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ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JACOB SINGLETON, LANDLORD, FOR THE PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1049 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07112, (BLOCK 3661, LOT 1), FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2012 TO JULY 31, 2014, FOR THE SUM OF $33,600.00, ($1,400.00 PER MONTH), FOR USE AS A MINI-POLICE PRECINCT.
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark is a non-profit corporation of the State of New Jersey, has tax exempt status with respect to the State of New Jersey and the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Singleton owns the premises commonly known as 1049 Bergen Street, Block 3661, Lot 1, on the Official Tax Map and Tax Duplicates of the City of Newark; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, wishes to enter into a Lease Agreement with Jacob Singleton, for the premises located at 1049 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112,Block 3661, Lot 1, for a period beginning on August 1, 2012 and ending on July 31, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Mayor and/or his designee the Director of Engineering are hereby authorized to enter into a Lease Agreement, in the form attached hereto, on behalf of the City of Newark, Tenant, with Jacob Singleton, Landlord, for the premises commonly known as 1049 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112, Block 3661, Lot 1, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:60-25.51, for the period beginning on August 1, 2012 and ending on July 31, 2014.
2. This Lease Agreement is ratified from August 1, 2012 until the date of adoption of this authorizing Ordinance.
3. The City of Newark shall, as consideration for the said Lease Agreement, pay the Landlord an annual rent of $16,800, for a total not to exceed sum of $33,600.00, to be paid in 24 equal installments of $1,400.00 due on the first day of each month.
4. The City of Newark is also responsible for the monthly cost of Utilities (Electric and Heat) for the term of the lease.
5. The premises shall be used by the Tenant as a mini-police precinct.
6. Both, the Landlord, Jacob Singleton, and the Tenant, the City of Newark, Director of Engineering, shall be responsible for the enforcement and compliance of the covenants and conditions of the Lease Agreement.
7. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5, attached hereto is a partial Comptroller's Certification which states the funds in the amount of $15,000.00 are available in the 2012 Budget as follows: Fund Code: 011; Department: 110; Division/Project: 1110; Account: 71610; Budget Reference: B2012. The certification shall be filed along with the original ordinance and the executed lease agreement in the Office of the City Clerk. The remainder of the funding for this contract for monthly rent and utilities will be subject to appropriation in the 2013 and 2014 Municipal Budgets and funds must be certified in advance.
8. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 27:25-17, any and all debts, expenses or obligations incurred by the City of Newark shall be payable only from funds available to the City of Newark, and no liability or obligation shall be incurred by the City of Newark beyond the extent to which monies are available.
9. A copy of the Lease Agreement is attached hereto.
10. A copy of this Lease Agreement, Ordinance and Certification of Funds shall be permanently filed in the Office of the City Clerk by the Director of Engineering.
11. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
STATEMENT
This Ordinance authorizes the Mayor and/or his designee the Director of Engineering to enter into and execute a Lease Agreement, on behalf of the City of Newark, Tenant, with Jacob Singleton, Landlord, for the premises commonly known as 1049 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112, (Block 3661, Lot 1), for use as a mini-police precinct, for the period beginning on August 1, 2012 and ending on July 31, 2014, for an annual rent of $16,800, for a total not to exceed $33,600.00, to be paid in 24 equal installments of $1,400.00 due on the first day of each month. The City of Newark is responsible for the monthly cost of Utilities (Electric and Heat) for the term of the lease.