Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/18/2013 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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13-2424 15-aMinutes - Board of Adjustment 120313ReportNewark Board of Adjustment Minutes, Special Meeting, December 3, 2013.Pass Not available
13-2426 15-bMinutes - Newark Landmarks and Historic Preservation CommissionReportNewark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting Minutes, December 4, 2013.Pass Not available
13-2427 15-cMinutes - Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation CommissionReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting Minutes, November 6, 2013.Pass Not available
13-2428 15-dMinutes - Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation CommissionReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting Minutes, December 4, 2013.Pass Not available
13-0366 16F-a5 Yr. Tax Abatement: 739 S. 12th Street (Block 2632, Lot 3.19)OrdinanceORDINANCE 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. Location: 739 South 12th Street, Block 2632, Lot 3.19 (South Ward)] Name of Owner: Isabela, LLC Architect's Certification - $ 220,000.00 SILOT $ 4,400.00 Purchase Price - $ 800,000.00 (multiple lots) - Three (3) Family New construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - Granada Construction, Corp. Certificate of Occupancy: December 10, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2183 16F-bUse of Eminent DomainOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING THE USE EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACHIEVE LARGE SCALE PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS OF UNDERWATER MORTGAGES TO KEEP FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC GOOD OF OUR CITY Deferred 8c 111813 Deferred 6F-b 121813Pass Not available
13-2185 16F-cSpecial Law Enforement OfficersOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING CHAPTER 2:24-1.4 RESIDENCY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION AMENDING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Sponsor: Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez Deferred 6F-b 120413 Deferred 6F-c 121813Pass Not available
13-2064 16F-dRental Car Tax Monetization OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $36,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND AMENDING SECTION 10:22A-3 OF ORDINANCE 6PSF-I ADOPTED MAY 5, 2010, BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS SECURED BY THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX. Deferred 6PSF-e 010814/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 012214/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 020614/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 021914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 030514/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 031914/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 040214/ Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1326 36PSF-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 12 RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, AMENDING, SECTION 6A, HOURS OF OPERATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (2000) AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, REQUIRING ARMED SECURITY AT RESTAURANTS (EXCLUDING RESTAURANTS OPERATING ONLY A DRIVE-IN OR DRIVE-THRU AT SUCH HOURS) AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 a.m. (MIDNIGHT) AND 6:00 A.M. AND IMPOSING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR ARMED SECURITY BY OWNERS AND/OR OPERATORS Deferred 6PSF-l 091813 No Action Taken 6PSF-e 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-e 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 102913/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 110713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 111813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 120413/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 121813/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1043 26PSF-bADDED STARTER: Essex Plaza II Urban Renewal Company LLC (Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE CANCELING THE LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO ESSEX PLAZA ASSOCIATES BY RESOLUTION 7RBF, JANUARY 21, 1981 UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 15-31 PENNINGTON STREET (BLOCK 893, LOTS 4 AND 6), 31-37 TICHENOR STREET (BLOCK 895, LOTS 44, 46 AND 48), 58-68 ORCHARD STREET (BLOCK 884, LOTS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 31; BLOCK 885, LOTS 41, 42 AND 43), 11 PENNINGTON STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 2), 13 PENNINGTON STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 3), 1078 ½ BROAD STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 38), 1080 BROAD STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 38), 1080 ½ BROAD STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 36), 1082 BROAD STREET (BLOCK 893, LOT 34), 81 LINCOLN PARK (BLOCK 2826, LOT 24), AND 83 LINCOLN PARK (BLOCK 2826, LOT 25) AND GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ESSEX PLAZA II URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON THE ABOVE LISTED PROPERTIES. (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-f 080713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-d 090513/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 091813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-h 092413/Public HPass Not available
13-1042 36PSF-cEssex Plaza I - abatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE CANCELING THE LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED VIA RESOLUTION 7R-CV AUGUST 4, 1976, TO ESSEX PLAZA COMPANY UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 1056-1070 BROAD STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 892, LOT 1 AND GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ESSEX PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL, LLC UNDER THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON SAID PROPERTY (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-g 080713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-e 090513/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-b 091813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-i 092413/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-i 100213/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-h 101013/Public Hearing Open No Action Taken 6PSF-g 102313/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-g 102913/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-g 110713/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-d 111813/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 120413/Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-c 121813/Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-2010 36PSF-dPaid sick leave ordinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS AND WORKERS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK BY REDUCING THE RISK OF AND SPREAD OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND CONTAGION BY REQUIRING A POLICY OF PAID SICK LEAVE FOR WORKERS. Sponsors: Council Members Ramos and Gonzalez Deferred 6F-b 110713 Deferred 6F-b 111213 Deferred 6PSF-c 010814/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 012214/ Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-2010 36PSF-dPaid sick leave ordinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE CITY TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS AND WORKERS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK BY REDUCING THE RISK OF AND SPREAD OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND CONTAGION BY REQUIRING A POLICY OF PAID SICK LEAVE FOR WORKERS. Sponsors: Council Members Ramos and Gonzalez Deferred 6F-b 110713 Deferred 6F-b 111213 Deferred 6PSF-c 010814/ Public Hearing Open Deferred 6PSF-a 012214/ Public Hearing OpenPass Not available
13-1970 17R1-bFurniture & Furnishings, (Household(ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Furniture & Furnishings, (Household)) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Ergospace Design, Inc.115 Stryker Lane, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $40,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Child and Family Well-Being 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: Three (3) Bids received: One (1) Failed 7R1-h 120413Pass Not available
13-2051 17R1-cOperation & Management of Municipal Television StudioResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Operation and Management Services of Government Access Television Studio Purpose: Operation and Management Services for the Municipal Television Studio Entity Name: Soraida Peres Entity Address: 44 Berkeley Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Contract Amount: $160,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Administration Contract Period: One year from the date of authorization by the Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a (X) Competitive Contracting with permission of the Division of Local Government Services and Municipal Council N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(a) Additional Information: Deferred 7R1-c 121813Pass Not available
13-2114 17R1-dTAR #1 File#13-2114ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for operating expenses until the adoption of the 2014 Operating Budget for the City of Newark. Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $128,194,981.00 Budget Year: 2014 Contract Period: January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014 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 # n/a Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-2115 27R1-eTemporary Emergency Appropriation: Debt Service (TAR#2) (January-March 2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for all Interest and Debt Redemption Charges for Year 2014 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $55,839,061.00 Budget Year: 2014 Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014 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 # n/a Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-2149 17R1-fTar# W1 Water UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Appropriation Resolution for Water Utility Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses of the Water Utility Funding Source: City of Newark/Water Utility Appropriation Amount: $15,255,545.00 Budget Year: 2014 Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014 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: All Wards Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-2158 17R1-gTAR# S1 Sewer UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Appropriation Resolution for Sewer Utility Purpose: Provide funds for the operating expenses of the Sewer Utility for 2014 Funding Source: City of Newark/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $ 22,718,412.00 Budget Year: 2014 All Wards Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-2146 17R1-hTAR#WDS1 Water Utility Debt ServiceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Appropriation Resolution for Water Utility Debt Service Purpose: Provide funds for the operating expenses of the Water Utility for 2014 Funding Source: City of Newark/Water Utility Appropriation Amount: $4,928,000.00 Budget Year: 2014 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: All Wards Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
13-2142 17R1-iBudget Insertion: Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) (BI #11)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To aid the continuous effort of protecting the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards and to maintain the number of trained front line fire fighters available in their communities through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant (City-Wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Appropriation Amount: $3,171,693.00 Budget Year: 2013 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 7R6-a080713 Operating Agency: Fire Department Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-2036 17R1-jBI#9 Various Streets - 2013 Newark (10 Locations MA-13)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Various Streets- 2013 Newark (10 Locations) MA-13Program (All-wards) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $1,326,370.00 Budget Year: 2013 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 7R4-b 090513 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
13-1866 17R1-kFile #13-1866 - FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFFG)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Purchase the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for Firefighters Funding Source: The United States Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency Appropriation Amount: $266,800.00 Budget Year: 2013 Contract Period: April 3, 2013 through April 2, 2014 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 7R6-b 080713 Operating Agency: Fire Department Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
13-1787 17R1-lBI # 4 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide lead prevention services that include nurse case management, environment investigation, health education and administrative oversight services to the residents of the City of Newark (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Appropriation Amount: $465,780.00 Budget Year: 2013 Contract Period: July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 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 7R2-h 120413 Operating Agency: Department of Child and Family Well-Being Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-2140 17R1-m ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: Cancellations of part, of all of the unencumbered balances in the Budget Appropriations for the 2013 Current Fund, Water Utility Fund, Sewer Utility Fund, Capital Improvement Authorizations including Public and Private Programs, Other Miscellaneous Receivables and Trust Funds Amount Transferred: $ Transferred From: Transferred To: Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-2144 17R1-nET # 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: Transferring funds within the various Departments Amount Transferred: $ Transferred From: Transferred To: Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
13-1941 17R1-oBatteries, Storage (Automotive)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Batteries Storage (Automotive) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): (1.) Samuel’s, Inc. t/a Buy Wise Auto Parts, 2091 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, New Jersey 07088 (2.) Superior Distributor Co., Inc., 4 Midland Avenue, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $202,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Engineering and Water and Sewer Utilities 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: (List vendors here - only if list is long Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: Four (4)Pass Not available
13-1948 17R1-pSign Posts, TrafficResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Sign Posts, Traffic Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Garden State Highway, 1740 E. Oak Road, Vineland, New Jersey, 08361 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Engineering 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:Eight (8) Bids received:One (1)Pass Not available
13-1995 17R1-qCleaning Equipment and SuppliesResolutionDep’t/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Cleaning Equipment and Supplies (Green Products) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): TSP Maintenance Supply, 52 East Drive, Livingston, New Jersey, 07039 Contract Amount: $116,600.00 Funding Source: City of Newark’s Budget for the Departments of Administration, Child and Family Well-Being, Engineering, Fire, Neighborhood and Recreational Services, and Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 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: (List vendors here - only if list is long Additional Information: Bids solicited: Eleven (11) Bids received: Zero (0) Bids re-advertised Bids solicited: Ten (10) Bids received: Three (3)Pass Not available
13-1949 17R1-rSkid Steer Loader, with Quick-Detach Bucket, Various Attachments & TrailerResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2784,Vendor Contract # 78905 Purpose: Skid Steer Loader with Quick-Detach Bucket, Various Attachments and Trailer Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, ACH Electronic Payment, 35 Route 70 W, Marlton, New Jersey 08053-3009 Contract Amount: NOT TO EXCEED $111,350.64 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Sanitation Contract Period: For period commencing adoption of this resolution to May 8, 2014, inclusive of any subsequent extension to the term of the state contract Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: (Use only for long list) (List vendors here - only if list is long Additional Information: Pass Not available
13-1966 17R1-sVehicles, Sport Utility (SUV)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T2007, Vendor Contract # A83013 Purpose: Vehicles, Sport Utility (SUV) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Celebrity Ford d/b/a Beyer Ford, 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: $123,540.00 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - Complete Delivery not to exceed October 29, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Additional Information: Failed 7R1-s 121813Fail Not available
13-2009 17R1-tNewark Firefighters Union Labor Agreement (2013-2015)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Newark Firefighters Union Entity Address: 238 Murray Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Project Fiscal Impact: $2,073,721.00 (Average Cost Per Year Over Term of Agreement) Total: $6,221,163.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 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:Pass Not available
13-1939 17R1-u (as)Fire Apparatus, Triple Combination PumperResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Fire Apparatus, Triple Combination Pumper Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Absolute Fire Protection Company, Inc., 2800 Hamilton Boulevard, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: $395,525.00 Funding Source: City of Newark, Hurricane Sandy Grant Contract Period: Upon Council adoption, not to exceed 285 days (ARO) after receipt of order 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: Nine (9) Bids Received: Four (4)Pass Not available
13-1922 17R2-aLaboratory Corporation of America HoldingsResolutionDept/ Agency: Child and Family Well-Being Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Public Health Laboratory Services Entity Name: Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings Entity Address: 69 First Avenue, Raritan, New Jersey 08869 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $460,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Child and Family Well-Being Contract Period: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Open-ended contractPass Not available
13-1758 17R3-aNWIB/NewarkWORKS Annual BudgetResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2013/14 Annual Budget for the Newark Workforce Investment Board Purpose: Approval of Annual Operating Budget Amount: $1,849,756.00 Budget Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-G (AS) 091510; Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Newark and Newark Workforce Investment Board Deferred 7R3-a 121813 Deferred to Special 7R3-a 010814Pass Not available
12-1324 17R3-b321-325 So. 9th Street (Car Wash)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitation of property as an expansion to Redeveloper’s existing car wash and service station Entity Name: Mango Realty, LLC Entity Address: c/o La Roca, 4420 Bergenline Avenue, Union City, New Jersey 07087 Sale Amount: $75,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( X ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $ Appraised Amount: $ Contract Period: Redevelopment completed within twelve (12) months of the transfer of title to the property. 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) 321-325 South 9th Street/Block 1782/Lot 32/West Ward Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-1737 17R3-cRight of Entry Agreement with PSE&GResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Right of Entry Agreement Purpose: Upgrade Public Service Electric and Gas’s Internal Communication System Entity Name: Public Service Electric and Gas Entity Address: 80 Park Plaza, T6B, Newark New Jersey 07102-4194 Contract Period: From the date that this right of entry agreement is authorized by the Municipal Council or October 1, 2013, whichever comes first until February 28, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Location of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Block 60, Lot 15 - Hardyston, New Jersey Block 43, Lot 2 - Hardyston, New Jersey Block 566, Lot 1 - Jefferson, New Jersey Block 16906, Lots 3 &4 - West Milford, New Jersey Block 15101, Lot 9 - West Milford, New Jersey Block 15001, Lot 6 - West Milford, New Jersey AddiPass Not available
13-1737 17R3-cRight of Entry Agreement with PSE&GResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Right of Entry Agreement Purpose: Upgrade Public Service Electric and Gas’s Internal Communication System Entity Name: Public Service Electric and Gas Entity Address: 80 Park Plaza, T6B, Newark New Jersey 07102-4194 Contract Period: From the date that this right of entry agreement is authorized by the Municipal Council or October 1, 2013, whichever comes first until February 28, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Location of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Block 60, Lot 15 - Hardyston, New Jersey Block 43, Lot 2 - Hardyston, New Jersey Block 566, Lot 1 - Jefferson, New Jersey Block 16906, Lots 3 &4 - West Milford, New Jersey Block 15101, Lot 9 - West Milford, New Jersey Block 15001, Lot 6 - West Milford, New Jersey AddiPass Not available
13-1950 17R3-dNPS Hold harmless Resolution 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Newark One Stop Summer Youth Experience Program 2014 Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: George Washington Carver January 7, 8, 9, 2014 East Side High School January 14, 15, 2014 Arts High School January 16, 21, 22, 23, 2014 West Side High School January 30, February 4, 5, 2014 Barringer High School February 6, 11, 12, 2014 Central High School June 9 - June 13, 2014 Event Date(s): See above Event Time: 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm Additional Information: Sponsor: Application certification at all event locations from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pmPass Not available
13-2043 17R3-eJoseph G. Minish Park ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Waterfront Park and Historic Area a/k/a Minish Park a/k/a Newark Riverfront Park Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,500,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program and Office of the Natural Resource Restoration Total Project Cost: $3,215,000.00 City Contribution: $1,500,000.00 from reprogrammed grant funds in the amount of $2,651,809.00 from United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (accepted and authorized pursuant to Resolution 7R3-D(S) 042313) Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private SaPass Not available
13-2237 17R3-fWesley Towers AbatementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Application for an extension of a Long-Term Tax Abatement Purpose: Amending original abatement granted under the Limited Dividend Law to extend for an additional 3 years Entity Name: Wesley Towers Corporation Entity Address: 227 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Abatement Period: Extend term of tax abatement an additional 3 years for a total of 50 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) 444 Mt. Prospect Avenue/Block 629/Lot 7/ North Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7RX 021765; granted tax abatement Resolution 7Rj 100566; authorized execution of financial agreement for tax abatement Resolution 7Rbs 040391; rescinded tax abatement forPass Not available
13-2380 17R3-gGluck EHD Redevelopment Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Redevelopment and Land Use Legal Services Entity Name: Gluck Walrath, LLP Entity Address: 428 River View Road, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $450,000.00, subject to an increase of an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to the extent of certain costs as paid by a Redeveloper or other Entity Funding Source: Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 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:Pass Not available
13-2148 17R3-hLong Term Tax Abatement: Fairview Homes Assignment and Assumption of Financial AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for an Assignment and Assumption of a Long-Term Tax Abatement Purpose: Consent to sale of affordable housing project and assignment of Financial Agreement for the project from Fairview Preservation Urban Renewal Partnership, L.P. to Fairview Homes Acquisition Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Name: Fairview Homes Acquisition Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: c/o Related Affordable, 60 Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10023 Abatement Period: Term of tax abatement forty (40) years from completion of original project approved through Resolution #7RA-092879 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) 368-408 Hunterdon Street / Block 2547 / Lot 1/ Central Additional Information: Pass Not available
13-1792 17R4-aProviding Chemical Coating on Existing HVAC Unit Coils at City HallResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Provide Chemical Coating on Existing HVAC Unit Coils at Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey -07102 Entity Name: Protecall Coatings, LLC Entity Address: 600 Ryerson Road, Suite F, Lincoln Park, New Jersey 07035 Contract Amount: $17,450.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Department of Engineering Budget Contract Period: One (1) year from the issuance of 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: Bids Solicited: One (1) Bids Received: One (1) Contract #15-2013Pass Not available
13-2100 17R4-cGranada Construction Corp. - Change Order # 1, Various Streets (11 Locations) (2012-2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: To amend Contract No. 11-2011, Various Streets (11 Locations) - 2011 Project Entity Name: Granada Construction Corp Entity Address: 147 Thomas Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: $2,169,182.05 Funding Source: Hess Trust Contract Period: Extend contract termination date to June 1, 2014 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: Contract Period: November 28, 2012 through November 28, 2013, now extended through June 1, 2014 Contract amount increased by $100,000.Pass Not available
13-2187 17R4-dGranada Construction Corp. - Change Order # 1, Street Resurfacing (9 Locations) (2013-2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: Street Resurfacing Entity Name: Granada Construction Corp. Entity Address: 147 Thomas Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: $1,557,790.55 Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014 with an extension through July 1, 2014. 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: Contract No. 4-2012; Contract Period: April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014 Extending period of contract at no additional costPass Not available
13-1155 17R5-aStipulation of Settlements for Tax AppealsResolutionDept/ 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) 250 Passaic, LLC/220-262 Passaic Street/435/1/Central/$4,714,900/2009/-$41,690.32 LIT-481 Doremus, LLC/481-515 Doremus Avenue/5060/2/East/$9,847,600/2011/-$33,280.00 LIT-481 Doremus, LLC/481-515 Doremus Avenue/5060/2/East/$9,847,600/2012/-$36,163.15 Seabra Brothers II/57-67 Bridge Street/4/9/Central/$4,088,600/2009/-$29,816.75 Seabra Brothers II/57-67 Bridge Street/4/9/Central/$4,088,600/2010/-$34,617.48 Seabra Brothers II/57-67 Bridge Street/4/9/Central/$4,088,600/2011/-$36,228.61 Seabra Brothers II/57-67 Bridge Street/4/9/Central/$4,088,600/2012/-$37,578.47 Sumo Property Management, LLC/10-16 Fenwick Street/3511/16/South/$1,667,000/2010/-$37,110.60 Sumo Property Management, LLC/10-16 Fenwick Street/3511/16/South/$1,667,000/2011/-$38,837.76 Additional Information: Total Tax Difference: -$325,323.15 Invitation: Pass Not available
13-2432 17R5-b (as)"ADDED STATER" Tax 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) Advance at One Gateway, LLC/11-43 Raymond Plaza W /150.02/162/C2A/Central/$4,000,000/2013,-$0.00 Advance at One Gateway, LLC/11-43 Raymond Plaza W /150.02/162/C3A/Central/$109,681,000/2013/$1,732,483,76 Additional Information: Total Tax Difference: -$1,732,483.76 Invitation: Corporation Counsel (date - to be entered by Clerk’s Office)Pass Not available
13-2005 17R6-a (as) ResolutionDept/ Agency: Fire Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Donation Gift: Shoring Support Vehicle Purpose: To enhance regional preparedness in major metropolitan areas Entity Name: Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: 500C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20472 Gift Value: $ City Contribution: $ 0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: /$ Contract Period: N/A Additional Information: N/APass Not available
13-2203 17R7-aHardin Contract AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Hardin, Kundla, McKeon & Poletto Entity Address: 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081-0730 Contract Amount: Increase contract amount by $35,000.00, to a total amount not to exceed $185,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 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 Not available
13-2208 17R7-bWisniewski AmendmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Contract Amendment Entity Name: Wisniewski & Associates Entity Address: 17 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey 08872-1559 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $45,000.00 as amended Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 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 Not available
13-2303 17R7-cChasan Litigation Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Counsel Services Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094-3621 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2314 17R7-dGluck Redevelopment Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel Services Entity Name: Gluck Walrath LLP Entity Address: 428 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08611 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2104 17R7-eWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Carmen Maya)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2008-33833 Claimant: Carmen Maya Claimant's Attorney: Ginarte O’Dwyer Gonzalez Gallardo & Winograd, LLP Attorney's Address: 400 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Settlement Amount: $29,108.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 17, 2013Pass Not available
13-2215 17R7-fWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Debra Cole-Granger)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2004-37154 Claimant: Debra Cole-Granger Claimant's Attorney: Ginarte, O’Dwyer, Gonzalez, Gallardo & Winograd, LLP Attorney's Address: 400 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Settlement Amount: $38,015.84 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 17, 2013Pass Not available
13-2293 17R7-gDeCotiis Bond Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Bond Counsel Services Entity Name: DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2295 17R7-hGluck Bond Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Bond Counsel Services Entity Name: Gluck Walrath, LLP Entity Address: 428 River View Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2298 17R7-iZidziunas Conflict Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Conflict Counsel Services Entity Name: Law Offices of John J. Zidziunas & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 33 Plymouth Street, Suite 202A, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2302 17R7-jCarmagnola Litigation Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Counsel Services Entity Name: Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC Entity Address: 60 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2308 17R7-kPennington Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense and Conflict Counsel Services Entity Name: Eric S. Pennington, PC Entity Address: One Gateway Center, 6th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31,2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2309 17R7-lHardin Litigation Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Counsel Services Entity Name: Hardin, Kundla, McKeon & Poletto Entity Address: 673 Morris Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2311 17R7-mLite DePalma Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Defense Counsel Services Entity Name: Lite DePalma Greenberg, LLC Entity Address: Two Gateway Center, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2318 17R7-nChasan Workers Comp Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Workers’ Compensation Counsel Services Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, PC Entity Address: 300 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094-3621 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2321 17R7-oWisniewski Special Tax Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Tax Counsel Services Entity Name: Wisniewski & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 17 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey08872-1559 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $35,000.00 Funding Source: City Of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2196 27R7-pADDED STARTER: Chasan, Leyner and Lamparello, P.C. (Contract Amendment) (2013)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide a contract amendment as a result of increased and unforeseen activity in litigation defense matters. Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094-3621 Contract Amount: Increase of $60,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $310,000.00 Funding Source: 2013 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS () Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Increasing contract amount by $60,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $310,000.00. Originating Resolution #7R7-hJanuary 16, 2013Pass Not available
13-2268 17R7-qADDED STARTER: Weiner Lesniak, LLP (Second Contract Amendment) (2013)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide a second contract amendment as a result of increased and unforeseen activity in litigation defense matters. Entity Name: Weiner Lesniak, LLP Entity Address: 629 Parsippany Road, P.O. Box 0438, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-0438 Contract Amount: Increasing amount by of $150,000.00 to a total contract amount not to exceed $450,000.00 Funding Source: Prudential Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Increasing contract amount by $150,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $450,000.00. Original Resolution #7R7-iJanuary 16, 2013Pass Not available
13-2301 17R7-rADDED STARTER: Golub and Isabel, P.C. (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning environmental counsel matters. Entity Name: Golub & Isabel P.C. Entity Address: 160 Littleton Road, Suite 300, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2310 17R7-sADDED STARTER: Hunt, Hamlin and Ridley (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning litigation defense counsel matters. Entity Name: Hunt Hamlin & Ridley Entity Address: Military Park Building, 60 Park Place, 16th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5511 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2320 17R7-tNowell Special Tax Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Tax Counsel Services Entity Name: Nowell Amoroso Klein Bierman, P.A. Entity Address: 155 Polifly Road, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601-1758 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $275,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: Start and end dates Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2322 17R7-uADDED STARTER: Best, Best and Krieger, LLP (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Special Tax Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Entity Address: 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 4300, Washington, DC 20006 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $35,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2382 17R7-wHendricks Tax Appraisal Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Tax Appraisal Services Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Company, LLC Entity Address: Seven Hutton Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $120,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2323 17R7-vADDED STARTER: Weiner Lesniak, LLP (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning litigation defense counsel matters. Entity Name: Weiner Lesniak, LLP Entity Address: 629 Parsippany Road, P.O. Box 0438, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: Prudential Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2355 17R7-xMunicipal Prosecutor Multi-vendor contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Municipal Prosecutor Services Entity Name: Multiple Vendors listed below Entity Address: See below Contract Amount: A cumulative amount not to exceed $126,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: a. John Zunic, 216 Anderson Avenue, Fairview, New Jersey 07022; b. Gracia Robert Montilus, Esq., d/b/a GRM Legal Works LLC, 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109, South Orange, New Jersey 07079; c. Steven R. Hummell, Esq., 1055 River Road, Edgewater, New Jersey 07020; d. Cherelle C. Tolor, Esq., d/b/a Law Office of Cherelle C. Tolor, LLC, 28 Sherman Place, Irvington, New Jersey 07111; e. Andrew Pass Not available
13-2354 17R7-yGarrity Labor Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Labor/Employment Counsel Services Entity Name: Garrity, Graham, Murphy, Garofalo & Flinn, PC Entity Address: 72 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 350, PO Box 438, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2374 17R7-zGlazer Collection Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Litigation Collection Counsel Services Entity Name: Glazer & Kamel Entity Address: 1207 East Grand Street, 3rd Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Contract Amount: On a contingent fee basis. Funding Source: 2014 City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2384 17R7-aaO'Donnell Tax Contract 2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Special Tax Counsel Services Entity Name: O’Donnell McCord, P.C. Entity Address: 15 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2262 17R7-ab ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-1399-12 Claimant: Juan Torres Claimant's Attorney: Richard Panitch Attorney's Address: 1107 Convery Boulevard, Rte. 35 South, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 Settlement Amount: $60,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 17, 2013Pass Not available
13-2408 17R7-acSettlement - Pickett & Craig Legal FeesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Demand for Payment of Legal Fees Docket No.: Pre-Suit Claimant: Pickett & Craig, Attorneys at Law Claimant's Attorney: None Attorney's Address: 80 Main Street Suite 430, West Orange, New Jersey Settlement Amount: $92,995.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Office of the City Clerk Additional Comments: 80 Main Street, Suite 430, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Invitation: Corporation Counsel , December 17, 2013Pass Not available
13-2273 17R8-aHold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement: Annual Newark Three Kings Children’s Celebration (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Newark Three Kings Children’s Celebration Entity Name: Essex County College Entity Address: 303 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Essex County College Gymnasium, West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Monday, January 6, 2014 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. (Event Time - 3:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Mayor Luis A. QuintanaPass Not available
13-2240 17R9-aAmending Constable Bond Approval MickensResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying ( ) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Amending Constable Bond Resolution # 7R9-d October 17, 2013 Purpose: To serve lockouts, subpoenas and official court documents Name of Constable: Duane Mickens Address: 146 Brookdale Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member Darrin S. Sharif Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution # 7R9-d October 17, 2013Pass Not available
13-2216 17R9-b ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting the use of eminent domain Purpose: Calling for an investigation of the use of eminent domain as a municipal tool stem the tide of housing foreclosures for community stabilization Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2300 17R9-c ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting Sister Cities event Purpose: Supporting the Visa Application for the Ghanaian Delegation headed by Mr. Daniel Amakye Dede to visit the City of Newark, New Jersey. Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2430 17R9-dCouncil appointment to Greater Newark Toursim Improvement DistrictResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment of Council Representative Purpose: Appointment to the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District Name of Appointee: Augusto Amador Address: Appointment Term: Sponsor: Council President Crump Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2434 17R9-e (as) ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mr. Collins E. Ijoma, Essex County Court Administrator 2. American African Asian Chamber of Commerce 3. Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist Church 81st Anniversary 4. William “Shaquan” Bobbitt, Al-Khalique Kee Muhammad-Hamilton and Henry Muhammad-Hamilton, members of The Silver Stars 5. Marion E. Grice 6. Northern Baptist School of Religion 7. Brother Mark Stewart Tillman, 34th President of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Sponsored by Vice President Augusto Amador 8. Buyus Funeral Home 9. L.B.V. (Legiao Da Boa Vontade 10. Father Antonio Ferreira Sponsored by Council Member Ras J. Baraka 11. Ms. Patricia Russell Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 12. Maria M. Rueda Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 13. Ms.Lavita Johnson 14. Pastor Hilton Rawls, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 15. Reverend Miguel Vidal, Reverend Maria O. Vidal, Reverend Valerio Vidal, and Reverend Maria M. Rodriguez, Founders of IntePass Not available
13-2435 17R9-f (as) ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Mrs. Mary Blanche Hooper 2. Mr. Samuel Miller, Director, Newark Museum Sponsored by Council Member Darrin S. Sharif 3. Elsa Alvarado 4. Ida Mae Bell 5. Ruth V. Cook 6. Clifton “Cliffy” Durant 7. Barbara Gilfone 8. Lee Roy “Red” Hall 9. Louise Pichardo 10. John W. TaylorPass Not available
13-2091 27R11-bInstitute For Forensic Psychology 2013-2014ResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Psychological Services Entity Name: Institute for Forensic Psychology Entity Address: 5 Fir Court, Suite 2, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: $30,000.00 Funding Source: Police Budget Contract Period: November 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014 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: Deferred 7R11-b 121813 Failed 7R11-a 010814 Failed 7R11-a 012214Pass Not available
13-2126 17R11-cNPF Helmet DonationResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Donation Gift: Twenty Mounted Helmets and Twenty-Four Motorcycle Helmets Purpose: To ensure that the Mounted Officers and Motorcycle Officers are protected. Entity Name: Newark Police Foundation Entity Address: 744 Broad Street, 26th Floor, Newark New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $ 7,539.97 City Contribution: $ 0 Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: N/A Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-2266 17R11-dNew Jersey Division of Criminal Justice: Body Armor Replacement Fund Grant Program (BARF) (2013-2018)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide body armor vests to eligible police officers under the Body Armor Replacement Fund Grant Program. Entity Name: Newark Police Department Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $126,081.60 Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice/ Body Armor Replacement Fund Grant Program Total Project Cost: $126,081.60 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: (November 27, 2013 through November 26, 2018 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
13-1791 37R11-eADDED STARTER: The Rodgers Group (2014)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: To provide consulting service to obtain accreditation from New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (SACOP). Entity Name: The Rodgers Group, LLC Entity Address: 6 Lincoln Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey, 08753 Contract Amount: $119,000.00 Funding Source: Police Department Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-1817 17R12-aWater and Sewer - Gluck Walrath, LLP Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Entity Name: Gluck Walrath, LLP Entity Address: 428 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $30,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014 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:Pass Not available
13-1817 27R12-aWater and Sewer - Gluck Walrath, LLP Legal ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Entity Name: Gluck Walrath, LLP Entity Address: 428 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $30,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark/Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014 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:Pass Not available
13-1309 17R12-bHDR Engineering - Professional Services Contract for Combined Sewer Overflow General Permit Support and Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit SupportResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Combined Sewer Overflow General Permit Support and Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit Support Entity Name: HDR Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: One Blue Hill Plaza, 12th Floor, Pearl River, New York 10965 Contract Amount: $ 94,000.00 Funding Source: Water and Sewer Utilities Budget - Partial Funding of $30,000.00 from 2013 budget and the remaining from 2014 budget Contract Period: One Year from Award 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: Number of RFP packages distributed: Five (5) Number of Proposals received: Two (2)Pass Not available
13-1604 17R12-c2nd Amendment to Arcadis Professional Services Contract for design and construction administration of CSO'sResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Extending the period and amount of contract to design and/or Administer Construction at Several CSO Sites (Jackson/Polk Streets, Clay Street, Freeman Street, Roanoke Avenue, Fourth Avenue and Delavan Avenue) Entity Name: ARCADIS U.S., Inc. Entity Address: 630 Plaza drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Contract Amount: Increase contract amount by $1,004,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $3,229,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities NJEIT Loans Contract Period: One year upon execution of the contract amendment 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: Amending Resolution 7R12-c, authorized on September 6, 2012Pass Not available
13-2257 17R12-dAdded Starter for Dam Inspection by Civil DynamicsResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Regular Dam Safety Inspections of Water Supply Dams Entity Name: Civil Dynamics, Inc. Entity Address: 109A County Route 515, PO Box 760, Stockholm, New Jersey 07460-0760 Contract Amount: $21,900.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget for Department of Water & Sewer Utilities Contract Period: November 25, 2013 through November 24, 2014 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Number of RFQ Packages distributed: Four (4) Number of Proposals received: Two (2) Contract is ratified from November 25, 2013 up to the date contract is authorized.Pass Not available
13-1940 17R12-eArcadis US - Design and Contract Administration of Improvements to the Peddie CSO, Professional Services Contract by Arcadis U.S. Inc., 2013ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Design and Contract Administration of Improvements to the Peddie CSO Entity Name: Arcadis U.S. Inc. Entity Address: 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Contract Amount: $276,900.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget Contract Period: The earlier of one (1) year from Award for Design and Construction Administration or completion of construction Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
12-1789 18.-aC207-5Yr Tax Abatement 30 Gillette Place B2817 L35OrdinanceOrdinance 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. 30 Gillette Place, Block 2817 and Lot 35 (East Ward) Name of Owner: Helene, Adrianne, & Shawn Ellison - Architect's Certification - $190,000.00 SILOT $3,800.00- Purchase Price - $350,000.00 - 2 Family New Construction Architect - Daniel A. Roma- Contractor - European Construction Prof., LLC. Certificate of Occupancy: June 28, 2012 Additional Information:Pass Not available
13-1327 18.-bPedestrian CorridorsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK (2000), ESTABLISHING PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS, IN WHICH PERSONS MAY NOT OBSTRUCT STREETS OR SIDEWALKS OR REMAIN IDLY AND AUTHORIZING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. Sponsor: Council Members Baraka Public Hearing on Amendment OnlyPass Not available
13-2204 18.-cCarolina Ave & Laurel Pl - Stop SignOrdinanceAN 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 CAROLINA AVENUE AND LAUREL PLACE A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION.Pass Not available
13-1801 18-d (as)United Community Corporation Block 15 Lot 28OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF TAXES, INTEREST, AND PENALTIES FOR YEARS 2010 THRU 2013, ON PROPERTY OWNED BY UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION LOCATED AT 31-33 FULTON STREET, BEING BLOCK 15, LOT 28Pass Not available
13-2386 110.-a LicenseRAFFLE LICENSES New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, RL#29 New Jersey Performing Arts Center, RL# 30 St. Vincent Academy P&G Guild, RL#31 NJ Symphony Orchestra, RL# 32 Planned Parenthood of Metrop. NJ, Inc., RL# 33 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, RL#34 Our Lady of Mt. Carment Church, RL# 35 Immaculate Conception, RL#36 Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, RL#37 St. Francis Xavier Church Home Sch. Assoc., RL# 38 St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, RL# 39 Newark Three King Celebration, Inc., RL#41 Portuguese American Police Association, RL#43 BINGO LICENSES St. Michael’s Merry Maker, BL#3 St. Francis X. R.C. Church, BL#4 Rosary Altar Soc. Of St. Francis Church, BL#5 Catholic Youth Organ. Of St. Francis, BL#6Pass Not available
14-0134 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with copies of the latest audit reports for all City agencies that are funded directly or receive indirect financial support for the City of Newark; following is a partial listing of such agencies: Newark Housing Authority (NHA), Newark Parking Authority (NPA), Brick City Development Corporation (BCDC) and Work Force Investment Board (WIB), etc.Pass Not available
14-0135 17M-b.Motion - Allegations of police mistreatmentMotionA motion requesting that the comments of Ms. Colleen Fields regarding her alleged mistreatment by a member of the Newark Police Department be forwarded to the Civil Liberties Union for their review and documentation.Pass Not available
14-0136 17M-c.Motion - Alleged police mistreatmentMotionA motion requesting that the comments of Ms. Colleen Fields regarding her alleged mistreatment by a member of the Newark Police Department be forwarded to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office for further investigation.Pass Not available
14-0137 17Md-1. MotionA motion expressing sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Levi Wright “Pop” Davis, Jr.Pass Not available
14-0145 17Md-2. MotionA motion expressing sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Brenda Harris.Pass Not available