadge Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 22, Lot 11.B1 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011,

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008094-2010, 003586-2011, 000303-

2012 and 000084-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 557,300.00

Improvements $1,831,000.00

Total $2,388,300.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2010 2011

Land $ 557,300.00 $ 557,300.00

Improvements $1,531,000.00 $1,531,000.00

Total $2,088,300.00 $2,088,300.00

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 557,300.00 $ 557,300.00

Improvements $1,531,000.00 $1,531,000.00

Total $2,088,300.00 $2,088,300.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, 1481 Oak Street Road, Iselin, NJ 08830" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

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2010 2011 2012 2013

$12,717.00 $13,434.00 $13,587.00 $13,728.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 557,300.00 $ 557,300.00 $ 557,300.00 $ 557,300.00

Improvements $1,531,000.00 $1,531,000.00 $1,531,000.00 $1,531,000.00

Total $2,088,300.00 $2,088,300.00 $2,088,300.00 $2,088,300.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 008094-2010; 003586-2011; 000303-2012 and

000084-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 110 Talmadge Road in

Edison Township, known as Block 22, Lot 11.B1;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.465-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 136 Talmadge Road,

LLC for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 136 Talmadge Road, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 116-

148 Talmadge Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 22, Lot 5.A on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011,

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008089-2010, 003589-2011, 000253-

2012 and 000077-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 979,600.00

Improvements $3,508,600.00

Total $4,488,200.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

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Year 2010 2011

Land $ 979,600.00 $ 979,600.00

Improvements $3,508,600.00 $3,508,600.00

Total $4,488,200.00 $4,488,200.00

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 979,600.00 $ 979,600.00

Improvements $3,128,600.00 $3,128,600.00

Total $4,108,200.00 $4,108,200.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, 1481 Oak Street Road, Iselin, NJ 08830" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $17,210.20 $17,388.80

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 979,600.00 $ 979,600.00 $ 979,600.00 $ 979,600.00

Improvements $3,508,600.00 $3,508,600.00 $3,128,600.00 $3,128,600.00

Total $4,488,200.00 $4,488,200.00 $4,108,200.00 $4,108,200.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 008089-2010; 003589-2011; 000253-2012 and

000077-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 116-148 Talmadge Road in

Edison Township, known as Block 22, Lot 5.A;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

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RESOLUTION R.466-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 946 Amboy Avenue,

LLC for tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 946 Amboy Avenue, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 940

Amboy Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 694T, Lot 1.02 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011, 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 005438-2011; 000306-2012; and 000330-

2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 228,200.00

Improvements $ 786,300.00

Total $1,014,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 228,200.00 $ 228,200.00 $ 228,200.00

Improvements $ 571,800.00 $ 521,800.00 $ 471,800.00

Total $ 800,000.00 $ 750,000.00 $ 700,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, 1481 Oak Street Road, Iselin, NJ 08830" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2011 2012 2013

$10,038.60 $12,508.21 $15,020.52

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 228,200.00 $ 228,200.00 $ 228,200.00

Improvements $ 571,800.00 $ 521,800.00 $ 471,800.00

Total $ 800,000.00 $ 750,000.00 $ 700,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 005438-2011; 000306-2012; and 000330-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 940 Amboy Avenue in Edison Township, known

as Block 694T, Lot 1.02;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.467-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Wick Shopping Plaza

Associates, LLC for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Wick Shopping Plaza Associates, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property

located at 561 United States Route 1 in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block

161.K, Lot 11 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the

years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008097-2010;

003584-2011; 000295-2012; 000083-2013; 003241-2014; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 7,113,000.00

Improvements $13,716,800.00

Total $20,829,800.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012,

2013 and 2014 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Land $ 7,113,000.00 $ 7,113,000.00 $ 7,113,000.00 $ 7,113,000.00 $ 7,113,000.00

Improvements $13,716,800.00 $ 9,887,000.00 $ 9,387,000.00 $ 9,387,000.00 $13,716,800.00

Total $20,829,800.00 $17,000,000.00 $16,500,000.00 $16,500,000.00 $20,829,800.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

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Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, 1481 Oak Tree Road, Iselin, NJ 08830,” within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

No refund $179,234.64 $204,756.24 $206,791.25 No refund

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Tax Years, the Township of Edison

Tax Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and

improvements as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Land $ 7,113,000.00 $ 7,113,000.00 $ 7,113,000.00 $ 7,113,000.00 $ 7,113,000.00

Improvements $13,716,800.00 $ 9,887,000.00 $ 9,387,000.00 $ 9,387,000.00 $13,716,800.00

Total $20,829,800.00 $17,000,000.00 $16,500,000.00 $16,500,000.00 $20,829,800.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Docket Numbers 008097-2010; 003584-2011; 000295-2012;

000083-2013; 003241-2014, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 561 United

States Route 1 in Edison Township, known as Block 161.K, Lot 11;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.468-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by 95 Ethel LLC for tax

years 2010, 2011 and 2012.

WHEREAS, 95 Ethel LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 99 Ethel Road in

Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 22.A, Lot 14 on the Township of Edison's

Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 with the Tax

Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 009310-2010, 003371-2011 and 000308-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

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WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $816,000.00

Improvements $2,384,000.00

Total $3,200,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011 and

2012 as follows:

2010 2011 2012

Land $816,000.00 $816,000.00 $816,000.00

Improvements $1,784,000.00 $1,884,000.00 $1,884,000.00

Total $2,600,000.00 $2,700,000.00 $2,700,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Douglas J. Sitar, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“Sitar Law Offices, LLC, 1481 Oak Tree Road, Iselin, New Jersey 08830" within sixty (60) days of the date

of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012

$25,434.00 $22,390.00 $22,645.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

2010 2011 2012

Land $816,000.00 $816,000.00 $816,000.00

Improvements $1,784,000.00 $1,884,000.00 $1,884,000.00

Total $2,600,000.00 $2,700,000.00 $2,700,000.00

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2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012,

Docket Numbers 009310-2010, 003371-2011 and 000308-2012, by the taxpayer, owning

the property located at 1656 Oak Tree Road Township, known as Block 22.A, Lot 14;

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4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed by and

approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.469-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 138 Talmadge Road

LLC for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 138 Talmadge Road LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at Carter

Drive (Rear) in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 22, Lot 6.A on the Township

of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and

2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008090-2010, 005435-2011, 000298-2012 and

014828-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $1,987,300.00

Improvements $ 0.00

Total $1,987,300.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $1,057,600.00 $1,079,000.00 $1,112,700.00 $1,164,800.00

Improvements $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Total $1,057,600.00 $1,079,000.00 $1,112,700.00 $1,164,800.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, Parkway Centre, 1481 Oak Tree Road, Iselin, NJ 08830" within

sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$39,409.98 $40,673.67 $39,610.63 $37,637.60

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $1,057,600.00 $1,079,000.00 $1,112,700.00 $1,164,800.00

Improvements $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Total $1,057,600.00 $1,079,000.00 $1,112,700.00 $1,164,800.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012, Docket Numbers 008090-2010, 005435-2011, 000298-2012 and 014828-

2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at Carter Drive (Rear) in Edison

Township, known as Block 22, Lot 6.A;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.470-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Edison Ctr Assoc for

tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Edison Ctr Assoc, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at Dey Place in

Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 161.0, Lot 44 on the Township of Edison's

Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 with the Tax

Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008098-2010, 005425-2011, 000252-2012 and 014831-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $ 771,000.00

Improvements $2,429,000.00

Total $3,200,000.00

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WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013; as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 771,000.00 $ 771,000.00 $ 771,000.00 $ 771,000.00

Improvements $2,429,000.00 $1,829,000.00 $1,629,000.00 $1,429,000.00

Total $3,200,000.00 $2,600,000.00 $2,400,000.00 $2,200,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Sitar Law Offices, LLC, Parkway Centre, 1481 Oak Tree Road, Iselin, NJ 08830" within

sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

No refund $28,080.00 $37,832.00 $47,760.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 771,000.00 $ 771,000.00 $ 771,000.00 $ 771,000.00

Improvements $2,429,000.00 $1,829,000.00 $1,629,000.00 $1,429,000.00

Total $3,200,000.00 $2,600,000.00 $2,400,000.00 $2,200,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011 and 2012, Docket Numbers 008098-2010, 005425-2011, 000252-2012 and 014831-

2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at Dey Place in Edison Township,

known as Block 161.0, Lot 44;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.471-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Cittone, S% Lincoln

Tech Institute for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

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WHEREAS, Cittone, S% Lincoln Tech Institute, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of properties

located at 1697 Oak Tree Road and 10 Cinder Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known

as Block 643.DD, Lots 33, 34, 15.V and 15.B3 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the

"Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey,

Docket Numbers 010792-2010, 005336-2011, 005558-2012 and 013800-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the properties were originally assessed as follows:

Block: 634.DD Lot: 33

Street Address: 1697 Oak Tree Road

Land $464,400.00

Improvements $2,578,700.00

Total $3,043,100.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 34

Street Address: 1697 Oak Tree Road

Land $140,000.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $140,000.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 15.V

Street Address: 10 Cinder Road

Land $253,700.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $253,700.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 15.B3

Street Address: Cinder Road

Land $102,900.00

Improvements $0.00

Total $102,900.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Block: 634.DD Lot: 33

Street Address: 1697 Oak Tree Road

2010 2011 2012 2013

$464,400.00 $464,400.00 $464,400.00 $ 464,400.00

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$1,583,750.00 $1,575,540.00 $1,500,900.00 $1,455,500.00

$2,048,200.00 $2,039,900.00 $1,965,300.00 $1,919,400.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 34

Street Address: 1697 Oak Tree Road

2010 2011 2012 2013

$140,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0

$140,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 15.V

Street Address: 10 Cinder Road

2010 2011 2012 2013

$253,700.00 $253,700.00 $253,700.00 $253,700.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0

$253,700.00 $253,700.00 $253,700.00 $253,700.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 15.B3

Street Address: Cinder Road

2010 2011 2012 2013

$102,900.00 $102,900.00 $102,900.00 $102,900.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0

$102,900.00 $102,900.00 $102,900.00 $102,900.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment interest and post

judgment interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Peter L. Davidson, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “The Davidson Legal Group, LLC, 154 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 207, Livingston, New Jersey

07039" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 33:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$44,214.35 $46,949.76 $50,969.16 $53,667.91

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 34:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 15.V:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 15.B3:

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2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Block: 634.DD Lot: 33

Street Address: 1697 Oak Tree Road

2010 2011 2012 2013

$464,400.00 $464,400.00 $464,400.00 $ 464,400.00

$1,583,750.00 $1,575,540.00 $1,500,900.00 $1,455,000.00

$2,048,150.00 $2,039,940.00 $1,965,300.00 $1,919,400.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 34

Street Address: 1697 Oak Tree Road

2010 2011 2012 2013

$140,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$140,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 15.V

Street Address: 10 Cinder Road

2010 2011 2012 2013

$253,700.00 $253,700.00 $253,700.00 $253,700.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$253,700.00 $253,700.00 $253,700.00 $253,700.00

Block: 643.DD Lot: 15.B3

Street Address: Cinder Road

2010 2011 2012 2013

$102,900.00 $102,900.00 $102,900.00 $102,900.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$102,900.00 $102,900.00 $102,900.00 $102,900.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 010792-2010, 005336-2011, 005558-2012 and

013800-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the properties located at 1697 Oak Tree Road and

10 Cinder Road in Edison Township, known as Block 643.DD, Lots 33, 34, 15.V and

15.B3;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.472-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by BRE/ESA Portfolio,

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LLC for tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, BRE/ESA Portfolio, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 1

Fieldcrest Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 390.N, Lot 2 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the year 2012 with the

Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Number 005560-2012; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $1,100,000.00

Improvements $3,285,200.00

Total $4,385,600.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2012 as follows:

Year 2012

Land $1,100,000.00

Improvements $2,812,000.00

Total $3,912,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment interest and post

judgment interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Peter L. Davidson, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “The Davidson Legal Group, LLC, 154 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 207, Livingston, New Jersey

07039" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012

$22,396.54

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2012

Land $1,100,000.00

Improvements $2,812,000.00

Total $3,912,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the year 2012,

Docket Number 005560-2012, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 1

Fieldcrest Avenue in Edison Township, known as Block 390.N, Lot 2;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.473-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 160 Raritan Center

Parkway, LLC for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 160 Raritan Center Parkway, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located

at Raritan Center Parkway in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 390.C, Lot 16

on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008698-2010, 001589-2011,

005595-2012 and 16030-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $1,259,000.00

Improvements $4,789,500.00

Total $6,048,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $1,259,000.00 $1,259,000.00 $1,259,000.00 $1,259,000.00

Improvements $4,497,500.00 $3,297,500.00 $2,385,900.00 $2,385,900.00

Total $5,756,500.00 $4,556,500.00 $3,644,900.00 $3,644,900.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

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WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Saul A. Wolfe, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“Skloff & Wolfe, P.C., 293 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, New Jersey 07039" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$12,976.77 $69,825.60 $113,666.24 $114,795.94

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $1,259,000.00 $1,259,000.00 $1,259,000.00 $1,259,000.00

Improvements $4,497,500.00 $3,297,500.00 $2,385,900.00 $2,385,900.00

Total $5,756,500.00 $4,556,500.00 $3,644,900.00 $3,644,900.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 008698-2010-2010, 001589-2011, 005595-2012

and 16030-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 1 Colton Road in Edison

Township, known as Block 390.C, Lot 16;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.474-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by 510 Venture LLC

Bergman Realty Corp. for tax years 2010, 2011,2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, 510 Venture LLC Bergman Realty Corp., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property

located at 510 Thornall Street in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 671, Lot

2.B1 on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years

2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 006276-2010, 005317-

2011, 005556-2012 and 002367-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

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the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $900,000.00 $850,000.00 $800,000.00 $ 800,000.00

Improvements $3,600,000.00 $3,400,000.00 $3,200,000.00 $3,200,000.00

Total $4,500,000.00 $4,250,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment interest and post

judgment interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to ears

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Peter L. Davidson, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “The Davidson Legal Group, LLC, 154 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 207, Livingston, New Jersey

07039" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$7,554.97 $19,656.00 $31,684.30 $31,999.20

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $900,000.00 $850,000.00 $800,000.00 $ 800,000.00

Improvements $3,600,000.00 $3,400,000.00 $3,200,000.00 $3,200,000.00

Total $4,250,000.00 $4,250,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 006276-2010, 005317-2011, 005556-2012 and

2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 924,000.00 $ 924,000.00 $3,400,000.00 $3,400,000.00

Improvements $3,746,000.00 $3,746,000.00 $6,400,000.00 $6,400,000.00

Total $4,670,000.00 $4,670,000.00 $4,670,000.00 $4,670,000.00

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002367-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 1 Colton Road in Edison

Township, known as Block 671, Lot 2.B1;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.475-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Edison 1 North 35C,

LLC and Edison 1 North 35C, LLC by Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. for tax years 2009, 2011, 2012 and

2013.

WHEREAS, 110 Talmadge Road, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at

Edison 1 North 35C, LLC and Edison 1 North 35C, LLC by Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. in Edison

Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 199.A, Lot 35.03 on the Township of Edison's Tax

Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013 with the Tax

Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 7502-2009, 8141-2011, 5619-2012 and 8174-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $2,504,000.00

Improvements $3,978,500.00

Total $6,482,500.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2009 2011

Land $2,504,000.00 $2,504,000.00

Improvements $3,296,000.00 $3,296,000.00

Total $5,800,000.00 $5,800,000.00

Year 2012 2013

Land $2,504,000.00 $2,504,000.00

Improvements $3,296,000.00 $3,296,000.00

Total $5,800,000.00 $5,800,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

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WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., Attorney Trust Fund” and the “Taxpayer” and

forwarded to “Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., 293 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ 07039" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2009 2011 2012 2013

$29,552.25 $31,941.00 $32,275.43 $32,596.20

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2009 2011 2012 2013

Land $2,504,000.00 $2,504,000.00 $2,504,000.00 $2,504,000.00

Improvements $3,296,000.00 $3,296,000.00 $3,296,000.00 $3,296,000.00

Total $5,800,000.00 $5,800,000.00 $5,800,000.00 $5,800,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2009,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 7502-2009; 8141-2011; 5619-2012; and 8174-

2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 1049 United States Route 1 in

Edison Township, known as Block 199.A, Lot 35.03;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.476-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Freedman Service

Company for tax year 2010.

WHEREAS, Freedman Service Company, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 518

Old Post Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 198, Lot 40 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the year 2010 with the

Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 014527-2010; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

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costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $1,406,100.00

Improvements $3,357,500.00

Total $4,763,600.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2010 as follows:

2010

Land $1,406,100.00

Improvements $2,642,900.00

Total $4,049,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Samuel H. Davis, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded to

“Samual H. Davis, Attorney at Law, F-3 Brier Hill Court, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816" within sixty

(60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010

$31,757.54

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

2010

Land $1,406,100.00

Improvements $2,642,900.00

Total $4,049,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the year 2010,

Docket Number 014527-2010, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 518 Old

Post Road known as Block 198, Lot 40;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R, 477-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by CJ Mack Sales c/o

Walgreens for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, CJ Mack Sales c/o Walgreens, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 81

Plainfield Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 256, Lot 9 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011,

2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 003038-2012, 002914-2011, 002514-

2012 and 008642-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 538,600.00

Improvements $ 857,400.00

Total $1,396,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2010 2011

Land Withdraw Withdraw

Improvements

Total

Year 2012 2013

Land Withdraw $ 538,600.00

Improvements $ 761,400.00

Total $1,300,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Stavitsky & Associates, LLC., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Stavitsky & Associates, LLC., 350 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,584.96

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land Withdraw Withdraw Withdraw $ 538,600.00

Improvements $ 761,400.00

Total $1,300,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 003038-2010; 002914-2011; 002514-2012 and

008642-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 81 Plainfield Avenue in

Edison Township, known as Block 256, Lot 9;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.478-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by J&M Futon Covers

Corp. for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, J&M Futon Covers Corp., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 44

National Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 50, Lot 14.A1 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2010, 2011

and 2012 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 008177-2010, 004606-2011, 005233-2012

and 008267-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $468,800.00

Improvements $1,031,200.00

Total $1,500,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2010, 2011, 2012

and 2013 as follows:

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Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $468,800.00 $468,800.00 $468,800.00 $ 468,800.00

Improvements $831,200.00 $731,200.00 $731,200.00 $ 731,200.00

Total $1,300,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Stavitsky & Associates, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Stavitsky & Associates, 350 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$8,478.00 $13,434.00 $13,587.00 $13,728.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land $468,800.00 $468,800.00 $468,800.00 $ 468,800.00

Improvements $831,200.00 $731,200.00 $731,200.00 $ 731,200.00

Total $1,300,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,200,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 008177-2010, 004606-2011, 005233-2012 and

008267-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 44 National Road in

Edison Township, known as Block 50, Lot 14.A1;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.479-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Archland Prop I, LLC;

Archland Prop 1 LLC c/o Damiano; and Archland Prop 1 LLC c/o Damiano Mgt for tax years 2010, 2011,

2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Archland Prop I, LLC; Archland Prop 1 LLC c/o Damiano; and Archland Prop 1

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LLC c/o Damiano Mgt, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 182 Lafayette Avenue in Edison

Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 691.B, Lot 6.S on the Township of Edison's Tax

Assessment Maps and 1511 United States Route 1 in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known

as Block 691.B, Lot 6.H on the Township of Edison’s Tax Assessment Maps, (the "Property"), filed tax

appeals for the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers

014779-2010, 014393-2011, 015789-2012 and 015523-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property known as 182 Lafayette Avenue (Block 691.B, Lot 6.S)was originally

assessed for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 420,000.00

Improvements $

Total $ 420,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2010 2011

Land WITHDRAW WITHDRAW

Improvements

Total

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00

Improvements $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Total $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00

WHEREAS, the property known as 1511 United States Route 1 (Block 691.B, Lot 6.H) was

originally assessed for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 400,000.00

Improvements $ 280,000.00

Total $ 680,000.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2010 2011

Land WITHDRAW WITHDRAW

Improvements

Total

Year 2012 2013

Land WITHDRAW WITHDRAW

Improvements

Total

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Bruce J. Stavitsky, Esq., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Bruce J. Stavitsky, Esq., 350 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004" within sixty (60) days of

the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

With regard to 182 Lafayette Avenue:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $8,275.75 $8,358.00

With regard to 1511 United States Route 1:

2010 2011 2012 2013

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements for

182 Lafayette Avenue as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land WITHDRAW WITHDRAW $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00

Improvements $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Total $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00

2. With regard to the 1511 United States Route 1 property as follows:

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Land WITHDRAW WITHDRAW WITHDRAW WITHDRAW

Improvements

Total

3. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

4. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2010,

2011, 2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 014779-2010; 014393-2011; 015789-2012 and

015523-2013, by the taxpayer, owning the property located at 182 Lafayette Avenue in

Edison Township, known as Block 691.B, Lot 6.S; and 1511 United States Route 1 in

Edison Township, known as Block 691.B, Lot 6.H;

5. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

6. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.480-082014

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EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by CVS Pharmacies for tax

years 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, CVS Pharmacies, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 8 Eden Avenue

in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 176, Lot 1.A on the Township of Edison's

Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the years 2012 and 2013 with the Tax Court of

New Jersey, Docket Numbers 001177-2012 and 002129-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Land $546,700.00

Improvements $844,200.00

Total $1,390,900.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 546,700.00 $ 546,700.00

Improvements $ 744,200.00 $ 744,200.00

Total $1,290,900.00 $1,290,900.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Bruce J. Stavitsky, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and forwarded

to “Stavitsky & Associates, 350 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004" within sixty (60) days of the

date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2012 2013

$4,729.00 $4,776.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

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Year 2012 2013

Land $ 546,700.00 $ 546,700.00

Improvements $ 744,200.00 $ 744,200.00

Total $1,290,900.00 $1,290,900.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2012 and

2013, Docket Numbers 001177-2012 and 002129-2013 by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 8 Eden Avenue in Edison Township, known as Block 176, Lot 1.A;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.481-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Aarti, Inc. c/o Lees

Motel for tax year 2013.

WHEREAS, Aarti, Inc., (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of properties located at U.S. Route 1 and 93

Townsley Street in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 778, Lots 17.A1 and 15

on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeal for the year 2013 with

the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 014172– 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

Original

Assessment

Lot 17.A1

Land $263,00.00

Improvements $253,400.00

Total $516,400.00

Original

Assessment

Lot 15

Land $75,900.00

Improvements $69,000.00

Total $144,900.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2013 as follows:

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Lot 17.A1 2013

Land $263,000.00

Improvements $167,000.00

Total $430,000.00

Lot 15 2013

Land $75,900.00

Improvements $49,100.00

Total $125,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Michael J. Donnelly, Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., 75 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, New Jersey 07068" within sixty

(60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

As to Lot 17.A1:

2013

$4,126.46

As to Lot 15:

2013

$950.42

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2013 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed

to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Lot 17.A1 2013

Land $263,000.00

Improvements $167,000.00

Total $430,000.00

Lot 15 2013

Land $75,900.00

Improvements $49,100.00

Total $125,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the year 2013, Docket Number

014172–2013, by the taxpayer, owning the properties located at U.S. Route 1 and 93

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Townsley Street known as Block 778, Lots 17.A1 and 15;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed by and

approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.482-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Hidden Ridge, LLC for

tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Hidden Ridge, LLC, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 1641-1645

Oak Tree Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 643.DD, Lot 35 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011, 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 012327-2011, 011268-2012 and 013764-

2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed for 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 731,100.00

Improvements $ 0.00

Total $ 731,100.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 675,000.00 $ 675,000.00 $ 675,000.00

Improvements $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Total $ 675,000.00 $ 675,000.00 $ 675,000.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., 75 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ 07068" within sixty (60)

days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

2011 2012 2013

$2,679.34 $2,652.97 $2,625.48

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor

is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 675,000.00 $ 675,000.00 $ 675,000.00

Improvements $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Total $ 675,000.00 $ 675,000.00 $ 675,000.00

2. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 012327-2011; 011268-2012 and 013764-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 1641-1645 Oak Tree Road in Edison Township,

known as Block 643.DD, Lot 35;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R.483-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeal filed by Oakwood Plaza

Associates for tax year 2012.

WHEREAS, Oakwood Plaza Associates, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 1627

Oaktree Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 643.DD, Lots 27C, 27D and

27G and 13 Wood Avenue in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 643.DD, Lot 38

on the Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed a tax appeal for the year 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey under Docket Number 002623-2012 and 005968-2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeal and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated in which the

Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeal for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent

with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

WHEREAS, the property was originally assessed as follows:

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Original

Assessment

Lots 27C, 27D and

27G

Land $ 665,000.00

Improvements $ 781,500.00

Total $1,446,500.00

Original

Assessment

Lot 38

Land $3,386,200.00

Improvements $1,244,200.00

Total $4,630,400.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the year 2012 and 2013 as

follows:

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 2C, 27D, 27G:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 665,000.00 $ 665,000.00

Improvements $ 637,600.00 $ 437,600.00

Total $1,302,600.00 $1,102,600.00

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 38:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 3,386,200.00 $3,386,200.00

Improvements $ 811,200.00 $ 511,200.00

Total $ 4,197,400.00 $3,897,400.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeal set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refund as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer, and

forwarded to Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., 75 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 within sixty

(60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund as

follows:

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 27C, 27D and 27G:

2012 2013

$6,805.03 $16,424.66

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 38:

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2012 2013

$20,476.57 $35,008.08

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For the 2012 and 2013 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax Assessor is

hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as follows:

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 2C, 27D, 27G:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 665,000.00 $ 665,000.00

Improvements $ 637,600.00 $ 437,600.00

Total $1,302,600.00 $1,102,600.00

As to Block 643.DD, Lot 38:

Year 2012 2013

Land $ 3,386,200.00 $3,386,200.00

Improvements $ 811,200.00 $ 511,200.00

Total $ 4,197,400.00 $3,897,400.00

2. Interest is waived on the refund, provided such refund is provided as specified

herein; and

3. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeal filed for the year 2012 and

2013 under Docket Number 002623-2012 and 005968-2013 by the taxpayer, owning the

property located at 1627 Oaktree Road in Edison Township, known as Block 643.DD,

Lots 27C, 27D and 27G and 13 Wood Avenue in Edison Township, known as Block

643.DD, Lot 38;

4. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey

Tax Court; and

5. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

RESOLUTION R 484-082014

EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the settlement of tax appeals filed by Valley National Bank

for tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

WHEREAS, Valley National Bank, (the "Taxpayer"), the owner of property located at 138

Idlewild Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 1120, Lot 43.01 and 136

Idlewild Road in Edison Township, County of Middlesex, and known as Block 1120, Lot 42 on the

Township of Edison's Tax Assessment Maps (the "Property"), filed tax appeals for the years 2011, 2012

and 2013 with the Tax Court of New Jersey, Docket Numbers 012324-2011, 011269-2012 and 013762-

2013; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison met and discussed the aforesaid

tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and Tax Appeal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, The Township Assessor has made such an examination of the value and proper

assessment of the Property and has obtained such appraisals, analysis, and information with respect to the

valuation and assessment of the Property as deemed necessary and appropriate, and has been consulted by

the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeals has been negotiated in which

the Taxpayer agrees to settle its appeals for an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property

consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district and as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the reduction would result in a nominal tax refund when compared with the litigation

costs involved in defending the assessment at trial; and

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WHEREAS, the property located at 138 Idlewild Road (Block 1120, Lot 43.01) was originally

assessed for 2011, 2012 and 2013 as follows:

Land $ 208,000.00

Improvements $ 317,900.00

Total $ 525,900.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 208,000.00 $ 208,000.00 $ 208,000.00

Improvements $ 267,000.00 $ 267,000.00 $ 216,800.00

Total $ 475,000.00 $ 475,000.00 $ 424,800.00

WHEREAS, the property located at 136 Idlewild Road (Block 1120, Lot 42) was originally

assessed for 2013 as follows:

Land $ 75,200.00

Improvements $ 0.00

Total $ 75,200.00

WHEREAS, the proposed settlement provides for an assessment of the years as follows:

Year 2013

Land $ 75,200.00

Improvements $ 0.00

Total $ 75,200.00

WHEREAS, the Taxpayer acknowledges that the Township has in part agreed to the settlement in

consideration for the waiver of tax appeals set forth above; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid settlement has no general application to other properties within the

Township of Edison as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the Taxpayer will waive prejudgment and post-judgment

interest and/or penalties on the refund if paid no later than February 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 shall not apply to years

2014 and 2015 tax years; and

WHEREAS, if the refunds as a result of this settlement set forth herein are to be refunded, the

refund is to be made payable to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., Attorney Trust Fund” and the taxpayer and

forwarded to “Lasser Hochman, L.L.C., 75 Eisenhower Parkway – Suite No. 120, Roseland, NJ 07068-

1694" within sixty (60) days of the date of the entry of judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council will make this settlement with the Taxpayer without prejudice

to its dealing with any other Edison Township taxpayer's request for tax assessment reduction;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund for

138 Idlewild Road as follows:

2011 2012 2013

$2,382.12 $2,407.06 $4,828.54

WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement approved herein, the Taxpayer is entitled to a refund for

136 Idlewild Road as follows:

2013

$0.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,

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of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. For 138 Idlewild Road, the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Years, the Township of

Edison Tax Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and

improvements as follows:

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Year 2011 2012 2013

Land $ 208,000.00 $ 208,000.00 $ 208,000.00

Improvements $ 267,000.00 $ 267,000.00 $ 216,800.00

Total $ 475,000.00 $ 475,000.00 $ 424,800.00

2. For 136 Idlewild Road, the 2013 Tax Year, the Township of Edison Tax

Assessor is hereby directed to establish the allocation between land and improvements as

follows:

3. Interest is waived on the refunds, provided such refunds are provided as

specified herein; and

4. The Tax Appeal Attorney for the Township, is hereby authorized to execute a

Stipulation of Settlement relative to the property tax appeals filed for the years 2011,

2012 and 2013, Docket Numbers 012324-2011; 011269-2012; and 013762-2013, by the

taxpayer, owning the property located at 138 Idlewild Road and 136 Idlewild Road in

Edison Township, known as Block 1120, 43.01 and 42;

5. The Freeze Act will not apply to the judgment to be issued by the New Jersey Tax Court;

and

6. The form of Stipulation of Settlement is annexed hereto, having been reviewed

by and approved by the Township Council of the Township of Edison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the receipt of the appropriate Tax Court

Judgment(s), the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to process credits against open tax

balances and issue checks consistent with the amount credited for the foregoing assessment reduction.

A motion was made by Councilmember Mascola seconded by Councilmember Diehl to Adopt these

Resolutions.

AYES –Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Lombardi, Mascola, Prasad and Council President Karabinchak.

NAYS – Councilmember Shah

COMMUNICATIONS

a. Letter and Petition received from Irene Wall regarding Residential Parking only.

b. Letter received from Walter Stochel of Edison Open Space Advisory Committee

regarding the open space tax.

c. Letter received from Walter Stochel of Edison Open Space Advisory Committee

regarding Oak Ridge Park on Featherbed Lane.

d. Electronic Letter received from Dan Kovach regarding Crosswalk at Rt. 27 and Talmadge

Road.

e. Letter received from Larry Deutchman regarding closing time of businesses on Amboy

Avenue

Year 2013

Land $ 75,200.00

Improvements $ 0.00

Total $ 75,200.00

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On a motion made by Councilmember Prasad, seconded by Councilmember Diehl and duly carried, the

above Communications were received.

ORAL PETITIONS AND REMARKS

Council President Karabinchak opened the meeting for public comment.

Rabbi Rosenberg, 5 Fairhill Road, felt the reality is that the Township will continue to be in the same

position in future years unless the employees are willing to take a pay cut. He also announced that he is not

running for Council.

Len Sendelsky, 66 Richard Road, said he is in favor of Ordinance O.1878-2014. He felt this will keep

projects in Edison and is a good way to create rateables for the Township. He felt the decision to raise taxes

is not an easy one but if it is for a good purpose such as sewer and street improvements then he is in favor of

it.

Walt Shneer, Park Way, asked if anything is going on along Woodbridge Avenue as he saw two large

construction cranes. He asked if special pick-ups have been discontinued.

Jules Zames, 17 Stiles Road, said he agreed with the speaker on Monday night regarding a much needed

crosswalk on Route 27 and Talmadge Road.

Hearing no further comments from the public Councilmember Mascola made a motion to close the public

hearing, which was seconded by Councilmember Diehl and duly carried.

Having no further business to discuss, on a motion made by Councilmember Diehl, seconded by

Councilmember Gomez, the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.

_____________________________________ _________________________________________

Robert Karabinchak Cheryl Russomanno

Council President Acting Municipal Clerk