Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/17/2013 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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13-0613 15.-aNewark Museum 2012 Financial Statements and AuditReportNewark Museum Grant Agreements, December 31, 2012 Newark Museum Association’s Audited Financial Statements along with OMB Circular A-133 and New Jersey Circular 04-04 OMB Audit.Pass Not available
13-0697 15.-b2012 Annual Statement - PANYNJReportThe Port Authority of NY & NJ, 2012 Annual Statement Newark Marine and Air Terminals.Pass Not available
13-0698 15.-cHartz - Parking TaxReportHartz, 261 University Urban Renewal Corp., Parking Tax, Schedules of Amount Payable to the City of Newark.Pass Not available
13-0699 15.-dEssex County Utilities Authority - Budgets for 2013ReportThe Essex County Utilities Authority, enclosed the Solid Waste Operations and the Water System Operations Budgets for Calendar Year 2013.Pass Not available
13-0700 15.-e ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties Resolution making Assessment for Second Quarter 2013.Pass Not available
13-0701 15.-f ReportMinutes of the Newark Board of Adjustment, March 28, 2013 Council Chambers.Pass Not available
13-0702 15.-g ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Research and Information Unit - Room 415, Annual Financial Report for the Year 2012.Pass Not available
13-0703 15.-h ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Financial Report, for Year End 2012 (October, November, December).Pass Not available
13-0704 15.-i ReportHigh Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation - 2012 Audit Financial Statement.Pass Not available
13-0705 15.-j ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, 2012 Surplus, Annual Operational and User Charge Apportionment Reports for 2012.Pass Not available
12-2058 16F-a OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT RIGHTS IN PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 152 PASSAIC STREET (BLOCK 437, LOT 1), 112-150 PASSAIC STREET (BLOCK 519, LOT 2) AND 87-101 RIVERSIDE AVENUE (BLOCK 674, LOT 5) BY NEGOTIATED PURCHASE OR EMINENT DOMAIN IN ORDER TO INSTALL AND THEREAFTER MAINTAIN AND OPERATE COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTIESPass Not available
13-0489 16F-bRight-of-way dedication for Lafayette St and Mulberry stOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AS PUBLIC STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY FROM THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY PORTIONS OF LAFAYETTE STREET AND MULBERRY STREET, AS CONSTRUCTED AND LOCATED IN BLOCKS 866 AND 867Pass Not available
13-0078 16F-c OrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT RIGHTS IN 103-109 RIVERSIDE AVENUE (BLOCK 725, LOTS 1.01 AND 1.02) FOR SUM OF $2,500.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OR ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO EXECUTE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNERPass Not available
13-0317 16F-d15Yr Tax Abatement 163 Clifford Street, Block 974 Lot 11.07OrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 163 Clifford Street, Block 974 and Lot 11.07 (East Ward)] Name of Owner: Clifford Street Associates, LLC- Architect's Certification - $185,000.00 SILOT $ 3,700.00- Purchase Price - $ 25,000.00(land only) - 3 Family new construction Architect - Rui Amaral - Contractor - IBN Construction Co., Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: August 20, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0321 16F-d25Yr. Tax Abatement 165-167 Clifford StreetOrdinanceORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT TO THE OWNER OF THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, FOR PERIOD COMMENCING FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND EXPIRING FIVE (5) YEARS THEREAFTER. 165-167 Clifford Street, Block 974 and Lot 11.08 ( East Ward)] Name of Owner: Clifford Street Associates, LLC - Architect's Certification - $185,000.00 SILOT $ 3,700.00- Purchase Price - $ 25,000.00(land only) - 3 Family new construction Architect - Rui Amaral - Contractor - IBN Construction, Co., Inc. Certificate of Occupancy: August 20, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0055 26PSF-aThirty (30) Tax Abatement- Rector StreetOrdinanceORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH 36-54 RECTOR URBAN RENEWAL LLC AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE BY THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE UP TO $5,000,000 IN PROJECT COSTS, AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Deferred 6PSF-e 022013/Public Hearing Open Note: Public Hearing to be held on March 20, 2013 Deferred 6PSF-c 032013/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 040313/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-0311 16PSF-bBLCSIDOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE SOUTH WARD OF THE CITY WHICH INCLUDES AREAS ALONG BERGEN STREET, LYONS AVENUE AND CLINTON AVENUE TO BE KNOWN AS THE BLC SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Deferred 6PSF-b 040313/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
12-2310 36PSF-cADDED STARTER: NJPAC RAB OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH TWO CENTER STREET URBAN RENEWAL, L.L.C., C/O DRANOFF PROPERTIES, INC., 3180 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19104, AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE BY THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE UP TO $1,000,000 IN PROJECT COSTS, AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Deferred 6PSF-d 010313/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 011613/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 020613/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 022013/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 032013/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 032613/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 040313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 041713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 050113/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-a 051513 Tabled 6PSF-a 052213 (DS/LQ) Due to advertising, Public Hearing will be held at the November 18, 2013, Regular Meeting.Pass Not available
12-2254 17R1-aCommunity Loan Fund NSP2 AmendResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R3-D-(AS) 050510 , funding agreement Purpose: Amend NSP2 Agreement with Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, Inc. to provide additional funding of reprogrammed funds in the amount of $702,663.29 , allow entity to use unexpended loan loss reserve balance of $195,000.00 and extend the termination date of said Agreement to August 11, 2013 Entity Name: Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, Inc. Entity Address: 108 Church Street, 3rd FL, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Grant Amount: $1,320,163.29 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Contract Period: February 11, 2010 through August 11, 2013 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) AdditPass Not available
13-0433 17R1-bTE # 24 FY 2013 Local Safety Program - Broad Street and South Street Pedestrian Safety ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2013 Local Safety Program - Broad Street and South Street Pedestrian Safety Project (East Ward) Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Appropriation Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Year: 2013 Contract Period: 24 months from the date of federal authorization for the project 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: N/A Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R4-a 020613 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Failed 7R1-c 040313 Failed 7R1-b 041713 Failed 7R1-b 050113Fail Not available
13-0219 17R1-cRESUBMISSION Brown & Brown Metro, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Insurance Consulting Service in accordance with requirements of EUS Purpose: Provide Insurance Consulting/Brokerage and Risk Management Services (Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision) Entity Name: Brown & Brown Metro, Inc. Entity Address: 30A Vreeland Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( X ) Insurance Consulting Services in accordance with the requirements of EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract is of no cost to the City of Newark because Brown and Brown Metro, Inc., and Alamo Insurance Group, Inc work off of a standard compensation received directly from insurance carrierPass Not available
13-0371 17R1-dTemporary Emergency Appropriations - Sewer Utility (TE#S2) (April 2013)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Resolution for Sewer Utility Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses of the Sewer Utility Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $ 7,493,059.00 Budget Year: 2013 Contract Period: April 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013 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: Funds accepted by Resolution # NA Operating Agency: Sewer Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-0332 17R2-aHRSA Apply&Accept FY2012-2013ResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide medical care, social services, substance abuse and mental health services to medically underserved populated areas, which includes the City of Newark Entity Name: Department of Child and Family Well-Being/Division of Medical Care Services Entity Address: 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $2,256,073.00 Funding Source: Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources Administration (HRSA) Total Project Cost: $2,256,073.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a AdditioPass Not available
12-2209 17R3-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Amend EUS Contract Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R3-l 090612, contract for prisoner reentry services, by extending the contract termination period from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 and adding three (3) additional provisions to the scope of services. Entity Name: Offender Aid and Restoration of Essex County, Inc. Entity Address: 303 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $148,060.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice Contract Period: April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 extended through December 31, 2013 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: Apply for grant funds and funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a 030211 Extend grant period to September 30, 2012 by Resolution 7R1-a 110711 ExtePass Not available
13-0021 17R3-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend EUS Contract Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R3-a 100312, contract for prisoner reentry services by extending the contract termination period from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 and adding three (3) additional provisions to the scope of services. Entity Name: La Casa de Don Pedro Entity Address: 39 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $389,560.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice Contract Period: Amended from April 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012 to April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013 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 List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Apply for and accept grant funds by Resolution 7R3-a 030211 Extend grant expiration date to September 30, 2012 byPass Not available
13-0024 17R3-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend EUS Contract Purpose: Amending Resolution No. 7R3-m 090612, contract for prisoner reentry services by extending the contract termination period from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 and adding three (3) additional provisions to the scope of services. Entity Name: Fund for the City of New York/The Center for Court Innovation Entity Address: 121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10013 Grant Amount: $54,067.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice Contract Period: April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 extended to December 31, 2013 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: Apply for grant funds and funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a 030211 Extend grant period to September 30, 2012 by ResolutioPass Not available
13-0087 17R3-d13-0087 ICC 1st Amended ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-h 090612 Sub-recipient Agreement. Purpose: Extend the term of the Sub-recipient Agreement from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 to allow the Sub-recipient to complete physical rehabilitation services to its facility. Entity Name: Ironbound Community Corporation Entity Address: 179 Van Buren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: $160,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development/Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property:)(Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 317-319 Elm Street/Block 1980/Lots 37 & 40/East Ward Additional IPass Not available
13-0135 17R3-e1st Amended Sub-recipient Agreement with Goodwill Home and Missions, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-c 121912 Sub-recipient Agreement. Purpose: Extend the term of the Sub-recipient Agreement from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 to allow the Sub-recipient to complete physical rehabilitation services to its facility Entity Name: Goodwill Rescue Mission, Inc. Entity Address: 79 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $13,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing & Urban Development/Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 1012 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 79 University Avenue/Block 45/Lot 21/Central Ward AddPass Not available
13-0160 17R3-f2nd amended contract 7R3-b 030712 YBResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R1-f 050811, Sub-recipient Agreement. Purpose: Extend the term of the Sub-recipient Agreement from January 1, 2011through December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2013 to allow the Sub-recipient to complete the physical rehabilitation services to its facility. Entity Name: YouthBuild Newark Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 323, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $100,650.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Contract Period: Amended from January 1, 2011-December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2011June 30, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 646-650 FifteenPass Not available
13-0192 17R3-gASPIRA 2012 1st Amended AgrmtResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-e 090612 , agreement with Sub-recipient Purpose: Correct the name of the Sub-recipient from ASPIRA, Inc. to ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey and extend the term of the Sub-recipient Agreement from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 to allow the Sub-recipient to complete physical rehabilitation services to its facility. Entity Name: ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey Entity Address: 390 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development/Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (If applicable)Pass Not available
13-0200 17R3-hCURA 1st amended agreement 179,400ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution7R3-j 090612 , contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: extend the term of the Sub-recipient Agreement from January 31, 2012 through December 31, 2012 to January 31, 2012 through December 31, 2013 to allow the Sub-recipient to complete the physical rehabilitation to its facility Entity Name: CURA, Inc. Entity Address: 35 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $179,400.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development/Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 2012-December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-F 100511 Funds approPass Not available
13-0545 17R3-i2013 Annual Budget Newark Downtowm Special Improvement District NDDResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2013 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown Special Improvement District (Downtown SID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2013 Downtown SID Budget Amount: $2,763,250.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c 022013 repealed Ordinance 6S&FE 090298 and created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID.Pass Not available
13-0564 17R3-j (as)Annual Budget for Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: (2013) Annual Budget for Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2013 Ironbound Business Improvement District Budget Amount: $825,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-B 030613 repealed Ordinances 6S & FN adopted November 13, 2000 and 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 DistrictPass Not available
13-0518 17R3-k (as)2013 Annual Budget for Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement DistrictResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2013 Annual Budget for Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District (Mt. Prospect District) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2013 Mt. Prospect District Budget Amount: $289,930.00 Budget Period: January 1 2013 through December 31, 2013 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Ordinance 6S&FF 062007 $265,000.00 budget amount to be raised by taxes $24,930.00 budget amount the sole responsibility of the Mt. Prospect Management CorporationPass Not available
13-0115 17R4-aContract #15-2012 Renovations at the Fire and Police Special Operations Building, 470 Orange Street, Newark, NJResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Renovations at the Fire and Police Special Operations Building Entity Name: Omega Service Maintenance Corp. Entity Address: 11 Evergreen Avenue, Neptune City, New Jersey 07753 Contract Amount: $229,900.00 Funding Source: Essex County Improvement Authority “ECIA” Contract Period: One (1) year after a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Contract #15-2012 Bids Solicited: 17 Bids Received: 9 Bids Rejected: 1 Bids Withdrawn: 1Pass Not available
13-0227 17R4-bContract 13-2011 Ammendment #1 Change Order for Remediation & Demolition at Hayes Park East (608-630 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R4-e (AS) March 7, 2012 Purpose: Change Order - Reducing Contract Amount - ($36,907.51) Entity Name: EQ Northeast, Inc. Entity Address: 185 Industrial Road, Wrentham, Massachusetts 02093 Contract Amount: $1,206,279.49 Funding Source: City of Newark/Engineering/Administration/Green Acres Funds Contract Period: May 21, 2012 through May 20, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Contract #13-2011 Remediation & Demolition at Hayes Park East (608-630 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105) Original contract amount was $1,243,187.00Pass Not available
13-0019 17R5-aTax Appeal Stipulation of SettlementResolutionDept/ 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) 279 Management, LLC/279-285 Mount Prospect Avenue/559/45/North/$2,040,000/2010/-$17,490.00 279 Management, LLC/279-285 Mount Prospect Avenue/559/45/North/$2,040,000/2011/-$18,304.00 279 Management, LLC/279-285 Mount Prospect Avenue/559/45/North/$2,040,000/2012/-$18,986.00 Ace Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc./528-532 Mulberry Street/1181/1/East/$474,000/2009/-$1,763.92 Ace Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc./528-532 Mulberry Street/1181/1/East/$474,000/2010/-$2,047.92 Ace Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc./528-532 Mulberry Street/1181/1/East/$474,000/2011/-$2,143.23 Ace Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc./166-170 Emmet Street/1181/51/East/$217,500/2009/$0.00 Ace Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc./166-170 Emmet Street/1181/51/East/$217,500/2010/$0.00 Ace Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc./166-170 Emmet Street/1181/51/East/$217,500/2011/$0.00 Albarracin Realty, LLC/78-84 FrPass Not available
13-0244 27R5-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Establishing Petty Cash Funds Period: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 Total Amount: $ 9,150.00 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0318 17R7-aSettlement Agreement and Release (Marion and Charles Jorgensen)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-8481-11 Claimant: Marion and Charles Jorgensen Claimant's Attorney: Steven I. Greene, Esq. Attorney's Address: 1061 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Settlement Amount: $55,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund/General Liability Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 2, 2013 Failed 7R7-a 040313Pass Not available
13-0228 27R7-bSettlement - Sheronda Smalls Docket No. 11-2572 (PGS)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 11-2572 (PGS) Claimant: Sheronda Smalls Claimant's Attorney: Nathaniel M. Davis Attorney's Address: Military Park Building, 60 Park Place, Suite 208, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund/Personal Injury (025 25T 5T25 96320) Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 2, 2013 Failed 7R7-b 040313Pass Not available
13-0574 27R7-cSettlement - Axion of New Jersey, LLC - March 13, 2013ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Amendment to Settlement of Pre-Suit Demand for Payment Resolution 7R7-b December 5, 2012 and Settlement of a Demand for Payment for Services Rendered for the period October 2012 through March 4, 2013 Docket No.: None - Pre-suit Settlement Claimant: Axion of New Jersey, LLC, One Gateway Center, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Claimant's Attorney: Daniel Gammerman, Esq. Attorney's Address: 6800 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 110W, Syosset, New York, 11791 Settlement Amount: $505,705.30 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Department of Child and Family Well Being Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 2, 2013 Failed 7R7-c (as) 040313 No Action Taken 7R7-a (s) 040913Pass Not available
13-0445 17R9-aConstable Appointment - Derrick D. ButlerResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve subpoenas, warrant removal and repossessions Name of Appointee: Derrick D. Butler Address: 19 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of the Constable Bond to its expiration, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Augusto Amador Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable BondPass Not available
13-0451 17R9-bConstable Appointment - Vick Orlando, Sr.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve lockouts and official court documents Name of Appointee: Orlando Vick, Sr. Address: 729 So. 20th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of the Constable Bond to its expiration, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Ronald C. Rice Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable BondPass Not available
13-0456 17R9-cConstable Bond Approval - Wali Abdul-Ali Ibn-Sayyid MohammedResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To provide Constable services Name of Constable: Wali Abdul-Ali Ibn-Sayyid Mohammed Address: 46 Evergreen Avenue, #12D, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of the Constable Bond to its expiration, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Augusto Amador Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R9-I020613Pass Not available
13-0759 17R9-d ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Vice President Anibal Ramos, Jr. 1. The North Ward Center 2. Individuals who helped the Senior Citizens at Stephen Crane Elderly 3. Detective Hector A. Rodriguez 4. New Jersey Regional Day School Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 5. Students who won the State Championship for the 2013 East Side High School Debate Team 6. The Coaches of the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team becoming the Newark City Champions, North II Group Champions and Group III State Champions 7. The East Side High School Boys Basketball Team becoming the Newark City Champions, North II Group Champions and Group III State Champions 8. Aaron Flood, Manager of the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team becoming the Newark City Champions, North II Group Champions and Group III State Champions 9. Carolina Castro, Trainer for the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team becoming the Newark City Champions, North II Group Champions and Group III State Champions Pass Not available
13-0760 17R9-e ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Commemorating/Declaring Purpose: Commemorate the life of Mrs.Katrice Gillepsie-Sykes Date(s): April 16, 2013 Sponsor: Council Member Ras J. Baraka Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0761 17R9-f ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 1. Mr. Barry Bullock Johnson Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 2. Papa Khaly NdiayePass Not available
13-0725 17R9-g (as)Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Medical and Physical Fitness Assessment DayResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: To provide Medical and Physical Fitness Assessment Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: George Washington Carver Elementary School (Auditorium, Conference Room, Multipurpose Room, Thirteen (13) Classrooms, and Cafeteria), 333 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Date(s): Saturday, April 20, 2013 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Ras J. BarakaPass Not available
12-1975 17R10-aClean Communities Entitlement Program (NJ) 2010ResolutionDept/ Agency: Neighborhood & Recreational Services Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide programs of liter pickup and graffiti removal Entity Name: Neighborhood and Recreational Services Entity Address: 62 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: $327,344.66 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, 2010 Clean Communities Entitlement Program Total Project Cost: $327,344.66 City Contribution: No Municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: /$0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 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
13-0259 17R12-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account Number 2119 Entity Name: Lakeisha Lovett Entity Address: 807 Quince Orchard Blvd, Apt# 14, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 42 Salem Street / 4114 / 27 /West Amount of Refund: $ 381.42 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-0869 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Police Department strictly enforce Edison Place “No Parking” restrictions.Pass Not available
13-0903 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Governing Body with the reasoning for not considering its previous recommendations to the Administration to 1) for a joint committee of Municipal Council Members and Administration management personnel to address the hiring of a qualified insurance broker to provide insurance brokerage services with regard to employee health benefits and 2) institute an RFP process in the selection of a health insurance brokerage for the City.Pass Not available
13-0904 17M-c. MotionA motion urging the Honorable Dennis F. Carey, III, P.J.Cv., to appoint a Special Master to oversee the dissolution of the Newark Watershed Conservation and Development Corporation (NWCDC), the return of its assets to the City of Newark, and securing of its records and files under the custody of the city Clerk and require that an impartial audit be conducted of the financial operations and closeout of NWCDC.Pass Not available
13-0905 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Essex County Delegation to the New Jersey State Legislature initiate the appropriate legislation that would repeal Chapter 47 of the Public Laws of 2002 (known as the NIMAC Law), that permits exemptions to the competitive bidding process.Pass Not available
13-1661 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Office of Newark Public Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson consider relocating the graduation ceremony of Science Park High School to a larger City-owned or quasi-government owned venue to accommodate the huge demand by demand by family members and guests wishing to attend this joyous occasion; furthermore, requesting that this recommendation becomes official school policy for future public school events of this magnitude.Pass Not available
13-0906 17M-f. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide the Municipal Council with the listing of alternative sites that the Administration provided to PSE&G Company for its proposed mega switching station.Pass Not available
13-0907 17M-g. MotionA motion requesting that the Essex County Delegation to the New Jersey State Legislature and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities petition the State Legislature to amend the New Jersey Statute that requires that a Local Central Planning Board/Board of Adjustment need only notify the property owners in a proposed Planning and Zoning Commission action by including language that requires notification to any and all tenants that may be affected by this particular ruling in said action.Pass Not available
13-0871 17M-h. MotionA motion extending congratulations and best wishes to the Children’s First Team, Mr. Khalil Sabu Rashidi, Ms. Ariagna Perello and Mr. Rashan K. Hasan, on their recent victory in the April 16, 2013 Newark Public Schools Advisory Board Elections.Pass Not available
13-0910 17M-i. MotionA motion to convey sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families of Al-Fuquan R. Wright and Elsie Best.Pass Not available
13-0908 17M-j. MotionA motion requesting the Administration provide the Municipal Council the total legal cost and identify the payment source for the legal appeal initiated by the Administration with regard to the Mayor’s failed appointment to the Municipal Council in November, 2012.Pass Not available
13-0909 17M-k. MotionA motion once again requesting that the Administration perform a forensic audit/investigation into the use of the funds deposited in the Community and Economic Development Dedicated Trust Fund.Pass Not available
13-0872 17M-l. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration become more citizen friendly by providing seating accommodations for citizens waiting to pay for permits and violations in Room B-17.Pass Not available
13-0873 17M-m. MotionA motion requesting that the Police Department provide to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, a listing of all crossing guards assigned to Newark public and charter School sites.Pass Not available
13-0874 17M-n. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration consider the installation of security cameras in all City-owned properties, especially City Hall, to enhance monitoring and security efforts.Pass Not available
13-0875 17M-o. MotionA motion requesting that the Essex County Department of Recreation increase its overall maintenance of Weequahic Park’s baseball diamonds.Pass Not available
13-0876 17M-p. MotionA motion respectfully requesting that the office of the Superintendent of Newark Public Schools provide to the Governing Body, through the Office of the City Clerk, the status of the students that were suspended for participating in the recent student walkout, and furthermore, requesting that the Superintendent support a “no suspension” policy for student civil protest.Pass Not available
13-0877 17M-q. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering install “No Left Turn” signage at the corner of Mount Prospect Place and Mount Prospect Avenue.Pass Not available
12-2361 18.-aNHA ExchangeOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 730-736 & 738-744 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. (BLOCK 123, LOTS 12 AND 7) (CENTRAL WARD); 18 MILLER STREET (BLOCK 2800, LOT 27) (SOUTH WARD) WITH THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY (NHA), FOR NHA OWNED PARCELS IDENTIFIED AS 56-84 PRINCE STREET (BLOCK 2503, LOT 1) (CENTRAL WARD); 139 COURT STREET (BLOCK 2508, LOT 21) (CENTRAL WARD) AND 178-182 BRUNSWICK STREET (BLOCK 2800, LOTS 30, 31 AND 32) (SOUTH WARD). No Action Taken 8a (s) 040913Pass Not available
13-0498 18.-bHotel Special Improvement District- The Greater Newark Tourism Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE GREATER NEWARK TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Deferred 8b 041713 Deferred 8a (s) 042313 Deferred 9a 050113 No Action Taken 9a 051513Pass Not available