Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/16/2015 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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15-2310 15.-a ReportCity of Newark 2014 Single Audit Corrective Action Plan for the Year Ended December 31, 2014.Pass Not available
15-2347 15.-b ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes. September 24, 2015.Pass Not available
15-2350 15.-c ReportCenter for Court Innovation, Newark Community Solutions and Newark Youth Court, Quarterly Progress Report (July 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015)Pass Not available
15-2064 16PSF-aRedevelopment Refunding Bonds Series 2016OrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005 OF THE CITY, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000.00 REDEVELOPMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016 OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Public Hearing will be held on December 16, 2015.Pass Not available
15-2067 16PSF-bWater Utility Refunding Bonds Series 2016OrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER UTILITY BONDS AND GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER UTILITY REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY, BOTH SERIES 2005, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,500,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $11,500,000.00 WATER UTILITY REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016 OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Public Hearing will be held on December 16, 2015.Pass Not available
15-1974 16PSF-cAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO “THE NEWARK LIVING DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN"OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO “THE NEWARK LIVING DOWNTOWN PLAN”Pass Not available
15-2143 16PSF-dSale of City-owned Properties to 370 South Orange Avenue, LLC (Uhaul)OrdinanceORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TEN (10) PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY KNOWN AS 141 THROUGH 155 FIRST STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 1882, LOTS 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 AND 50 TO 370 ORANGE STREET LLC FOR A TOTAL SUM OF $200,000.00 (CENTRAL WARD) Public Hearing to be held at the December 22, 2015 Special Meeting Deferred 6PSF-d 121615Pass Not available
15-0201 17R1-aResolution: St. James Social Service Corporation (2015)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide CDBG General Services. Entity Name: St. James Social Service Corporation Entity Address: 588 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Not Applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Funds accepted by resolution 7R1-K adopted on January 7, 2015. Budget Insertion by resolution 7R1-C adopted on February 4, 2015.Pass Not available
15-0301 17R1-bCDBG-Urban Ag - Greater Newark ConservancyResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Urban Agriculture/Tree Planting Services Entity Name: Greater Newark Conservancy, Inc. Entity Address: 32 Prince Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: $117,412.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015. The grant will enable the Conservancy to serve approximately 1,000 residents with increased access to healthy foods through its Hawthorne Avenue and Court Street farms.Pass Not available
15-0303 17R1-cCDBG-Urban Ag - Lincoln Park Coast Cultural DistrictResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: Provide CDBG Urban Agriculture/Tree Planting Services Entity Name: Lincoln Park/Coast Cultural District, Inc. Entity Address: 450 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds Contract Period: January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-K adopted January 7, 2015. The Lincoln Park Community Farm “Get your Share Program” will promote community supported agriculture, allowing residents direct access to nutrient rich organically grown produce.Pass Not available
15-2085 17R1-dBI # 6 HOPWA ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: HOPWA Program: To provide housing opportunities for persons with AIDS within the City of Newark (City-wide) Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $6,060,826.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-b 110515. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required Deferred 7R1-d 121615Pass Not available
15-2086 17R1-eBI # 7 ESG ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: ESG Program: To provide shelters for homeless individuals and/or indigent families in the City of Newark (City-wide). Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Amount: $585,579.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-b 110515 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
15-2132 17R1-fBI# 15 Joseph G. Minish Passaic River ParkResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Park (East Ward) Funding Source: 2015 Appropriation Amount: $ 300,000.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-e121813 Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-2136 17R1-gBI I#16 Right of Way Acquisition, McClellan Street Underpass ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Right of Way Acquisition, McClellan Street Underpass Project (South Ward) Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) / New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Appropriation Amount: $600,000.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R4-c102115 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-2177 17R1-hBI # 18 Homeless HRSA Additional FundingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Homeless Healthcare (HRSA) Program: Provide medical care services, social services, substance abuse and mental health counseling to the homeless population within the City of Newark (City-wide) Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $235,462.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Period: November 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a 021815, 7R1-k 052015, 7R1-c 090215 and 7R1-e 110515 Funds applied and accepted by Resolution 7R2-b 020415 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of fulPass Not available
15-2130 17R1-iBI# 14 Joseph G. Minish Passaic River ParkResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Park (East Ward) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Appropriation Amount: $1,500,000.00 Budget Year: 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-e121813 Operating Agency: Department of Economic & Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-2309 17R1-jBI # W1 Target Hardening of the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant for Water UtilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Target Hardening of the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant (City-wide). Funding Source: Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, State of New Jersey Appropriation Amount: $150,000.00 Budget Year: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R12-b 120215 Operating Agency: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
15-2223 17R1-kCDBG Forty-First Year (CDBG XLI) - funds to sub-granteesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CDBG Budget Appropriation Purpose: CDBG Forty-First Year (CDBG XLI) funds to sub-grantees Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Total Grant Amount: $6,519,425.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Application by Resolution 7R1-b 110515 Grant Acceptance by Resolution 7R1-b 110515Pass Not available
15-2176 17R1-lTAR # W1 Resolution for 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: $15,809,632.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-2179 17R1-mTAR #1 File #15-2179 (Jan - Mar 2016)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2016 Operating Budget for the City of Newark Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $136,961,319.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership requiredPass Not available
15-2180 17R1-nTAR #S1 Resolution for 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 2016 Funding Source: City of Newark/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $ 11,521,791.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-2164 17R1-oTAR # WDS1 Water Utility Debt Service 2016ResolutionDept/ 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 Debt Service for the Water Utility for 2016 Funding Source: City of Newark/Water Utility Appropriation Amount: $4,459,561.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Water Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-2167 17R1-pTAR # SDS1 Sewer Utility Debt Service for 2016ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Appropriation Resolution for Sewer Utility Debt Service Purpose: Provide funds for the Debt Services of the Sewer Utility for 2016 Funding Source: City of Newark/Sewer Utility Appropriation Amount: $ 6,417,936.00 Budget Year: 2016 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A Operating Agency: Sewer Utility Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
15-1151 17R1-qRecycling Services, Leaves and Other Related ItemsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Recycling Services for Leaves and Other Related Items Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Nature’s Choice Corporation, 482 Houses Corner Road, Sparta, New Jersey 07871 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $925,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services/Division of Sanitation Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids solicited: Eight (8) Bids received: One (1)Pass Not available
15-1626 17R1-rVideo Detection Systems, TrafficResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Video Detection Systems, Traffic Description: Traffic Signal System Repair & Maintenance Material Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC, 3005 Hadley Road, Suite #5, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, 2) Signal Control Products, Inc., 199 Evans Way, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals Account Code Line: 83750, Budget Code: NW 011-110-1107 Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceeding 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 receivedPass Not available
15-2299 17R1-sCOMMUNICATIONS WIRING SERVICEResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # 88735, 88736, 88737, 88738, 88739, 88740 and 88766/ Term No. T-2989 Purpose: Communications Wiring Service Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: City Budget/ Department of Administration, Information Technology Division, NW011 - 030 - 0306 - Accounts 71420 & 71440 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council - March 20, 2015 through March 19, 2020, inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: # 88735, AT&T Corp, 1 AT&T Way, Rm 4A252A, Bedminster, New Jersey 07921 (Sub-contractor - BN Systems, Inc., 77 Water Street, 25th fl., 25A03 New York, NY 10005) # 88736, GM Data CommunicationsPass Not available
15-2358 17R1-t(as)CY 2015 TRANSITIONAL AID MOUResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: CY 2015 Transitional Aid (TA) application and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Purpose: Submission of 2015 Transitional Aid (TA) application and agree to immediate state oversight and execution of Transitional Aid (TA) to Localities Grant Award for CY 2015 and accepting supervision, if necessary, pursuant to law Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs 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
15-2360 17R1-u(as)Marine Craft: Boat, Motor, Trailer (Parts/Repairs/Accessories & Purchases)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #86339 Purpose: Marine Craft: Boat, Motor, Trailer (Parts/Repairs/Accessories & Purchases) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): # 86339, Monmouth Marine Engines, 36 Union Lane, Brielle, New Jersey 08730 Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: Urban Areas Security Initiative (U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Domestic Preparedness) Grant Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through the completion of the repairs, not to exceed April 30, 2017 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) Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-2275 17R3-a(as)Real Estate Auction 11-19-15: Bids AcceptanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Public Real Estate Auction Purpose: Accept bids and execute Quitclaim Deeds for properties sold at public auction on November 19, 2015 Date of Auction: November 19, 2015 Location of Auction: Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A (X) Other: Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: Refer to Resolution, Exhibit A Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-C 110515; Authorized Public Auction Total Sale Amount $ 2,029,900.00; Total Deposits $ 249,163.00. ¼ Annual Property Tax as a refundable deposit, held in escrow to insure Conditions of Sale compliance.Pass Not available
15-2222 17R5-aResolution Approving Sale of ESIP Refunding BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $16,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Resolution providing for the issuance of ESIP Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000.00 for the purposes of financing the costs of the Emergency Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) and providing for the form, maturity and other details. Additional Information: Ordinance 6PFSFD 110515; Approved Refunding Bond Ordinance ESIP ProgramPass Not available
15-1587 17R7-aWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Nelson Wilson)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2011-808 Claimant: Nelson Wilson Claimant's Attorney: Mattleman, Weinroth & Miller Attorney's Address: 401 Route 70 East, Suite 100, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Settlement Amount: $35,815.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Trust Account Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015Pass Not available
15-1588 17R7-bWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Carlos Rivera)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2013-1173 Claimant: Carlos Rivera Claimant's Attorney: Richard A. Greifinger, Esq. Attorney's Address: 17 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $27,329.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015Pass Not available
15-2124 17R7-cWorkers' Compensation Settlement (Julio Parades)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2008-472 Claimant: Julio Paredes Claimant's Attorney: Triarsi, Betancourt & Wukovits Attorney's Address: 186 North Avenue East, Post Office Box 985, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Settlement Amount: $41,991.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015Pass Not available
15-2225 17R7-dWisniewski & Associates, LLC - Special Taxes CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Entity Name: Wisniewski & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 17 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey 08872 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-d 121615Pass Not available
15-2226 17R7-eDecotiis Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP Special Tax CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Special Taxes Counsel Entity Name: Decotiis Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Ste. 31, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Contract Amount: $200,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-e 121615Pass Not available
15-2227 17R7-fGolub & Isabel P.C. Environmental CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending 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 $75,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-f 121615Pass Not available
15-2228 17R7-gDecotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP - EnvironmentalResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Environmental Counsel Entity Name: Decotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr BLVD., Ste. 31, Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-g 121615Pass Not available
15-2231 17R7-hGolub & Isabel P.C. - Environmental RemediationResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Environmental Remediation Counsel Entity Name: Golub & Isabel P.C. Entity Address: 160 Littleton Road, Suite 300, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-h 121615Pass Not available
15-2234 17R7-iDecotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP ContaminationResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract -Environmental Remediation Counsel Entity Name: Decotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Ste. 31, Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-i 121615Pass Not available
15-2235 17R7-jEric S. Pennington, PC Conflict CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Conflict Counsel Entity Name: Eric S. Pennington, PC Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 105, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-j 121615Pass Not available
15-2238 17R7-kFlorio & Kenny, LLP Conflict CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Conflict Counsel Entity Name: Florio, Kenny, Raval, L.L.P. Entity Address: 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 103, P.O. Box 771, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-k 121615Pass Not available
15-2239 17R7-lLite DePalma Greenberg, LLC Conflict CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Conflict Counsel Services Entity Name: Lite DePalma Greenberg, L.L.C Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-l 121615Pass Not available
15-2240 17R7-mLaw Offices of Juliana E. Blackburn, P.C. Conflict CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Conflict Counsel Services Entity Name: The Law Offices of Juliana E. Blackburn, P.C. Entity Address: 936 Broad Street, Second Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-m 121615 Deferred 7R7-j (s) 122915Pass Not available
15-2252 17R7-nChasan Leyner - Workers' Comp. Counsel ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services Workers’ Compensation Counsel Services Entity Name: Chasan, Leyner and Lamparello, PC Entity Address: 300 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-n 121615Pass Not available
15-2254 17R7-oThe Woolridge Firm - Workers' Comp. CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Workers’ Compensation Counsel Entity Name: The Woolridge Law Firm, L.L.C Entity Address: 515 Valley Street, Suite 19, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-o 121615Pass Not available
15-2255 17R7-pThe Law Offices of Martin Glazer - Workers' Comp. CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Workers’ Compensation Counsel Entity Name: The Law Offices of Martin M. Glazer Entity Address: 40 Clinton Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-p 121615Pass Not available
15-2258 17R7-qFlorio & Kenny - Labor CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Labor/Employment Counsel Services Entity Name: Florio, Kenny, Raval, L.L.P. Entity Address: 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 103, P.O. Box 771, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-q 121615Pass Not available
15-2259 17R7-rCarmagnola & Ritardi, LLC - Labor/Employment CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Labor/Employment Counsel Entity Name: Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC Entity Address: 60 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-r 121615Pass Not available
15-2261 17R7-sCleary, Giacobbe - Labor/Employment CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Labor/Employment Counsel Services Entity Name: Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC Entity Address: 169 Ramapo Valley Road, Upper Level 105, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-s 121615Pass Not available
15-2285 17R7-tArmstrong & Assciates, Litigation Defense CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-t 121615Pass Not available
15-2286 17R7-uChasan Leyner - Litigation Defense CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Chasan Leyner & Lamparello, PC Entity Address: 300 Harmon Meadow Blvd., Secaucus, New Jersey 07094-3621 Contract Amount: An amount not exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-u 121615Pass Not available
15-2287 17R7-vChildress & Jackson, LLC - Litigation Defense CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Childress & Jackson, LLC Entity Address: 280 South Harrison Street, Suite 303, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-v 121615Pass Not available
15-2288 17R7-wFlorio, Kenny & Raval, LLP - Litigation DefenseResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Florio, Kenny, Raval, L.L.P. Entity Address: 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 103, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-w 121615Pass Not available
15-2289 17R7-xLite DePalma Greenberg - Litigation DefenseResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Lite De Palma & Greenberg, LLC Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-x 121615Pass Not available
15-2290 17R7-yDiego F. Navas - Litigation Defense CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Diego F. Navas - Attorney at Law Entity Address: 481 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-y 121615Pass Not available
15-2291 17R7-zEric Pennington, PC - Litigation Defense CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Eric S. Pennington, P.C. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 105, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-z 121615Pass Not available
15-2292 17R7-aaPost Polak - Litigation Defense CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Litigation Defense Counsel Entity Name: Post, Polak, Goodsell, MacNeill & Strauchler, P.A Entity Address: 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 200, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-aa 121615Pass Not available
15-2297 17R7-abArmstrong & Associates - Redevelopment CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Redevelopment Counsel Entity Name: Michael Armstrong & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-ab 121615Pass Not available
15-2298 17R7-acDecotiis - RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel Entity Name: Decotiis, Fitzpatrick & Cole, LLP Entity Address: Glenpointe Centre West, 500 Frank W. Burr BLVD., Ste. 31, Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor () Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 15, 2015 Deferred 7R7-ac 121615Pass Not available
15-2336 17R7-ad ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Representation in Aluminum Sulfate Class Action Entity Name: Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP and Golub Isabel & Cervino, P.C. Entity Address: 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60611 and 160 Littleton Road, Suite 300, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Undetermined. No municipal funds to be expended Funding Source: Funds, penalties, attorney’s fee recovered through the Class Action Lawsuit Contract Period: November 16, 2015 through November 15, 2016 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
15-2296 17R7-aeSpecial Municipal Prosecutors - Per DiemsResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Legal Services - Special Municipal Prosecutors Services Entity Name: Multiple Vendors Below Entity Address: See Below Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $126,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 City of Newark Budget, Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 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: 1. Daniel Serratelli, Esq., 172 New York Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105; 2. Gracia Robert Montilus, Esq., d/b/a GRM Legal Works LLC, 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 109, South Orange, New Jersey 07079; 3. Steven R. Hummell, Esq., 597 Kearny Avenue, New Jersey 07032; 4. Keith C. Harvest, Esq., 43 Pleasant Way, Montclair, New Jersey 07042; 5. Charlotte L. Smith, Esq., 31 Brandywyne Drive, FlorPass Not available
15-2315 17R9-aResolution: Medical absence of Carlos M. Gonzalez, Council Member At-Large due to legitimate illness (N.J.S.A. 40A:16-3g)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: To excuse the absence of Council Member At-Large, Carlos M. Gonzalez’s at Municipal Council meetings and events, due to legitimate illness effective November 7, 2015, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:16-3g. Additional Information: Sponsor:Pass Not available
15-2335 17R9-bDenouncing Trump Muslim Immigration BanResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Opposing a Position Purpose: Denouncing the Preventing Muslim Immigration Statement issued by Donald J. Trump, Candidate for President Additional Information: Sponsor, Council Member Luis A. QuintanaPass Not available
15-2420 17R9-c(as)Street Dedication Virginia MortonResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Ms. Virgina Morton Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Cabinet Street and West Market Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Virginia Morton Way Sponsor: Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-2421 17R9-d(as)Larrie West Stalks Way--GCJResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Mrs. Larrie West Stalks Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Longworth Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Ceremonial Intersection Name: Larrie West Stalks Way Sponsor: Chaneyfield Jenkins Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-2424 1 7R9-e(as)Mr. Don King Way-GCJResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation Honoree: Mr. Don King Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Edison Place and Mulberry Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Don King Way Sponsor: Chaneyfield Jenkins Additional Information:Pass Not available
15-2022 17R12-a15-2022 US Realty MgmtResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Overpayment on Water/Sewer Account Number 32123 Entity Name: New West Urban Renewal LTD c/o US Realty Management LLC Entity Address: 3003 English Creek Avenue, #D13A Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234 Property Location: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As 23 University Avenue/95 Orange Street, Block 47 Lot 40-Central Ward Amount of Refund: $12,982.42 Additional Information:Pass Not available
14-1519 18.-a OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 1.6 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR CERTAIN RECREATIONAL SERVICES. Invitation: Director of Neighborhood & Recreational Services, December 15, 2015 Deferred 8a 121615 Deferred 6F-a 010616 Deferred 6PSF-a 012016 Public Hearing will be held on January 26, 2016 (No Action Taken) Public Hearing will be held on January 27, 2016Pass Not available
15-2082 18.-bNewark Rent Control Board - GrayAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Newark Rent Control Board Name of Appointee: Lisa A. Gray Address: 215 - ½ Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: Commencing upon Council confirmation and ending on July 9, 2017 Sponsor: Additional Information: Replacing Eva Gray as Homeowner RepresentativePass Not available
15-2387 18.-e(as)Establishing a Department of Public SafetyOrdinanceORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 1, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, REORGANIZING DEPARTMENTS IN CITY GOVERNMENT BY ELIMINATING THE DEPARTMENTS OF POLICE AND FIRE AND ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF AN OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF POLICE, DIVISION OF FIRE, DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSFERRING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO A DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED. Deferred 6PSF-a 010616Pass Not available
15-2389 18.-f(as)Establishing a Salary for the Position of Director of Public SafetyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Deferred 6PSF-b 010616Pass Not available
16-0002 17M-a. MotionA motion requesting that the Mayor, Business Administrator and Corporation Counsel investigate the inappropriate use of the City Seal by the Hispanic Commission.Pass Not available
16-0003 17M-b. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering and the Police Department install the appropriate street parking signage near Elliott Street School; further, requesting that the Director of Engineering allocate the cost for the pothole repairs and street paving equally between City funds and Federal funding secured by Senator Teresa Ruiz and for the Police Director to apprise the Governing Body of the crossing guards to be assigned for Elliott Street School.Pass Not available
16-0058 17M-c. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Sanitation, become more consistent in its leaf recycling efforts and adhere to its own regular scheduled pickup days.Pass Not available
16-0059 17M-d. MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, review parking regulation signage located at Oriental Place and Mount Pleasant Avenue and if appropriate, amend the ordinance and signage to reflect the area’s transformation from industrial to residential.Pass Not available
16-0060 17M-e. MotionA motion requesting that the Police Department strongly consider the re-establishment of its Domestic Violence Unit.Pass Not available