City of Newark  
City Hall  
920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard  
Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
REGULAR MEETING  
Wednesday, December 17, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Council Chamber  
Municipal Council  
Council Member Amina Bey  
Council Member Patrick O. Council  
Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez  
Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
Council Member Michael J. Silva  
President C. Lawrence Crump  
Kecia Daniels, City Clerk Abraham Negron, Deputy City Clerk  
1.  
2.  
CALL TO ORDER  
NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the  
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty  
and justice for all.  
INVOCATION  
Bishop Kevin E. Taylor  
Unity Fellowship Church NewArk  
23 Branford Place  
Newark, New Jersey 07102  
3.  
STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT  
In accordance with New Jersey P.I. 1975, Chapter 231, Section 5,  
adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the Star Ledger,  
the Jersey Journal and the public at large; establishing the date, time  
and location of this meeting, by posting on the designated bulletin board  
in City Hall and by filing with the Office of the City Clerk, the schedule of  
regular meetings and conferences of the Newark Municipal Council as  
adopted as 7R8-a on December 4, 2024. In addition, the agenda for this  
meeting was disseminated on December 12, 2025 at the time of  
preparation and posted on the website of the City of Newark.  
4.  
ROLL CALL  
HEARING OF CITIZENS  
1. ALIF MUHAMMAD  
2. DEBRA SALTERS  
3. FAHKERIA BRADLEY  
4. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER  
5. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD  
6. CHÉ COLTER  
7. OPAL R. WRIGHT  
8. KIM GADDY  
9. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER  
10. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON  
11. DONNA JACKSON  
12. CASSANDRA DOCK  
13. CZEZRE ADAMS  
14. ATISHA DAVIS  
15. NADIRAH BROWN  
16. LOUIS SHOCKLEY  
17. MARYAM BEY  
18. REGINALD TURNER  
19. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR.  
20. PAMELA MCELVEEN  
21. ERICA BEVERETT  
22. ALMOND PROCTOR  
23. BARRY BROWN  
24. JACQUELINE PEOPLES  
25. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI  
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND  
COMMISSIONS  
5.  
5-a  
2025.  
6.  
ORDINANCES  
6PSF  
6PSF-a  
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE XXIX  
(STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) CHAPTER 5 (CONSTRUCTION AND  
STREET  
WORK  
SECTION  
GENERAL  
JERSEY,  
INCLUDE  
ACTIVITIES;  
3 (REPLACEMENT  
ORDINANCES  
2000,  
ADDITIONAL  
DISTURBANCES  
OF  
SURFACES)  
THE CITY  
STREET  
SURFACES)  
OF  
OF  
OF  
OF  
THE  
REVISED  
NEWARK,  
NEW  
AS  
AMENDED  
AND  
FOR  
SUPPLEMENTED,  
TO  
PROVISIONS  
MILLING AND PAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET SURFACE  
DISTURBANCE AND TRENCH RESTORATION.  
Deferred 6PSF-a 120325  
6PSF-b  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5,  
PARKING,  
23:5-7,  
STOPPING  
PARKING OR  
AND  
STANDING,  
GENERALLY,  
IN  
SECTION  
CERTAIN  
STANDING  
PROHIBITED  
AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE  
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK,  
NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO  
REMOVE  
TREADWELL  
STREET,  
ON  
THE  
NORTH  
SIDE,  
BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE;  
AND INCLUDE TREADWELL STREET, ON THE SOUTH SIDE,  
BETWEEN  
RIDGE  
STREET  
AND  
MOUNT  
PROSPECT  
AVENUE  
(NORTH WARD).  
Deferred 6PSF-b 120325  
6PSF-c  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5,  
PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION  
23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED  
GENERAL  
JERSEY,  
ORDINANCES  
2000, AS  
OF  
THE  
CITY  
AND  
OF  
NEWARK,  
NEW  
TO  
AMENDED  
SUPPLEMENTED,  
PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON TREADWELL STREET,  
SOLELY ON THE NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND  
MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE (NORTH WARD).  
Deferred 6PSF-c 120325  
6PSF-d  
ORDINANCE  
GRANTING  
A
THIRTY  
(30)  
YEAR  
TAX  
ABATEMENT TO CROWN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL, INC., 27  
PRINCE  
STREET,  
ELIZABETH,  
CONSTRUCT  
NEW  
TWO  
JERSEY  
07208,  
FOR  
A
PROJECT  
TO  
RESIDENTIAL  
AFFORDABLE  
H O U S I N G  
B U I L D I N G S  
(185)  
C O N S I S T I N G  
RESIDENTIAL  
O F  
ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-FIVE  
RENTAL  
UNITS, WHEREIN THE FIRST BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF  
ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHT (108) SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING  
UNITS, OF WHICH TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED  
TO TENANTS AT 50% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) AND  
EIGHTY-EIGHT (88) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS  
AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 1 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”),  
AND  
THE  
SECOND  
(77)  
BUILDING  
SHALL  
CONSIST  
OF  
SEVENTY-SEVEN  
NON-SENIOR  
AFFORDABLE  
HOUSING  
UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO  
TENANTS AT 50% AMI AND SEVENTY-THREE (73) UNITS SHALL  
BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING  
2
INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND APPROXIMATELY 9,115  
SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY  
86% OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 552 AND  
554-566 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE AND 412, 414, 416, AND 418  
GROVE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON  
THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 4001, LOTS 1, 2, 19, 20, 21, AND  
32. (WEST WARD)  
Deferred 6PSF-d 120325  
6PSF-e  
ORDINANCE  
TO  
GRANTING  
A
THIRTY  
AVE.  
(30)  
YEAR  
TAX  
ABATEMENT  
SOUTH ORANGE  
1 URBAN  
RENEWAL,  
INC., 27 PRINCE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, FOR  
A
PROJECT  
TO  
CONSTRUCT  
ONE-HUNDRED-FORTY-FOUR  
HOUSING RESIDENTIAL  
SHALL BE  
(144)  
RENTAL  
NON-SENIOR  
UNITS,  
AFFORDABLE  
WHEREIN  
TWELVE  
AT 50%  
(12)  
UNITS  
RESTICTED  
TO  
TENANTS  
AREA  
MEDIAN  
INCOME  
SHALL  
(“AMI”) AND  
ONE-HUNDRED-THIRTY-TWO  
(132) UNITS  
BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “INCOME  
RESTRICTED UNITS”) AND APPROXIMATELY 8,149 SQUARE  
FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 33% OF  
ON-SITE  
ORANGE  
STREET,  
PARKING  
AVENUE,  
SPACES  
80-82 WHITNEY  
STREET,  
LOCATED  
AT  
STREET,  
AND  
572-588 SOUTH  
84 WHITNEY  
86-88 WHITNEY  
391-419 GROVE  
STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE  
CITY’S MAP AS BLOCK 4002, LOTS 1, 18, 19, 20, AND 30. (WEST  
WARD)  
Deferred 6PSF-e 120325  
6PSF-f  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG  
TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO CASA MIA APARTMENTS URBAN  
RENEWAL, LLC, C/O CAPITAL REALTY GROUP, INC., 86 ROUTE  
59 EAST SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR  
A
PROJECT,  
LOCATED IN THE NORTH WARD AT 502-504 SUMMER AVENUE,  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX  
MAP  
REHABILITATE  
SENIOR-LIVING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BUILDING WITH  
OF NINETY-ONE (91) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF NINE  
(9) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE  
AS  
BLOCK  
SIX (6) STORY ELEVATOR 100% AFFORDABLE  
TOTAL  
625,  
LOT  
46 (THE  
“PROPERTY”),  
TO  
A
A
RESTRICTED TO TENANTS UP TO 60% OF AREA MEDIAN  
INCOME (“AMI”) (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND ONE  
(1) NON-INCOME SUPERINTENDENT UNIT (NORTH WARD).  
Deferred 6PSF-f 120325  
6PSF-g  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
TERM TAX ABATEMENT  
RENEWAL, LLC,  
JACKSON, NEW JERSEY 08527 FOR  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG  
1213-1221 ON BROAD URBAN  
COLUMBUS BOULEVARD,  
PROJECT, LOCATED IN  
TO  
36 CHRISTOPHER  
A
THE EAST WARD AT 1213 MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BLVD.,  
1215-21 MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BLVD., AND 124 MILLER  
ST., NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK  
2797, LOTS 4, 5, AND 9 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE  
“PROPERTY”),  
TO  
CONSTRUCT  
A
NEW  
5 STORY  
BUILDING  
WITH SIXTY (60) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF  
FORTY-EIGHT (48) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS  
(SIX (6) STUDIO UNITS, FORTY-ONE (41) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS,  
AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS), (THE “MARKET RATE  
UNITS”), AND TWELVE (12) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL  
UNITS, OF WHICH THREE (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO  
TENANTS  
AT  
40%  
OF TWO  
OF  
(2)  
AREA  
MEDIAN  
UNITS  
INCOME  
AND  
(“AMI”),  
ONE (1)  
CONSISTING  
STUDIO  
ONE-BEDROOM UNIT, THREE (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED  
TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF THREE (3)  
ONE-BEDROOM  
UNITS,  
AND  
SIX  
(6)  
UNITS  
SHALL  
BE  
RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF  
THREE  
(3)  
ONE-BEDROOM  
UNITS (THE  
UNITS,  
AND  
THREE  
(3)  
TWO-BEDROOM  
“INCOME  
RESTRICTED  
UNITS”),  
FORTY-TWO (42) MONTHLY RENTAL PARKING SPACES,  
AND ONE (1) ELEVATOR (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”)  
(EAST WARD)  
Deferred 6PSF-g 120325  
A
GYM,  
6PSF-h  
AN ORDINANCE OPTING INTO THE GARDEN STATE C-PACE  
PROGRAM  
PROJECTS  
TO  
FACILITATE  
THE  
FINANCING  
OF  
C-PACE  
Deferred 8-e 100125  
Deferred 9-a 102225  
Deferred 9-a 110625  
6PSF-i  
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ACCEPT  
DONATION OF LAND FROM THE NEWARK HOUSING  
AUTHORITY (BLOCK 1, LOT 24 & BLOCK 130, LOT 29) FOR THE  
CONSTRUCTION  
RIVERFRONT PARK.  
AND  
MAINTENANCE  
OF  
NEWARK  
AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT  
1
Administration  
2
Economic and Housing Development  
Engineering  
3
4
Finance  
5
Health and Community Wellness  
Law  
6
7
Mayor's Office  
8
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
Public Safety  
9
10  
11  
12  
Public Works  
Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services  
Water Sewer Utility  
7.  
RESOLUTIONS  
7R1  
7R1-a  
Administration  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and 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 2026 Operating Budget for the City of Newark Current Fund, and  
Water and Sewer Utilities.  
Funding Source: City of Newark Budget  
Appropriation Amount: $232,776,242.00  
Budget Year: 2026  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026  
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.  
7R1-b  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: To provide funds for the City of Newark all Interest, Debt  
Redemption Charges, and Capital Improvements for Year 2026.  
Funding Source: City of Newark Budget  
Appropriation Amount: $102,861,698.00  
Budget Year: 2026  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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.  
7R1-c  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Cancellation of 2025 Appropriations and Other Funds  
Purpose: Close out balances for fiscal year 2025  
Fund Name: Current Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, Capital  
Improvement Authorization  
Amount(s) Cancelled: $0.00  
Additional Information:  
Cancellation of the unencumbered balances appropriated from the 2025  
Current Fund; Water Utility Fund; Sewer Utility Fund; Capital Improvement  
Authorizations; Other Miscellaneous Receivables and Reserves; Public  
and Private Programs and Trust Funds  
7R1-d  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement  
Purpose: To authorize the use of Sourcewell Cooperative Contract:  
Public Safety Software Solutions #030425-MR43 to purchase  
Computer-Aided Dispatch “CAD” Systems from authorized vendor Mark43  
through its distributor Blue Line Tech LLC  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Blue Line Tech LLC 27 Old Denville Road  
Boonton NJ, 07005  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $8,000,000.00  
Funding Source: Various Accounts, Budget Years and approved Grants  
and Capital/Department of Public Safety NW026-46570-Various Budget  
Year(s), and NW011-190-1902-Various Budget Year(s)  
Contract Period: From through July 17, 2029, inclusive of any contract  
extensions granted by Sourcewell.  
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:  
Resolution 7R1-c(AS) adopted on April 20, 2022, the Municipal Council  
authorized the City of Newark’s membership to the Sourcewell  
Cooperative Purchasing System.  
This Resolution authorizes the Department of Public Safety to utilize the  
Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #030425-MR43 Public Safety Software  
Solutions to purchase CAD systems from authorized vendor Mark43, Inc.  
through its distributor, Blue Line Tech LLC.  
7R1-e  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: To authorize the use of a national cooperative,  
Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (“MMCAP Infuse),  
to purchase pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical and dental supplies  
and equipment under the following contract(s): #MMS2401062 and  
MMS2401075  
Purpose: To purchase pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical and dental  
supplies/equipment  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):  
Cardinal Health Inc, 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017  
Dental Health Products, Inc., 2641 North Sugar Bush Road, New Franken,  
Wisconsin 54229  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,500,000.00  
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Health and Community  
Wellness/Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center: NW026-46540-B2025  
Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through  
expiration of respective cooperative contract, inclusive of any extensions  
granted by MMCAP Infuse or until all obligations have been satisfactorily  
fulfilled as determined by MMCAP Infuse, whichever comes first.  
MMS2401062: Expiration on July 31, 2026- Cardinal Health Inc.  
MMS2401075: Expiration on December 31, 2026- Dental Health Products  
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:  
This resolution authorizes the City’s Department of Health and Community  
Wellness to utilize MMCAP Infuse, a national cooperative purchasing  
program to purchase primary care, dental care, women services, mental  
health care, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical and dental supplies  
or equipment.  
Dental Supplies/Equipment $85,000.00  
Flu/Regular Vaccines  
$165,000.00  
Other Medical Supplies $1,250,000.00  
7R1-f  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)  
Purpose: To provide Rental of Portable Public Address Systems  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Random Access Entertainment, 753  
Summer Avenue, Suite 2C, Newark, New Jersey 07104  
Contract Amount: $372,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of the City Clerk and Municipal  
Council/NW011-020-0201-72130-B2025; Department of Administration  
Division of Communications NW011-030-0310-71280-B2025 & B2026;  
(for the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services)  
Division of Recreation NW-011-160-1606-71610-B2025; Division of  
Cultural Affairs NW-011-160-1608-71280-B2025; Division of Senior  
Services NW-011-160-1609-71280-B2025  
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed  
twenty-four (24) consecutive months  
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:  
Other agencies in need of these services are allowed to use this contract,  
provided that there are funds available under their municipal accounts.  
Advertisement Date: August 27, 2025  
Bids Solicited: Twenty-One (21)  
Bids Received: One (1)  
7R1-g  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)  
Purpose: To provide Corporation and Curb Stops, Couplings and Hitches  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson  
Water Works; 190 North Oberlin Avenue Lakewood, New Jersey 08701  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000  
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Water and Sewer Utilities:  
NW037-750-7502-83730-B2025/B2026;  
NW038-800-8003-83740-B2025/B2026  
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed  
twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed  
contract  
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:  
This contract will provide Corporation and Curb Stops, Couplings and  
Hitches for the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities.  
Advertisement Date: June 25, 2025  
Bids Downloaded: Nineteen (19)  
Bids Submitted: One (1)  
7R1-h  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)  
Purpose: To provide Sign Posts, Traffic  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): National Highway Products, Inc, 301  
Riverside Drive Millville, New Jersey 08332  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00  
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/ Department of Engineering, Division  
of Traffic and Signals/ NW-011-110-1107-B2025  
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed  
twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed  
contract  
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:  
This contract will provide Sign Post, Traffic for the Department of  
Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals.  
Advertisement Date: April 23, 2025  
Number of Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Seven (27)  
Number of Bids Received: One (1)  
7R1-i  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)  
Purpose: To provide Data Processing, Word Processing and Computer  
Processing Supplies  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Star Data Products; Postal Office Box 12,  
1245 Hewlett Plaza, Hewlett, New York 11557  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $655,000.00  
Funding Source: 2025/2026 Budget/Administration/Office Services-  
NW011-030-0308-83020-B2025, NW011-030-0308-83030-B2025,  
NW011-030-0308-94420-B2025, Central Purchasing -  
NW011-030-0303-83030-B2025/B2026, Public Works; Public Buildings-  
NW011-060-0604-83030-B2025,  
Sanitation-NW011-060-0605-83870-B2025, Motors -  
NW011-060-0602-83030-B2025, Engineering/Directors Office -  
NW011-110-1101-83030-B2025, Traffic and Signals -  
NW011-110-1107-83030-B2025, Water and Sewer Utilities -  
NW037-750-7502-83030-B2025/2026, Recreation, Cultural Affairs and  
Senior Services/Directors Office - NW011-160-1601-83030-B2025,  
Finance/Accounts and Controls - NW011-050-0502-83030-B2025,Plublic  
Safety/Office of Emergency Management and Police -  
NW011-190-1904-B2025; NW051-G23-P23k0-B2023-FY23 UASI Grant;  
NW051-G24-P24M0-B2024-FY24-USAi Grant, Health and Community  
Wellness/Environmental Health - NW011-120-1203-71280-B2025,  
NW051-G24-2H24G-94210-B2024, NW051-G23-H23P0-94210-B2023:  
Medical Care Services - NW02646545-B2025 Trust Account; Surveillance  
and Prevention - NW011-120-1208-83030-B2025.  
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed  
twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed  
contract  
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:  
This contract will provide Data Processing, Word Processing and  
Computer Processing Supplies for the Various Departments of the City of  
Newark.  
Advertisement Date: April 9, 2025  
Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Six (26)  
Bids Submitted: One (1)  
7R1-j  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( X ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - for Goods and Services  
provided in Support or Maintenance of Proprietary Software- N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-5(1)(dd)  
Purpose: Purchase of cloud-based web applications Computer-Aided  
Dispatch “CAD”, Records Management Systems “RMS”, Jail Management  
Systems “JMS” and related data systems  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): ForceMetrics Inc., 2590 Welton Street,  
Suite 200, Denver, CO 80205  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,200,000.00  
Funding Source: Various Accounts, Budget Years and approved Grants  
& Capital/Department of Public Safety NW026-46560-Various Budget  
Year(s) & NW011-190-1902-Various Budget Year(s)  
Contract Period: From December 01, 2025 through November 30, 2026  
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:  
To utilize Sole Source Provider ForceMetrics Inc. for the purchase of  
proprietary cloud-based web applications Computer-Aided Dispatch  
“CAD”, Records Management Systems “RMS”, Jail Management Systems  
“JMS” in addition to other related data systems for the City of Newark  
Department of Public Safety. This contract is an exception to public  
bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd).  
7R2  
Economic and Housing Development  
7R2-a  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of two (2) two-family homes, one home will be  
owner-occupied and the other home will be for rent at market rate.  
Entity Name: Clayton West LLC  
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103  
Sale Amount: $72,288.00  
Cost Basis: (X) $18.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $30,400.00  
Appraised Amount: N/A  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within eighteen (18) months following 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)  
137-139 Schuyler Avenue/Block 3624/Lot 14/South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,819.20 X $15.00 =  
$72,288.00  
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004,  
establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.  
7R2-b  
Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter  
Rights by entering into a First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale  
and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to  
permit Redeveloper to obtain financing necessary for the redevelopment of  
the property as a three family home and a two family home.  
Entity Name: Fresh Tone Homes, LLC  
Entity Address: 200 Main Street, Suite 101, Orange, New Jersey 07050  
Sale Amount: $58,254.00  
Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: N/A  
Appraised Amount: N/A  
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)  
106 4th Street/Block 1886/Lot 28/West Ward  
102-104 4th Street/Block 1886/Lot 29/West Ward  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R2-c (s) adopted on July 2, 2019, designating Fresh Tone  
Homes, LLC as the Redeveloper and authorized the Agreement for the  
Sale and Redevelopment of Land.  
7R2-c  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide Professional  
Real Estate Appraisal Services, to increase the contract amount by  
$60,000.00.  
Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Company, LLC.  
Entity Address: 7 Hutton Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00  
Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Trust Fund  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
The Original Resolution 7R2-j adopted on January 8, 2025, awarded a  
contract in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.  
The First Amendment increases the contract amount by $60,000.00 for a  
new contract amount not to exceed $80,000.00.  
7R2-d  
Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Approving Amended and Restated HOME Affordable Housing  
Agreement and Assignment and Assumption Agreement  
Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
OF THE CITY OF NEWARK CONSENTING TO THE EXECUTION  
OF  
AN  
AMENDED  
AGREEMENT  
RELATING  
AND  
AND  
TO  
RESTATED  
HOME  
AND  
AFFORDABLE  
ASSUMPTION  
HOUSING  
ASSIGNMENT  
AGREEMENT  
AMENDED  
THE  
ASSIGNMENT  
AFFORDABLE  
OF  
THE  
AND  
RESTATED  
HOME  
HOUSING  
AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE AND NOTE FROM Lincoln Park LIHTC,  
LLC TO Lincoln Park KRM, LLC FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING  
PROJECT LOCATED AT 26-28 West  
Kinney  
Street, 22-24 West  
Kinney Street, 18-20 West Kinney Street, 15-17 Lincoln Park, 65  
Lincoln Park, Block 117, Lots 1, 3, 6, Block 118, Lot 31, Block 123,  
Lot 33 on the tax map of the City, (collectively, the “Project”)  
Additional Information:  
7R2-e  
Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Approving Assignment Agreement  
Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
OF THE CITY OF NEWARK CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT  
OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM Lincoln Park LIHTC, LLC  
TO Lincoln Park KRM, LLC FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING  
PROJECT LOCATED AT 26-28 West  
Kinney  
Street, 22-24 West  
Kinney Street, 18-20 West Kinney Street, 15-17 Lincoln Park, 65  
Lincoln Park, Block 117, Lots 1, 3, 6, Block 118, Lot 31, Block 123,  
Lot  
33 on  
the  
tax  
map  
of  
the  
City,  
(collectively,  
the  
“Project”)CENTRAL WARD)  
Additional Information:  
7R2-f  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Referral of a proposed Seventh Amendment to the  
Newark Downtown Core District Redevelopment Plan and Amendment to  
the Newark Plaza Urban Renewal Plan to the Central Planning Board.  
Purpose: Directing Newark Central Planning to prepare a Seventh  
Amendment to the Newark Downtown Core District Redevelopment Plan  
and Amendment to the Newark Plaza Urban Renewal Plan  
Name of the Plan: Newark Downtown Core District Redevelopment Plan  
and Newark Plaza Urban Renewal Plan  
Additional Information:  
Ordinance 6S&FF, adopted on October 6, 2004.  
Ordinance 6S&FG, adopted on September 7, 2005.  
Ordinance 6PSF-h, adopted on May 5, 2010.  
Ordinance 6PSF-a(S), adopted on February 24, 2015.  
Ordinance 6PSF-b, adopted on September 2, 2015.  
Ordinance 6PSF-a(S), adopted on June 7, 2017.  
Ordinance 6PSF-b, adopted on August 7, 2024.  
7R2-g  
Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Estoppel Certificate  
Purpose: Issuance of Estoppel Certificate certifying the status of the  
Financial Agreement.  
Entity Name: SUW K Urban Renewal LLC  
Entity Address: 20 W. 47" Street, Suite 705, New York, New York 10036  
Sale Amount: $0.00  
Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $0.00  
Appraised Amount: $0.00  
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)  
430-436 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Block 176, Lot 1/East  
Ward  
Additional Information:  
Ordinance 6PSF-f, adopted on July 2, 2025, authorized the Financial  
Agreement.  
7R2-h  
Dept./ 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 by the Developer to the New Jersey Department of Community  
Affairs, Affordable Housing Trust Fund- Municipal Settlement Fund  
Entity Name: 489-559 Irvington Avenue Urban Renewal, LLC  
Entity Address:  
Grant Amount: $0  
Total Project Cost:  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount:  
Grant Period:  
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  
489-559 Irvington Avenue Block 4274, Lot 15  
Additional Information:  
Blossom Hill Apartments  
7R2-i  
Dept./ 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 by the Developer to the New Jersey Department of Community  
Affairs, Affordable Housing Trust Fund- Municipal Settlement Fund  
Entity Name: 489-559 Irvington Avenue Urban Renewal, LLC  
Entity Address:  
Grant Amount: $0  
Total Project Cost:  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount:  
Grant Period:  
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  
192-254 Mt Vernon Place and 31-97 Manor Drive, Newark, New Jersey  
and identified on the Tax Maps as Block 4274, Lot(s) 1.01, 7, 8, 9 and 10  
in the Central Ward.  
Additional Information:  
Ivy Hill Apartments  
7R4  
Finance  
7R4-a  
Dept/ Agency: Finance  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Application to the Department of Community Affairs for UEZ  
Funding  
Name of Project(s): Newark UEZ Wayfinding Project  
Amount to be Financed: $200,000.00  
Funding Source: UEZ Funds  
Local Finance Board meeting date(s): Not Applicable  
Project Information:  
(Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.)  
Resolution of the Newark Municipal Council authorizing  
the  
Submission/Acceptance of an Application to the New Jersey  
Urban Enterprise Zone Authority for the Newark UEZ Wayfinding  
Project.  
Additional Information:  
7R6  
Law  
7R6-a  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation  
Docket No.: Civil Action No.2:08-CV-03660-KSH-CLW  
Claimant: Anthony Kerr  
Claimant's Attorney: Kenneth J. Hall, Esq., E. Orange, New Jersey  
07042  
Settlement Amount: $400,000.00  
Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund  
Additional Information:  
7R6-b  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation  
Docket No.: Civil Action No.ESX-C-291-24  
Claimant: 21st Associates, LLC  
Claimant's Attorney: John T. Ambrosio, Esq., 105 Grove Street, Suite 1,  
Montclair, New Jersey 07042  
Settlement Amount: N/A  
Funding Source: N/A  
Additional Information:  
7R6-c  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense  
Counsel Matters.  
Entity Name: Antonelli, Kantor, Rivera, PC  
Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000, Livingston, New  
Jersey 07039  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-d  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide tax appraisal services concerning Tax Appeal  
Matters.  
Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Co., LLC  
Entity Address: 7 Hutton Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $156,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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: N/A  
7R6-e  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Workers Compensation  
Matters.  
Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC  
Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey  
07094  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $200,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-f  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor & Employment  
Matters.  
Entity Name: Carmagnola and Ritardi, LLC  
Entity Address: 60 Washington Street Suite 300 Morristown, New  
Jersey 07960  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-g  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor & Employment  
Matters.  
Entity Name: Florio Kenny Raval, LLP  
Entity Address: 125 Chubb Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $75,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-h  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor & Employment  
Matters  
Entity Name: Jalloh & Jalloh, LLC  
Entity Address: 21 W. Blancke Street, Suite 2, Linden, New Jersey  
07036  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-i  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense  
Counsel Matters.  
Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates, LLC  
Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane Willingboro, New Jersey 08046  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $250,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-j  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense  
Counsel Matters.  
Entity Name: Florio Kenny Raval LLP  
Entity Address: 125 Chubb Avenue, South East 310-N, Lyndhurst, New  
Jersey 07071  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-k  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense  
Counsel Matters.  
Entity Name: DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP  
Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New  
Jersey 07652  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-l  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense  
Counsel Matters.  
Entity Name: Jalloh & Jalloh, LLC  
Entity Address: 21 West Blancke Street Suite 2 Linden, New Jersey  
07036  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R6-m  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense  
Counsel Matters.  
Entity Name: Pashman Stein, PC  
Entity Address: Court Plaza South, 21 Main Street, Suite 200,  
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R8  
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
7R8-a  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation  
Honoree: Sister June Favata (Sister’s of Charity)  
Date(s): TBD  
Official Street Name(s): Cabinet Street and Bruce Street  
Ceremonial Intersection Name: Sister June Favata, S.C. Way  
Sponsor: Council Member-at-Large Louise Scott Rountree  
Additional Information:  
7R8-b  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation  
Honoree: Pastor Anna Cooper  
Date(s): TBD  
Official Street Name(s): 12th Avenue and 12th Street  
Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Pastor Anna Cooper Way”  
Sponsor: Council Member-at-Large Louise Scott Rountree  
Additional Information:  
7R8-c  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
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: 177 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Event Location: Essex County College, Gymnasium, 177 West Market  
Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Event Date(s): Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (Snow Day - Thursday,  
January 8, 2026)  
Event Time: 3:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up at 8:00 A.M. and  
Clean-up/Breakdown ending at 8:00 P.M.)  
Additional Information:  
Sponsor: Council Member-at-Large Luis A. Quintana  
7R8-d  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract  
Purpose: To provide 2025 Statutory Auditor Services and the Single  
Audit, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4, for calendar year ending December  
31, 2026, review of the 2026 Annual Debt Statement, the 2026 Annual  
Unaudited Financial Statement, and Advisory Services for the 2026  
Municipal and Police Department Budget and other related accounting  
services.  
Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company, LLP, CPA’s  
Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, 11th Floor, Newark, New Jersey  
07102  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $729,625.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/ Office of the City Clerk  
(NW011-020-2021-71250-B2026) and Police Department  
(NW011-190-1902-71280-B2026)  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026  
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:  
7R8-e  
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump  
1. Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration on the Historic  
Occasion of its 50th Anniversary  
2. Ana Olivera  
3. Mr. António José Rebelo de Castro  
4. Coach Brian K. Logan, Retirement Celebration  
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council  
5. Odesar S. Williams, Retirement Celebration  
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
6. Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy)  
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
7. Eng. Diana Santana Pesantez  
8. Centro Orensano Social Club, 61st Anniversary Celebration  
9. Individuals Honored During the Sport Glories of the Azuay Province  
100th Anniversary  
10. Individuals Honored During the Latino Street Awards 2025  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
11. Individuals Honored During the Yolanda Alonzo’s L.O.V.E. Inc., A Night  
in Paris Met Gala  
12. Individuals Honored During the Generation S.H.I.N.E. Youth for Yolanda  
Alonzo’s L.O.V.E. Inc., A Night in Paris Met Gala  
13. Archbishop Stephon Love, Birthday Celebration  
14. Joseph M. and Janet Harvey  
15. Deputy Police Chief Monique D. Smith, Retirement Celebration  
16. Individuals Honored During the New Labor’s Annual Gala  
17. Reginald V. Clark, Retirement Celebration  
18. Massey Insurance Agency, 50th Anniversary  
19. Pastor Darin Monrie, 60th Birthday Celebration  
20. Apostle Joseph Leonard, 41 Years of Pastoral Ministry  
21. Individuals honored during the Salvation and Social Justice Awards  
Gala 2025  
22. Individuals honored during the Clinton Hill Community Action, Fourth  
Annual Clinton Hill Neighborhood Holiday Party and Award  
Celebration  
23. Dr. Kim Yancey James, Episcopal Elevation to the Office of  
International Overseer  
24. Pastor Jerry Smith, Birthday Celebration  
25. Bishop T. Cooper, 48th Pastoral Banquet  
26. Minister Hilton Rawls III, Official Ministry License Service  
27. Individuals honored during the Muslim Journal’s 21st Annual A Time to  
be Grateful  
28. Rev. Dr. Charles E. Boyer honored during the Salvation and Social  
Justice Awards Gala 2025  
29. Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 55th Church Anniversary  
30. Muslim Journal Weekly Newspaper, Celebrating 62-Plus Years of  
Muslim American Journalism Excellence  
Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva  
31. Raymond Montalvo  
32. José Rendeiro Rodrigues Manso  
33. Mario Teixeria  
34. Mr. Ernesto Miguel Couto  
35. Mrs. Maria da Glória Couto  
36. Manoel Maria da Costa  
7R8-f  
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council  
1. Geraldine Gloria Hamilton  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
2. First Lady Paulette Patricia Faulknor  
3. Debra Hooker  
4. Melvin Reuben  
5. Jeffrey Rivers  
6. Jordan Garcia Vereen  
7. Pastor Joe Albert Carter  
8. Mother Margarie Watts  
9. Clara Lewis-Bullar  
10. Joseph C. Epps Jr.  
11. Carl “CB” Brown  
7R9  
Public Safety  
7R9-a  
Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers  
Type of Service: Appointment of One (1) Special Police Officer-Newark  
Resident.  
List of Police Officers:  
(Name/Address)  
See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached)  
Term of Appointment: October 14, 2025 through December 31, 2025  
Additional Information:  
1 Newark resident for Appointment as a Special Police Officer  
7R9-b  
Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers  
Type of Service: Appointment of One (1) Special Police Officer- Newark  
Non-Resident  
List of Police Officers:  
See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached)  
Term of Appointment: September 19, 2025 through December 31,  
2025  
Additional Information:  
One Newark non-resident for Appointment as a Special Police Officer  
7R9-c  
Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: 2025 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year End Holiday  
Crackdown  
Entity Name: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety  
Entity Address: 140 East Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625  
Grant Amount: $10,500.00  
Total Project Cost: $10,500.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A  
Grant Period: December 5, 2025 through January 1, 2026  
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:  
7R9-d  
Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: The application for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,  
FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the purchase of Specialized  
Firefighter Training  
Entity Name: United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal  
Emergency Management Agency  
Entity Address: 500 C Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20742  
Grant Amount: $603,098.18  
Total Project Cost: $663,408.00  
City Contribution: $60,309.82  
Funding Source: NW011-190-1903-71150 B2025  
Grant Period: September 27, 2025 to September 26, 2027  
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:  
7R12  
Water Sewer Utility  
7R12-a  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution # 7R12-b(as),  
adopted on November 2, 2022  
Purpose: To execute Contract, Close out Change Order #1 Replacement  
of Fire Hydrants - Contract #05-WS2022  
Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp., Inc.  
Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644  
Contract Amount: Increase the contract amount by $21,205.00 for total  
not to exceed $2,196,360.00  
Funding Source: 2025 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer  
Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2025  
Contract Period: 365 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a  
written Notice to Proceed until final completion  
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:  
Resolution 7R12-b(as) adopted on November 2, 2022, awarded a contract  
in an amount not to exceed $2,175,155.00 for a period of 365 calendar  
days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final  
completion.  
Closeout Change Order #1 increases the contract amount by $21,205.00  
for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,196,360.00, with no  
extension to the contract period  
7R12-b  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: AECOM Technical Service, Inc.  
Entity Address: 30 Knightbridge Road, Suite 520, Piscataway, New  
Jersey 08854  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services Water Supply line: 037-750-7502 #71240 & 71280  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
7R12-c  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: KS Engineering, P.C.  
Entity Address: 2 Riverfront Plaza, McCarter Highway, Newark, New  
Jersey 07102  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-d  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Prestige Environmental, Inc.  
Entity Address: 220 Davidson Avenue, Suite 307, Somerset, New  
Jersey 08873  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $50,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-e  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Tech Teki, LLC  
Entity Address: 1 Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey  
07102  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-f  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide for a New Jersey State Licensed Operator for  
Support Services for Process Operations and Maintenance Improvement  
Assistance at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant 2026  
Entity Name: Jerry J. Notte and Associates, LLC  
Entity Address: 7 Winfield Court, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $498,270.00  
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities  
NW037-750-7502-71280  
Contract Period: Commences upon the date of the issuance of a Notice  
to Proceed and shall not exceed one (1) year  
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:  
7R12-g  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Arcadis U.S., Inc.  
Entity Address: 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado  
80129  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-h  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: CDM Smith, Inc.  
Entity Address: 110 Fieldcrest Avenue, #8, Edison, New Jersey 08837  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $250,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
7R12-i  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: D&B Engineers and Architects of New Jersey, P.C.  
Entity Address: 220 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey 08873  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-j  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Dewberry Engineers, Inc.  
Entity Address: 600 Parsippany Road, Suite 301, Parsippany, New  
Jersey 07054  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-k  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: DM Enterprise, LLC  
Entity Address: 400 East Pratt Street, Suite 604, Baltimore, MD 21202  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $50,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-l  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Famtech Engineering, PLLC  
Entity Address: 307 West 38th Street, Suite #1636, New York, NY  
10018  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-m  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: GFT Infrastructure, Inc.  
Entity Address: 1 Tower Center Blvd, East Brunswick, New Jersey  
08816  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-n  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: GTS Consultants, Inc.  
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite, Newark, New Jersey 07103  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-o  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.  
Entity Address: 55 Lane Road, Suite 407, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-p  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: H2M Associates, Inc.  
Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New  
Jersey 07054  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-q  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: HDR Engineering, Inc.  
Entity Address: 1037 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 1400, One Riverfront  
Plaza, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-r  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.  
Entity Address: 412 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Downtown Building - 1st Floor,  
Morristown, New Jersey 07960  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-s  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.  
Entity Address: 1200 Lenox Drive, Suite 101, Trenton, New Jersey  
08648  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-t  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Kustara, Bernard & Fox Engineering D.P.C.  
Entity Address: 200 North 5th Street, Harrison,New Jersey 07023  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-u  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Michael Baker International  
Entity Address: 100 Airside Drive, Moon Township,P.A. 15108  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-v  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Morehouse Engineering, Inc.  
Entity Address: 43 Railroad Place, Hopewell, New Jersey 08525  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-w  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Mott MacDonald  
Entity Address: 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-x  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: OCA Architects, Inc.  
Entity Address: 15 Lake Drive, North Brunswick,New Jersey 08902  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-y  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Pennoni Associates Inc.  
Entity Address: 1900 Market Street Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-z  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Preferred Local Government Consulting LLC  
Entity Address: 12 Birch Avenue, North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $200,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-aa  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Professional Consulting, Inc.  
Entity Address: Octagon 10 Office Center 1719 Route 10, Suite 225,  
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-ab  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Remington & Vernick Engineers II, Inc.  
Entity Address: 2059 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-ac  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Roberts Engineering Group, LLC.  
Entity Address: 1670 Whitehouse Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton,  
New Jersey 08690  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-ad  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: STV, Inc.  
Entity Address: 350 5th Street, New York, New York 10118  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-ae  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.  
Entity Address: 96 U.S. Highway 206, Suite 101, Flanders, New Jersey  
07836  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
7R12-af  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: T&M Associates  
Entity Address: 11 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey 07748  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2026, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
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:  
8.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
8-a  
ORDINANCE  
AUTHORIZING  
AND  
CONSENTING  
TO  
THE  
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 296 FERRY STREET,  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (BLOCK 2010, LOT 28) FROM EAST  
SIDE  
COMMUNITY  
CENTER  
INC.,  
AND  
PURSUANT  
LAW, N.J.S.A.  
N.J.S.A. 40A:12-21(k)  
CORPORATION  
TO  
MANTENA  
GLOBAL  
CARE,  
A
NEW  
JERSEY  
NONPROFIT  
CORPORATION,  
RESTRICTION  
REAFFIRMING  
THE  
PUBLIC  
LANDS  
USE  
AND  
TO  
THE  
LOCAL  
BUILDINGS  
40A:12-1 ET  
SEQ.,  
INCLUDING  
8-b  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORIGINAL TAX ABATEMENT  
GRANTED TO 50 MOUNT PROSPECT GARDENS URBAN  
RENEWAL, LLC, 17 CLUB WAY, CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY  
07009, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW  
TO EXTEND THE TIMEFRAME TO CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT  
CONSISTING  
CONSISTING  
RESIDENTIAL  
OF  
OF  
RENTAL  
UNITS AND  
A
NEW  
TWENTY-EIGHT  
UNITS AND  
ASSOCIATED  
FOUR  
(4)  
(28)  
STORY  
BUILDING  
RATE  
MARKET  
SEVEN  
(7)  
AFFORDABLE  
LOCATED AT  
HOUSING  
PARKING  
905-913 MT. PROSPECT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND  
IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 841, LOT 26  
AND 37 (THE “PROJECT”) NORTH WARD  
8-c  
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF DEWEY  
STREET AND DEMAREST STREET BETWEEN HAWTHORNE  
AVENUE AND NYE AVENUE IN THE SOUTH WARD OF THE CITY  
OF NEWARK.  
9.  
9-a  
PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ZONING AND LAND USE  
REGULATIONS,  
CUMULATIVE  
CHAPTER  
IMPACTS  
20,  
OF  
ENVIRONMENTAL  
JUSTICE  
AND  
THE REVISED  
GENERAL  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000,  
AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT ANY NEW  
OR  
EXPANDED  
FOSSIL  
FUEL  
FACILITY,  
INCLUDING  
FOSSIL  
FUEL POWER GENERATION  
Deferred 8-f 112525  
Deferred 9-b 120325  
9-b  
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION OF  
THE  
NEWARK,  
SUPPLEMENTED BY ADDING  
REVISED  
GENERAL  
ORDINANCES  
2000,  
OF  
AS  
THE  
CITY  
OF  
NEW  
JERSEY,  
AMENDED  
AND  
A
NEW SECTION CHAPTER 34,  
PROHIBITION ON USE OF CITY FUNDS FOR FOSSIL FUEL  
INCLUDING FOSSIL FUEL POWER GENERATION.  
Deferred 8-g 112525  
Deferred 9-c 120325  
10.  
10-a  
MISCELLANEOUS  
RAFFLE LICENSES  
1. PTA Philips Academy Charter School/RL-25  
MOTIONS  
12.  
ADJOURNMENT  
KECIA DANIELS  
CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY