Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/5/2025 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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25-0082 15-a ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Financial Report, December 31, 2023.  Not available
25-0146 15-b ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, December 18, 2024.Pass Not available
24-1667 15-c ReportCentral Planning Board, Minutes, September through November 2024.Pass Not available
24-0620 16PSF-a40 Austin Street Urban Renewal- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 40 AUSTIN STREET URBAN RENEWAL CO., LLC, 27 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF FORTY-THREE (43) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND THIRTY-EIGHT (38) GROUND FLOOR PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 40-46 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 902, LOT 15 (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
24-1703 16PSF-bOrdinance: Title 23:15-2 Multi-Way Stop at 15th Avenue and South 13th StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 13TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
24-1720 16PSF-cOrdinance: Title 23:15-2 Multi-Way Stop at 16th Avenue and South 11th StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 16TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Not available
24-1724 16PSF-dOrdinance: Title 23:15-2 Multi-Way Stop at 15th Avenue and Littleton AvenueOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 15TH AVENUE AND LITTLETON AVENUE AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Not available
24-1725 16PSF-eOrdinance: Title 23:15-2 Multi-Way Stop at 15th Avenue and South 11th StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Not available
24-1701 16SF-aOrdinance: Amending Title 8, Business and Occupations. Chapter 30, Regulation of Convenience Stores, Section 2 and 13 (PC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 30, REGULATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, SECTION 2, REGISTRATION OF ALL NEW AND PRE-EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, TO CREATE SUBSECTION 8:30-2(A), PROHIBITED DISTANCE FROM EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, AND TO FURTHER INCLUDE THE INCREASING OF FINES AND PENALTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8:30-13, VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Failed 6PSF-j 010825 Failed 6SF-b 012225 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
24-1701 16SF-aOrdinance: Amending Title 8, Business and Occupations. Chapter 30, Regulation of Convenience Stores, Section 2 and 13 (PC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 30, REGULATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, SECTION 2, REGISTRATION OF ALL NEW AND PRE-EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, TO CREATE SUBSECTION 8:30-2(A), PROHIBITED DISTANCE FROM EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, AND TO FURTHER INCLUDE THE INCREASING OF FINES AND PENALTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8:30-13, VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Failed 6PSF-j 010825 Failed 6SF-b 012225 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
24-1688 17R1-aAuthorizing Inspection ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting to award contract for Uniform Construction Code (UCC) third party inspection services. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( x ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the use of Competitive Contracting for the procurement of Third-Party Inspection Services. Failed 7R1-n 012225Pass Video Video
24-1688 17R1-aAuthorizing Inspection ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting to award contract for Uniform Construction Code (UCC) third party inspection services. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( x ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the use of Competitive Contracting for the procurement of Third-Party Inspection Services. Failed 7R1-n 012225Pass Video Video
24-1719 17R1-bTE # 4 HOME Investment Partnerships Program FY2024-2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HOME Investment Partnership Program FY2024 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $2,794,733.46 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
25-0055 17R1-cTE # 16 2025 Newark Homeless Housing GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2025 Newark Homeless Housing Grant Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $2,400,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-s to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
25-0058 17R1-d25-0058 TE#17 BCPC GrantsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide grant funding to the City of Newark, the Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant to foster initiatives, programs and opportunities to reduce violence and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Newark communities. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $2,500,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-t to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
25-0032 17R1-eNewark Fire Trucks and Equipment ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funding for the Newark Fire Trucks and Equipment Program Funding Source: NJ Department of Community Affairs, Division of Disaster Recovery & Mitigation Appropriation Amount: $1,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-b adopted on December 18, 2024. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
25-0075 17R1-fHIV Emergency Relief $8,369,505.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $8,369,505.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1775 17R1-gTE # 6 FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All - City CashResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All - Cash Match Funding Source: City of Newark Appropriation Amount: $200,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: Upon Completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
25-0021 17R1-h25-0021 TE#11 VOCA GrantsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The New Jersey Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant will provide empowerment and support to individuals and families, who have been impacted by violent crimes and will initiate helping victims to restore dignity and safety within the City of Newark. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Appropriation Amount: $825,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by the following Apply and Accept Resolutions. 7R1-n adopted on November 26, 2024 - VOCA - Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center 7Pass Not available
25-0030 17R1-i25-0030 TE#W1 the Clean Fleet Electric Vehicles Incentive ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The primary goal of this grant is to improve New Jersey’s air quality for a better environment for all residents and to assist Local and State Government entities in transitioning to electrically-powered fleets Funding Source: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Appropriation Amount: $630,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: May 1, 2024 through May 1, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R12-g on January 8, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
25-0035 17R1-jFY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funding for the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funding Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Amount: $1,084,603.63 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 26, 2024 through September 25, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Grant: $1,084,603.63; Cash-Match: $108,460.37; Total Grant: $1,193,064.00 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-c to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
25-0037 17R1-kCash Match - FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Cash Match for the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funding Source: 2025 City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $108,460.37 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 26, 2024 through September 25, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Grant: $1,084,603.63; Cash-Match: $108,460.37; Total Grant: $1,193,064.00 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-c to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Fire Division Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1165 17R1-lResolution: State Contract: T0106 Protective Equipment & SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies Master Blanket 17-FLEET-00751, 17-FLEET-00763, 17-FLEET-00769, and 17-FLEET-00772 Purpose: To utilize state authorized vendor(s) and their distributors/dealers to purchase protective equipment and supplies. Entity Name: Atlantic Uniform Company, Inc Address: 468 Washington Ave. Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW011-011-190-1902-83830 B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 13, 2025, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This State Contract will utilize State authorized vendor(s) aPass Video Video
24-1372 17R1-mState Contract: M4002 NASPO ValuePoint Cloud SolutionsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) M4002 NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions #20-TELE-01322 Purpose: Provide use of State authorized vendor to obtain and purchase cloud solutions. Entity Name: IBM Corporation Address: 1 New Orchard Road, Armonk, New York 10504 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of Information Technology NW011-030-0306-71450-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through September 15, 2026, inclusive of any extensions by the State. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This State Contract will provide cloud solutions for the Office of Information Technology.Pass Not available
24-1499 17R1-nState Contract: T0046 Protective Clothing & FootwearResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T0046 Protective Clothing and Footwear Contract #16-FOOD-00112 Purpose: Protective clothing, footwear supplies and other services Entity Name: Keyport Army and Navy Address: , P.O. Box 985, Brick, New Jersey 08723 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: NW011-060-0605-83810-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through April 20, 2025, inclusive of extensions by the State. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution will authorize the use of State Contract T0046 Protective Clothing and Footwear #16-FOOD-00112 to provide protective clothing, footwear supplies and other services for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. Additional CPass Not available
24-1485 17R1-oPer Diem StaffingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for Per Diem Staffing. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Homecare Therapies, LLC dba Horizon Healthcare Staffing, 198 Route 9 North, Suite 107, Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,062,744.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Medical Care Services Trust Account NW-026 - 46545-B2024 /Childhood Lead NW-051-G24-2H24G-71280-B2024/Immunization Trust Account /NW-026-46545-B2024, Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide Per Diem Staffing for the City’s Department of Health and Community WellPass Not available
24-1780 17R1-pBid Contract: Tree Planting and Maintenance (Sustainability)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Tree Planting and Maintenance Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Kevin Downes Tree Service Co., Inc., 65 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506 2. A&M Landscape and Construction, LLC, 199 Littleton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07107 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,600,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Sustainability/NW051-G24-A24H0-71280-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This bid contract will provide Tree Planting and Maintenance services for the Department of Administration, Office of Sustainability Advertisement: November 20, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded:Pass Not available
24-1781 17R1-qBid Contract: Tree Procurement (Sustainability)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide vendors for Tree Procurement Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Barbato Nursery Corp, 1600 Railroad Avenue, Holbrook, New York, 11741 2. Schichtel’s Nursery Inc., 7420 Peters Road, Springville, New York, 14141 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Sustainability/NW051-G24-A24H0-71280-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for twenty-four (24) consecutive months upon contract execution. Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This bid contract will provide tree procurement services for the Department of Administration, Office of Sustainability Advertisement: October 30, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Seventeen (17) Number oPass Not available
25-0019 17R1-rMaintenance and Repair: Trucks (Heavy Duty) Lubrication, Greasing, Cleaning and Oil ChangeResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Trucks (Heavy Duty) Lubrication, Greasing, Cleaning and Oil Change Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. OJ Truck Lube, Inc., 22 Jacobus Avenue, South Kearny, New Jersey 07032 2. W.Campbell Supply Company of Port Newark, LLC, 299 Roanoke Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $640,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83730-B2024 and Department of Public Works, Divisions of Motors/NW011-060-0602-71820-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide maintenance and repair to heavy-dutPass Not available
25-0051 17R1-s2025 Newark Homeless Housing Grant Application/AcceptanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2025 Newark Homeless Housing and Services Purpose: Application/Acceptance of the 2025 Newark Homeless Housing Grant Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $2,400,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, until funds are fully expended. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable AdditionalPass Video Video
25-0052 17R1-t2025 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Apply/Accept Grant Funds/Agreement with NJDCAResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2025 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant Purpose: To submit an Application and enter into Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2025 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $2,500,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring DPass Not available
25-0018 17R1-uSustainable Jersey Technical Assistance Apply and AcceptResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of Sustainability Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program Purpose: Grant funding to aid reduction in emissions Entity Name: Sustainable Jersey Entity Address: P.O. Box 6855, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Grant Amount: $2,500.00 Funding Source: NA Grant Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring Dept/Agency: Office of Sustainability Additional Information:Pass Not available
25-0087 17R1-v ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (SEIU School Traffic Guards) Entity Address: 18 Washington Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $309,514.91 (Cost over Term of Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-0915 17R2-aGEJJ Urban Development LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of a two-family dwelling to sell at market rate Entity Name: GEJJ Urban Development LLC Entity Address: 400 Harrison Avenue, Suite 204, Harrison, New Jersey 07029 Sale Amount: $26,250.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other Assessed Amount: $55,000.00 Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 596 Bergen Street/Block 2660/Lot 40/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total SquarPass Video Video
25-0110 17R2-bCAPC Subordination AgreementResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to the Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain financing, necessary for the rehabilitation of property to create an East Ward Affordable Housing Program Entity Name: Community Asset Preservation Corporation Entity Address: 100 Albany Street, Suite 250, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Sale Amount: $3,360.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 43 Cortland Street/Block 2483/LoPass Video Video
25-0110 17R2-bCAPC Subordination AgreementResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to the Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain financing, necessary for the rehabilitation of property to create an East Ward Affordable Housing Program Entity Name: Community Asset Preservation Corporation Entity Address: 100 Albany Street, Suite 250, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Sale Amount: $3,360.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 43 Cortland Street/Block 2483/LoPass Video Video
24-1527 17R2-cBenfica Development LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of three (3), 2-family homes to sell at market rate Entity Name: Benfica Development LLC Entity Address: 18-20 Bloomfield Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $73,692.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other Assessed Amount: $71,600.00 Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 26 Silver Street/Block 4108/Lot 5/ West Ward 59 Sunset Avenue/ Block 4061/ Lot 116/ West Ward 68 Lindsley Avenue/ Block 4044/ Pass Video Video
24-1351 17R2-d449 Washington Street Urban Renewal Co LLC Affordable Housing AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute an Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME funds. Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Deed Restrictive HOME Affordable Housing Agreement with 449 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL CO, LLC., for the construction of a new residential affordable housing building that will consist of ten (10) affordable rental units (the “Project”) upon real property located at 449 Washington Street (Central Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey 07114 (Block 115, Lot 15) (the "Property) Entity Name: 449 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL CO. LLC Entity Address: 27 Austin Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Program Funds Contract Period: HOME Program Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( )Pass Video Video
25-0099 17R2-eLFB Application for 20 BranfordResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Authorizing Local Board Application Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-29(a) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) TO BE SECURED BY PILOT PAYMENTS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT THAT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHTY-ONE (81) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WHICH SHALL BE COMPRISED OF SIXTY-FIVE (65) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, AND SIXTEEN (16) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, 3,974 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, AND SIGNIFICANT BELOW GRADE AND ABOVE GRADE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 20-24 BRANFORD PLACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 57, LOT 161 (CENTRAL WARD) (THE “20 BRANFORD URBAN RENEWAL LLC PROJECT”) Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-0512 17R3-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Entity Name: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Entity Address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, HSSA-1, Mail Drop E71-117, Washington, DC 20590 Grant Amount: $800,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,000,000.00 City Contribution: $200,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Upon contract execution through July 30, 2029 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) Additional Information: This is a grant application that will aid in the implementation of pedestrian and motorist improvements throughout the City of Newark, as part of the Newark Safe Routes for All Corridors project.Pass Video Video
24-1400 17R4-aResolution - Financial Advisor ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Financial Advisory Services Entity Name: NW Financial Group, LLC Entity Address: 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: $350,000.00 Funding Source: Bond Proceeds Contract Period: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Vendor to be paid from Bond Proceeds. No Certification of Funds required.Pass Video Video
24-0738 17R5-aGreenway HealthResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide for the hosting, support, upgrades, maintenance of proprietary software and for existing electronic medical records system. Entity Name: Greenway Health, LLC Entity Address: 4301 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 800, Tampa, Florida, 33607 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $596,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW026-46545-B2024 Contract Period: Not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, beginning January 1, 2024 and terminating on December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) Exception to Public Bidding Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1567 17R5-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To submit a progress report and accept additional grant funding from HRSA for the Health Center Program Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 Grant Amount: $4,076,227.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1783 17R6-aJohn J. Zidziunas First Amendment Labor ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters Entity Name: The Antoine Law Firm, LLC Entity Address: 52 Underwood Street, #1L, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Contract Amount: $50,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $57,430.11 Funding Source: 2024 Budget, NW011, Dept. 045, Div. 0451, Account 71260, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-q adopted on December 20, 2023 awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for a contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $57,430.11, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $107,430.11.Pass Video Video
25-0145 17R8-aResoulution of Support Juan Pablo Duarte(LAC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Placement of Juan Pablo Duarte statue in Thomas Silk Park Additional Information: Statue will be located in City-owned Thomas Silk Park, located at the corner of 1st Street and 6th Avenue, 316-3348 First Street (Block 1932.01, Lot 41), at no cost to the City of Newark.Pass Video Video
25-0111 17R8-bannual day of love sr. brunch ARResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Day of Love Senior Brunch Entity Name: The Waterfront/Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: The Waterfront (Gymnasium), 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Friday, February 21, 2025 Event Time: 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.Pass Video Video
25-0117 17R8-c ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Minnie Allen, Street Dedication 2. Kevin Spears, Retirement Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Dupe Dosunmu, Retirement Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 4. Employees at Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission 5. Beatriz Toledo, 80th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 6. Darryl Gayton, 70th Birthday Celebration 7. Reverend Zantesah Ingalls, 21st Pastoral Anniversary 8. Reverend Alphonsus and Lady Gwendolyn Platt, 20th Pastoral Anniversary 9. Elder Pamela Grier, Birthday Celebration 10. Individuals honored during the Essex County Young Democrats - Ring in the Year Party 11. Individuals honored during the Original of Newark & Vicinity - The Living Legends & Humanitarian Award 12. Trustee Charles Grier, 55th Birthday Celebration 13. Minister Darlean Kisha Cohen, Service of Sacred OrdinationPass Video Video
25-0115 17R8-d ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Barbara Wilson 2. Private John W. McClendon Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree |109|David Lamar Jenkins-Hepburn|109|Bernice D. Dowtin 5. William L. Smith, Jr. 6. Eliza Morgan 7. Martha J. Tidwell 8. Wali Williams 9. Darrell Huggins 10. Pauline Laurel-Dean 11. James Louis Parker, Jr. 12. Reverend Gregory Huggins 13. Katheryn Brantley 14. Ernestine Fitz 15. Evangelist Celestine L. CaldwellPass Not available
24-1439 17R9-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological consulting services. Entity Name: Keystone Psychological Services, LLC Entity Address: Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71210-B2025 Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1442 17R9-bResolution: Professional Services Contract - Dr. Nicole J. Rafanello - Clinical and Forensic Psychological and Consulting ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological and consulting services. Entity Name: Nicole J. Rafanello, Ph.D.,CFPCS, LLC, d/b/a Clinical and Forensic Psychological and Consulting Services Entity Address: 91 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71210-B2025 Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1678 17R9-cApply/Accept - US DHS - Firefighter Rapid Intervention TrainingResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Firefighter Rapid Intervention Training, PPE Washer/Extractor/Dryers, and Fire Station Exhaust Systems Entity Name: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Entity Address: 500 C Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20742 Grant Amount: $1,084,603.63 Total Project Cost: $1,193,064.00 City Contribution: $108,460.37 Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: September 26, 2024 through September 25, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
25-0121 17R12-aResolution Change Order# 3 Contract 07-WS2016 Coppola Services Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution # Resolution 7R12-c(as) adopted on November 2, 2022 Purpose: To enter into and execute Change Order #3 CSO Solids/Floatables Control Measures Netting Facilities at Peddie Ditch, Site 025 Contract #07-WS2016. Entity Name: Coppola Services, Inc. Entity Address: 28 Executive Parkway, Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,359,863.88 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW044, Dept. 17C, Div./Proj. 17C01, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2017 Contract Period: 739 calendar days to final completion from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on November 2, 2022,Pass Video Video
25-0098 18-a20 Branford Urban Renewal LLC - PILOTOrdinanceTHIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIPAL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIPAL LIENS HEREINAFTER RECORDED. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY YEAR (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 20 BRANFORD URBAN RENEWAL LLC, C/O PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT EIGHTY-ONE (81) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WHICH SHALL BE COMPRISED OF SIXTY-FIVE (65) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS”) AND SIXTEEN (16) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS (THE “AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS” AND TOGETHER WITH THE MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, THE “RENTAL UNITS”), OF WHICH TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), THREE (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, 3,974 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE (THE “RETAIL”) AND SIGNIFICANT BELOW GRPass Video Video
25-0029 18-bPGH & Associates Urban Renewal, LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO PGH & ASSOCIATES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 315 KEER AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07112, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5)-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING WITH TWENTY (20) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF SIXTEEN (16) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, FOUR (4) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS OF WHICH ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, 200 SQUARE FOOT DAYCARE CENTER OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE FIRST AND PART OF THE SECOND FLOOR, ACCESSIBLE THROUGH AN ENCLOSED STAIRCASE AND ELEVATOR FROM THE RESIDENTIAL LOBBY AREA, AND A THREE HUNDRED NINETY (390) SQUARE FOOT ACTIVITY ROOM, A KITCHEN, RESTROOM ON THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE BUILDING, AND A SECOND FOUR HUNDRED THREE (403) SQUARE FOOT ACTIVITY ROOM LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE FLOOR, A GARAGE WITH SEVEN (7) PARKING STALLS, INCLUDING ONE (1) ADA-COMPLIANT STALL, FOUR (4) ACTIVITY ROOMS, AN EXERCISE ROOM, AN 845 SQUARE FOOTPass Video Video
25-0116 18-cSt. James Amended Assignment and AssumptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE (1) AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-C, ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE THIRD AMENDMENT OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF LAND AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY OF NEWARK TAX MAP AS BLOCK 318, LOTS 1, 4 AND 8.Pass Video Video
25-0096 18-d41 19th Ave Urban Renewal LLC Amended and Restated Financial AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE (1) AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-E, ADOPTED ON AUGUST 19, 2020; (2) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND 41 19TH AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 61 DEANS LANE, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NEW JERSEY 08852, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHTEEN (18) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THAT PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 364, LOT 1.04 ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL TAX MAP AND HAVING THE FOLLOWING STREET ADDRESS 712-722 SOUTH 17TH STREET, WHICH IS A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIXTY (60) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 704-708 SOUTH 17TH STREET, 701-707 SOUTH 16TH STREET, 709-717 SOUTH 16TH STREET, AND 712-722 SOUTH 17TH STREET AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 364, LOTS 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, AND 1.04 ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL TAX MAP.; AND (3) CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A PORTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF FORTY-TWO (42) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH THEY ARE SITUATED UPON LOCATED AT 704-7Pass Video Video
24-0895 18-eRISE REO Urban Renewal, LLC-OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE (1) AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-E, ADOPTED ON AUGUST 19, 2020; (2) ASSIGNING THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY AND 41 19TH AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC TO RISE REO URBAN RENEWAL, LLC; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEW FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND RISE REO URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 61 DEANS LANE, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NEW JERSEY 08852 IN CONNECTION WITH A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF FORTY-TWO (42) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH THEY ARE SITUATED UPON LOCATED AT 704-708 SOUTH 17TH STREET, 701-707 SOUTH 16TH STREET, 709-717 SOUTH AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 364, LOTS 1.01, 1.02, 1.03 ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP, WHICH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS A PORTION OF A OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY 41 19TH AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLCPass Video Video
25-0079 18-fOrdinance - Special Emergency RevaluationOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION OF $6,000,000.00 FOR THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF A COMPLETE PROGRAM OF REVALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE LOCAL ASSESSOR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(b).Pass Video Video
25-0048 19-aStefanie MatthewsAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Stefanie Matthews Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2026. Additional Information: Ms. Matthews will serve out the remainder of the term of Marquis-Aquil Lewis who resigned on November 4, 2024. Deferred 8-b 012225Pass Video Video
25-0140 1  Hearing of Citizens1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 4. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Not appearing. 5. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER Not appearing. 6. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 7. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 8. JOSIE GONSALVES Not appearing. 9. LOUCIOUS JONES Not appearing. 10. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 11. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 12. HAROLD LEWIS Appearing. 13. DOMINIQUE BRADLEY Appearing. 14. MITCHELL WILLIAMS Not appearing. 15. LAMONT VAUGHN Not appearing. 16. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 17. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Not appearing. 18. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 19. NELSON LONG Not appearing. 20. RAMONA DERRICK Not appearing. 21. KIM RANDLE Not appearing. 22. BOBBIE WYNN Not appearing.  Not available
25-0215 17Ma MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the tragic passing of Master Yasin Morrison.Pass Not available
25-0216 17Mb MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of First Lady Celestine L. Caldwell, wife of Newark’s New Born Baptist Church Pastor, Johnny Caldwell.Pass Not available
25-0217 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering strongly consider returning East Peddie Street, between Elizabeth Avenue and Sherman Avenue, into a one-way street to reduce heavy truck congestion and traffic backup.Pass Not available
25-0218 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) seriously increase its public notifications regarding the new change in recycling policy; furthermore, requesting they put an emphasis on the proper disposal methods for cardboard.Pass Not available
25-0219 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Office of Homeless Services monitor, and if possible, provide shelter services to the individuals camped at Crane Street and Lower Broadway.Pass Not available
25-0220 17mf MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) seriously increase its public notifications regarding the new change in recycling policy; furthermore, requesting they put an emphasis on the proper disposal methods for cardboard.Pass Not available