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Meeting date/time: 3/18/2026 6:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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26-0304 1  Hearing of Citizens1. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON 2. DENISE DAVIS 3. ALIF MUHAMMAD 4. SHAKEAL MOORE 5. NADIRAH BROWN 6. MARYAM BEY 7. SHEILA MONTAGUE 8. REGINALD TURNER 9. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD 10. TRENTON JONES 11. JHAMAR YOUNGBLOOD 12. QUEEN DANNISHA CLYBURN 13. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 14. CHÉ COLTER 15. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI 16. DEBRA SALTERS 17. OPAL R. WRIGHT 18. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER 19. LAMONT VAUGHN 20. DARNELLA LEE 21. RODNEY DAVIS 22. DONNA JACKSON 23. ANTHONY D’ANGELO 24. MALIK H. COOPER 25. CASSANDRA DOCK  Not available
26-0303 15-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, January 21, 2026  Not available
26-0319 15-b ReportZoning Board of Adjustment, Minutes, July through December 2025  Not available
26-0134 16PSF-aOrdinance: Title 23:15-2 Multi-Way Stop at 18th Avenue and South 13th StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, 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 18TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 13TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (SOUTH WARD).  Video Video
26-0320 17R1-aFY 2025 Body Armor Replacement GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To purchase body armor for the Newark Department of Public Safety (Citywide). Funding Source: New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice Appropriation Amount: $89,548.45 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Legistar #26-0296 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Police Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Video Video
26-0281 17R1-bTE#17 Newark Tree Canopy InitiativeGrowing and Proud of It” ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To obtain funding for Newark Tree Canopy Initiative: Growing and Proud of It Funding Source: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Appropriation Amount: $671,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: April 1, 2024 through April 25, 2029 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-b adopted on March 4th, 2026 (25-1640 Legistar ID) Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Not available
26-0331 17R1-cTE#22 The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Partnership Program Staffing & Community Engagement GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Partnership Program Staffing & Community Engagement Grant Program offers funding to make progress toward reducing the community’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Funding Source: Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program Appropriation Amount: $ 25,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: The project period is May 2, 2025 to December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-ah adopted on August 06,2025. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Not available
26-0337 17R1-dETR#S1 External Transfer of Reserve for Sewer UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Reserve Funds Purpose: External Transfer of Reserve Funds will allow the City of Newark to pay outstanding obligations Amount Transferred: $ 1,000,000.00 Transferred From: Sewer Utility Transferred To: Sewer Utility Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  Video Video
26-0130 17R1-eState Contract: G2004 Furniture- Office, Dormitory, Residential, Library, Classroom, Lounge, and System StatewideResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #G2004 Furniture: Office, Dormitory, Residential, Library, Classroom, Lounge and System-Statewide Purpose: To provide for open-ended authorization to enter into Agreements with twenty-eight (28) State-approved vendor(s) and their authorized distributors to purchase office furniture for Various City Department(s) Contract Amount: No contract amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the goods or services are ordered and acknowledged with a certified Purchase Order or a Certification of Available of Funds is made by the Chief Finance Officer, open-ended amount shall not exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget Contract Period: Upon approval and authorization of the Municipal Council until December 18, 2028, or upon expiration of the respective State Contract(s), inclusive of any extensions granted by the State of New Jersey, whichever occurs earlier Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State V  Video Video
25-1638 17R1-fAmendment State Contract: Radio Communication Equipment and AccessoriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract T0109 Radio Communication Equipment and Accessories, State Contract No. 83909 Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-g adopted on November 07, 2013, to increase the not-to-exceed contract amount and provide additional funding sources for State Contract No. 83909 Entity Address: Motorola Solutions Inc., 5 Paragon Drive, STE 200 Montvale, New Jersey, 07645 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $7,200,000.00 Funding Source: Various Accounts and Budget Years/Department of Public Safety NW011-190-1902-Various Budget Year(s); All allowable and approved Public Safety Grants and Capital Contract Period: November 07, 2013 through April 30, 2026, inclusive of all State-approved extensions pursuant to Change Order No. 16. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a A  Not available
26-0325 17R1-gState Contract: Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and SuppliesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies Master Blanket 17-FLEET-00761 Purpose: To utilize state authorized vendor(s) and their distributors/dealers to purchase police sirens, mounts, brackets, speakers, additional accessories, and ancillary installation services. Entity Name: Emergency Accessories and Installations Address: 250 Haddonfield Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,400,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW011-011-190-1902-83830 B2026. Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 14, 2026, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This St  Not available
26-0077 17R1-hOperation of Restaurant Concession at Military ParkResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: RFP/Competitive Contracting Purpose: To provide Operation of a Restaurant Concession at Military Park Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Burger Walla, LLC, 47 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Contract Amount: N/A Revenue generating based on sales Funding Source: No funding required, due to being a revenue generating item Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) consecutive months with a one (1) year option renewal Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes a contract to an Operator for a restaurant concession at the Newark Military Park. Advertisement Date: November 20, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Twenty-eight (28) Bids Submitted: Two (2)  Video Video
26-0170 17R1-iExtension Emergency Declaration: E2025-07 Reconstruction Bay Floor Engine 5ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-07 Purpose: To extend emergency contract #E2025-07 - Reconstruction Bay Floor-Fire Engine 5 Entity Name: Power Concrete Co., Inc. Entity Address: 497 Raymond Boulevard Newark, NJ 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $525,100.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G25-F25D0-72090-B2025 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from January 01, 2026, through March 31, 2026 or until completion of construction. 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: Emergency Contract #E2025-07 for the period of March 31, 2025 through June 30, 2025 was awarded for an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($525,100.00) fo  Video Video
26-0147 17R1-j26-0147 CBVIPP Ironbound Community Corporation Youth MentoringResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Grant Recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention in Youth Mentoring and/or Safe Passage. Entity Name: Iroundbound Community Corporation Entity Address: 432 Lafayette Street Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Department of Administration / OVP Funds/Business Unit: NW011, Dept. 030, Div./Proj. 0312, Activity A, Account #96210, Budget Ref. B2026 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended no later than November 30, 2026 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: This Resolution authorizes an Agreement for the provision of community-based violence intervention and prevention youth mentoring programs. Date Advertised: June 24, 2025 Bids Downloaded:   Video Video
26-0148 17R1-k26-0148 CBVIPP Leaders For Life Youth MentoringResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention in Youth Mentoring and/or Safe Passage. Entity Name: Leaders for Life, Inc Entity Address: 84-86 Clinton Place, Newark, NJ 07108 Grant Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Department of Administration / OVP Funds/Business Unit: NW011, Dept. 030, Div./Proj. 0312, Activity A, Account #96210, Budget Ref. B2026 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended no later than November 30, 2026 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: This Resolution authorizes an Agreement for the provision of community-based violence intervention and prevention youth mentoring programs. Date Advertised: June 24, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Sixty-Seven (67) Bids R  Not available
26-0269 17R1-lApply Accept - 2026 NJ Historic Site Management Grant - City Hall Preservation PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To prepare a historical preservation plan for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Interior of Newark City Hall Entity Name: New Jersey Historic Trust, 2026 Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund Entity Address: 101 S. Broad Street, 6th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $75,000.00 Total Project Cost: $100,000.00 City Contribution: $25,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: 2026 Historic Site Management Grant 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:  Video Video
25-1272 17R2-aPichardo Development, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 3 ½ story residential building, all units designated to households earning 60%-80% AMI. Entity Name: Pichardo Development LLC Entity Address: 587 North 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $73,625.30 Cost Basis: (X) $17.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $66,900.00 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) 62-64 Lincoln Avenue/Block 620/Lot 66/North Ward 66 Lincoln Avenue/Block  Video Video
25-1023 17R2-bCoolKid 49 Corp.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the property into a tailoring shop offering customized tailor services, and a training space for youth to learn tailoring, design and entrepreneurship skills Entity Name: COOLKID 49 Corp. Entity Address: 297 Meeker Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $46,080.00 Cost Basis: (X) $20.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $164,700.00 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) 567 Bergen Street/Blo  Video Video
25-1413 17R2-cPatrice MckinneyResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate single family home to be owner occupied. Entity Name: Patrice McKinney Entity Address: 41 South Munn Avenue Apt# 1A East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Sale Amount: $56,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $16.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $55,100.00 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) 121 Lehigh Avenue/ Block 3663 / Lot 82 / South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF   Video Video
26-0089 17R2-dMaiseo Enterprises LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a two-family home to be rented to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants. Entity Name: Maiseo Enterprises LLC Entity Address: 11 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Sale Amount: $36,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $16.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $30,000.00 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) 657 South 10th Street/Block 2617/Lot 40/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Squar  Video Video
25-1459 17R2-eLeveluxe, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: The new construction of two (2) residential homes, consisting of one (1) four-family home and one (1) three-family home, both to be sold at market rate. Entity Name: Leveluxe, LLC Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 409, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $113,777.00 Cost Basis: (X) $20.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $113,900.00 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) 20 Shanley Avenue/Block 2626/Lot 17/South Ward 95 North Munn  Not available
25-1499 17R2-fT & L Homeworks LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of three, two (2) or three (3) family homes to rent at or below market rate Entity Name: T& L Homeworks LLC Entity Address: 8 Oak Hill Road, Branchburg, New Jersey 08853 Sale Amount: $127,316.00 Cost Basis: (X) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $67,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 277 Weequahic Avenue/Block 3724/Lot 33/South Ward 160-66 Wainwright Street/ Block 3070/ Lot 1  Not available
26-0346 17R2-gASSIGNMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM COTTAGE PLACE II, LLC TO COTTAGE PLACE APARTMENTS, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Assignment Agreement Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM cottage place ii, llc TO cottage place apartments, llc FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT the property is now commonly known as 125 West Kinney Street, 607-639 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, 86-96 Lincoln Street, and 8-24 Dolby Place, and is currently identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark as Block 2509, Lot 60; Block 2509, Lot 1; Block 2509.01, Lot 1; Block 2509.02, Lot 1; and Block 2509.03, Lot 1 (collectively, the “Project”) Additional Information:  Video Video
26-0065 17R3-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To award Broad Street Phase II Pedestrian Safety Improvements Entity Name: J.A. Alexander, Inc. Entity Address: 130-158 John F. Kennedy Drive North, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: $7,436,740.51 Funding Source: NW011-110-1107-A-71930 - B2026 NW051-G22-E22E0-A-71930-B2022; NW051-G26-E26A0-A-71930-B2026 Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed 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: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $4,404,059.00 Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $2,833,551.41 Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $199,130.10) Bids Solicited: May 5, 2022, May 12, 2022, May 19, 2022 Bids Received: One   Video Video
26-0188 17R5-aPublic Health Emergency 2026 GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Amending Application-Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds Purpose: Amending Public Health Emergency Preparedness LINCS 2026 Grant Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services (DPREMS) Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $43,787.00 Total Project Cost: $255,608.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 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-b adopted on February 3, 2026, accepted a Grant in the amount of $211,821.00 from the State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Disaster  Video Video
26-0108 17R5-bHOPWA 2026- YMCA of Newark and VicinityResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: YMCA of Newark and Vicinity Entity Address: 600 Broad Street, Newark New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $500.000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250R; Activity A; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6,2025. Budget Insertion by Re  Video Video
26-0260 17R6-aDeborah WoodResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-2163-23 Claimant: Deborah Wood Claimant's Attorney: Mitchell H. Portnoi Esq., 1199 U.S.22, Suite 301, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 Settlement Amount: $575,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information:  Video Video
26-0270 17R6-bMalcolm WileyResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 2:16-CV-2530 Claimant: Estate of Malcolm Wiley Claimant's Attorney: Michael T. Ashley Esq., 50 Park Place, Suite 1400, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $80,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information:  Not available
26-0323 17R6-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-9382-19 Claimant: David Burgos Claimant's Attorney: Dean Maglione, Esq. 369 W. Farms Rd., Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Settlement Amount: $900.000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information:  Not available
26-0258 17R6-dWC SETTLEMENT - DENNIS O'NEALResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2022-29310 Claimant: Dennis O’Neill II Claimant's Attorney: William J. Scherman, Esq., of The Law Firm of Patrick G. Patel, Esq. Attorney's Address: 580 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Settlement Amount: $162,639.44 Funding Source: Fund Code: 024 Dept.: 24T Division: 5T24 Account #: 96310 Additional Information:  Not available
26-0085 17R6-eCity of Elizabeth and ELRAC, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Authorization of Tax Settlement Agreement and Refund Claimant: City of Elizabeth and ELRAC, LLC Settlement Amount: $1,867,807.80 Funding Source: Additional Information:  Not available
26-0225 17R6-fBOND COUNSEL - WILENTZResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Bond Counsel Services Entity Name: Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A Entity Address: 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900 Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Bond Note Proceeds Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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:  Video Video
26-0300 17R8-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Central Planning Board as a Council Representative (Class III Member). Name of Appointee: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending January 18, 2027 Additional Information:  Video Video
26-0341 17R8-bStreet Designation Marshall E. Cooper Commerce/Mulberry Street (LAQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Marshall E. Cooper Date(s): Friday, July 24, 2026 Official Street Name(s): Commerce Street and Mulberry Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Marshall E. Cooper Way Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Ceremony scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2026.  Not available
26-0278 17R8-c ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Individuals honored during the Ghana Flag Raising 2. Individuals honored during the Women Who Clap Annual Awards Gala Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 3. Individuals honored during Councilperson for a day, March 4, 2026 4. GalleryRetail and Newark First Fridays on the Occasion of its 10th Season Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 5. Individuals honored during the “She Owns her Hustle” Entrepreneurship class 6. Yoell “BOYBOY” cOOPER Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Mujeres Valiosas y de Poder on the occasion of their Third Conference, “They Inspire Us” 8. Individuals honored during Goya Foods 90th Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 9. Lic. Gloria Roely Reyes Gómez Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 10. Pastor Steffie and Lady Harriet Bartley, 24th Pastoral Pre-Anniversary Banquet 11. Pastor Dr. Fondrea L. Lewis, Celebrating 11 Years of Pastoral Servanthood and 30 Years of Evangelistic Ministry 12. Pastor Janel Tinsley York, Tenth Pastoral An  Not available
26-0279 17R8-d ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 1. Oliver “Power” Grant Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Johnnie Bowler Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Lamont Stewart 4. Nyree Collins Williams 5. Peggy Ann Arnold 6. Henry L. Evans 7. Paulette Hall 8. Kent O. Torain 9. Ntifafa Jayden Dzokoto 10. Donald Hill 11. Donna Phillips Alston  Not available
26-0211 17R9-a2026 Appointment of Special Police Officer- Newark ResidentResolutionDept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of One (1) Special Police Officer-Newark Resident. List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached) Term of Appointment: February 2, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Additional Information: 1 Newark resident for Appointment as a Special Police Officer  Video Video
26-0221 17R9-bFY26 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund (DDEF)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Police initiatives to address drunk driving enforcement Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Entity Address: PO Box 048, Trenton, NJ 08625 Grant Amount: $91,222.49 Total Project Cost: $91,222.49 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: January 1, 2026 to 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:  Video Video
26-0296 17R9-cApply Accept - State Body Armor Replacement Fund - To provide body armor for police officersResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide body armor for police officers Entity Name: Office of Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice Entity Address: 140 East Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $89,548.45 Total Project Cost: $89,548.45 City Contribution: $ 0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:  Not available
25-1115 17R12-aTemporary Construction Easement Agreement for the project on Rt. 23 from High Crest Drive to the Macopin River (Parcels E51A, E51B, E51C)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: To provide a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the State construction project on Route 23 High Crest Drive to Macopin River (Parcel E51A, E51B, E51C) Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600 Contract Amount: $1,000.00 for a six month time period, $83.00 per month thereafter Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Contract Period: Six (6) Months from the date of Notice from the State’s Resident Engineer 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: Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for city-owned property located at 2047 Route 23 North, West Milford Township, New Jersey (Block 14103, Lot  Video Video
25-1142 17R12-bTemporary Construction Easement Agreement for the project on Rt. 23 High Crest Drive to Macopin River (Parcel E54)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: To provide a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the State construction project Route 23 High Crest Drive to Macopin River (Parcel E54) Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton New Jersey 08625-0600 Contract Amount: $1,000.00 for a six-month time period, $83.00 per month thereafter Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Contract Period: Six (6) Months from the date of Notice from the State’s Resident Engineer 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: Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for city-owned property located at Route 23 North & Germantown Road, West Milford Township, New Jersey (Block 13501, Lo  Not available
25-1144 17R12-cTemporary Construction Easement Agreement for the project on Route 23 High Crest Drive to Macopin River (Parcel E52)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: To provide a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the State construction project on Route 23 High Crest Drive to Macopin River (Parcel E52) Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton New Jersey 08625-0600 Contract Amount: $1,000.00 for a six-month time period, $83.00 per month thereafter Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Contract Period: Six (6) Months from the date of Notice from the State’s Resident Engineer 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: Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for city-owned property located at Route 23 North and Germantown Road, West Milford, New Jersey (Block 13601, Lot 1)   Not available
26-0332 18-aMamie Osei-BonsuAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Mamie Osei-Bonsu Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 18, 2029. Additional Information:  Video Video
26-0333 18-bRocco LeporeAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Rocco Lepore Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 18, 2029. Additional Information:  Not available
26-0334 18-cAissatou BeyAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Aissatou Bey Bara Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 18, 2029. Additional Information:  Not available
26-0335 18-dAmarilys Olivo MockabeeAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Amarilys Olivo Mockabee Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on November 5, 2029. Additional Information:  Not available
26-0330 18-eDosso KassimouAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Dosso Kassimou Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 19, 2028. Additional Information:  Not available
26-0135 18-fGreater Newark Tourism Improvement District (“GNTID”) Ordinance AmendmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, SECTIONS 10:32-5.1 THROUGH 10:32-5.4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO REVISE TERMINOLOGY AND CLARIFY COLLECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LICENSE FEE.  Video Video
26-0236 18-g OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND SECTION 19-3, RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO INCLUDE PERSONS EXEMPT FROM TOW FEES, AND SECTION 19-8, RELEASES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO INCLUDE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.  Video Video
26-0329 18-h OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE XV, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 8, BRUSH, WEEDS, WASTE MATTER AND DEBRIS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY AMENDING THE TIME TO ABATE WASTE.  Video Video
26-0358 17R1-m(as)Accepting Gift: Basic License Fee for the use of the Prudential Hall and ticketing services for the purpose of the 2026 Accepting a Gift: State of the City Mayoral AddressResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Basic License Fee for the use of the Prudential Hall and ticketing services for the purpose of the 2026 State of the City Mayoral Address Purpose: To enter into and execute a Short Term License Agreement with New Jersey Performing Arts Center to use the Prudential Hall Theatre for the 2025 State of the City Mayoral Address. Entity Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Corporation Entity Address: One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $24,000.00 City Contribution: An Ancillary Service Fee in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: March 31, 2026 Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29, to accept a gift of the basic license fee for the use of Prudential Hall ($22,500.00) and for ticketing services, which are valued at $1,500.00 The Short Term Licens  Video Video
26-0353 17R2-h(as)Kawaida Towers JV Partners Redevelopment AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Department Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Agreement Purpose: Authorize Execution of an Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land Between the City of Newark and Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC Entity Name: Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC Entity Address: 8 Lombardy Street, Suite 320, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $500,000.00 Funding Source: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 17-21 Halsey Street/Block 20/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information:  Video Video
26-0360 17R2-i(as)Christie Riverfront Resolution of SupportResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Municipal Council support for the submission of an application for tax credits sought by Developer under the Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Entity Name: Christie Riverfront, LLC Entity Address: 608 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: N/A Total Project Cost: $24,622,200.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Traditional debt financing and equity funding Grant Period: 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 596-610 Raymond Boulevard/Block 2024/Lot 1.01/East Ward Additional Information:  Video Video
26-0352 17R8-e(as)Special Event and Waiving Permit Fees QuintanaResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Juan Pablo Duarte 213th Birthday Floral Offering Event Location: Thomas Silk Park Event Date(s): Friday, March 20, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sponsor(s): Council Member at-Large, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Juan Pablo Duarte 213th Birthday Floral Offering special event. The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($200.00) for the event will be waived.  Video Video
26-0363 17R8-f(as)women's history month luncheon PCResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Women’s History Month Luncheon Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Kretchmer Elderly, 100 Ludlow Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 (Community Room); Seth Boyden Elderly, 130 Dayton Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 and Century 21, 724 Hunterdon Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Event Date(s): Wednesday, March 25, 2026; Thursday, March 26, 2026 and Friday, March 27, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (set up 11:00 AM) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Patrick O. Council  Video Video
26-0354 18-i(as)Kawaida Towers JV Partners Transfer of PropertyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY OF NEWARK TAX MAP AS BLOCK 20, LOT 1 TO KAWAIDA TOWERS JV PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00, PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF LAND.  Video Video