Lehigh Township officials recently released a settlement agreement showing former Police Chief Scott Fogel collected more than $13,000 in unused leave and will keep family health benefits through the end of the year.

The disclosure came Sept. 17 in response to a Right-to-Know request filed by the Times News following Fogel’s Aug. 1 resignation.

Under the separation terms, Fogel remained on administrative duty status until his departure, collecting regular paychecks of $4,297.99 on July 10, July 24 and Aug. 7. He was prohibited from performing any police duties during that period.

On Aug. 7, the township issued Fogel a $13,080.82 check covering 195.5 vacation hours and 48 personal hours. Mandatory payroll deductions applied to the payout. The township also agreed to extend his family health coverage through Dec. 31.

The agreement further requires the township to provide only a neutral reference, confirming job title and dates of service. Fogel will also receive a retirement badge and identification.

The settlement includes a broad release of claims, with Fogel waiving any right to pursue legal action against the township. The document specifically bars claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and entitlement to a hearing under state or federal law.

“Fogel forever waives and relinquishes all rights to assert any claim for recall, reemployment, or tenure with the township,” the agreement reads.

He was required to return township property within 10 days of his resignation, including weapons, uniforms, electronics and vehicles.

A Right-to-Know request for Fogel’s resignation letter was denied.

Fogel’s resignation came after months of public scrutiny and the township’s involvement in a $1.75 million federal lawsuit. Former township officer Jessica Edwards alleged in the suit that Fogel sexually harassed, physically accosted and retaliated against her during her five years on the force.

The township paid $275,000 in back wages to Edwards. Insurance covered the remainder of the settlement. Township officials did not admit wrongdoing as part of the resolution.

Fogel had been chief since 2012. Sergeant John Henry, a 26-year veteran of the department, was appointed acting officer in charge following his resignation.