Title
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Resolution of Support from the Governing Body authorizing the acceptance of funds from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) that will be used to help address safety needs of the Lincoln Park community, help reduce crime and provide community residents with recreational activities.
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Neighborhood Preservation Program
Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Grant Amount: $125,000.00
Total Project Cost: $887,569.00
City Contribution: $25,000.00 In-Kind Services
Other Funding Source/Amount: Prudential Foundation, Verizon, Horizon, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs - NRTC Program, Titos, United/$762,569.00
Grant Period: January 27, 2023 through January 26, 2024
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
List of Property: (if applicable)
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As)
Lincoln Park Preservation District/Central and East Wards
Additional Information:
The Grant Funds will be allocated for:
1) The purchase, distribution and installation of security cameras to homeowners and small business owners to help prevent robberies and assaults; and
2) Alley enhancements and activations that include, lighting, seating, tables and performance spaces to reduce the presence of drug sales and substance abuse; and
3) Neighborhood beautification, greening, signage, street murals, wayfinding and information kiosk near the 6 acre park to expand Lincoln Park's branding.
A Shared Services Agreement between the City of Newark and Lincoln Park Coast...
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