16-0023
| 1 | | | Hearing of Citizens | HEARING OF CITIZENS
1. Amina Hylton, 634 5th Avenue, Newark, NJ
Conducting business in zones infested with drugs.
Appearing
2. Julienne Van-Nooke, 140 Pinegrove Terr., Newark, NJ
Heart of Vailsburg Block Club Coalition update to member of the Council concerning the West Ward.
Not Appearing
3. Tomecca Keyes, 39 Valley Street, Newark, NJ
To address the quality of life issues.
Appearing
4. Maria Soares, 101-103 Polk Street, Newark, NJ
Polk Street.
Appearing
5. Vera L. Barbosa, 25 Clover Street, Newark, NJ
Polk Street.
Not Appearing
6. Vanessa Marques, 25 Clover Street, Newark, NJ
Polk Street.
Not Appearing
7. Drew Curtis, 142 Union Street, Newark, NJ
Planning and zoning matters.
Not Appearing
8. Joseph Della Fave, 317 Elm Street, Newark, NJ
Planning, zoning, and Polk Street.
Not Appearing
9. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool, Newark, NJ
The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”.
Appearing
10. Tamika Darden-Thomas, 167 Shephard Ave., Newark, NJ
Black History 2016.
Appearing.
11. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ
City of Newark landlord and community issue | |
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16-0034
| 1 | 5.-a | | Report | Second River Joint Meeting, 2016 First Quarter Assessment | Pass |
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16-0035
| 1 | 5.-b | | Report | North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, November 18, 2015 | Pass |
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16-0045
| 1 | 5.-c | | Report | Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, January 6, 2016 | Pass |
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15-2390
| 1 | 6F-a | Establishing a Salary for the Position of Part-Time Judge | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 64 TO ESTABLISH A SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF PART-TIME JUDGE IN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK. | Pass |
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14-1519
| 4 | 6PSF-a | | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 1.6 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR CERTAIN RECREATIONAL SERVICES.
Invitation: Director of Neighborhood & Recreational Services, December 15, 2015
Deferred 8a 121615
Deferred 6F-a 010616
Deferred 6PSF-a 012016
Public Hearing will be held on January 26, 2016 (No Action Taken)
Public Hearing will be held on January 27, 2016 | Pass |
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15-0213
| 1 | 7R1-a | CDBG-Youth-Big Brothers Big Sisters | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient
Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services
Entity Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties, New Jersey, Inc.
Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, 2nd floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Grant Amount: $15,000.00
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds
Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015.
Providing mentoring services for youths 5-18. | Pass |
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15-0214
| 1 | 7R1-b | CDBG-Youth-Boys & Girls Club | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient
Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services
Entity Name: Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Newark, Inc.
Entity Address: 1 Avon Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Grant Amount: $20,000.00
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds
Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015. | Pass |
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15-0221
| 1 | 7R1-c | CDBG-Youth-Leaders for Life | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient
Purpose: Provide CDBG Youth Services
Entity Name: Leaders for Life, Inc.
Entity Address: 84 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07108
Grant Amount: $20,000.00
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds
Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015.
After-school educational enrichment and mentoring program. | Pass |
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15-1264
| 1 | 7R1-d | Liners, (Garbage Bags) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: Liners, (Garbage Bags)
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See List Below
Contract Amount: $227,600.00
Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Administration, Engineering, Fire, Health and Community Wellness, Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Water and Sewer Utilities and the Office of the City Clerk
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years
Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Entity Name(s)/Address:
(1.) Alliance Supply Group, LLC, 92 East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728,
(2.) All American Poly, 40 Turner Place, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854,
(3.) Interboro Package Corporation, 114 Bracken Road, Montgomery, New York, 12549,
(4.) TSP Maintenanc | Pass |
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15-2198
| 1 | 7R1-e | Virtual Law Enforcement Training System | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Use of Federal Contract Schedule #GS-02F-0414D
Purpose: Purchase of a Virtual Law Enforcement Training System
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Meggitt Training Systems Inc., 296 Brogdon Road, Suwanee, Georgia, 30024
Contract Amount: $104,512.00
Funding Source: Newark Police Department, Law Enforcement Federal Treasury Account
Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council Approval - Complete Delivery no later than April 30, 2016
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Entity Name/Address:
Additional Information:
GSA contract GS-02F-0414D | Pass |
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15-2419
| 1 | 7R1-f | Street Sweeper Parts, Heavy Duty (Genuine Elgin) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: Street Sweeper Parts, Heavy Duty (Genuine Elgin)
Description: Materials and Supplies
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Air Brake and Equipment, 225 Route 22 West, Hillside, New Jersey 07205
Contract Amount: Cost not to exceed $100,000.00
Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering
Account Code Line: NW011- 110- 1109- 83670
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two years
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Entity Name/Address:
Additional Information:
Bids Solicited: Four (4)
Bids Received: Two (2) | Pass |
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15-1873
| 1 | 7R1-g | UASI FY15 Local Share | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to training, maintenance, Surveillance, EOC integration, DPP position, and MMRS positions and equipment.
Entity Name: Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Preparedness
Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108
Grant Amount: $1,909,296.00
Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Total Project Cost: $1,909,296.00
City Contribution: No municipal funds are required
Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A
Contract Period: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Privat | Pass |
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15-2003
| 1 | 7R1-h | TEEX Training UASI FY14 | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract
Purpose: To provide a three (3) day training covering: IMS 100 Incident Command System, IMS700 National Incident Management System, IMS 800 National Response Framework and one (1) eight hour Exercise Scenario.
Entity Name: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Entity Address: 200 Technology Way, College Station, Texas 77845
Contract Amount: $200,000.00
Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Contract Period: September 26, 2015 through July 31, 2016
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Service ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) N/A
Additional Information:
Enhancement of regional preparedness through the prevention, protection, response and recovery, from terrorist events or natural catastrophes through | Pass |
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15-2009
| 1 | 7R1-i | Amphibious Rescue Patrol Vehicle (Hydratrek D2488B) Amphibious Rescue Patrol Vehicle (Hydratrek D2488B | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) accepting receipt of Gift
Gift: Amphibious Rescue Patrol Vehicle (Hydratrek D2488B)
Purpose: Specially designed vehicle capable of providing evacuation and/or transportation through water, land and other complex environments throughout the city.
Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newark New Jersey 07108
Gift Value: $135,505.00
City Contribution: None required
Other Funding Source/Amount: None
Contract Period: N/A
Additional Information: N/A | Pass |
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14-1895
| 1 | 7R3-a | 43-57 Clifton Street EPA Cleanup Grant Award | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development
Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Preliminary Assessment (P/A), Site Investigation (S/I) and Remedial Investigation (R/I)
Entity Name: City of Newark/Department of Economic & Housing Development
Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Grant Amount: $200,000.00
Funding Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Total Project Cost: $240,000.00
City Contribution: $40,000.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017
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)
43-57 Clifton Street/Block 2767/Lot 9/South Ward
Additional Information: | Pass |
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15-2012
| 1 | 7R3-b | MCI Construction | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: Redevelop two contiguous vacant land parcels into 3-story townhome style apartments.
Entity Name: MCI Construction Services, LLC
Entity Address:136 Tiffany Boulevard, Suite 335, Newark, New Jersey 07104
Sale Amount: $26,720.00
Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $112,200.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
Contract Period: To be commenced within 3 months and be completed within 18 months from the transfer of ownership by the City.
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ
(X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
List of Property:
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)
400-402 Avon Avenue/Block 2648/Lot 51/South Ward
404 Avon Avenue/Block 2648/Lot 49/South Ward
Additional Information:
6 | Pass |
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15-2122
| 1 | 7R3-c | 2016 Annual Budget for Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development
Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: 2016 Annual Budget for Ironbound Business
Improvement District (IBID)
Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2016 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District
Amount: $835,000.00
Budget Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016
Additional Information:
Ordinance 6PSF-b March 6, 2013 repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted November 13, 2000 and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted May 7, 2003 and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District. | Pass |
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15-2277
| 1 | 7R3-d | ITA Payments for Clients 2015 | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-Newark Works
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract
Purpose: To authorize payment of State Approved List of Eligible Training Providers (ETPL), who train customers for the workforce via Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
Entity Name: Various Eligible Training Providers/City of NewarkOneStop Career Center NewarkWorks
Entity Address: 990 Broad Street Newark New Jersey 07102
Contract Amount: $612,458.00
Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Contract Period: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Payment to be fully expended by June 30, 2016
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-c 090626 (WIOA)
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-c 090215 (WFNJ)
Failed 7R3-d 012016 | Fail |
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16-0025
| 1 | 7R3-e | Second Amendment to the Carrino Plaza Apartments, LLC Redevelopment Agreement | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: Second Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with Carrino Plaza Apartments, LLC
Entity Name: Carrino Plaza Apartments, LLC
Entity Address: 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502
Sale Amount: $800,000.00 ($80,000 cash plus $720,000.00 mortgage in favor of the City)
Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $
Appraised Amount: $
Contract Period: Term of Loan is Forty-Two (42) years
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
List of Property:
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)
416-426 Broadway/Block 613/Lot1/North Ward
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R3-i 102913, Authorized Sale | Pass |
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15-2019
| 1 | 7R4-a | Delancy St Final Design, Change Order # 4 | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: Change Order No.4, Delancy Street Roadway Improvements, Final Design, Contract No. 06-2011PS
Entity Name: Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2330, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Contract Amount: $1,394,352.00
Funding Source: Department of Engineering Budget 2015
Contract Period: One (1) year extension of the term of the contract, from November 1, 2015 through November 1, 2016
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Addition Information:
A one (1) year extension of the term of the contract from November 1, 2015 through November 1, 2016, at no additional cost to the City of Newark. | Pass |
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15-2364
| 1 | 7R5-a | Resolution authorizing corrections to books and records | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Finance
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: To make necessary corrections to books and records of the Tax Collector and the General Ledger
Purpose: Refund cash payments as a result of overpayments by owners, Attorney, Bank Lending Institutions and Mortgage Service Agencies
Amount to be Reimbursed: $1,856,137.16
Source of Appropriation: N/A
Project Information:
(Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.)
Resolution to make necessary corrections to books and records of the Tax Collector and the General Ledger and refund cash payments as a result of overpayments by owners, Attorney, Bank Lending Institutions and Mortgage Service Agencies
Additional Information:
2014 AFS; Exhibit A (see attached) | Pass |
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15-2383
| 1 | 7R5-b | Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement | Resolution | Dept/ 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)
ECNJ Properties LLC/806 South 13th Street/2649/20/South/$150,300/2012/-$459.12
248-252 McWhorter St., LLC/248-252 McWhorter Street/933/1/East/$593,800/2010/-$3,628.38
248-252 McWhorter St., LLC/248-252 McWhorter Street/933/1/East/$593,800/2011/-$5,617.66
248-252 McWhorter St., LLC/248-252 McWhorter Street/933/1/East/$479,700/2012/-$1,888.24
Wright, Jason & Hill, Lessie/528 S. 11th Street/308/51/Central/$108,500/2013/-$398.66
28 McWhorter St., LLC/28-50 McWhorter Street/184/28/East/$1,545,000/2009/-$8,600.46
28 McWhorter St., LLC/28-50 McWhorter Street/184/28/ East/$1,545,000/2010/-$9,985.20
28 McWhorter St., LLC/28-50 McWhorter Street/184/28/ East/$1,545,000/2011/-$10,449.92
28 McWhorter St., LLC/28-50 McWhorter Street/184/28/ East/$1,545,000/2012/-$10,839.28
438 McCarter LLC/1374-1398 McCarter Highway/438/1.02/Central/$956,400/2010/-$10,538.52
438 McCa | Pass |
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15-2354
| 1 | 7R5-c | Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement | Resolution | Dept/ 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)
Martins, Fernando & Manuela, Sofia/65 Brill Street/2475/16.03/East/$375,300/2010/$250,000/$125,300/-$3,984.54
153 Brill Associates LLC/153 Brill Street/2486/60/East/$185,000/2009/$185,000/$0/$0.00
153 Brill Associates LLC/153 Brill Street/2486/60/East/$185,000/2010/$185,000/$0/$0.00
153 Brill Associates LLC/153 Brill Street/2486/60/East/$185,000/2011/$145,000/$40,000/-$1,331.20
153 Brill Associates LLC/153 Brill Street/2486/60/East/$185,000/2012/$145,000/$40,000/-$1,380.80
McDonald, Alpha & Vernon Browne/77 Sumo Village Court/1183.01/11.42/East/$385,600/2011/$215,000/$170,600/
-$5,677.
McDonald, Alpha & Vernon Browne/77 Sumo Village Court/1183.01/11.42/East/$385,600/2012/$215,000/$170,600/
-$5,889.11
McDonald, Alpha & Vernon Browne/77 Sumo Village Court/1183.01/11.42/East/$318,700/2013/$318,700/$0/$0.00
Des Vignes, Andrew/1-9 Pomona Avenue/ | Pass |
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15-2142
| 1 | 7R7-a | LVI Demolition Services Inc.f/k/a LVI/Mazzocchi Inc | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation
Docket No.: American Arbitration Case No.: 01-15-0003-4617
Claimant: LVI Demolition Services Inc. f/k/a LVI/Mazzocchi Wrecking Inc.
Claimant's Attorney: Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Alan Winkler, Esq.
Attorney's Address: 70 Grand Avenue, River Edge, New Jersey 07661
Settlement Amount: $107,267.74
Funding Source: City of Newark, Department of Engineering Budget 2017
Additional Comments:
Payment of Retainage from Contract #19-2007 Demolition of DouglasHarrison Homes, Buildings 1 through 12. | Pass |
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15-2456
| 1 | 7R7-b | Thomas Ashley Settlement
Thomas Ashley and Lawrence Furlow Settlement | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation
Docket No.: ESX-L-3406-13
Claimant: Thomas Ashley & Lawrence Furlow
Claimant's Attorney: Alan Zegas, Esq.
Attorney's Address: 552 Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928
Settlement Amount: $150,000.00
Funding Source Insurance Trust Fund
Additional Comments:
Invitation: Corporation Counsel, January 20, 2016 | Pass |
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15-2190
| 1 | 7R8-a | CQ FLUENCY, INC. | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract
Purpose: To provide interpreting services in 180 languages during Court sessions.
Entity Name: CQ Fluency, Inc.
Entity Address: 2 University Plaza, Suite 406, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $159,575.00
Funding Source: City of Newark/Office of the Mayor, Newark Municipal Court
Contract Period: September 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information: | Pass |
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15-2221
| 2 | 7R9-a | Apply and Accept 350th Celebration Historic Tours of Newark Grant Award | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: 350th Celebration Historic Tours of Newark
Entity Name: City of Newark, Office of the City Clerk, Archives and Records Management
Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Grant Amount: $8,745.00
Funding Source: State of New Jersey Historical Commission
Total Project Cost: $13,230.00
City Contribution: $4,485.00 in-kind services/Office of the City Clerk 2016 Budget
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: September 14, 2015 through August 1, 2016
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Grant #HC-PROMINI-2016-014 | Pass |
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15-2493
| 1 | 7R9-b | Hold Harmless East Side High School - Amador | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement
Purpose: Holiday Performance by the dance group Paganini
Entity Name: Newark Public Schools
Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street
Event Location: East Side High School, 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105
Event Date(s): Sunday, January 24, 2016
Event Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Additional Information:
Sponsor: Council Member Augusto Amador | Pass |
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16-0086
| 1 | 7R9-c | Resolution: Amending the Special Conference/Meeting of January 12, 2016 to January 15, 2016 | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending
Type of Service: Amending the Official 2016 Meeting Notices of the Municipal Council
Purpose: Resolution of the Municipal Council changing the date and time of the January 12, 2016 Special Conference/Meeting to January 15, 2016 (Special Conference/Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber)
Additional Information:
The Office of the City Clerk in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. provided adequate notice of this meeting change to the Star-Ledger and Jersey Journal on January 11, 2016 and disseminated to the public at large and made a part of the public record during the January 6, 2016 Municipal Council Regular Meeting. | Pass |
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15-2492
| 1 | 7R9-d | | Resolution | RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING
Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump
1. Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary
2. Unified International Association
3. Mr. Kazeem Bello
4. Mr. Linwood Ogelesby on his retirement as the Executive Director of the Newark Arts Council
5. Apostle Ernest Leonard
6. Mrs. Amelita B. McDowell, Grand Worthy Matron, Oziel Grand Chapter
7. Mr. Andrew Burroughs, Grand Worthy Patron, Oziel Grand Chapter
8. Sister Sarah Davis, Full Gospel Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.
9. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine 125th Anniversary
10. The Massey Insurance Agency, “Celebrating Forty Years in Business”
11. Mrs. Christian D. Asirifi on her retirement from Saint Michael’s Hospital after 18 years of dedicated service
12. High Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation 50th Anniversary
13. Ms. Floreen Kim Richardson on her retirement after thirty-three years of service with the Newark Public Schools System
14. Dr. Akin Awofolaju
15. Ms. Wilma J. Grey, Retired Director, The Newark Public Library
16. Ms. Alma Beatty
| Pass |
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16-0006
| 1 | 7R9-e | | Resolution | EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET
Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump
1. Reverend Dr. Ronald Christian, Pastor, Christian Love Baptist Church
2. Ms. E. Grace Thomas, longtime Newark resident
3. Mr. Walter J. Spearman
Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez
4. Mr. Harry Melendez, former aide to Newark Council Member-at-Large Carlos M. Gonzalez
5. Mrs. Denise Armand-Ortiz, long-time Newark employee and resident
Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James
6. Mr. Sandy Grossman
Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins
7. Mr. John Jackson
8. Mr. Charles Edwards Batts
9. Mr. Keith Carney
10. Mrs. Marian Inez Jordan-Ruffin
11. Mr. Robert McGhee, Jr.
12. Oliver Lofton, Esquire, prominent Attorney and Icon
Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne
13. Ms. Agnes Warren
14. Mr. Cleo Hill
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
15. Mr. Joseph Del Grosso
16. Dr. Pablo Aponte Gil, former Newark employee | Pass |
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15-2485
| 1 | 7R9-f (as) | Samuel Klein 2015 Statutory Audit | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract
Purpose: Statutory Auditor Services for the year ending December 31, 2015
Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company
Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Contract Amount: $354,475.00
Funding Source: City Current Fund
Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Response to RFQ Received: 1 | Pass |
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14-2251
| 1 | 7R11-a | MOU NJ Transit for Bus Lane Enforcement | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Police
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Reimbursement for costs associated with Bus Lane Enforcement
Entity Name: Newark Police Department
Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108
Grant Amount: $235,597.44
Funding Source: New Jersey Transit
Total Project Cost: $235,597.44
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015
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 |
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15-2266
| 1 | 7R11-b | NPD Meal Delivery Service for Prisoners | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Police
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2015-13
Purpose: Meal Delivery Service for Prisoners
Entity Name: Dale Consumables, LLC, dba Queen Pizza
Entity Address: 938 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $12,000.00
Funding Source: City Budget/Newark Police Department
Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety ( 90 ) days from November 15, 2015 through February 12, 2016
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:
Action pursuant to Ordinance 6PSF-e-040611, Article 2:5-13.2(E)(1)(c) | Pass |
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15-2333
| 1 | 7R12-a | Overpayment on W&S Account (Refund) | Resolution | Dept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Refund
Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account #45691 & 53628
Entity Name: Central Jersey Wrecking and Recycling Incorporated
Entity Address: 459 Black Horse Lane, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902
Property Location:
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As)
410-416 South Orange Avenue/317/8&11/West and 129-165 Littleton Avenue/ 1801/15/West
Amount of Refund: $1,587.77
Additional Information: | Pass |
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15-2089
| 1 | 8.-a | Ordinance: Food-Handlers Certificate | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XIII, FOOD, DRUGS AND COSMETICS, ARTICLE 5, ADDITIONAL SANITARY REGULATIONS FOR PERSONS HANDLING FOODS; DISPOSAL OF FOODS CONTAMINATED BY ILL OR INFECTED HANDLERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ESTABLISHING A FOOD-HANDLERS CERTIFICATE TO BE RENEWED EVERY TWO (2) YEARS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS. | Pass |
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15-2151
| 1 | 8.-b | 14th Ave & S 19th St - Multi Way Stop Sign | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-2, MULTIWAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 14TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 19TH STREET AS A MULTIWAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. | Pass |
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16-0050
| 1 | 8.-c | Montgomery St & Prince St - Stop Sign | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:15-1, STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING MONTGOMERY STREET AND PRINCE STREET A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. | Pass |
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15-2361
| 1 | 8.-d | The Live Newark Forgiveness Loan Program | Ordinance | ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 18, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING COSTS OR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS OR RENOVATIONS.
Invitation: Economic and Housing Development Director, January 20, 2016 | Pass |
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15-2425
| 1 | 8.-e | Ordinance to Amend Open Space and Recreational Trust Fund | Ordinance | AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, CHAPTER 9, “OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL TRUST FUND”, TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL LEVY FROM ONE ($.01) CENT PER ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS TO THREE ($.03) CENTS PER ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS, THE INCREASE SHALL BE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE NEWARK RIVERFRONT PARK. | Pass |
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16-0064
| 1 | 10.-a | | License | RAFFLE LICENSES
Holy Name of St. Lucy’s R.C. Church/ RL-33
Holy Name of St. Lucy’s R.C. Church/ RL-34
Holy Name of St. Lucy’s R.C. Church/ RL-35
Parents Org. of St. Benedict’s Prep Sch./ RL-36 | Pass |
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16-0065
| 1 | 10.-b | | License | BINGO LICENSES
St. Francis X. RC Church/ BL-4
CYO Youth Ministry St. Francis/ BL-5
Rosary Altar Soc. of St. Francis/ BL-6 | Pass |
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16-0109
| 1 | 7M-a. | | Motion | A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreation Services, Division of Sanitation, provide before Friday, January 22, 2016, the individual contact information to the Council, members of those supervisors responsible for snow removal in each ward. | Pass |
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16-0110
| 1 | 7M-b. | | Motion | A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, suspend biking lane regulations for the Mount Prospect Business District during the duration of the expected snowstorm scheduled to begin this weekend. | Pass |
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16-0129
| 1 | 7M-c. | | Motion | A motion expressing sincere congratulations to Mr. Marques Lewis, Senior Aide to the West Ward and Newark Schools Advisory Board Member, on receiving a Black Entertainment Television (BET) Recognition Award, for his efforts during the Newark “Occupy the Schools Movement” held last year. | Pass |
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16-0130
| 1 | 7M-d. | | Motion | A motion recognizing and commending the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Health and Community Wellness on the ground-breaking ceremony of the newly created Eliza Mahoney Women’s Health and Wellness Center being constructed in the South Ward. | Pass |
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16-0131
| 1 | 7M-e. | | Motion | A motion recognizing and commending Mr. Patrick Council, Director, Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, for his outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to Newark’s young people through the Jackie Robinson Sports League and hosting the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards Ceremony, held Saturday, January 16, 2016, at George Washington Carver Elementary School, in the South Ward. | Pass |
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16-0132
| 1 | 7M-f. | | Motion | A motion recognizing and commending the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Health and Community Wellness and the Newark Housing Authority, for having the vision and foresight to create and open a health clinic at the Bradley Court Apartment Complex in the West Ward. | Pass |
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16-0134
| 1 | 7M-g. | | Motion | A motion requesting that the Business Administrator and New Jersey Transit ensure that the bus shelters in the City of Newark are cleared of snow during the impending storm. | Pass |
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16-0135
| 1 | 7M-h. | | Motion | A motion requesting that the Business Administrator and Law Department research the possibility of the City of Newark being able to issue Certificates of Occupancy to boarding houses before they are able to take in boarders. | Pass |
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16-0136
| 1 | 7M-i. | | Motion | A motion extending sincere congratulations to Ms. Quovella M. Spruill on her recent promotion to the position of Chief of Detectives in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and becoming the first African-American woman to serve in that capacity. | Pass |
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16-0111
| 1 | 7M-j. | | Motion | A motion directing the City Clerk to reschedule and advertise The Municipal Council Pre-Meeting and Regular Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2016 to Thursday, February 18, 2016: TIME: Pre-Meeting - 10:00 A.M., Regular Meeting - 6:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. | Pass |
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16-0137
| 2 | 7M-k. | | Motion | A motion requesting that the Law Department research the possibility of the Newark Parking Authority being given permission to issue summonses to have cars towed when they are illegally parked in a homeowner’s driveway. | Pass |
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16-0138
| 1 | 7M-l. | | Motion | A motion recommending that the Director of the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities provide an update on the quality of the drinking water in the City of Newark. | Pass |
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16-0139
| 1 | 7M-m. | | Motion | A motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority provide to the Municipal Council, through the Office of the City Clerk, an update on the current status of the Hyatt Court Housing Project in the East Ward. | Pass |
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