Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/20/2023 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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23-1478 1  Hearing of Citizens1. LISA PARKER Appearing. 2. RYAN TALMADGE Appearing. 3. QUAWE ELMORE Appearing. 4. JAMIL LAWRENCE Not appearing. 5. MARTHA RODRIGUEZ Appearing. 6. FELICIA ALSTON SINGLETON Not appearing. 7. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 8. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 9. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 10. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 11. EMILY AIKENS Not appearing. 12. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Appearing. 13. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 14. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 15. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 16. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 17. GEE CURETON Appearing. 18. COLLEEN FIELDS Appearing. 19. YUSUF SHABAZZ Appearing. 20. JANISE AFOLO Appearing. 21. TANISHA GARNER Appearing. 22. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Appearing. 23. OPAL R. WRIGHT Not appearing. 24. AMIN BRADBURY Appearing. 25. LINDA MACDONALD CARTER Not appearing  Not available
23-1468 15-a ReportMorris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2022.Pass Video Video
23-1469 15-b ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, July 26, 2023.Pass Video Video
23-1218 16F-aOrdinance: Tax Abatement - Bergen Street Redevelopment Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORIGINAL TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO BERGEN STREET REDEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 935 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07112, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF TWO (2) NEW APARTMENT BUILDINGS, THE FIRST CONTAINING (32) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS OVER COMMERCIAL SPACE AND THE SECOND CONTAINING TEN (10) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS OVER COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 1037-1047 BERGEN STREET AND 1057-1059 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07112 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3661, LOTS 3, 5 AND 8, AND BLOCK 3660, LOT 11 (SOUTH WARD). Failed 8-b(S)080823Pass Video Video
22-0193 16F-bOrdinance: Lease Agreement - Unified Vailsburg Services OrganizationOrdinanceAN 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 LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIED VAILSBURG SERVICES ORGANIZATION, A NON-PROFIT COMPANY OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, 1044 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106, FOR SATELLITE OFFICE SPACE, FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK’S OFFICE OF TENANT LEGAL SERVICES, TO BE LOCATED AT 42-44 RICHELIEU TERRACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106 (WEST WARD,) PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5, FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $78,281.50, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF BASE RENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,810.00, SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $4,471.50, AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,000.00.Pass Video Video
23-0770 16F-cOrdinance: 30 Year Tax Abatement - 442-448 Washington Development Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 442-448 WASHINGTON DEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 20 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 403, CRESSKILL, NEW JERSEY 07626, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SIX (6) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF (53) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (10) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, (35) PARKING SPACES, AND 707 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE LOCATED AT 442-448 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 116, LOT 71 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
23-1170 16F-dOrdinance: PSE&G License Agreement Extension (Washington Street)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY.Pass Not available
23-1402 16F-eOrdinance: Amending Title 18, Chapter 3, requiring Emergency Back-up Generators for Apartment Buildings or Housing Units with 40 or more units (PC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18, HOUSING CODE, CHAPTER 3, RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS/OPERATORS, SECTION 1, DWELLINGS: RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER AND OPERATOR FOR GENERAL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, ESTABLISHING SECTION 1.101(a)(5) REQUIRING AN EMERGENCY BACK UP GENERATOR FOR APARTMENT BUILDINGS OR HOUSING UNITS WITH (40) OR MORE UNITS. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
23-1456 16F-fOrdinance: Amending Title VIII, Business and Occupations, Chapter 3, Barber Shops (LQ)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 3, BARBER SHOPS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY ADDING PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT, DEFINITIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Deferred 6PSF-f 100423Pass Video Video
23-1031 16PSF-aOrdinance: NJIB Bond Ordinance - Pequannock AqueductOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A PORTION OF THE PEQUANNOCK AQUEDUCTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $22,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $22,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-k 080223 Deferred 6PSF-a 090723Pass Video Video
23-1195 16PSF-bMulti-way Stop At Mt Pleasant Avenue and Gouverneur StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, 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 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE AND GOUVERNEUR STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
23-1238 16PSF-cOrdinance - NHA Bonds to Acquire PropertyOrdinanceA BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR LOANS TO THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY OR ITS RELATED ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING; APPROPRIATING $20,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.Pass Video Video
23-1023 16PSF-dOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 10, Section 7.3 Facade Improvement Program (PC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 7, LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SECTION 7.3 FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT LOAN FOR ELIGIBLE FACADE IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
23-1332 16PSF-eOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 10, Section 7.2 Closing Cost Program (PC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 7, LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2, CLOSING COST PROGRAM, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CLOSING COST LOAN FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS UNDER THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
23-1400 16PSF-fOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 12, creating Section 1.6 Emergency Action Plan (PC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 12, DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 1.6, EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
23-0555 17R1-aExtra Duty SolutionsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize the City of Newark to execute a Membership Agreement with Purchasing Cooperative of America and utilize Contract PCA-OD-370-22 for the administration of extra-duty assignments for the Department of Public Safety. Entity Name: Hart Halsey LLC dba Extra Duty Solutions Entity Address: 1 Waterview Drive, Suite 101, Shelton, Conneticut 06484 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through September 13, 2023, inclusive of any extensions granted by the PCA 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 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide for Membership in the Purchasing CooperaPass Video Video
23-1216 17R1-bNJ State STD Program 2023-2024ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Appropriation Amount: $168,851.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #23-1185. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
23-1320 17R1-cTE #60 FY2024 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY2024 Sub Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc. (NJTPA) Appropriation Amount: $110,367.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 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: Total Grant Award: $110,367.00 (Federal Funding of $95,367.00 and Supplemental Support Funding $15,000.00) in addition to the Local In-Kind Match of $23,841.75 Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #23-1285 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
23-1354 17R1-dHIV EMERGENCY RELIEF ($4,328,896)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) 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: $4,328,896.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-c adopted on February 1, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
23-1392 17R1-eCLEP Program 2023-2024ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Program provides lead exposure prevention, community outreach, case management, environmental intervention and lead abatement services for children six (6) months through seventeen (17) years of age with EBL’s (Elevated Blood Level’s) of five (5) and above (City-Wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Appropriation Amount: $2,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-f adopted on September 7, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vPass Video Video
23-1394 17R1-fWIC Program 2023-2024 (TE # 65)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Appropriation Amount: $2,177,064.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: October 1, 2023 through September 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution to be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #23-1357. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
23-1421 17R1-gRescind award to United Sales USA Corp.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-e adopted on October 5, 2022 Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R1-e adopted on October 5, 2022 by rescinding contract award to United Sales USA Corp. Entity Name: Untied Sales USA Corp. Entity Address: 185 30th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $148,000.00 Funding Source: 2019, 2020, and 2021 Budgets/Department of Public Safety; Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-83870-B2021/Department of Public Safety; Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-83240-B2021/Department of Public Safety; OEM/NW011-190-1904-B2021/UASI Grant/NW051-G19-P194-83830-B2019/ UASI Grant/NW-051-G20-P20G0-83830-B2020/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83830-B2021/Department of Public Works; Division of Sanitation/ NW011-060-0605-83830-B2021/Department of Public works; Division of Public Buildings/NW011-060-0604-83870-B2021/Department of Public Works; Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-83830-B2021/Department of EnginPass Video Video
23-1245 17R1-hAmended Resolution Critical Response GroupResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-d adopted on December 7, 2022, to increase the monetary amount Purpose: To purchase aerial ortho-imagery (drone) flight collaborative response graphics under Contract #BC-BID 21-57. Entity Name: Critical Response Group, Inc. Entity Address: P.O Box 831, Island Heights, New Jersey 08732 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G21-P21C-71280-B2021 (UASI) and NW051-G22-P22D-71280-B2022 (UASI) Contract Period: December 7, 2022 through November 3, 2023, inclusive of extensions provided by New Jersey Purchasing Alliance #CK04 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: The Original Resolution 7R1-d adopted on December 7, 2022, authorizePass Video Video
23-1122 17R1-iCBVIPP YMP Grant_Baddie UniversityResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program. Entity Name: The Baddie University, Inc. Entity Address: Irvington, New Jersey, 07111 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $95,000.00 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 and 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:Pass Video Video
23-1127 17R1-jCBVIPP TCS Grant_Foundation for University Hospital (University Hospital Foundation)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Intervention and/or Prevention Treatment through Theraputic and Clinical Services. Entity Name: Foundation for University Hospital (University Hospital Foundation) Entity Address: 150 Bergen Street, Suite 209, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 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 and 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-recipPass Video Video
23-1138 17R1-kCBVIPP YMP Grant_High School Academic Program c/o Bessie Green Community, Inc.ResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose:To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program. Entity Name: High School Academic Program c/o Bessie Green Community, Inc. Entity Address: 510 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $144,722.00 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 and 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:Pass Video Video
23-1139 17R1-lCBVIPP YMP Grant_Higher Lifestyle CorporationResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program. Entity Name: Higher Lifestyle Corporation Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $95,000.00 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 and 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:Pass Video Video
23-1140 17R1-mCBVIPP TRS Grant_Higher Lifestyle CorporationResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Intervention and/or Prevention Treatment through Trama Recovery Services. Entity Name: Higher Lifestyle Corporation Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 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 and 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:Pass Video Video
23-1150 17R1-nCBVIPP YMP Grant_Next Generation ProjectResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program . Entity Name: Next Generation Project Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 308, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $166,000.00 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 and 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:Pass Video Video
23-1154 17R1-oCBVIPP TRS Grant_RzTheFlags LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Intervention and/or Prevention Treatment through Trama Recovery Services. Entity Name: RzTheFlags, LLC Entity Address: 68-70 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 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 and 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:Pass Video Video
23-1160 17R1-pCBVIPP TCS Grant_Urban Care, LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Intervention and/or Prevention Treatment through Theraputic and Clinical Services. Entity Name: Urban Care, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 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 and 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:Pass Video Video
23-1161 17R1-qCBVIPP YMP Grant_Urban Care, LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through Youth Menoring Program. Entity Name: Urban Care, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 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. 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:Pass Video Video
23-1152 17R1-rCBVIPP SP Grant_REFAL, IncResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through Safe Passage. Entity Name: REFAL, Inc. Entity Address: 269 South 9th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 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 and 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:Pass Video Video
23-1153 17R1-sCBVIPP YMP Grant_REFAL, IncResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program. Entity Name: REFAL, Inc. Entity Address: 269 South 9th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $207,500.00 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. 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 7R2-b 110123 No Action Taken 7R2-a 111323Pass Video Video
23-1009 17R1-tResolution: Exception to Public Bidding - Auto Return US, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide services for the support and or maintenance of proprietary computer software for towing management and maintenance. Entity Name: AutoReturn US, LLC Entity Address: 9440 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 215, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 Contract Amount: The Vendor shall collect the administrative fees adjusted annually by the CPI. Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period To be established for a period not to exceed (24) consecutive months upon full execution of Agreement; with an option to extend for an additional two (2) year period 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: The Vendor shall collect the administrative fees adjusted annually by the CPI. AuthoriPass Video Video
23-1454 17R1-u ResolutionDept/Agency: Administration/Office of Sustainability Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: To form a coalition between the City of Newark, Atlantic City, and the City of Paterson to prepare a joint application for the Solar For All Grant Program funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Entity Name: City of Newark, City of Paterson and Atlantic City Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102; 155 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07505; and 1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Project Location: Contract Period: September 2023 through August 2028 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 City of Newark to enter into a Memorandum oPass Video Video
23-0483 17R2-aIBN LOYALResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for rehabilitation of a two-family home for residential rental. Entity Name: Ibn Loyal Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $35,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $181,900.00 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) 6 Mapes Terrace/Block 3629/Lot 16/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,500 X $1Pass Video Video
23-0483 17R2-aIBN LOYALResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for rehabilitation of a two-family home for residential rental. Entity Name: Ibn Loyal Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $35,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $181,900.00 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) 6 Mapes Terrace/Block 3629/Lot 16/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,500 X $1Pass Video Video
23-1310 17R2-bGreen Acres Application Support (Founders Park)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Filing of Final Green Acres Application by the Department of Economic and Housing Development. Purpose: Resolution supporting State House Commission Final Application to NJDEP Green Acres Program to amend the compensatory replacement land previously approved for the disposal of Founder’s Park. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 8-12 Columbia Street/Block 167/Lot 10.02/East Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0642 17R2-cBloomfield Ave/Lower Broadway 2023 Annual BudgetResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2023 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District (BALBA) Purpose: Introduction of the 2023 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District. Amount: $1,098,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on July 12, 2017, authorized the creation of the Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District.Pass Video Video
23-1311 17R2-dWoodard & Curran Access Agreement (Virginia Street)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Access Agreement Purpose: To allow access to City-owned property for groundwater monitoring in connection with environmental remediation of former economy color card facility, located at 1001 Newark Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. Entity Name: Woodard and Curran, LSRP Entity Address: 50 Millstone Road, Building 400, Suite 201, East Winsor, New Jersey 08520 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Until completion of groundwater investigation as determined by LSRP or NJDEP 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) 980-990 Frelinghuysen Avenue (Rear)/Block 3773/Lot 53/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-1285 17R3-aFY2024 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of NewarkResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2024 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Entity Name: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Entity Address: One Newark Center, 17th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $110,367.00 Total Project Cost: $134,208.75 City Contribution: Local In-Kind Match $23,841.75 Other Funding Source/Amount: Federal Funding ($95,367.00) and STP Supplemental Support Funding ($15,000.00) Grant Period: July 1, 2023 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 List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: The Transportation Planning Program will provide grant funding in the amount of $110,367.00 with Federal Funding in the amount of $95,3Pass Video Video
23-1275 17R3-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide professional services for the modernization of elevators at multiple public building sites. Entity Name: H2M Architects and Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $268,050.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW011-200-2001-A-71660-B2023 Contract Period: Not to exceed 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into a Professional Services Contract #2023-01R PS with H2M Architects and Engineering, Inc. for the modernization of elevators at four (4) ofPass Video Video
23-1498 17R4-aResolution Authorizing Sale of RAB BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $18,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Redevelopment Area Bonds Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (777 MCCARTER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC PROJECT, SERIES 2023) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE, NON-RECOURSE) OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE FORM, MATURITIES AND OTHER DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF A MASTER TRUST INDENTURE, A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, A PLEDGE AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS AS NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-1188 17R4-b (as)Stipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals September 2023 RefundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Broad St. Ventures Urban Renewal, LLC/165/11/810-812 Broad Street/East/$3,666,700/2022/-$261,247.28 James and Washington/32/48/15-17 James Street (Merged into 40 in 2017)/Central/$1,300,200/2013/-$29,530.00 James and Washington/32/48/15-17 James Street (Merged into 40 in 2017)/Central/$1,300,200/2014/-$31,010.00 James and Washington/32/48/15-17 James Street (Merged into 40 in 2017)/Central/$1,300,200/2015/-$33,090.00 James and Washington/32/40/1-17 James Street aka 23-27 Washington Street/East/$2,433,900/2013/-$51,727.71 James and Washington/32/40/1-17 James Street aka 23-27 Washington Street/East/$2,433,900/2014/-$54,320.22 James and Washington/32/40/1-17 James Street aka 23-27 Washington Street/East/$2,381,400/2015/-$59,700.98 Additional Information: Total refund: $520,626.19Pass Video Video
23-1185 17R5-aA & A STD 2023/2024ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0363 Grant Amount: $168,851.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2023 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:Pass Video Video
23-1357 17R5-bWIC Acceptance of Grant FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC). Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Health Division of Family Health Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 364, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,177,064.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: October 1, 2023 through September 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:Pass Video Video
23-1413 17R5-cGift for National Health Centers WeekResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Gift Donation Gift: Acceptance of Grant Funding Purpose: To provide funding to defray cost and provide sponsorship for National Health Centers Week to the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Entity Name: WellCare of New Jersey, soon to be known as Fidelis Care Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, 12th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $750.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29.Pass Video Video
23-1414 17R6-aDeCotiis Fitzpatrick Cole Giblin First Amendment (Litigation Defense Matters)ResolutionDept/ 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 Defense Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Original Resolution 7R6-p adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $150,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to Pass Video Video
23-1194 17R6-bPashmna Stein Walder Hayden 2023 Special Legal Pashman Stein Walder Hayden 2023 PVSCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Pashman, Stein, Walder, Hayden, P.C. Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Bus. Unit NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj. 7502, Acct. 71260, B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Professional Services Contract will provide legal services as Special Counsel for the City of Newark regarding an appeal of its assessment of the Third and Fourth Quarter 2018 User Charges against Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.Pass Video Video
23-1479 17R6-cResolution: Settlement Agreement - Hamid HarrisResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-00459-17 Claimant: Hamid Harris Claimant's Attorney: Brooke M. Barnett, Esq., BMB Law Firm, P.C, Military Park Building, 60 Park Place, Suite 1000, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $800,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
23-1288 17R8-aResolution: 2023 Adopted Municipal Budget as AmendedResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Adopting the City of Newark 2023 Budget Purpose: Final Approval of the 2023 Municipal Budget as amended on September 7, 2023 Budget Year: 2023 Public Hearing Date: September 20, 2023 Amendment Published on: September 15, 2023 Amount: $848,279,589.53 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services. Deferred 7R8-f (S) 080823 Deferred 7R8-a 090723 NOTE: Resolution 7R8-a was amended, after the Public Hearing on the Amendment to the 2023 Municipal Budget, that was held at the same Regular Meeting of September 20, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. in City Hall, Council Chamber.Pass Video Video
23-1288 17R8-aResolution: 2023 Adopted Municipal Budget as AmendedResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Adopting the City of Newark 2023 Budget Purpose: Final Approval of the 2023 Municipal Budget as amended on September 7, 2023 Budget Year: 2023 Public Hearing Date: September 20, 2023 Amendment Published on: September 15, 2023 Amount: $848,279,589.53 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services. Deferred 7R8-f (S) 080823 Deferred 7R8-a 090723 NOTE: Resolution 7R8-a was amended, after the Public Hearing on the Amendment to the 2023 Municipal Budget, that was held at the same Regular Meeting of September 20, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. in City Hall, Council Chamber.Pass Video Video
23-1246 17R8-bResolution: Constable Appointment - Sergio J. Artiles (CG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions, lockouts, legal documents, small claims and writs of execution. Name of Appointee: Sergio J. Artiles Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond.Pass Video Video
23-1471 17R8-cResolution: Waiving Special Event Application Fees - Annual Children's Halloween Parade Caravan and Candy Giveaway (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Annual Children’s Halloween Parade Caravan and Candy Giveaway Date(s): Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Annual Children’s Halloween Parade Caravan and Candy Giveaway will be held from Elwood Avenue to Verona Avenue between Woodside Avenue and Mt. Prospect Avenue (North Ward), from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($50.00) for street closure will be waived. Rain Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023Pass Video Video
23-1490 17R8-dResolution: Waiving Special Event Application Fees - The Halsey Street Festival and Newark Alliance (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: The Future is Newark - Halsey Street Festival Date(s): Thursday, September 14, 2023 Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Halsey Street Festival will be held on Halsey Street between Central Avenue and Linden Avenue (Central Ward), from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($550.00) for street festival and street closure will be waived. Rain Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023Pass Video Video
23-1503 17R8-eResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Lieutenant Luis Osorio Way (CG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Police Lieutenant Luis Osorio Date(s): Friday, September 29, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of 7th Avenue and North 5th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Police Lt. Luis Osorio Way” Sponsor: Council Members, Carlos M. Gonzalez and Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.Pass Video Video
23-1503 17R8-eResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Lieutenant Luis Osorio Way (CG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Police Lieutenant Luis Osorio Date(s): Friday, September 29, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of 7th Avenue and North 5th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Police Lt. Luis Osorio Way” Sponsor: Council Members, Carlos M. Gonzalez and Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.Pass Video Video
23-1488 17R8-fResolution: Recognizing and Commending (9/20/23)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Edo Alliance Group of New Jersey, Host of the 2023 Edo National Association Worldwide Convention, held on September 1-3, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Donna Roman Hernandez Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 3. Individuals honored during the Brothers Building a Better Nation’s Cutler Street Summer Fair, held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 4. Individuals honored during the New Jersey Law Enforcement Youth Academy, held on July 8-13, 2023 5. Individuals honored of the Fundacion Latin Sin Fronteras, Inc., during its 1st Annual Salvador Flag Raising, held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Pedro Sanchez Rodriguez, Social Management Manager of the Dominican Governmental Presidential Cabinet 7. Individuals honored during the 32nd Annual Celebration of Labor, held on Friday, September 8, 2023 8. Reverend Jose R. Fernandez, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 9. Pastors and Reverends honored during Pass Video Video
23-1489 17R8-gResolution: Profound Sorrow and Regret (9/20/23)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Bridget Kirby Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 2. Acquilla Jones 3. Mary Alice Blaney Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. William (Bill) T. Iverson, Sr. 5. Charles Tucker 6. Mary Frances Copeland 7. Kenneth J. PopePass Not available
23-0734 17R9-a2022 New Jersey PSAP 911-System GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide upgrades to the Department of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) 911 System. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Information Technology, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 212, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,156,073.43 Total Project Cost: $1,156,073.43 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Contract Period: July 1, 2022 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:Pass Video Video
23-1437 17R10-aAmendment of Apply and Accept 2022 NJDEP Volkswagen Mitigation Grant ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amendment of Application and Agreements Purpose: To amend the 2022 NJDEP Volkswagen Mitigation Grant Project, Equipment Modernization Program award application and allocation amounts. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Total Grant Amount: $4,851,375.22 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Volkswagen Mitigation Grant Project, Equipment Modernization Program City Contribution: $537,854.66 Grant Period: June 13, 2022 through June 13, 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: Original Resolution 7R10-a adopted on August 3, 2022. This Resolution will amend the 2022 NJDEP Volkswagen Mitigation Grant ProjPass Video Video
23-1263 17R11-a ResolutionDept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: To inspire youth to develop life skills, to succeed academically and to create positive relationships through the sport of hockey. Entity Name: Hockey in New Jersey (HNJ) Entity Address: 110 Jabez Street, Suite 260, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Project Location: Sharpe James/Kenneth A. Gibson (Ironbound) Recreation Center located at 226 Rome Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Reimbursement Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Three (3) years from the date of MOU execution, with two (2) one (1) year options to renew 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: Memorandum of Understanding, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12-20 et seq.Pass Video Video
23-1499 18-aCouncilman Michael J. Silva, Replacement to the Invest Newark, Board of DirectorsAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Invest Newark Board of Directors Name of Appointee: Council Member, Michael J. Silva Appointment Term: One (1) year upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending September 20, 2024 Additional Information: Council Member, Michael J. Silva will be replacing Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez.Pass Video Video
23-0617 18-bOrdinance: 30 Year Tax Abatement - 648-652 Raymond Boulevard Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 648-652 RAYMOND BOULEVARD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 449 EAST 18TH STREET, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07524, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF (96) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (24) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (12) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, 2,800 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AND (89) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 648-652 RAYMOND BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2020, LOT 1 (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
23-1309 18-cOrdinance: Sale and Transfer of 237-243 South Street Redevelopment 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 THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROPERTIES, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 237 SOUTH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1146, LOT 17 AND SUBDIVISION OF LOT 17 INTO LOTS 17.01 AND 17.02, PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF LAND.Pass Video Video
23-1438 18-dOrdinance: Amending Title 8, Business and Occupations, Chapter 19, WreckersOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO AMEND SECTIONS 8:19-1, DEFINITIONS AND SECTION 8:19-6, SERVICE RATES TO UPDATE SERVICE RATES PENALTIES AND CLARIFY BOOT/IMMOBILIZATION REGULATIONS.Pass Video Video
23-1473 18-eNZLUR Amendment Final AdoptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPLACING TITLE 41 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS.Pass Video Video
23-1004 19-a5-Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 141-147 NJRR avenue Block 914 Lot 8OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION TO BENITO LOPEZ FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN BENITO LOPEZ’S APPLICATION FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING CONSISTING OF (32) RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND (28) PARKING SPACES, ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 141-147 NJRR AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 914, LOT 8 (EAST WARD). Deferred 8-e 090723Pass Video Video
23-1459 110-a LicenseRAFFLE LICENSES 1. Saint Vincent Academy, Inc. / RL-1 2. Alumnae Association. St. 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. Devil’s Care Foundation, Inc. / RL-16 Amended Year 2022 8. St. Lucy's Catholic Church / RL-7 9. St. Patrick's Church / RL-8 10. Greater 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-16Pass Video Video
23-1616 17Ma MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Norma Fernandez, business owner and long-time Newark resident.Pass Not available
23-1617 17Mb MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Clyde Clifton Stanley, long-time Newark resident.Pass Not available
23-1618 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Health and Community Wellness (DCHW) provide the Governing Body with the recommended vaccines for the City’s elderly population during the coming flu season (FLU/COVID-19 BOOSTER).Pass Not available
23-1619 17Md MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Marie Herrell, Donnie King and Marie Joyce White.Pass Not available
23-1620 17Me MotionA motion requesting that utility companies Verizon and Optimum Cable Company address the unsightly proliferation of dangerous low-hanging wirings dangling from utility poles throughout the City.Pass Not available
23-1621 17Mf MotionA motion expressing sincere congratulations to the instructors, administrative and supporting staff members, students and the principal of Technology High School, on the auspicious occasion of their selection as a 2023 Blue Ribbon awardee by the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.Pass Not available
23-1622 17Mg MotionA motion of appreciation to the Department of Education on their assistance in getting Technology High School recognized as a 2023 “Blue Ribbon School” awardee by the National Blue Ribbon School Program.Pass Not available
23-1623 17Mh MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) replace the worn and tattered American flag located in Harriet Tubman Square.Pass Not available
23-1624 17Mi MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Economic and Housing Development initiate a review and collection plan to recover uncollected tax abatement payments due the City.Pass Not available
23-1625 17Mj MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety address the chronic illegal overnight parking by tractor trailer truckers on Passaic Street and begin a serious ticket and tow blitz.Pass Not available
23-1626 17Mk MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) provide to the Governing Body the security plans for NHA public housing sites located in the City.Pass Not available
23-1628 17Ml MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, initiate a full inspection of the Aspen Court apartment building located on Fleming Avenue.Pass Not available
23-1627 17Mm MotionA motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) provide to the Governing Body the security plans for NHA public housing sites located in the City.Pass Not available
23-1629 17Mn MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety provide the Governing Body with the actual number of school crossing guards currently employed by the City and the optimum number of school crossing guards needed to provide full coverage during the school year.Pass Not available
23-1630 17Mo MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Alphonso Crawford, long-time Newark resident and retired City of Newark employee.Pass Not available