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Meeting date/time: 12/6/2023 12:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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23-1770 15-a ReportNorth Jersey Water Supply Commission Minutes, September 27, 2023 and October 25, 2023.  Not available
23-1821 15-b ReportNewark Housing Authority, Transcripts, July, September and October 2023.  Not available
23-1831 15-c ReportNewark Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, May 24, 2023, July 26, 2023 and September 27, 2023.  Not available
23-1848 15-d ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, August 17, 2023, September 21, 2023 and the Annual User Charge Apportionment Report, Year 2022.  Not available
23-1651 16F-aOrdinance: Reinstating Title 5, Finance and Taxation, Chapter 23, 5 Year Tax Exemption and Abatement for multiple dwellings, commercial and industrial structuresOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 23, FIVE-YEAR TAX EXEMPTION AND ABATEMENT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING MULTIPLE SECTIONS AND REINSTATING THE GRANTING OF FIVE YEAR TAX EXEMPTIONS AND ABATEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES. No Action Taken 6F-c 111323 Deferred 6F-c 112123 Deferred 6F-a 120623 Deferred 6F-a 122023 Deferred 6F-a 011024  Video Video
23-1785 16F-bOrdinance: First Amendment to the 152 Rutherford Street Urban Renewal, LLC Redevelopment and Property Conveyance Agreement and Settlement AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AND PROPERTY CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND 152 RUTHERFORD STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 152-164 RUTHERFORD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, AS IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 5056, LOT 20 (EAST WARD). No Action Taken 8-b 111323  Video Video
23-1557 16F-cOrdinance: First Amendment to the Precinct Redevelopment Agreement - Davidson Abraham and Associates, LLC and Mount Hope Housing Company, Inc.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF LAND BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND DAVIDSON ABRAHAM AND ASSOCIATES, LLC AND MOUNT HOPE HOUSING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PRIVATE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 209-211 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, 213-217 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, AND 219 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, AS IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2567, LOTS 35, 31, 32, 33 AND 30 (CENTRAL WARD). No Action Taken 8-c 111323  Video Video
22-1405 16PSF-aAMENDMENT NO. 1- New Center City Apartments Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO NEW CENTER CITY APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 122 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 4900, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10168, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW TO EXTEND THE TIMEFRAME TO CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE REHABILITATION OF (2) BUILDINGS CONTAINING (49) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INSTALLATION OF NEW KITCHENS, BATHS, RADIATORS, BOILERS, HOT WATER HEATERS AND ELEVATORS, LOCATED AT 76-80 COURT STREET AND 40-44 W. KINNEY STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 100, LOT 14 AND BLOCK 116, LOT 18 AND 20 (CENTRAL WARD). No Action Taken 6F-a 111323  Video Video
23-1247 16PSF-bWashington 303 Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO WASHINGTON 303 URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001, FOR A PROJECT TO RENOVATE A FIVE-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING INTO A TEN-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF (74) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (18) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (9) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, AND 11,406 SQUARE FEET OF AMENITIES AND STORAGE SPACE LOCATED AT 303-309 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 73, LOT 71 (CENTRAL WARD). No Action Taken 6F-b 111323 Deferred 6PSF-b 120623 Deferred 6PSF-a 122023 Deferred 6PSF-a 011024  Video Video
23-1112 16PSF-cAmendment #1 to Adopted Ordinance 6PSF-d(21-1896)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWARK, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-4(a), TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM CENTERPOINT RUTHERFORD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, FOR THE SUM OF $10.00 FOR THE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT ACCESS UPON AND ACROSS A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 49 RUTHERFORD STREET AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 5050.1, LOT 15 AND BLOCK 5056, LOTS 26 AND 89 IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS DEPICTED IN A MAP ENTITLED “PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT PORTIONS OF BLOCK 5050.01, LOT 15” TO CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, USE, GRADE, CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE, INSPECT, OPERATE AND OTHERWISE MAINTAIN IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED CONDITION A SYSTEM OF STORM DRAINAGE PIPE LINES. No Action Taken 6F-d 111323  Video Video
23-0936 16PSF-dAmendment No1 to Tax Abatement 579 Broad Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO 579 BROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 2100 ORETHA C. HALEY BOULEVARD, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70113, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1, ET SEQ., FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT 579-581 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 18, LOT 11 WITH ADDITIONAL LOT 10, (LOTS 12, 14 AND 15 MERGED INTO LOT 11) (CENTRAL WARD),TO CHANGE THE PROJECT BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS FROM (48) TO (40) UNITS AND ALLOWING A PORTION OF THOSE RENTAL UNITS TO BE SHORT TERM RENTAL UNITS, REDUCING THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE FROM 5,712 TO 4,424 SQUARE FEET, ALONG WITH OTHER CHANGES, INCLUDING THE CALCULATION OF THE ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE. No Action Taken 6F-e 111323  Video Video
22-1391 16PSF-eAMENDMENT NO. 1 to Irvine Turner Apartments Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO NEW IRVINE TURNER APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 122 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 4900, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10168, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW TO EXTEND THE TIMEFRAME TO CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE REHABILITATION OF (4) BUILDINGS CONTAINING (94) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INSTALLATION OF NEW KITCHENS, BATHS, RADIATORS, BOILERS, HOT WATER HEATERS, ELEVATORS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNITY BUILDINGS ON ONE OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOTS, LOCATED AT 385-391, 393-395, 396-402, 397-403, AND 416-432 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2675, LOTS 40, 41, AND 44, BLOCK 2678, LOT 16 AND BLOCK 2693, LOT 7 (SOUTH WARD). No Action Taken 6F-f 111323  Video Video
23-1493 16PSF-fAn Ordinance Amending Section 23:3-5, No Turn on Red, of Title 23, Traffic and Parking, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by prohibiting Right Turns on Red at the intersection of FrelinOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 3, PROHIBITED TURNS, SECTION 23:3-5, NO TURNS ON RED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING RIGHT TURNS ON RED AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRELINGHUYSEN AVENUE AND EAST PEDDIE STREET (SOUTH WARD). No Action Taken 8-a 111323  Video Video
23-1791 16PSF-gOrdinance: Grant and Use Agreement Easement - The Port Authority of New York and New JerseyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER CITY OF NEWARK PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON INTERNATIONAL WAY AND UNDER THE HAYNES AVENUE BRIDGE AS INDICATED IN THE “ACQUISITION MAP” AS PARCEL 5.2 TO THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4), FOR THE SUM OF $1.00. No Action Taken 8-d 111323  Video Video
23-1163 17R1-aCBVIPP YMP Grant_Weequahic Park Association, IncResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through Youth Menoring Program. Entity Name: Weequahic Park Association, Inc. Entity Address: 92 Thomas Carmichael Drive, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $124,500.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021/Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Deferred 7R1-z 110123 No Action Taken 7R1-a 11  Video Video
23-1612 17R1-bEquipment Modernization Program. $4,851,375.22ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To amend the 2022 NJDEP Volkswagen Mitigation Grant Project, Equipment Modernization Program award application and allocation amounts. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Volkswagen Mitigation Grant Project, Equipment Modernization Program Appropriation Amount: $4,851,375.22 Budget Year: 2023 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 7R10-a, adopted on August 3, 2022. This Resolution will amend the 2022 NJDEP Volkswagen Mitigation Grant Project, Equipment Modernization Program award allocation amount to read $4,851,375.22 from $1,065,108.00, and increasing the number of electric chassis refuse trucks to be funded from   Video Video
23-1698 17R1-cHRSA, Bridge Access Program.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To support Covid testing, vaccination and therapeutics. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $63,701.00 Budget Year: 2023 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 to be accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution, which will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #23-1694. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Not available
23-1706 17R1-dFY 2023 UASI Program GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To fund the enhancement of the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities for approved project proposals and annexes. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $1,694,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 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-c, adopted on November 21, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Not available
23-1664 17R1-eJesse Allen Park Project, $3,800,000.00ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To authorize budget insertion for Second Amended (Pass-Through) Agreement with The Trust for Public Land for the continued rehabilitation of Jesse Allen Park. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program and Office of the Natural Resource Restoration Appropriation Amount: $3,800,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 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 7R11-a, adopted May 5, 2021. Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Not available
23-1719 17R1-fPublic Safety Answering Points (PSAP) 911 SystemResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To authorize budget insertion to provide upgrades to the Department of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) 911 System. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Information Technology, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services Appropriation Amount: $1,156,073.43 Budget Year: 2023 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-a, adopted on September 20, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Not available
23-1752 17R1-gHRSA Construction ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To authorize budget insertion to open a School Base Clinic at Park Elementary School. The funding is from Support Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Resources Health, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $1,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 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-b, adopted on November 21, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Not available
23-1795 17R1-hExpanding Covid-19 Vaccination, $27,500ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To authorize budget insertion to extend the grant period and increase the award amount for COVID-19 vaccination capacity, confidence, and ensure equitable distribution across the jurisdiction, including among high-risk and underserved populations. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $27,500.00 Budget Year: 2023 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-a, adopted on March 15, 2023, accepted a grant award in the amount of $121,315.00. The Budget Resolution 7R1-b was adopted on April 5, 2023. Funds to be accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution for additional funding   Not available
23-1764 17R1-i23-1764 ET#W1 External Transfer 1 for Water UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: To transfer funds within Water Utility to provide sufficient funding until year end (City-wide). Amount Transferred: $257,776.00 Transferred From: Water Utility Transferred To: Water Utility Additional Information: The Schedule of the 2023 External Transfers of Funds ET#W1 is attached. Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Video Video
23-1166 17R1-jApply/Accept 2023 HCDA Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2023-2024)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with HUD for One-Year Action Plan Purpose: Application/Acceptance with HUD for the 2023 One Year Action Plan (Program Year 2023-2024) Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $16,472,151.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 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: Detailed allocation: CDBG/$6,851,649.  Video Video
23-1741 17R1-kResolution: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds - Natural Climate Solutions 2022 Tree GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with NJDEP for the 2022 Natural Climate Solutions Grants Purpose: Application/Acceptance with NJDEP for the 2022 Natural Climate Solutions Grants Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Entity Address: 401 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0402 Total Grant Amount: $1,228,148.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Grant Period: Thirty-Six (36) months from the date of the execution of the NJDEP contract 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:  Not available
23-1701 17R1-lLaw Enforcement Firearms Equipment and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T0106 Master Blanket PO 17-FLEET-00732 Purpose: To purchase Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Atlantic Tactical, Inc., 763 Corporate Circle, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $69,323.40 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW026-46120-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through May 13, 2024, 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 State Contract #17-FLEET-00732 will provide for the purchase of law enforcement firearms equipment and supplies for the City’s Department of Public Safety.  Video Video
23-1761 17R1-mState Automotive Vehicles Open-Ended ResolutionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T2776S, T2776, T2007, T0099, T2100, T2006 Purpose: To provide for open-ended authorization to enter into Agreements with eight (8) State-Approved vendors to purchase automotive vehicles for various City Departments. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Nielsen of Morristown, Inc., 172 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960; 2) Gentilini Chevrolet, LLC, 500 John S. Penn Boulevard, Woodbine, New Jersey 08270; 3) Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc., 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 4) Chas S. Winner, Inc., 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034; 5) Hudson Motors Partnership, 585 Route 440, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305; 6) Mall Chevrolet, 75 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002; 7) Ciocca FMFL, Inc., 8 Minneakoning Road, Flemington, New Jersey 08822; and 8) Foulke Management, 75 Haddonfield Road, Fleet Sales, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08002 Contract Amount: No contract amount shall be ch  Not available
23-1769 17R1-nComputer Equipment State Contract M0483ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M0483 Master Blanket PO 19-TELE-00656 Purpose: To purchase computer equipment, peripherals and related services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Dell Marketing L.P., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration/Office of Information Technology/NW011-030-0306-71450/4210 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through January 31, 2024, 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 State Contract #M0483 will provide for the purchase of computer equipment, peripherals and related services for the City’s Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology.  Not available
23-1714 17R1-oAdvertising and Public Relations ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T3067 Master Blanket PO# 19-PROSV-00699 Purpose: To provide for Advertising and Public Relations Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Princeton Partners, LLC, 189 Wall Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,671,212.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/Grants/NW051-G23-H23G0-71280/NW051-G51-21H21Q0-7209, and NW051-G23-2H23B-72250 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through April 3, 2024, 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 State Contract #T3067 provides for advertising and public relations services for the City’s Department of Health and Community Wellness Mary Eliza Mahon  Not available
23-1750 17R1-pOpioid Response TeamResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Opioid Response Team. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, 65 Bergen Street, Suite 538, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW-051-G20-P20C0 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval to be established for twelve (12) consecutive months Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Bid Contract will provide for an Opioid Response Team for the City’s Department of Public Safety. First Advertisement: February 14, 2023 Second Advertisement: July 5, 2023 Proposals Received: Three (3)  Not available
23-1751 17R1-qLiquid Calcium Chloride (Brine) Ice & Snow RemovalResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Liquid Calcium Chloride (Brine) Snow and Ice Removal. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Peckham Materials Corp., 172 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York 10509 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $130,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW-011-060-0605-83710-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract 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 provides for Liquid Calcium Chloride (Brine) For Snow and Ice Removal for the City’s Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. Advertisement Date: September 13, 2023 Bids Downloaded: Five  Not available
23-1756 17R1-rMaintenance and Repair: Delta DSC 2000 BarriersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Maintenance and Repair Services: Delta DSC 2000 Barriers. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Complete Hydraulic Works, Inc., 140 Greenwood Avenue, Midland Park, New Jersey 07432 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-72140-B2023 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 Bid Contract will provide for Maintenance and Repair Services: Delta DSC 2000 Barriers for the City’s Department of Public Safety. Advertisement Date: September 27, 2023 Bids Solicited: Eleven (11) Bids Received: One (1)  Not available
23-0055 17R2-aSolace Realty Concepts, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build a two-family residential home. Entity Name: Solace Realty Concepts, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $21,200.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $31,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 488 South12th Street/Block 287/Lot 42/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,650 X $8.00 = $21,200.  Video Video
23-1249 17R2-bSupreme Home Developers, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide development of a five-story midrise multi-family building with (64) units, (13) affordable housing units, amenities, and community building. Entity Name: Supreme Home Developers, LLC Entity Address: 1115 Inman Avenue, Suite 179, Edison, New Jersey 08820 Sale Amount: $182,353.41 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $220,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 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) 575 South 10th Street/Block 313/Lot 56/Ce  Video Video
23-0645 17R2-cStephanie N. BakerResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for the refurbish and rehabilitation of an existing structure adjacent to Entity-owned property. Entity Name: Stephanie N. Baker Entity Address: Newark, Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $20,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A Other Assessed Amount: $101,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed with 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) 77 South 14th Street/Block 1865/Lot 22/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square F  Video Video
23-0645 17R2-cStephanie N. BakerResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for the refurbish and rehabilitation of an existing structure adjacent to Entity-owned property. Entity Name: Stephanie N. Baker Entity Address: Newark, Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $20,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A Other Assessed Amount: $101,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed with 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) 77 South 14th Street/Block 1865/Lot 22/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square F  Video Video
23-1593 17R2-dSage and Coombe Architects (Mulberry Park Project)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Architectural Services for Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge Purpose: To provide for a contract amendment to add additional services Entity Name: Sage and Coombe Architects, LLP Entity Address: 12-16 Vestry Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10013 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,457,090.48. Funding Source: Bond Proceeds Contract Period: Until completion in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) 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:  Video Video
23-1826 17R2-ePSE&G Remediation AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Remediation Agreement and Related Documents Purpose: To allow PSE&G to access portions of Raymond Boulevard, Market Street, Prospect Street, and Congress Street to address manufactured Gas Plant Related Contaminants in soils in connection with PSE&G’s remediation of former Market Street Gas Works Operation Area in Newark, New Jersey. Entity Name: PSE&G Entity Address: 80 Park Plaza, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Until completion of remedial activities as determined by the NJDEP or PSE&G’s Licensed Site Remediation Professionals. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Location of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Approximately 2.55 acres consisting of portions of Raymond Boulevard, Market Street, Prospect Street   Video Video
23-1559 17R2-f ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating Area in Need of Redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 23-37 University Avenue/Block 47/Lot 40/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-l(S), adopted on August 19, 2021, authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment.  Video Video
23-1477 17R3-aDockless Vehicle Program 2023-04PSResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(j) and authorizing contract awards Purpose: To authorize the use of competitive contracting for the procurement of dockless vehicles for use in the City’s public right-of-way. Entity Name(s): Bird Rides, Inc. and Veoride, Inc. Entity Address(s): 1) Bird Rides, Inc., 8605 Santa Monica Boulevard #20388, West Hollywood, California 90069; and 2) Veoride, Inc., 1334 Third Street Promenade, Suite #300, Santa Monica, California 90401 Contract Amount: Revenue Contract (no expenditures for the City of Newark) Funding Source: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Two (2) years from the date of a formal written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Th  Video Video
23-1566 17R3-bResolution to Accept Funds and Enter Federal Aid Agreement for Ironbound Roundabout ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose:To accept grant funding and enter into a Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement with NJDOT for the Newark Ironbound Roundabout Project, Federal Project Number, D00S(738). Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,721,729.63 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: From the date of the Grant Agreement execution to August 25, 2028 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 Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to accept grant funding in the amount of $1,721,729.63 ($1,456,374.  Video Video
23-1522 17R3-cAmend accept funding from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for the 2018 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-a(S/AS)091118 Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R3-a(S/AS) adopted on September 11, 2018 and accept funding from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for the 2018 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Not Applicable 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: Resolution 7R3-a(S/AS), adopted on September 11, 2018, authorized the City of Newark to apply for and accept grant funding in the amount of $1,200,000.00 from the New Jersey Depar  Video Video
23-1553 17R3-dResolution to Accept Funds And Enter Federal Aid Agreement for Ferry Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor Improvements ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R4-b061516 Purpose: Ferry Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor Improvements Federal Project Number HSP-1844(301) Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $5,663,005.13 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: From the date of contract execution till August 2, 2028 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: This Resolution will amend Resolution 7R4-b, adopted on June 15, 2016, by increasing the grant funding from $2,703,000.00 to $5,663,005.13 ($4,656,011.57 for construction and $1,006,993.56 for construction inspection and management services). This Resolution will also authorize the Mayor of  Not available
23-1638 17R5-aAmending Covid-19 expansionResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To extend the grant period and increase the award amount for COVID-19 vaccination capacity, confidence, and ensure equitable distribution across the jurisdiction, including among high-risk and underserved populations. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $27,500.00 Funding Source: HRSA Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: December 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 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: The original Apply and Acc  Video Video
23-1740 17R5-bAmending Advanced Health Literacy GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Apply/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for a Budget revision with updated line items and no cost extension of time to expend funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on September 1, 2021. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health (OMH) Entity Address: Tower Oaks Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, Maryland 20852 Grant Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: OMH Total Project Cost: $4,112,359.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 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: The original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted on September 1, 2021 accepted a grant award in the amount of $3,875,000  Not available
23-1783 17R5-cAmending Apply & Accept -HUD-LeadResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Reduction Program Entity Name: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Entity Address: 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 8236, Washington, DC 20410 Grant Amount: $5,600,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Total Project Cost: $6,386,353.00 City Contribution: Municipal funds or in-kind services in the amount of $786,353.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 2, 2020 through July 1, 2024 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: The original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a adopted on March 4, 2020 accepted a grant award in the amount of   Not available
23-1694 17R5-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To support Covid testing, vaccination and therapeutics. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $63,701.00 Funding Source: HRSA Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 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:  Not available
23-1746 17R6-aResolution: Settlement of Civil Litigation - Victor Manata, Sergio Pereira, Angel Sanchez, and Jose FigueroaResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-7657-18 Claimant: Victor Manata, Sergio Pereira, Angel Sanchez, and Jose Figueroa Claimant's Attorney: The Toscano Law Firm, LLC, 80 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 101, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Settlement Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-a 112123 Deferred 7R6-a 120623 Deferred 7R6-a 122023  Video Video
23-1822 17R6-bCivil Settlement - APS Designs, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: APS Designs, Inc., 433 West 34th Street, Unit 2G, New York, New York 10001 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $81,375.00 Funding Source: 2007 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW045, Dept. 007, Div/Proj 07A00, Activity: A, Account #94710, Budget Ref: B2007 Additional Information: This Resolution and Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for the costs associated with APS Designs, Inc., providing design services associated with a three dimensional art sculpture at Mulberry Commons Park during the period of November 1, 2022 through April 18, 2023.  Video Video
23-1802 17R6-cHENDRICKS APPRAISAL LLC RFQResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide tax appraisal services concerning Tax Appeal Matters. Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Co., LLC Entity Address: West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $156,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department 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 (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:  Video Video
23-1779 17R6-dResolution: West Publishing Corporation d/b/a West, A Thomson Reuters Business (2024-2026)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Library and Educational Goods and Services Purpose: To provide online legal research for law and law related materials and services. Entity Name: West Publishing Corporation, d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters business Entity Address: 610 Opperman Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $197,512.68 Funding Source: 2024, 2025, and 2026 Budgets/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Exception to public bidding N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(q).  Video Video
23-1804 17R7-aResolution: Acceptance of Grant Funds - NJDCA $6,732,267.00ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To acquire, develop, and operate a Community Resource Center to offer housing, health and economic services to Newark residents. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $6,732,267.00 Total Project Cost: $$6,732,267.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: March 15, 2021 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: The Community Resource Center will provide Newark residents with housing, health, and economic services. The center will be open to the public, but will have a focus on unsheltered Newark residents, especially those experiencing  Video Video
23-1842 17R8-aResolution: Establishing 2024 Municipal Council Meeting DatesResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose To establish 2024 Pre-Meetings, Regular Meetings, Special Meetings, and Conference Dates. Additional Information: Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and posted.  Video Video
23-1842 17R8-aResolution: Establishing 2024 Municipal Council Meeting DatesResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose To establish 2024 Pre-Meetings, Regular Meetings, Special Meetings, and Conference Dates. Additional Information: Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and posted.  Video Video
23-1841 17R8-bResolution: Establishing the 2024 Municipal Paid HolidaysResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing the 2024 Municipal Holiday Schedule Purpose: 2024 Municipal Paid Holidays Additional Information:  Video Video
23-1832 17R8-cResolution: Waiving Special Event Application Fees - Newark Holiday Festival Kick-Off (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Newark Holiday Festival Kick-Off Date(s): Saturday, November 25, 2023 Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Newark Holiday Festival Kick-Off was held on Halsey Street between New Street and Bleeker Street, from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($550.00) for the street festival will be waived.  Video Video
23-1767 17R8-dResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Annual Newark Three Kings Childrens' Celebration (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Newark Three Kings Children’s Celebration Entity Name: Essex County College Entity Address: 177 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Essex County College (Gymnasium), 177 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Friday, January 5, 2024 Event Time: 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up at 9:00 A.M. and Clean-up/Breakdown ending at 8:00 P.M.) Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Rain/Snow Date: Friday, January 12, 2024.  Not available
23-1792 17R8-eResolution: Arleo & Donohue, LLC (2023-2024)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(l) Purpose: To provide legal services to the Office of the City Clerk in connection with Election Matters. Entity Name: Arleo & Donohue, LLC Entity Address: 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 and 2024 Budgets/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-96110-B2023 Contract Period: One (1) year commencing November 27, 2023 through November 26, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $8,333.34.  Not available
23-1813 17R8-fResolution: Recognizing and Commending (12/6/23)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Clarence Maney, Jr., on his 83rd Birthday Celebration 2. Brian K. Logan honored during the Zakee Bowser Enrichment Foundation 2023 Awards Gala Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Sergeant Pedro Rivera, honored during the Roberto Clemente Newark League, Inc., 2023 Gala “Unsung Heroes”, held on Friday, December 1, 2023 4. Chris Bernardo, honored during the Roberto Clemente Newark League, Inc., 2023 Gala “Unsung Heroes”, held on Friday, December 1, 2023 5. Individuals honored during the “En Peligro De Extincion” of Human Rights 6. Elizabeth “Liz” Del Tufo, on her 90th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Pastors and Bishops honored during the Ambassador Ministries First Church Anniversary, held during the month of November 8. Individuals honored during the South Ward Interfaith Clergy Alliance, Thanksgiving Service “It’s a Family Affair”, at Mt Vernon Baptist Church, held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9. Individuals honored during the Mentor U Connec  Video Video
23-1815 17R8-gResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (12/6/23)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Leonard Moore Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Karriem Roulette 3. Dr. Aubrey Gregory Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Marshall Cooper 5. Earl Weldon McKoy 6. Dorothy M. Govan 7. Harry Kwame Afriyie 8. Saladeen Bashir Robinson  Video Video
23-1815 17R8-gResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (12/6/23)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Leonard Moore Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Karriem Roulette 3. Dr. Aubrey Gregory Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Marshall Cooper 5. Earl Weldon McKoy 6. Dorothy M. Govan 7. Harry Kwame Afriyie 8. Saladeen Bashir Robinson  Video Video
23-1789 17R12-aJacobs Engineering Group - Professional Engineering Services for Montclair Rechlorination Station Rehabilitation -Alternative AnalysisResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Engineering Services for the Montclair Rechlorination Station Rehabilitation - Alternative Analysis. Entity Name: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Entity Address: 412 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Downtown Building - 1st Floor, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $71,600.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71280 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed 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:  Video Video
23-1720 17R12-bResolution Application/acceptance BRIC GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: BRIC 2021 Newark Ironbound Resiliency HUB-Phase I Entity Name: FEMA - (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Entity Address: 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278-0002 Grant Amount: $997,809.00 (Federal Share) plus $66,520.60 (100% Federal Share for management costs) Total Project Cost: $1,396,932.60 (Phase I) City Contribution: $332,603.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025 (or until all grant funds are 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:  Video Video
23-1782 18-aAppointment Eugenia HamlettAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Rent Control Board Name of Appointee: Eugenia Hamlett Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on November 21, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Hamlett will be replacing Ms. Brenda Wilson as a Landlord Representative on the Rent Control Board.  Video Video
23-1796 18-bOrdinance: Homeownership Revitalization Program Land Transfer to Invest NewarkOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CITY OF NEWARK OWNED PROPERTIES TO INVEST NEWARK, PURSUANT TO THE HOMEOWNERSHIP REVITIALIZATION PROGRAM TO BE DEVELOPED AND OWNED BY NEWARK RESIDENTS.  Video Video
23-0583 18-cOrdinance: 30 Year Tax Abatement - Gateway Lofts Urban Renewal LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO GATEWAY LOFTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (27) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (31) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 30% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) AND (25) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE 6PSF-B, DULY ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, LOCATED AT 84-92 PARKHURST STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 899, LOT 38 (EAST WARD).  Video Video
23-1776 18-dOrdinance: Title 23:15-2 Multi-Way Stop at Springdale Avenue and North 12th 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 SPRINGDALE AVENUE AND NORTH 12TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (NORTH WARD).  Video Video
23-1860 18-eOrdinance: Amending Title 18, Housing Code, Chapter 14, Short-Term RentalsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XVIII HOUSING CODE, CHAPTER XIV, SHORT-TERM RENTALS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14.  Video Video
23-1818 110-a LicenseRAFFLE LICENSES 1. Saint Vincent Academy, Inc./RL-1 2. Alumnae Assn. Saint Vincent Academy, Inc./RL- 2 3. Vocational Sisters/RL-3 4. St. Michael's Seton Library Guild/RL-4 5. St. Michael's Seton Library Guild/RL-5 6. Covenant House of New Jersey/RL-6 7. Devils Care Foundation, Inc./RL-16 Amended year 2022 8. St. Lucy's Catholic Church/RL-7 9. St. Patrick's Church/RL-8 10. Geater Essex Comm. Uplift Foundation/RL-9 11. St. Lucy's R.C. Church/RL-10 12. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-11 13. New Jersey Performing Arts Center/RL-12 14. Parent & Guardians Guild St. Vincent Academy /RL-13 15. Clean Water Fund/RL-14 16. Clean Water Fund/RL-15 17. New Jersey Symphony/RL-16 18. Ourl Lady Of Mount Cramel Church/RL-17 19. Devils Care Foundation/RL-18 20. Newark Mentoring Movement, Inc./RL-19 21. St. Lucy's Catholic Church/RL-20 22. Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church/RL-21 23. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-22 24. St. Lucy's R.C. Church/RL-23 25. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-24  Video Video
23-1849 1  Hearing of Citizens1. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing. 2. YUSUF SHABAZZ Not appearing. 3. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 4. MARK MUGARERO Appearing. 5. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 6. TALLAUCHA HUNTER Not appearing. 7. GEE CURETON Appearing 8. ELI KWAWUKUME Not appearing. 9. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 10. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Not appearing. 11. COREY HARRIS Not appearing. 12. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 13. GEORGE TILLMAN JR. Appearing. 14. ZJANTE I. RAMGEET Not Appearing. 15. REV. QUEEN MOTHER IMAKHA Appearing. 16. DR. THERESA ALLEN-JOHNSON Not appearing. 17. ANGELA WILLIAMSTON Appearing.  Not available
23-2013 17Ma MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Dr. Reverend Aubrey Gregory, noted Newark community activist and President of the West ward Economic Development Corp.  Not available
23-2020 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite New Jersey Transit and Public Service Electric and Gas to a future meeting to discuss various issues including increasing the luminosity of its street lamps in the downtown area and New Jersey Transit to discuss bad drivers and clearing of bus stops and shelters in the aftermath of snow storms.  Not available
23-2021 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Administration inform Newark Parking Authority officials that the City has an ordinance that provides free parking in the downtown area during the holiday season.  Not available
23-2022 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, perform a traffic study assessment in the area bounded by Ridge Street, Lake Street, Elwood Avenue and Second Avenue, to determine if traffic calming measures are warranted.  Not available
23-2023 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office coordinate a Public Safety Committee meeting to discuss the following items: 1- the new class of special police recruits, 2- special police residency requirements, 3- outside employment and 4- the top 20 outside earners for 2023.  Not available
23-2024 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office coordinate an Education Committee meeting.  Not available
23-2025 17Mg MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works be very diligent in the cleaning and clearing in of leaves from the catch basins in the South Ward.  Not available
23-2026 17Mh MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of several prominent Newark residents: Raymel Castro; Ismael Perez; Teresa del Rosario; Elvia Carmona de Maucilla; Amaxida Chaves and De Marciano.  Not available
23-2027 17Mi MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works send mailers to property owners regarding the acceptable procedures for leaf collection and notification that the City provides brown leaf bags at no cost to residents.  Not available
23-2028 17Mj MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide to the Boverning Body an update on the Municipal Council’s requests to have organizations and /or individuals pre-register with a City agency before they are allowed to distribute food to the homeless population, especially at Peter Francisco Park.  Not available
23-2029 17Mk MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety, Police and Fire, launch public service announcements advising the public on how to stay safe during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.  Not available