Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/8/2025 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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24-1500 15-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, November 20, 2024 and the 2025 Budget.Pass Not available
25-0006 15-b ReportMary Eliza Mahoney Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commissions, Minutes, January 2024 through October 2024.  Not available
24-1362 16PSF-aOrdinance authorizing the use of Procurement CardsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION OF CENTRAL PURCHASING, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 14, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE USE OF PROCUREMENT CARDS. Deferred 6PSF-a 120424 Deferred 6PSF-a 121824Pass Video Video
24-0023 16PSF-b566-570 Springfield Urban Renewal, LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 566-570 SPRINGFIELD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1 ORIENT WAY, SUITE F #240, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (22) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITH (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), AND 500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (10) ASSOCIATED PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 566-570 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 316, LOT 20. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-b 120424 Deferred 6PSF-b 121824 Failed 6PSF-b 010825Fail Video Video
24-1181 16PSF-cClass 2 Residential Removal for Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, SUBCHAPTER 4, BLC SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("BLCSID"), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN THE BLCSID, TO REMOVE ALL THE CLASS 2 RESIDENTAL PROPERTIES AND AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO WITHHOLD FROM EACH QUARTERLY PAYMENT 1% AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. Deferred 6PSF-e 120424 Deferred 6PSF-e 121824Pass Video Video
24-0090 26PSF-dRising Plains Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RISING PLAINS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1515 MORRIS PLACE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07205, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 4 FOUR-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (19) AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (3) STUDIOS, (6) ONE-BEDROOMS UNITS, AND (10) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 35% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED AT 50% OF AMI, (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 70% OF AMI, A PARKING GARAGE WITH A TOTAL OF (14) SPACES, A 458 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM FOR RESIDENTS, AND A PORTION OF THE ROOF WILL BE A RECREATION TERRACE FOR THE RESIDENTS, LOCATED AT 475-481 SOUTH 16TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327, LOT 15. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-j 121824Pass Video Video
24-1293 26PSF-eBroadway Star Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROADWAY STAR URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 7 N. MADISON AVENUE #532, SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SEVEN (7) STORY MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIX (206) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE MARKET RATE (THE “MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS”), OF WHICH FORTY-ONE (41) ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND NINETEEN (19) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE “RETAIL”), A RESIDENTIAL AMENITY SPACE, A 2000 SQUARE FOOT GYM/FITNESS CENTER, AND ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, A BIKE RACK, RESIDENTIAL LOUNGE/LOBBY, MAINTENANCE OFFICE, TRASH ROOM, MAIL ROOM, A MECHANICAL ROOM, AN ELEVATOR, AND A ROOF COURTYARD, LOCATED AT 686-688 BROADWAY, 676-684 & 690 BROADWPass Video Video
24-1573 16PSF-fNJPAC Vacation of PropertyOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF EXISTING UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 CITY OF NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Deferred 6PSF-m 121824Pass Video Video
24-1572 16PSF-gNJPAC Easement AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY “LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW,” N.J.S.A. 40A: 12-4, THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM GRANTOR, AS DEFINED IN THIS ORDINANCE, ON, ACROSS, AND UNDER THAT PORTION OF GRANTOR’S PROPERTY WHERE THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AREAS ARE LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, IN ORDER FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK’S DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE, INSPECT, OPERATE, AND OTHERWISE MAINTAIN IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED CONDITION A SYSTEM OF WATER, STORMWATER AND SANITARY SEWER DRAINAGE PIPE LINES. Deferred 6PSF-n 121824Pass Not available
24-1669 16PSF-hAn Ordinance to Repeal Section 6 and Add Section 12 of Ordinance 6PSF-C, and to Amend Designated District Management Corporation and Add Reporting Requirements to Greater Newark Tourism Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING 10:32-3.6, 10:32-3.11, 10:32-5.1, 10:32-5.2(C)-(F), 10:32-5.5(A), 10:32-5.5(C)-(D), AND 10:32-5.7(E) CLARIFYING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGNATING A DISTRICT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, STRIKING 10:32-5.6 HIRING PRACTICES AND 10:32-5.9 TRIENNIAL REVIEW, AND ADDING 10:32-3.XX ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND 10:32-5.XX ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Deferred 6PSF-q 121824Pass Video Video
24-1052 16PSF-i74-78 Webster Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 74-78 WEBSTER URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 246 DANFORTH AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, 07305, FOR A PROJECT TO DEMOLISH THE EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING, WITH TWENTY-FIVE (25) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF TWENTY (20) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), FIVE (5) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI (COLLECTIVELY THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), 780 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE, A FITNESS CENTER, A COMMUNITY ROOM, AND A ROOFTOP DECK AMENITY AREA, LOCATED AT 74-78 WEBSTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 481, LOT 24 (COMPRISING OF FORMER TAX LOTS 22, 23, 24). (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6F-c 120424Pass Video Video
24-1701 16PSF-jOrdinance: Amending Title 8, Business and Occupations. Chapter 30, Regulation of Convenience Stores, Section 2 and 13 (PC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 30, REGULATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, SECTION 2, REGISTRATION OF ALL NEW AND PRE-EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, TO CREATE SUBSECTION 8:30-2(A), PROHIBITED DISTANCE FROM EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, AND TO FURTHER INCLUDE THE INCREASING OF FINES AND PENALTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8:30-13, VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Failed 6PSF-j 010825 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilFail Video Video
24-1397 17R1-aAmending State Contract: Law Enforcement and Computer Equipment & ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract # T2776, T0106 and M0483 NASPO Computer Equipment Contract #89980 Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-b(as) adopted on April 20, 2022 Entity Names/Addresses: Chas S. Winner- 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 East Coast Emergency Lighting- 200 Meco Drive Milestone TWP, NJ 08535 Gold Type Business Machines Inc- 351 Paterson Ave. East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $10,185,430.50 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/ Department of Public Safety/NW011-190-1902-72220-B2024, 2022 Budget/NW051-G22-P22D0-71280-B2022, 2023 Budget/NW051-G23-P23K0-71280-B2023, NW051-G23-P23E0-94550-B2023, NW051-G23-P23G0-94550-B2023, NW051-G23-P23J0-94550-B2023, 2020 Budget/NW051-G20-P20A0-71280-B2020 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through April 27, 2024, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) NoPass Video Video
24-1753 17R1-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CDBG's Budget Appropriation Purpose: CDBG Fiftieth (50th) Year (CDBG L), funds to sub-grantees Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. Newark, New Jersey 07102 Total Grant Amount: $ 6,903,166.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 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: Application by Resolution # Apply and Accept for the CDGB Grant is being submitted separately by the Department of Administration Grant Acceptance by Resolution # 24-1699Pass Video Video
24-1609 17R1-cFencing Purchasing, Installation and RepairResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To provide Fencing-Purchase, Installation and Repair Services Entity Address: Rosando Fence Company, Inc. T/A Fox Fence, 417 Crooks Avenue Clifton, New Jersey 07011 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 011-060-0604-71760-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through November 19, 2026, inclusive of any extensions granted by ESCNJ 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 is a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to provide fencing-purchase, installation, and repair services to be used by the Department of Public Works Division of Public Buildings. Additional City Departments that wish to use this contract shall bePass Video Video
24-1664 17R1-dAmending Resolution: T0790 Firefighter Protective Clothing and EquipmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T0790 Firefighter Protective Clothing and Equipment, and their authorized distributors Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-i adopted on November 14, 2022. Entity Names/Addresses: All Hands Fire Equipment- PO Box 1245, Wall, NJ 07719 Continental Fire & Safety Inc- 2740 Kuser Road, Hamilton, NJ 08691 Draeger Inc- 3135 Quarry Road Telford, PA 18969 Elkhart Brass- 1302 West Beardsley, Elkhart, IN 46514 ESI Equipment Inc- 119 Keystone Drive, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Fire-Dex LLC- 780 S. Progress Drive, Medina, OH 44256 Firefighter One LLC- 34 Wilson Drive, Sparta, NJ 07871 HAIX North America- 2320 Fortune Drive Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40509 Stanfields, LTD- 1 Logan Street, PO Box 190, Truro NS B2N 5C2 Canada Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,000,000.00 Funding Source: NW051-G22-ARP2L-71280-B2022, NW051-G22-P22D0-71280-B2022, NW051-G22-P23K0-71280-B2023, NW051-G24-(FY24 UASI Grant Codes to be determined) Contract Period: Upon Pass Not available
24-1569 17R1-e24-1569 PREVENTIVE, MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, REPAIRS, CONFIGURATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL EQUIPMENT.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide Preventive Maintenance, Calibration, Repairs, Configuration, Development and Dental Equipment. Entity Name: Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc. Entity Address: 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $580,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW026-46545-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months. Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement: September 25, 2024 Bid Downloaded: Eight (8) Bid Received: One (1)Pass Not available
24-1690 17R1-fHerbarium Dispensary LLC, CultivationResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution for Support Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for Herbarium Dispensary, LLC to operate a Class I Cannabis Cultivation Micro Business within the City of Newark. Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.Pass Video Video
24-1699 17R1-gApply/Accept HCDA 2024 Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2024-2025)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 2024 One Year Action Plan (Program Year 2024-2025) Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $16,194,864.46 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, 2024 through August 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Detailed allocation: CDPass Video Video
24-1773 17R1-hApply/Accept - NJDCA ARPA Funds - Newark Literacy InitiativeResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: The application and acceptance of American Rescue Plan, Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund monies from the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, for the Newark Literacy Initiative Program. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0800 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:Pass Not available
24-1101 17R2-aEclat WayResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 2-family home and provide 2 market rate rental units. Entity Name: Eclat Way Limited Liability CompanyY Entity Address: 222 Linwood Place, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Sale Amount: $26,250.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $31,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 749 South 20th Street/ Block 368/ Lot 19/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Pass Video Video
24-0999 17R2-bJoao FonsecaResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of two, (2) 2-family homes to sell at market rate Entity Name: Joao D. Fonseca Entity Address: 2059 Tyler Street, 1st Fl, Union, New Jersey 07083 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $42,600.00 Appraised Amount: Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 312 South 20th Street/Block 1794/Lot 49/ West Ward 314 South 20th Street/ Block 1794/Lot 48/ West Ward Additional Information: Sale PriPass Not available
24-1062 17R2-cSohhcorp LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate a 3-family home to provide affordable rental units. Entity Name: Sohhcorp LLC Entity Address: 19 Isaac Drive, Dayton, New Jersey 08810 Sale Amount: $39,375.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $173,800.00 Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 575 Hunterdon Street/Block 2660/ Lot 21/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,625 X $15.00 = $3Pass Video Video
24-1153 17R2-dIn The Name of Jesus Healing and Deliverance MinistriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To renovate the Property, to use as a community outreach center Entity Name: In the Name of Jesus Healing and Deliverance Ministries, Inc. Entity Address: 216 South 11th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $32,400.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $125,000.00 Appraised Amount: $N/A Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months ownership and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 307 16th Avenue/ Block 336/ Lot 32/ West Ward Pass Video Video
24-1388 17R2-eOperation Give Back NowResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 3-family home, wherein one unit will be owner occupied and the other two units will be affordable Entity Name: Operation Give Back Now A Nonprofit Corporation Entity Address: 811 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $31,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $52,700.00 Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 503 Avon Avenue/ Block 2639 /Lot 28 /South Ward Pass Video Video
24-1730 17R2-f650 Springfield Ave RDA 4th AmendmentResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment/Subordination Agreement Purpose: An Agreement entering into a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land to permit financing necessary for the following: (i) construction of two (2) buildings consisting of sixteen (16) affordable housing units through rehabilitation and new construction, including six (6) affordable housing units on Block 364, Lot 27 and ten (10) affordable housing units along with approximately 1,900 square feet of commercial and community space shall be located on that portion of the Property located at 650-656 Springfield Avenue and identified on the official Tax Map of the City as Block 364, Lot 1.05 on the City’s official tax maps (the “650 Springfield AH Project”) (ii) construction of forty-two (42) market rate residential units, located on that portion of the Property know as 704-708 South 17th, 701-707 South 16th Street, and 709-717 South 16th Street and identified on the officiaPass Video Video
24-1733 17R2-gMatrix New World 2025 Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services Entity Name: Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, PC Entity Address: 26 Columbia Turnpike, 2nd Floor, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $85,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1740 17R2-hHeyer Gruel 2025 Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel & Associates, P.A. Entity Address: 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/ Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 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:Pass Not available
24-1734 17R2-iPrestige Environmental 2025 Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services Entity Name: Prestige Environmental, Inc. Entity Address: 220 Davidson Avenue, Suite 307, Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1737 17R2-jHendricks Appraisal 2025 Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Provide Real Estate Appraisal Services Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Company, LLC Entity Address: 7 Hutton Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $20,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 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:Pass Not available
24-1741 17R2-kNishuane Group 2025 Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 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:Pass Not available
24-1743 17R2-lInvestigation of AINOR (828-832 Summer Avenue)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 828-832 Summer Avenue/Block 815/Lot 12/North Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1758 17R2-mInvestigation of AINOR (17-31 Academy Street)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 17-25 Academy Street/Block 53/Lot 4/Central Ward 27 Academy Street/Block 53/Lot 9/Central Ward 29-31 Academy Street/Block 53/Lot 11/Central Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1756 17R2-nRiverside Tolling Fourth Amendment AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Government Entity. Purpose: Authorizing Execution of a Fourth Amendment to the Riverside Avenue Site Tolling Agreement for the Benefit of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”), Which Would Toll the Statute of Limitations Period for Certain Cost Recovery Claims Incurred by the USEPA Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency Entity Address: U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section, P.O. Box 7611, Washington D.C. 20044 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: Tolling Statute of Limitations Uninterrupted From August 21, 2017 through February 22, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a AdditiPass Video Video
24-1757 17R2-oNJDEP Settlement Agreement (former White Chemical Site)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Government Entity Purpose: Authorizing Execution of a Settlement Agreement with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) to Satisfy Liens for Environmental Cleanup Costs Incurred by NJDEP at Former White Chemical Site Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Entity Address: 401 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625 Contract Amount: $725,000.00 Funding Source: Portion of Proceeds from Sale of Block 3782, Lot 109 to 3-J’s Development Group. LLC (“Redeveloper”) Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 646-696 Frelinghuysen Avenue Rear/Block 3782/Lot 109/South Ward Additional Information: This legislation is related to 7R2-c, adopted April 4, 2018Pass Not available
24-1660 17R3-aBus Stop Resolution Bergen St at West Runyon StResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Along Bergen Street northbound on the easterly side thereof at West Runyon Street nearside location, beginning at the southerly curb line of West Runyon Street and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom. Additional Information: Relocating a bus stop on Bergen Street at West Runyon Street (South Ward)Pass Video Video
24-1727 17R4-aResolution to Cancel Special Emergency AppropriationResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cancellation of Special Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To cancel previously adopted ordinance which authorized a special emergency appropriation and the issuance of special emergency notes Amount to be Financed: $0.00 Project Information: Resolution of the City Of Newark, in the County Of Essex, New Jersey, canceling Ordinance 6PSF-a which was finally adopted by the Municipal Council on August 2, 2023 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1524 17R5-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Amending Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Amending Resolution to accept additional grant funds for the Seton Hall University School of Nursing Nurse led Mobile Health Training Project Grant. Entity Name: Seton Hall University Entity Address: 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Grant Amount: $306,955.00 Funding Source: Seton Hall University Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 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: Amending resolution to accept additional grant amount of 306,955.00..Pass Video Video
24-1543 17R5-bamending Lead Remediation and Abatement ProgramResolutionDept. / 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 to continue conducting lead remediation, abate, and conduct minor repairs Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 806, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0806 Grant Amount: $400,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Community Affairs Total Project Cost: $2,000,000.00 City Contribution: In-kind Match $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: March 1, 2023 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-c, adopted on April 5, 2023, accepted a grant award in the amount of $1,600,000.00, for the Pass Not available
24-1672 17R5-cFY2025 Apply and Acceptance - HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Grant FundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. 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: $8,369,505.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is an estimate of the total formula award based on last year’s budget. The final award for FY2025 will be presented once appropriations are completed by the funder.Pass Not available
24-1728 17R6-aDeCotiis Fitzpatrick Cole Giblin Amended Agreement Special TaxResolutionDept/ 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 Special Tax Matters Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $350,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Finance Department, Fund 045, Department 18G Project 18B00 Account 94710 B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-t adopted on December 20, 2023, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for a contract amount not to exceed $200,000.00. This First Amendment will inPass Video Video
24-1605 17R7-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: First Amendment to Agreement with State Entity Purpose: First Amendment to Contract with State Entity to provide Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Peer Recovery Specialists, and Medical Director for a newly formed Community Mobile Outreach Program that will provide field-based services to homeless Newark residents with substance use disorders. Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Psychiatry Entity Address: 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Original contract amount not to exceed $142,500.00, increasing by $392,500.00, for a new total not to exceed amount of $535,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Opioid Trust Account Contract Period: Original Contract Period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, new extended period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open Pass Video Video
24-0946 17R7-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Sub-Recipient Agreement Purpose: To respond to the public health impact of homelessness throughout the City of Newark. Entity Name: Bridges Outreach, Inc. Entity Address: 35 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: NW051, Dept. G21, Div/Proj. ARPT0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2021 and Business Unit NW051, Dept. G23, Div/Proj. M23Q0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-q adopted April 24, 2024 ServicesPass Video Video
24-1021 17R7-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Sub-Recipient Agreement Purpose: To respond to the public health impact of homelessness throughout the City of Newark. Entity Name: Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ) Entity Address: 101 Fourteenth Avenue, Newark NJ 07103 Contract Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: NW051, Dept. G21, Div/Proj. ARPT0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2021 and Business Unit NW051, Dept. G23, Div/Proj. M23Q0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1022 17R7-d ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Sub-Recipient Agreement Purpose: To respond to the public health impact of homelessness throughout the City of Newark Entity Name: North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) Entity Address: 393 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 Contract Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: NW051, Dept. G21, Div/Proj. ARPT0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2021 and Business Unit NW051, Dept. G23, Div/Proj. M23Q0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1023 17R7-e ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Sub-Recipient Agreement Purpose: To respond to the public health impact of homelessness throughout the City of Newark. Entity Name: Newark Emergency Services for Families (NESF) Entity Address: 982 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Contract Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: NW051, Dept. G21, Div/Proj. ARPT0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2021 and Business Unit NW051, Dept. G23, Div/Proj. M23Q0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1777 17R8-aStreet designation-Minnie Allen,Osborne terrace and Hawthorne Avenue (CLC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Minnie Allen Date(s): Saturday, January 18, 2024 Official Street Name(s): Osborne Terrace and Hawthorne Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Minnie Allen Way Sponsor: Council President C.Lawrence Crump Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1742 17R8-b ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 1. Individuals honored during the New Jersey Cops 4 Kids Tenth Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. United Community Corporation Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Victor Emilio Silva Calderon, Teacher-Artist 4. Individuals honored during the Latino Street Awards “The Best of the Best 2024-USA” 5. Priscilla Nathalie Cueva Cabrera 6. Individuals honored during the Dominican American Center of New Jersey, Dominican Appreciation Night Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 7. Albert King, Owner of Wendy’s 8. Justin de Jesus, Manager at Old Navy Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 9. Pastor Dr. Pamela Boykin Jones, Birthday Celebration 10. Individuals honored during the BCPC, OVP and Shani Baraka Center Year End Domestic Violence Collectives Milestone Celebration 11. Mother Deloase Chamblee, 85th Birthday Celebration 12. Reverend Dr. Brenda Byrd, CEO/Founder, Helping Hands Community Outreach Inc. 13. Reverend Dr. Earl Taylor, Official InstaPass Video Video
24-1748 17R8-c ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Ann Webster Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Angel L. Velez, Owner, Velez Towing Company, Inc. Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Jairo Juan Rodriguez 4. Timothy Brantley, Sr. 5. Fr. Darryl F. James 6. Mary Yvonne Crenshaw Kenney 7. Mildred Sharpe 8. Mother Alberta Dillard 9. Barbara Ann Lynch 10. Deacon Douglas L. Williams, Jr. 11. Jacob W. Gonmiah 12. Elihu Barnes-BeyPass Not available
24-1632 17R12-aCDM Smith - Prof. SVC. - As Needed BasisResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis Entity Name: CDM Smith, Inc. Entity Address: 110 Fieldcrest Avenue, #8, Edison, New Jersey, 08837 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.) 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:Pass Video Video
24-1646 17R12-bMichael Baker International, Inc. - Prof. SVC. - As Needed Basis 2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center #1601 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.) 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:Pass Not available
24-1647 17R12-cMorehouse Engineering, Inc. - Prof. SVC. - As Needed Basis 2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis Entity Name: Morehouse Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: 43 Railroad Place, Hopewell, New Jersey 08525 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.) 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:Pass Not available
24-1648 17R12-dMott MacDonald, LLC - Prof. SVC. - As Needed Basis 2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis Entity Name: Mott MacDonald, LLC Entity Address: 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.) 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:Pass Not available
24-1650 17R12-eProfessional Consulting Inc. - Prof. SVC. - As Needed Basis 2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis Entity Name: Professional Consulting Inc. Entity Address: 1719 Route 10, Suite 225 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.) 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:Pass Not available
24-1651 17R12-fRemington & Vernick Engineers - Prof. SVC. - As Needed Basis 2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis Entity Name: Remington & Vernick Engineers II, Inc. Entity Address: One Harmon Plaza, Suite 600 Secaucus, New Jersey, 07094 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025 Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.) 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:Pass Not available
24-1163 17R12-gResolution-Application/acceptance-Clean Fleet ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: New Jersey Public Utilities Clean Fleet Program Entity Name: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Entity Address: 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $630,000.00 Total Project Cost: $630,000.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: May 1, 2024 through May 1, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1138 18-aKS486 Market Street Urban Renewal, LPOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KS 486 MARKET STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LP, 556 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT SEVENTEEN (17) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), AND TWO (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”) RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), LOCATED AT 486 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2002, LOT 1. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
24-1337 18-bMt. Pleasant Apartments Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MT. PLEASANT APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 4 LIBELLA COURT, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE STORY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF NINETEEN (19) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), FIVE (5) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI (ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNIT), (COLLECTIVELY THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), GROUND FLOOR PARKING AND ROOFTOP AMENITY SPACE, LOCATED AT 209-213 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 440, LOT 26. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
24-1703 18-cOrdinance: Title 23:15-2 Multi-Way Stop at 15th Avenue and South 13th StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 13TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
24-1784 1  Hearing of Citizens1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 3. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 4. EMILY AIKENS Not appearing. 5. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Not appearing. 6. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 7. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 8. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 9. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 10. CHRISTOPHER BARRETT Not appearing. 11. ELIYAH MORDANO Not appearing. 12. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 13. TARA ORR Appearing. 14. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 15. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 16. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 17. TAYSHIA ROUSE Not appearing. 18. JUDITH MICHEL Not appearing. 19. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Not appearing.  Not available
25-0065 17Ma MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Lawrence Muhammad.Pass Not available
25-0066 17Mb MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Deacon Douglas L. Williams, Jr., retired Newark Police Department Detective and long-time member of Newark Zion Hill Baptist Church.Pass Not available
25-0067 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that New Jersey Transit reinstate the bus stop and the time schedule of the #31 bus line to coordinate the dismissal of school and safe passage for students at Newark West Side High School.Pass Not available
25-0068 17Md MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Wali Williams, long-time Newark resident and community non-violence activist.Pass Not available
25-0069 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Municipal Courts and the Department of Engineering, Office of UCC, Building Division, provide an update regarding properties that were recently brought to the attention of the UCC Office by Council Members for alleged illegal construction, conversions and permit violations; furthermore, include in the report copies of the most recent court documents for each property.Pass Not available