Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/25/2022 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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22-1314 17R1-a (s)Resolution: State Contract - #T2458 Auditing ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T2458 Auditing Services: Financial Auditing Firms for Using Agencies and NJDEP Purpose: To provide accounting and advisory services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 301, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/NW011-050-0501-71280-B2022 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through August 31, 2023, 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 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1262 17R2-a (s)Resolution: Second Amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Preparation of a Second Amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan Purpose: Requesting the Central Planning Board conduct a formal review of a Second Amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e). Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on September 8, 2016, established the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan. Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on July 10, 2019, approved the First Amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan.Pass Video Video
22-1417 17R2-b (s)Resolution: New Community Homes Development, LP - Resolution of SupportResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application for tax credits sought by Developer under the NJ Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Entity Name: New Community Homes Development, LP Entity Address: 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: $0.00 Total Project Cost: $69,821,728.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Traditional debt financing and equity funding Grant Period: Ten (10) Years - Tax Credit Period, from the project completion date 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 202 South Orange Avenue/Block 242/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information: The submPass Video Video
22-1419 17R2-c (s)Resolution: Forest HIll House Preservation Renewal, LLC - Resolution of NeedResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To determine whether the proposed Project will meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines. Entity Name: Forest Hill House Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 142 West 57th Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10019 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $37,532,737.00 City Contribution: To Be Determined Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 501-507 Mt. Prospect Avenue/Block 628/Lots 13 and 15/North Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1472 17R4-a (s)Resolution providing for the Sale of Mass Access Tax Revenue BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $110,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Mass Transit Access Tax Revenue Bonds Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK ACTING AS REDEVELOPMENT ENTITY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF MASS TRANSIT ACCESS TAX REVENUE BONDS (MULBERRY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) (CITY SECURED); APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A BOND RESOLUTION ON NOVEMBER 9, 2021. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1350 17R4-b (s)Resolution Confirming Bond Sale - PequannockResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $2,502,566.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF NOT EXCEEDING $2,502,566.00 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 2023 NEW JERSEY WATER BANK FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE CITY’S PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION PROJECT. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1352 17R4-c (s)Resolution: Approving Loan and Escrow Agreements - PequannockResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Loan and Escrow Agreements for Pequannock Water Treatment Rehabilitation Project Amount to be Financed: $2,502,566.00 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 INFRASTRUCTURE BANK 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 2023 WATER BANK FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE CITY’S PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION PROJECT. Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-0915 17R8-a (s)Resolution: Constable Appointment - Jamar Piercy (CLC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions and lockouts. Name of Appointee: Jamar Piercy Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond.Pass Video Video
22-1425 17R8-b (s)Resolution: Waiving Special Event Application Fees - Trunk-O-Treat Fair (PC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: Trunk-O-Treat and Resource Fair Date(s): Monday, October 31, 2022 Event Time: 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Trunk-O-Treat and Resource Fair hosted by the South Ward Promise Neighborhood will be held on Jeliff Avenue at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Jelliff Avenue (South Ward). The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($50.00) for street closure will be waived.Pass Video Video
22-1514 17R8-c (s)Resolution: Waiving Special Event Application Fee - 2nd Street Block Association Halloween Trunk/Treat (LSR)ResolutionDept. / Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: 2nd Street Block Association Halloween Trunk/Treat Date(s): Saturday, October 29, 2022 Event Time: 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Louise Scott Rountree Additional Information: The 2nd Street Block Association Halloween Trunk/Treat will be held at 199 2nd Street between Orange Street and 7th Avenue, from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., on Saturday, October 29, 2022. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($50.00) for street closure will be waived.Pass Video Video
22-1288 17R2-d (s/as)Resolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Libby HellerResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To repave and reline the existing parking lot and replace existing fence. Entity Name: Libby Heller Entity Address: 25-33 Edison Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $297,000.00 minus a remediation credit in an amount not to exceed $64,445.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $171,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following the transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 17-19 Edison Place/164/92/East Ward Additional InformPass Video Video
22-1322 17R9-a (s/as)Resolution: Apply/Accept Grant Funds - UASI FFY22 Local ShareResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities for approved Project Proposals and Annexes. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: P.O. Box 091, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0091 Grant Amount: $1,648,221.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025 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 Video Video
22-1030 18-a (s)Ordinance: 503 South Orange Ave Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 503 SOUTH ORANGE AVE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 55 MORRIS AVENUE, SUITE 108, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (13) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (2) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN, 1,692 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (7) PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 503-505 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1791, LOTS 24 AND 25. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-c 111422Pass Video Video
22-1030 18-a (s)Ordinance: 503 South Orange Ave Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 503 SOUTH ORANGE AVE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 55 MORRIS AVENUE, SUITE 108, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (13) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (2) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN, 1,692 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (7) PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 503-505 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1791, LOTS 24 AND 25. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-c 111422Pass Video Video
22-1030 18-a (s)Ordinance: 503 South Orange Ave Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 503 SOUTH ORANGE AVE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 55 MORRIS AVENUE, SUITE 108, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (13) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (2) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN, 1,692 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (7) PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 503-505 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1791, LOTS 24 AND 25. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-c 111422Pass Not available
22-1410 18-b (s/as)Ordinance: First Precinct Redevelopment AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF LAND AND REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS A REDEVELOPMENT ENTITY AND DAVIDSON ABRAHAM AND ASSOCIATES AND MOUNT HOPE MANAGEMENT, AS REDEVELOPER FOR CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 209-219 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2567, LOT 35. (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 8-b (s/as) 102522Pass Video Video