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Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Accepting a Gift
Gift: Donation of $20,000.00 in support of the Newark Senior's Holiday Celebration
Purpose: The purpose of the gift reflects Newark Housing Authority commitment to uplifting Newark senior's residents, including the many older adults who call Newark Housing Authority home.
Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority
Entity Address: 500 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Gift Value: $20,000.00
City Contribution: N/A
Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A
Contract Period: N/A
Additional Information:
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WHEREAS, Newark Housing Authority, 500 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard Newark, New Jersey 07102 ("NHA") would like to make to the City of Newark ("City") a cash donation of Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($20,000.00) to support the Newark Senior's Holiday Celebration held on December 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, said donation reflects NHA's commitment to uplifting Newark's senior residents; and
WHEREAS, each year our seniors look forward to opportunities to connect with the broader community, and NHA is proud to support an event that brings them joy, fellowship, and recognition during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services ("Department") desires to accept the$20,000.00 cash donation; and
WHEREAS, the donation will be deposited into the Recreational & Cultural Affairs Activities Trust Fund Account #026-46160; and
WHEREAS, NHA fully understands and agrees that it is not entitled to receive any direct benefit from the City, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, or any other City personnel in exchange for the gift; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29, a municipality is authorized and empowered to accept bequests, legacies and gifts made to it and is ...
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