Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/11/2018 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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18-0855 17R2-a(s)Amending Resolution 7R2-g From "Condemnation" to "Non-Condemnation"ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R2-g adopted on April 4, 2018 to change the designated declaration of the area in need of redevelopment from “Condemnation” to “Non-Condemnation.” Purpose: To amend the Resolution’s designation of “Condemnation” to “Non-Condemnation.” List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 94-120 Frelinghuysen Avenue/Block 2780/Lot 1/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1096 17R2-b(s)Declaration of Area in Need of Redevelopment (33-47 Maple Avenue)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating area in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 33-47 Maple Avenue/Block 3712/Lot 1/South Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-m (AS) adopted on April 24, 2018 authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigationPass Video Video
18-1098 17R2-c(s)Declaration of Area in Need of Redevelppment (268-272 Cemtral Avenue)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating study area as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area as defined under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 268-272 Central Avenue/Block 398/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-h (AS) adopted on April 24, 2018 authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation of 268-272 Central Avenue (Block 398, Lot 1) or any portions thereof as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment AreaPass Video Video
18-1099 17R2-d(s)Declaration of Area in Need of Redevelopment (292-306 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating area in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 292-306 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard/Block 42/Lot 44.01/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-k (AS) adopted on April 24, 2018 authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigationPass Video Video
18-1068 17R2-e(s)White Chemical Interim Redevelopment Agreement (646 Frelinghuysen Avenue)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Lease Property to Interim Redeveloper for use as a parking facility Entity Name: 3J’s Development Group, LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $12,000.00/month Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( X ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $2,632,000.00 Appraised Amount: $2,650,000.00 Contract Period: Effective Date of Interim Redevelopment Agreement through Closing or as otherwise provided in accordance with the terms of the Interim Redevelopment Agreement 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) 646-696 Frelinghuysen Avenue Rear/Block 3782/Lot 109/South Ward Additional Information: This InPass Video Video
18-1069 17R2-f(s)Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the USEPA AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing execution of a Release and Waiver of Lien Agreement with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency Entity Address: 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007 Sale Amount: Not Applicable Cost Basis: ( ) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( X ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: Not Applicable Appraised Amount: Not Applicable Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 646-696 Frelinghuysen Avenue/Block 3782/Lot 109/South Ward Additional Information: This legislation is related to Legistar 18-1068, which is the Interim Redevelopment Agreement, and 7R2-c, Pass Video Video
18-1235 17R2-g(s)Resolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Domus Corporation (108 3rd Avenue/Central Ward)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Demolish the property and combine it with the adjacent parcels for a veterans targeted housing project with parking. Entity Name: Domus Corporation Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $5,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $2.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $157,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months from the transfer of ownership by the City. 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) 108 3rd Avenue/Block 526/Lot 10/Central Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 2,500 X $2Pass Video Video
18-1307 17R4-a(s)Resolution approving sale of Queen Ditch NJIB BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $10,250,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF NOT EXCEEDING $10,250,000.00 QUALIFIED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2019 NEW JERSEY WATER BANK FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE CITY’S QUEEN DITCH RESTORATION PROJECT Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1308 17R4-b(s)Resolution authorizing loan and escrow agreements Queen Ditch NJIB BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Queen Ditch Restoration Project Amount to be Financed: $10,250,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LOAN AGREEMENTS TO BE EXECUTED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AND EACH OF THE NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, ALL PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2019 NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE CITY’S QUEEN DITCH RESTORATION PROJECT Additional Information:Pass Video Video
18-1356 17R3a(s/as)Apply/Accept Grant Funds construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements at various elementary schoolsResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements at various elementary schools Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,200,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,200,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: To be determined Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: Various elementary schools (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information:Pass Not available