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August 6, 2025 ·12:30 PM Final Revised ·REGULAR MEETING

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  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:03
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:05
  3. 3 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. ▶ jump to 0:08
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:10
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 4:01
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:25
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  8. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS ▶ jump to 5:04
  9. 5-a Spruce Spires Urban Renewal, LP, Financial Statements, December 31, 2024 25-0883 Accept
  10. 5-b Garden Spires Urban Renewal, LP, Financial Statements, December 31, 2024 25-0985 Accept Pass
  11. 5-c North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, May and June, 2025 25-0987 Accept Pass
  12. 5-d Morris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2024 25-1058 Accept Pass
  13. 5-e Central Planning Board, Minutes, May 2025 25-1018 Accept Pass
  14. 5-f Zoning Board of Adjustment, Minutes, April and May 2025 25-1076 Accept Pass
  15. 5-g High Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation, Financial Statements, December 31, 2024 25-1094 Accept Pass
  16. 6. ORDINANCES
  17. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
  18. 17 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  19. 6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RESILIENT HOPE PROJECT IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $4,500,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,210,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME Deferred 6PSF-e 060425 Deferred 6PSF-b 070225 Deferred 6PSF-a 080625 Deferred 6PSF-a 090425 25-0714 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 5:51
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  22. 6PSF-b A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING $33,400,000.00 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $31,730,000.00 IN GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF Deferred 6PSF-f 060425 Deferred 6PSF-c 070225 Deferred 6PSF-b 080625 Deferred 6PSF-b 090425 25-0716 Defer Pass
  23. 6PSF-c AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT UNDER THE HMFA LAW TO SHEILA Y. OLIVER SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY, LLC, HAVING ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE AT 28 VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 1, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY 07042, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A 5-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROVIDING 100% AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING CONSISTING OF 48 SENIOR HOUSING UNITS, COMPRISED OF FORTY-TWO (42) UNITS TO BE RENTED TO SENIORS AT 60% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME, (“AMI”), FIVE (5) UNITS TO BE DEDICATED AND RENTED TO SENIORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AT 20% AMI, ONE (1) UNIT OCCUPIED BY A FULL-TIME SUPERINTENDENT, AND PROJECT AMENITIES ON THE GROUND FLOOR THAT INCLUDE A LEASING OFFICE, COMMUNITY ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, WELLNESS AND EXERCISE ROOMS AND AN OUTDOOR PATIO, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH WARD AT 117 ALDINE STREET, 119-121 ALDINE STREET, 295 LYONS AVENUE, 297-299 LYONS AVENUE, 301 LYONS AVENUE, AND 303 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 3051 LOTS 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, AND 28 (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (SOUTH WARD). 25-0887 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 6:26
  24. 6PSF-d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO AMEND SECTIONS 8:19-10, BOOTING OR REMOVAL OF VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY TO UPDATE BOOT/IMMOBILIZATION REGULATIONS AND ADOPT FEES. 25-0919 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 28:29
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  26. 6SF Second Reading and Final Passage
  27. 6SF-a AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK (TENANT) AND 169 CLINTON DEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, A NEW JERSEY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HAVING AN ADDRESS AT 246 DANFORTH AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07305 (LANDLORD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3, 5, AND 15 TO LEASE THE PORTION OF THE BUILDING AS SHOWN ON THE FLOOR PLANS ATTACHED TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT AS EXHIBIT B, LOCATED AT 169 CLINTON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 2588, LOT 20, TO ACCOMMODATE THE CITY’S PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HOUSING FOR A SIGNIFICANT HOMELESS POPULATION IN THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ENSURE THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELLNESS, FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) YEARS COMMENCING ON MARCH 1, 2025, WITH TWO (2) OPTIONAL RENEWAL TERMS, THE FIRST RENEWAL TERM SHALL BE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS AND A SECOND OPTIONAL RENEWAL TERM SHALL BE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS, AS PER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT, AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $0.00 FOR THE FIRST TWO (2) YEARS AND ESCALATING TO AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $3,992,130.48 IN YEAR TEN (10). Failed 6PSF-f 040225 Deferred 6SF-a 041625 Deferred 6SF-a 050725 Deferred 6SF-a 052125 Deferred 6SF-a 060425 Deferred 6SF-a 070225 25-0408 Adopted on second reading and final passage Pass ▶ jump to 44:33
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  30. 27 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
  31. 28 1 Administration
  32. 29 2 Economic and Housing Development
  33. 30 3 Engineering
  34. 31 4 Finance
  35. 32 5 Health and Community Wellness
  36. 33 6 Law
  37. 34 7 Mayor's Office
  38. 35 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  39. 36 9 Public Safety
  40. 37 10 Public Works
  41. 38 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  42. 39 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  44. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  45. 7R1 Administration
  46. 7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funding for hiring 15 Police Officers to address violent crime (Citywide). Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS Office) Appropriation Amount: $1,875,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029 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: Grant: $1,875,000.00; Cash-Match: $3,192,735; Total Project Cost: $5,067,735.00 Funds accepted by Resolution Legistar Number: 25-0666 separately Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Police Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0882 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 45:39
  47. 7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Funding for Overtime to Address Violent Crime Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Appropriation Amount: $348,854.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through September 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-d adopted on July 2, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0954 Adopt Pass
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  49. 7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Funding for Overtime to Address Violent Crime Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Appropriation Amount: $287,781.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: October 1, 2023 through September 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-e adopted on July 2, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0955 Adopt Pass
  50. 7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2024 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Appropriation Amount: $40,997.45 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through expenditure of funds Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-c adopted on July 2, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0956 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 47:07
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  53. 7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LA-2025 MA Newark City Five Ward Paving Improvement Project (Citywide) Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $1,654,701.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: Upon Completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-d Adopted September 5, 2024 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0978 Adopt Pass
  54. 7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LA-2025 LFIF Newark City Raymond Blvd. Freight Impact Fund Project Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $4,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: Upon Completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-b Adopted January 22, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0979 Adopt Pass
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  56. 7R1-g Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program, which offers wrap-around support, customized resources, and flexible funding options for municipalities to take actions that lower emissions in their buildings. Funding Source: Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program Appropriation Amount: $2,500.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 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: Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R1-u adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-1008 Adopt Pass
  57. 7R1-h Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program-Commercial, which assists municipalities in encouraging local small businesses to take advantage of energy efficiency programs to help lower emissions in their businesses Funding Source: Sustainable Jersey Appropriation Amount: $2,500.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: January 16, 2025 through December 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-f adopted on May 7, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-1010 Adopt Pass
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  59. 7R1-i Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program-Residential, to assist municipalities in encouraging their residents utilize residential energy efficiency incentives to help save money and improve the energy efficiency homes Funding Source: Sustainable Jersey Appropriation Amount: $ 2,500.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: April 14, 2025 through April 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on May 21, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-1011 Adopt Pass
  60. 7R1-j 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 2025 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2025 Municipal Budget Appropriation Amount: $62,085,971.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 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: Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-1004 Adopt Pass
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  62. 7R1-k Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services Appropriation Amount: $168,851.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: July 1, 2025, through June 30, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution for Apply and Accept to be submitted under separate cover as (File ID #25-1035) Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-1064 Adopt Pass
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  64. 7R1-l Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2024 Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Grant Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Appropriation Amount: $549,999.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 (or until all grant funds are expended) 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: Grant Award: $549,999.00; Matching Funds: $213,888.04 ( in-kind); Total Cost: $763,887.04 Funds accepted by Resolution 24-1377 to be adopted under separate cover Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0960 Adopt Pass
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  66. 7R1-m Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide oral health care to New Jersey’s uninsured residents and to improve oral health care challenges. Funding Source: Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc Appropriation Amount: $10,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 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: Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0961 Adopt Pass
  67. 7R1-n Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies # 17-FLEET-00738 Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-j 08/07/2024, to increase contract amount and provide additional funding sources Entity Address: Axon Enterprise, INC. 17800 N. 85th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $10,000,000.00 Funding Source: All allowable and approved Public Safety, Police Division Grants and 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety NW011-190-1902 [All Accounts] Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 14, 2026, 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: This contract will increase the amount and also provide additional funding sources for purchases of body-worn cameras and other items for the Department of Public Safety, Police Division. 25-0498 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 52:43
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  70. 7R1-o Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract # G2075 Copiers and Multi-Function Devices, Maintenance, Supplies, and Print Services Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-h adopted on January 22, 2025, to include additional funding source Entity Address: 1. 40469- Xerox Corporation, 485 Lexington Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10017 2. 40464- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 410 Vienna, Virginia 22182 3. 40462- Canon USA, 1 Canon Park, Melville, New York 11783 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,625,500.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/NewarkWorks NW051-M24N0-72110-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through August 11, 2028, inclusive of any 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: This contract includes additional funding source for the purchase of copiers and multi-function devices, maintenance, supplies, and print services for the City of Newark, NewarkWorks. Resolution 7R1-q, adopted on November 1, 2023, awarded a contract utilizing State Contract #G2075 Copiers and Multi-Function Devices, Maintenance, Supplies, and Print Services, in an amount not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,595,500.00), from November 1, 2023, through August 11, 2028, inclusive of any extensions by the State. Amended Resolution 7R1-h, adopted on January 22, 2025 included NewarkWorks, Department of Water and Sewers, and increased the contract amount by Thirty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($30,000.00), for a new contract amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,625,500.00), from January 22, 2025, through August 11, 2028, inclusive of any extensions by the State. This Resolution shall provide additional funding sources for NewarkWorks, to the existing not to exceed amount of One Million Six Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,625,500.00). All other terms shall remain the same. 25-0966 Adopt Pass
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  72. 7R1-p Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies #17-FLEET-00751, 17-FLEET-00763, 17-FLEET-00769, and 17-FLEET-00772 Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-l 02/05/2025 to increase contract amount and provide additional funding sources Entity Address: Atlantic Uniform Company, INC 468 Washington Avenue Belleville, NJ 07109 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety NW011-190-1902-83830 and NW051-G21-P21A0 Grant Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 14, 2026, inclusive of any 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: This authorization will increase the contract amount and provide additional funding sources to purchase protective equipment and supplies for the Department of Public Safety. Resolution 7R1-l adopted on February 5, 2025 authorized purchases under State Contract(s) T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies Master Blanket #17-FLEET-00751, 17-FLEET-00763, 17-FLEET-00769 and 17-FLEET-00772 in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($300,000.00) for the period from February 5, 2025 through May 13, 2025, inclusive of any extensions by the State. This Resolution (1) provides an additional funding source and (2) increases the not-to-exceed contract amount by Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($500,000.00). The total not-to-exceed contract amount after the increase will be Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($800,000.00). All other provisions of the Resolution shall remain the same. 25-0500 Adopt Pass
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  75. 7R1-q Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) M0002 Facilities Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) and Industrial Supplies #25-FLEET-96861, 25-COMG-96978, 25-FLEET-97674, 25-COMG-97666, 25-COMG-97677 and 25-COMG-97678 and authorized distributors Purpose: To acquire Facilities Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and Industrial Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Grainger, 1001 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, New Jersey, 07080 2. MSC Industrial Supply Co., Inc., 105 Newfield Ave., Edison, New Jersey, 08837 3. Fastenal, 50 South Center Street, Orange, New Jersey, 07004 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83730-B2025, NW037-750-7502-83850-B2025, NW037-750-7502-83870-B2025 and NW038-8000-8003-83740-B2025 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through August 31, 2026, inclusive of any 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: This State Contract will provide Facilities Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and Industrial Supplies for the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. 25-0499 Adopt Pass
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  77. 7R1-r Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T3067 Advertising and Public Relations Services Purpose: To authorize services providers under various State Contracts Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. The Dana Group, 2 E. Broad St Hopewell, New Jersey 08625 (Contract #25-PROSI-86769) 2. KLR Agency, 119 Old Dam Road Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824 (Contract #24-PROSI-83446) 3. Tara Dowdell Group,342 Varick Street, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302 (Contract #24-PROSI-83441) 4. Marketing for Change Co., 110 S. Columbus St. Alexandria, VA 22314 (Contract #24-PROSI-83444) 5. The Setroc Group, Inc., 317 George Street Suite #320 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 (Contract #24-PROSI-83439) 6. Violet PR, 33 Plymouth St Suite LL2, Montclair, New Jersey, 07042 (Contract #24-PROSI-83442) 7. Positive Solutions, LLC, 186 Burnett Crescent Robbinsville, New Jersey, 08691. (Contract #24-PROSI-83438) 8. Targeting Advertising Group, Inc, 7 Woodcliff Ave, Woodcliff Lake New Jersey 07677 (Contract #24-PROSI-83436) 9. Success Advertising 100 South Jefferson Road Suite 204 Whippany, New Jersey, 07981 (Contract #24-PROSI-83433) 10. Impact Consulting Enterprises, 172 South Clinton Street East Orange, New Jersey 07108 (Contract #24-PROSI-83432) 11. EFK Group, 80 Hamilton Ave. Suite 1000, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 (Contract #24-PROSI-83431) 12. Integrated Marketing Services Inc., 279 Wall Street Princeton, NJ 08540 (Contract #24-PROSI-83434) Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2025/2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities: 1.) NW-037-750-7502-71240 B2025/2026 2.) NW-037-750-7502-71280 B2025/2026 3.) NW-038-800-8003-71240 B2025/2026 4.) NW-038-800-8003-71280 B2025/2026 5.) NW-037-750-7501-71280 B2025/2026 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through August 31, 2027, inclusive of any extensions granted 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: This resolution will authorize the use of State Contract #T3067 to provide Advertising and Public Relations Services to the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 25-0902 Adopt Pass
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  79. 7R1-s Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T1956 LED Signal Indications and Warning Devices, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) #24-FOOD-71856, 24-FOOD-71857, 24-FOOD-71858 and authorized distributors Purpose: To acquire LED Signal Indication and Warning Devices Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Signal Control Products LLC: 199 Evans Way, Branchburg, NJ 08876-4600 2. Intelligent Traffic Supply Products LLC, 3005 Hadley Road, Suite 5, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 3. General Highway Products Inc., PO Box 596, 878 Sussex Blvd., Broomall, PA 19008 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Yearly Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals NW011-110-1107-83750-B2025 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through April 14, 2027, inclusive of any 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: This State Contract will provide LED Signal Indications and Warning Devices for the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals 25-0898 Adopt Pass
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  81. 7R1-t Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) G4010 Statewide Equipment and Space Rental #19-GNSV2-00853 and #19-GNSV2-00854 Purpose: To provide rental or lease of space and equipment Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. HERC Rentals Inc.-27500 Riverview Center Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 2. United Rentals North America, Inc.-100 First Stamford Place STE 700, Stamford, CT 06902 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71770-B2025, NW037-750-7505-94340-B2025, NW038-800-8003-71770-B2025 and NW038-8000-8007-94340-B2025 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through November 30, 2025, inclusive of any extensions granted 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: This State Contract will provide rental or lease of space and equipment for the City of Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. 25-1017 Adopt Pass
  82. 7R1-u Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T1480 - Janitorial Services Statewide #77110 Purpose: To utilize a state-approved vendor to provide janitorial services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): ACCSES NJ, 150 W. State Street, Suite 120, Trenton, NJ 08608 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW011-120-1201-71620-B2025 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council and shall continue through June 30, 2026, inclusive of any extension 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: This State Contract will utilize state-approved vendors and authorized distributors to provide janitorial services for the City’s Department of Health and Community Wellness. 25-1012 Adopt Pass
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  84. 7R1-v Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract T3121 Software Reseller Services #20-TELE-01510 Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-d adopted on May 18, 2022, to include the City of Newark Legal Department Entity Address: Dell Marketing LP, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,536,155.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Administration Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 24, 2026, inclusive of any 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: Resolution 7R1-d adopted on May 18, 2022 authorized utilizing State Contract T3121 Software Reseller Services, in an amount not to exceed Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents, through May 24, 2026 inclusive of any extensions by the State. This Resolution authorizes the City Law Department to utilize State Contract T3121 Software Reseller Services #20-TELE-01510 to acquire a case management software system and increases the not-to-exceed contract amount by Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,536,155.00). All other provisions shall remain the same. 25-1019 Adopt Pass
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  87. 7R1-w Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-m adopted on September 7, 2024, to exercise the third-year option to renew Purpose: To provide operation, management, and administration of services for the Government Access Television Studio Entity Name: Edward Joseph Cologna Productions, Inc. Entity Address: 119 Aycrigg Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $575,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 and 2026 Budget/Department of Administration/ Division of Communication/NW011-200-2001- 96770-B2025 and B2026 Contract Period: September 8, 2025 through September 7, 2026, with a one-year (1) option to renew remaining Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R1-m was adopted on September 7, 2024 by the Municipal Council awarded a contract to Edward Joseph Cologna Productions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($575,000.00) per year. This Resolution authorizes the Division of Communications of the Department of Administration to exercise the third-year option for the operation, management and administration of services to the Government Access Television Studio of the City, with a one-year (1) option to renew remaining, with Council approval. A partial certification of Funds in the amount of Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($47,500.00) is attached. 25-0868 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 53:50
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  90. 7R1-x Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution # 7R1-m, adopted July 10, 2024, to exercise a one-year (1-year) option to renew the contract. Purpose: To provide continued street outreach and housing navigation services to unsheltered Newark residents under an existing contract. Entity Name: Bridges Outreach Inc. Entity Address: 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey, 07901 Contract Amount: $800,000.00 Funding Source: NW011-200-2001-97550-B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Resolution authorizes the Offices of the Mayor and Homeless Services to exercise a one-year option to renew an existing contract. This renewal contract will continue to enable the Offices of the Mayor and Homeless Services to provide outreach services for homeless individuals. 25-0972 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 54:16
  91. 7R1-y Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-07 Purpose: To extend Emergency Contract #E2025-07/Reconstruction Bay Floor-Engine 5 Entity Name: Power Concrete Co., Inc. Entity Address: 497 Raymond Boulevard Newark, NJ 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $525,100.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G25-F25D0-72090-B2025 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025 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: Emergency Contract #E2025-07, covering the period of March 31, 2025 through June 30, 2025, was awarded at the request of the Department of Public Safety, in an amount not to exceed $525,100.00. This extension shall be in effect for an additional (90) days. 25-1073 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 54:49
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  93. 7R1-z Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-08 Purpose: To Extend Contract #E2025-08/Declaration of Emergency for Relocation of Property and Evidence to New Facility Entity Name: Sher-Del Transfer and Relocation Services Entity Address: 171 Central Avenue Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $379,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G25-F25D0-72090-B2025 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from July 27, 2025, through October 26, 2025 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: Emergency Contract #E2025-08 was awarded on behalf of the Department of Public Safety for the period March 27, 2025 through July 26, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $379,000.00. The extension of this contract will be for an additional (90) days, effective as of June 26, 2025. 25-1052 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 55:32
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  95. 7R1-aa Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( x) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To utilize GSA Contract 47QSWA18D0062 to purchase two portable bomb X-ray systems to be utilized by Police Special Operations Division. Entity Name: Scanna Address: 2910 Hyde Park Street Sarasota, FL 34239 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $ 69,950.00 Funding Source: 051-G24-P24M0-94550-B2024 (FY24 UASI Grant Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council 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: 25-1003 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 55:55
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  97. 7R1-ab Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To acquire Document Management for Records Retention and Disposal. Entity Name: Foveonics Imaging Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Foveonics Document Solutions Entity Address: 99 Grayrock Road, Unit 103, Clinton, New Jersey 08809 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $350,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW-011-020-0201-71280-B2025; Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026-32100-B2025; Department of Engineering/NW011-011-17240-B2025 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2026, inclusive of any contract extensions 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 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide document management services for records retention and disposal, including digitizing arrest records for the Office of the City Clerk. Additional City departments may utilize this contract for digitizing services on an as-needed basis, with applicable funding sources certified by the Chief Financial Officer. 25-1016 Adopt Pass
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  99. 7R1-ac Dept/ Agency: Administration / Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize a contractor under the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Contract #ESCNJ 23/24-06 to provide paving services at Block 10, Lot 86 - 94 Arlington Street, Newark, NJ Entity Name: Garden State Pavement Solutions, LLC. Entity Address: 300 Commerce Drive, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07753 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00; Grant Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW050-050-G23-H230F-71280-B2023 2025 Budget 2025/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW011-011-120-1202-71620-B2025 Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through June 30, 2026, inclusive of any extensions granted by the ESCNJ Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide paving services for the Department of Health and Community Wellness. 25-0937 Adopt Pass
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  101. 7R1-ad Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: Membership to the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Entity Name: The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Entity Address: 1660 Stelton Road, 2nd Floor, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 Contract Amount: Subject to available funds by user agencies Contract Period: Aug 6, 2025 to Aug 5, 2030, subject to of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To participate in Cooperative Purchasing System which should improve product quality, pricing and increase efficiency. This membership will allow the City to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing System, providing improved product quality, competitive pricing, and greater procurement efficiency. 25-1090 Adopt Pass
  102. 7R1-ae Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: To authorize the use of HGACBUY Cooperative Contract Fleet Services Equipment #FL10-24 Purpose: To purchase exhaust systems for sixteen (16) locations Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Aire Deb Corp. 140 Dersam Road Alden, NY 14004 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $579,562.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety NW051-G25-F25C0-94550-B2025 Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through September 30, 2028, inclusive of any extensions granted by HGACBUY. 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 HGACBUY National Cooperative Contract #FL10-24 - Fleet Services Equipment - for the purchase of exhaust systems for sixteen (16) locations, which will minimize costs and increase efficiency, as well as product quality for the City’s Department of Public Safety. 25-0953 Adopt Pass
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  105. 7R1-af Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Rental of Portable Toilets Entity Name(s)/Address(s): United Rentals, Inc. 100 First Stamford Place Suite 700, Stamford Connecticut 06902, Russell Reid Waste Hauling and Disposal Service Co., Inc. dba Mr. John, Inc. 118 Flanders Road, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 Contract Amount: Three Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($380,000.00) Funding Source: B2025 Budget/Department of the City Clerk Office and Municipal Council /NW011-020-0201-72130 2025 / NW 011-020-0201-72130 B2026 Department of Public Safety Division/ NW 011-190-1902-83850 B2025 Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services /NW-011-160-1606-71280/ B2025 Department of Health and Community Wellness NW-026 46545 B2025 / NW-026-46545- B2026 Contract Period: To be established for a period no 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: Advertisement Date: August 14, 2024 Bids Solicited: Twelve (12) Bids Received: Three (3) Other agencies in need of these services are allowed to use this contract, provided that there are funds under their municipal accounts. 24-1729 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 56:42
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  107. 7R1-ag Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Athletic Apparel Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. JLMP Sporting Goods Corp.;140 Hillside Avenue, Unit One (1), Hillside, New Jersey 07205 2. BSN Sports; 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, Texas 75244 3. Dragon Apparel LLC; 410 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $320,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Recreation Cultural Affairs and Senior Services: NW011-160-1601-71280-B2025, NW011-160-1601-83850-B2025, NW011-160-1606-71280-B2025, NW011-160-1606-83840-B2025, NW011-160-1606-83850-B2025, NW011-160-1608-71280-B2025, NW011-160-1608-83420-B2025, NW011-160-1609-71280-B2025, NW011-160-1609-83840-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 Athletic Apparel for the Department of Recreation Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. Advertisement Date: February 19, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Forty-Six (46) Bids Submitted: Four (4) 25-0845 Adopt Pass
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  110. 7R1-ah Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( x ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To Apply/Accept the Sustainable Jersey-PSEG Partnership Program Staffing and Community Engagement Grant that will support the hiring of a Clean Energy Coordinator. Entity Name: Sustainable Jersey Entity Address: P.O. Box 6855, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08684 Grant Amount: $25,000 City Contribution: $ 0 Grant Period: May 2, 2025 to December 31, 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: A Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Partnership Program Staffing & Community Engagement Grant provides funding that helps local governments make progress toward reducing the community’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by educating residents about potential energy and cost savings, and increasing participation in PSE&G’s residential and commercial energy assessments and energy efficiency programs. 25-0857 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 57:20
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  112. 7R1-ai Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To Apply/Accept the Keep America Beautiful Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridor Community Grant Entity Name: Keep America Beautiful Entity Address: 1010 Washington Blvd, Stamford, Connecticut 06901 Grant Amount: $20,000.00 Total Project Cost: $20,000.00 City Contribution: $ 0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $ Grant Period: May 15, 2025 to December 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 List of Property: Additional Information: The Keep America Beautiful MLK Jr. Corridor Community Grant will be used to expand tree canopy, amplify green space, clean and beautify the MLK Boulevard corridor, and install public art reflective of community identity and history. 25-0984 Adopt Pass
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  114. 7R2-a Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide professional Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection and Structural Engineering Design services, as well as Construction Management services for the new mixed-use Kawaida Towers residential development to be located at 17-21 Halsey Street Entity Name: OCA Architects, Inc. Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 216 - 218, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $297,000.00 Funding Source: NW026-32100-B2025 Contract Period: One (1) year from the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X) Non-Fair & Open ( X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Failed 7R2-g 070225 Failed 7R2-a 080625 Deferred 7R2-a 090425 Failed 7R2-a 091725 25-0802 Adopt Fail ▶ jump to 57:56
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  116. 7R2-b Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of a two-family home and rehabilitation of a three-family home to sell at market rate. Entity Name: Community Collaborations, LLC Entity Address: 187 Livingston Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $70,875.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $15.00(S) & $12.00 (NS) PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $119,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 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) 780 Bergen Street/Block 2712/Lot 39/South Ward 763 South 20th Street/Block 368/Lot 12/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,625 X $15.00 = $39,375.00, 2,625 X $12.00 = $31,500.00, $39,375 + 31,500 = $70,875.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 25-0824 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 58:48
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  119. 7R2-c Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of five (5) 2-family homes to sell at market rate. Entity Name: Global Houz LLC Entity Address: 124 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Sale Amount: $147,702.24 Cost Basis: ( X ) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $131,200.00 Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty four (24) 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) 738 South 20th Street/ Block 367/Lot 58/ South Ward 736 South 20th Street/ Block 367/Lot 59/ South Ward 743-745 South 11th Street/ Block 2631/Lot 15, 16/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 10,550.16 X $14.00 = $147,702.24 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties 24-1618 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 59:46
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  121. 7R2-d Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New Construction of (1) Two-family home and (1) Three family home to sell at market rate. Entity Name: Concrete Property L.L.C. Entity Address: 22 Mapes Terrace, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $89,141.08 Cost Basis: ( X ) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $67,800.00 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) 340 South 20th Street/Block 1794/ Lot 35/ West Ward 54 Fabyan Place/Block 3076/Lot 5/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 6,367.22 X $14.00 = $89,141.08. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 25-0821 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 60:07
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  123. 7R2-e Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land to Beacon Development Partners, LLC to amend the Project Scope Entity Name: Beacon Development Partners, LLC Entity Address: 275-277 16th Avenue, C2, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $142,717.26 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $291,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 375-377 South 20th Street/Block 1789/Lot 11/West Ward 16-18 Ferdinand Street/Block 1789/Lot 49/West Ward 8-14 Ferdinand Street/Block 1789/Lot 51/West Ward 376 Grove Street/Block 1789/Lot 55/West Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-e, adopted on May 4, 2022, authorized the Private Sale/Redevelopment pursuant to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land. The Developer received ownership of 16-18 Ferdinand Street, 8-14 Ferdinand Street and 376 Grove Street via QuitClaim Deed on May 13, 2024. This Resolution authorizes a First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land to amend the Project Scope. 25-0770 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 60:41
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  125. 7R2-f Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute a Deed Restrictive Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME ARP Funds Grant Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Deed Restrictive HOME ARP Affordable Housing Agreement with New Community Homes Development LP, for the construction of a new four-story apartment building consisting of forty (40) one-bedroom units and eighty (80) two-bedroom units, with eleven (11) of such units to be subsidized by the City and designated as HOME ARP Program Units to serve households who are homeless, indigent or at risk of being homeless (as defined in 24 C.F.R. §91.5 as part of the HOME-ARP Program) having annual incomes of 30% or less of Area Median Income as determined using the standards set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the HOME ARP Program upon real property located at 202 South Orange Avenue (Central Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey (Block 242, Lot 1) (Central Ward), which Project shall be a part of the City’s First Amendment to the Central Ward Redevelopment Plan, adopted on August 17, 2005, by Ordinance No. 6PhS+FE(s), as amended to date. Entity Name: New Community Homes Development LP Entity Address: 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: $3,600,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME ARP Program Funds Contract Period: HOME ARP Program Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 202 South Orange Avenue (Central Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey (Block 242, Lot 1) (Central Ward) Additional Information: 25-1006 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 61:08
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  127. 7R2-g Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute a Deed Restrictive Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME ARP Funds Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Deed Restrictive HOME ARP Affordable Housing Agreement with Domus Corporation, for the construction of a new 4-story residential affordable housing building that will consist of twenty five (25) affordable residential rental units (the “Project”), with eleven (11) of such units to be subsidized by the City and designated as HOME ARP Program Units to serve households who are homeless, indigent or at risk of being homeless (as defined in 24 C.F.R. §91.5 as part of the HOME-ARP Program) having annual incomes of 30% or less of Area Median Income (“AMI”) as determined using the standards set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the HOME ARP Program upon real property located at 102 - 108 Third Avenue (North Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey (Block 526, Lot 10) (North Ward). Entity Name: Domus Corporation Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: $1,489,400.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME ARP Program Funds Contract Period: HOME ARP Program Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 102 - 108 Third Avenue (North Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey (Block 526, Lot 10) (North Ward). Additional Information: 25-1049 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 61:44
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  130. 7R2-h Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: (1)Execute Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME funds. Purpose: To authorize the execution of a HOME Affordable Housing Agreement with Springview Development Group LLC to develop and construct a new five-story 63-unit affordable and supportive housing development consisting of twelve (12) one-bedroom units, thirty five (35) two-bedroom units and sixteen (16) three-bedroom units (7 HOME subsidized) upon the property located at 559-569 Springfield Avenue and 643-653 South 11th Street (Block 2618; Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17) (South Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey Entity Name: Springview Development Group LLC Entity Address: 1212 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: $750,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Program Funds Contract Period: HOME Program Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 559-569 Springfield Avenue and 643-653 South 11th Street, Newark, New Jersey (Block 2618; Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14k, 15, 16 and 17) (South Ward) Additional Information: 25-1051 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 62:40
  131. 7R2-i Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 452-454 Summer Avenue/Block 625/Lot 17/North Ward 456-458 Summer Avenue/Block 625/Lot 24/North Ward 25-0989 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 63:10
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  133. 7R2-j Dept/ 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: Cottage Place Apartments, LLC Entity Address: One Washington Mall, Suite 500, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $ 34,501,867.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 125 West Kinney Street/Block 2509/Lot 60/Central Ward Additional Information: 25-1025 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 63:37
  134. 7R2-k 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 Developer to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Entity Name: 300 Garside Management Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 300 Garside Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: $0 Total Project Cost: $8,723,517.00 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 300-302 Garside Street/Block 559/Lot 10.03/North Ward Additional Information: 25-1026 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 64:02
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  136. 7R2-l 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 Developer to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Entity Name: 824 S20th Management Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 820-830 South 20th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108-0705 Grant Amount: $0 Total Project Cost: N/A 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 824-830 South 20th Street/Block 2642/Lot 41/South Ward Additional Information: 25-1027 Adopt Pass
  137. 7R2-m Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) provides for the award of a contract for Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Engineering Support Services for Newark Pedestrianization Safe Street Project Entity Name: KS Engineers, P.C. Entity Address: 2 Riverfront Plaza, 3rd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,763,164.00 Funding Source: NW051-G24-E24D0-A-71280-B2024 Contract Period: June 1, 2025 through May 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: 25-0964 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 64:53
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  139. 7R2-n Dept/ Agency:  Economic and Housing Development Action: (   ) Ratifying     (X) Authorizing     (   ) Amending Type of Service:  Execute Community Benefits Agreement. Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Newark, SWPN 479 Clinton Avenue LLC, C/O South Ward Alliance, a NJ Nonprofit Corporation, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as a condition of receiving tax credits incentives under the Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq., towards the construction of a medical/office building, which will include prenatal through toddler health services, a full service federally subsidized health care center and a YMCA wellness center at the properties located at 648-650 Bergen Street, 652 Bergen Street, 654 Bergen Street, 654-1/2 Bergen Street, 656-658 Bergen Street and 485 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey and identified on the City’s tax map as Block 2685, Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35 (the “Proposed NJ Site”) Entity Name:  SWPN 479 Clinton Avenue LLC, C/O South Ward Alliance, a NJ Nonprofit Corporation Entity Address: 35 Halsey Street, Suite 3, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Funding Source: Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq.     Contract Basis: (   ) Bid   (   ) State Vendor   (   ) Prof.  Ser.   (   ) EUS   (   ) Fair & Open   (   ) No Reportable Contributions   (   ) RFP   (   ) RFQ (   ) Private Sale   ( ) Grant   (   ) Sub-recipient   (  ) n/a    List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 648-650 Bergen Street, 652 Bergen Street, 654 Bergen Street, 654-1/2 Bergen Street, 656-658 Bergen Street and 485 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey and identified on the City’s tax map as Block 2685, Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35 (South Ward). Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-n 080625 Public Hearing will be held during the Municipal Council Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 12:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. 25-1056 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 65:22
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  141. 7R3 Engineering
  142. 7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide professional services / prepare construction documents for the new HRSA Community Health Center at Park Elementary School Entity Name: H2M Architects and Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $76,660.00 Funding Source: NW051-G23-H26H-A-94710-B2023 Contract Period: Not to exceed 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into a Professional Services Contract #2024-04PS with H2M Architects and Engineering, Inc. for the creation of a satellite site for the Department of Health and Community Wellness (DHCW), Located at 120 Manchester Place, Newark, New Jersey. 25-0531 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 65:50
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  144. 7R2-g Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute a Deed Restrictive Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME ARP Funds Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Deed Restrictive HOME ARP Affordable Housing Agreement with Domus Corporation, for the construction of a new 4-story residential affordable housing building that will consist of twenty five (25) affordable residential rental units (the “Project”), with eleven (11) of such units to be subsidized by the City and designated as HOME ARP Program Units to serve households who are homeless, indigent or at risk of being homeless (as defined in 24 C.F.R. §91.5 as part of the HOME-ARP Program) having annual incomes of 30% or less of Area Median Income (“AMI”) as determined using the standards set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the HOME ARP Program upon real property located at 102 - 108 Third Avenue (North Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey (Block 526, Lot 10) (North Ward). Entity Name: Domus Corporation Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: $1,489,400.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME ARP Program Funds Contract Period: HOME ARP Program Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 102 - 108 Third Avenue (North Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey (Block 526, Lot 10) (North Ward). Additional Information: 25-1049 Adopted as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 62:16
  145. 7R3-b Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution requesting an extension of time from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to award a grant-funded project Purpose: To request an extension from New Jersey Department Of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the city Of Newark additional time to award a contract for Construction of 2024 Bikeways Newark Morris Canal Bikeway Phase 2 Project Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Contract Amount: $769,000.00 Funding Source: Contract Period: Not applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to request a time extension from NJDOT to allow the City of Newark additional time to award a contract for construction of the Bikeway Program for Bike-2024 Newark Morris Canal Bikeway Phase 2 Project from November 28, 2025 through May 28, 2026. 25-0800 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 66:16
  146. 7R3-c Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution requesting from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) additional time to award a contract to be funded with a state grant Purpose: To allow the city of Newark additional time to award a contract for construction of the Safe Streets to Newark’s Transit Hub project Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Contract Amount: $420,000.00 Funding Source: Contract Period: November 28, 2023 through November 27, 2025 with an extension request through May 27, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( x ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to request a time extension from NJDOT to allow the City of Newark additional time to award a contract for construction of the Safe Streets to Newark’s Transit Hub Project. The deadline would be extended from November 27, 2025 to May 27, 2026. 25-0958 Adopt Pass
  147. 7R3-d Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing Resolution requesting a deadline extension from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Purpose: To allow the City of Newark additional time to award a contract for construction of the Transit Village Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Contract Amount: $516,000.00 Funding Source: Contract Period: November 30, 2023 through November 29, 2025 with an extension request through May 29, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( x ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to request a time extension from NJDOT to allow the City of Newark additional time to award a contract for the construction of the Transit Village Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project from November 29, 2025 to May 29, 2026. 25-0959 Adopt Pass
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  149. 7R3-e Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: Clinton Avenue Safety Improvements Project Entity Name: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Entity Address: 1 Newark Center, 17th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $39,324,332.00 Total Project Cost: $39,324,332.00 City Contribution: $ 0 Other Funding Source/Amount: $ 0 Grant Period: Start and end dates Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: 25-0276 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 66:54
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  151. 7R3-f Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application and Acceptance of Grant Funds for the NJDOT 2026 Safe Streets to Transit (SST) Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,959,838.00 Total Project Cost: $2,959,838.00 City Contribution: $ 0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: 0.00 Grant Period: Start and end dates Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $2,959,838.00 and to accept any lesser and greater amount from the NJDOT FW2026 Safe Streets to Transit Program, with no municipal funds required. 25-0939 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 67:25
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  154. 7R3-g Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Newark City Five Ward Paving Improvement - MA 2026 Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,740,273.00 Total Project Cost: $ City Contribution: $ Other Funding Source/Amount: $ Grant Period: Start and end dates Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $1,740,273.00 and to accept any greater or lesser amount from the NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing, with no municipal funds required. 25-1040 Adopt Pass
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  156. 7R3-h Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for NJDOT Local Transportation Projects Fund for Street Resurfacing - Newark City Districts Paving Improvement Project Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,370,792.00 Total Project Cost: $ City Contribution: $ Other Funding Source/Amount: $ Grant Period: Start and end dates Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $1,370,792.00 and to accept any greater or lesser amount from the NJDOT Local Transportation Projects Fund for Street Resurfacing, with no municipal funds required. 25-1045 Adopt Pass
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  159. 7R3-i Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2026 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Entity Name: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc. (NJTPA) Entity Address: One Newark Center, 17th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $134,208.75 Total Project Cost: $ 134,208.75 City Contribution: $ 0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: Start and end dates Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As) Additional Information: This grant award will provide funding for the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals’ FY 2026 Subregional Transportation Planning Program, in the amount of $134,208.75, with no City funds required 25-0982 Adopt Pass
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  161. 7R3-j Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To award LFIF-2023 Foundry Street Resurfacing Improvement Project Contract No. 2023-11 Entity Name: J.A. Alexander, Inc. Entity Address: 130-158 JFK Drive, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,072,220.66 Funding Source: 051-G23-E23J0-71930-B2023 ($1,072,220.66) Contract Period: 365 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed to 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: Bids Solicited: June 17, 2025 Bid Packages Distributed: Three (3) Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Accepted: One (1) 25-0915 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 67:59
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  163. 7R3-k Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide the renovation of existing space to create a Drop-In Center Entity Name: The G Meyer Group, Inc. Entity Address: 1009 New Brunswick Avenue, Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,349,000.00 Funding Source: Grant funds] Funding Account Codes: NW051 G24 M24E0 72040 B2024 $3,324,710.00 Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of a written Notice to Proceed issued by the Director of Engineering and/or her designee Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Non-Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Bid Contract #2025-03 will provide the Renovation for the New Drop-In Center. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount $3,324,710.00 is provided. Advertisement: May 19, 2025 Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: Five (5) Bids Rejected: Zero (0) 25-0993 Adopt Pass
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  165. 7R4-a Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Tax Sale Date: On or Before December 31, 2025 Place: To Be Determined List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) To Be Determined Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the Acting Director of Finance and the Tax Collector to conduct a Tax Sale to enforce Municipal Liens 25-1021 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 68:28
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  168. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  169. 7R5-a Dept./Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: To Waive 20-day period for Ordinance to become effective Purpose: Ordinance authorizing an execution of a lease agreement between the City of Newark (tenant) and 169 Clinton Development Urban Renewal, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company having an address at 246 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 (Landlord) for a residential homeless shelter and associated office space Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-c, adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on March 19, 2025 Additional Information: Ordinance 6F-c was advanced and adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on March 19, 2025. Ordinance 6PSF-f is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on April 2, 2025. 25-0442 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 68:52
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  171. 7R5-b Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 363, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0363 Grant Amount: $168,851.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 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: 25-1035 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 70:26
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  174. 7R5-c Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Gift Donation Gift: Acceptance of Donation Purpose: To provide funding to defray cost and provide sponsorship for National Health Centers Week to the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Entity Name: Fidelis Care Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, 12th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $2500.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29. 25-1086 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 70:53
  175. 7R5-d Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Scooter Donation Gift: Acceptance of Donation Purpose: To provide funding to defray cost and provide sponsorship for National Health Centers Week to the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Entity Name: Dana West, DON Entity Address: 394 University Avenue, Newark NJ 07102 Gift Value: $190.74 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29. 25-1087 Adopt Pass
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  177. 7R6 Law
  178. 7R6-a Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-002035-22 Claimant: Kevin Barnes Claimant’s Attorney: Sabbagh S. Thapar Esq., Sabbagh Thapar, LLC, 642 Broad Street, Clifton, New Jersey, 07013 Settlement Amount: $425,000.00 ($225,000- paid in 2025 and $200,000 paid in 2026) Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-a 070225 25-0420 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 71:23
  179. 7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-002817-21 Claimant: Hornea Stevenson Claimant's Attorney: Scott M. Sinins, Esq., 505 Morris Avenue, Suite 200, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Settlement Amount: $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust) Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-b 070225 25-0739 Adopt Pass
  180. 7R6-c Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-004294-18 Claimant: Darren Nance Claimant’s Attorney: Crystal Pettiford Esq., 5143 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-c 070225 25-0806 Adopt Pass
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  182. 7R6-d Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide expert Professional Utility Management Services Entity Name: Anthony J. Scillia, LLC Entity Address: 417 Devonshire Lane, Venice, Florida 34293 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj. 7502, Activity A, Account #71260, Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Non-Fair & Open ( X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is a contract to provide expert Professional Utility Management Services, to assist the City of Newark in an appeal of 2018 Passaic Valley Sewer Commission User Charges. Deferred 7R6-h 070225 25-0843 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 72:07
  183. 7R6-e Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department 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: Resolution 7R6-e(s) adopted on January 14, 2025, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for a contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $150,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $300,000.00. 25-1055 Adopt Pass
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  185. 7R6-f Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08043 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $325,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department 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: Resolution 7R6-e(s) adopted on January 14, 2025, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for a contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $200,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $325,000.00. 25-1061 Adopt Pass
  186. 7R6-g Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 2:15-cv-02286 Claimant: Corey Fallen Claimant's Attorney: Tracey Hinson, Esquire, Hinson Snipes, LLP, 116 Village Boulevard, Suite 307, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 Settlement Amount: $625,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Additional Information: 25-0658 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 72:35
  187. 7R6-h Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Civil Action No.: 2:19-CV-17499 Claimant: Reginald Curtis Claimant's Attorney: Christopher Roberts, Esq., 7 Glenwood Avenue Suite 401, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Settlement Amount: $250,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: 25-0890 Adopt Pass
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  190. 7R6-i Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-3028-20 Claimant: Mohammed Ibrahim Claimant's Attorney: Eric S. Latzer Esq., Cole Schotz P.C., 25 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Settlement Amount: $350,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: 25-1015 Adopt Pass
  191. 7R6-j Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-004816-22 Claimant: Isabella Braz-Shaffer Claimant's Attorney: Edward K. Hamill, Esq., 284 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge New Jersey, 07059 Settlement Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: 25-1038 Adopt Pass
  192. 7R6-k Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre- Litigation Settlement Docket No.: Not applicable Claimant: Office of Homelessness Service Providers Claimant's Attorney: Not applicable Settlement Amount: $668,419.19 Funding Source: 2025 Unclassified - Fund: NW011; Department: 200; Div./Proj.: 2001; Account #: 97550; Ref.: B2025 Additional Information: 25-1028 Adopt Pass
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  194. 7R6-l Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre- Litigation Settlement Docket No.: Not applicable Claimant: Office of Homelessness Service Provider Claimant's Attorney: Not applicable Settlement Amount: $285,984.78 Funding Source: 2025 Unclassified - Fund: NW011; Department: 200; Div./Proj.: 2001; Account #: 97550; Ref.: B2025 Additional Information: 25-1032 Adopt Pass
  195. 7R5-a Dept./Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: To Waive 20-day period for Ordinance to become effective Purpose: Ordinance authorizing an execution of a lease agreement between the City of Newark (tenant) and 169 Clinton Development Urban Renewal, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company having an address at 246 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 (Landlord) for a residential homeless shelter and associated office space Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-c, adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on March 19, 2025 Additional Information: Ordinance 6F-c was advanced and adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on March 19, 2025. Ordinance 6PSF-f is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on April 2, 2025. 25-0442 Adopted as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 69:50
  196. 7R7 Mayor's Office
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  198. 7R7-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: North Ward Tax Re-Evaluation Town Hall Meeting Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 765 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Elliott Street Elementary School, 721 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Monday, July 28, 2025 Event Time: 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Additional Information: 25-1001 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 73:42
  199. 7R7-b Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Central Ward Community Meeting with Mayor Baraka and Leadership Team Entity Name: Central High School Entity Address: 246 18th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Event Location: Central High School, 246 18th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Event Date(s): Monday, July 21, 2025 Event Time: 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Additional Information: 25-1080 Adopt Pass
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  202. 7R7-c Dept/ Agency: Offices of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: West Ward Community Meeting with Mayor Baraka and Leadership Team Entity Name: Speedway Elementary School Entity Address: 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Event Location: Speedway Elementary School, 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Event Date(s): Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Event Time: 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Additional Information: 25-1081 Adopt Pass
  203. 7R7-d Dept/ Agency: Offices of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: East Ward Community Meeting with Mayor Baraka and Leadership Team Entity Name: South Street Elementary School Entity Address: 44 Hermon Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Location: South Street Elementary School, 44 Hermon Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): Thursday, July 31, 2025 Event Time: 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Additional Information: 25-1083 Adopt Pass
  204. 7R7-e Dept/ Agency: Offices of the Mayor Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: South Ward Community Meeting with Mayor Baraka and Leadership Team Entity Name: George Washington Carver Elementary School Entity Address: 333 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Location: George Washington Carver Elementary School, 333 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Date(s): Monday, August 4, 2025 Event Time: 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Additional Information: 25-1084 Adopt Pass
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  206. 7R7-f Dept/ Agency: Offices of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: North Ward Community Meeting with Mayor Baraka and Leadership Entity Name: Elliot Street Elementary School Entity Address: 721 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Elliot Street Elementary School, 721 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, August 7, 2025 Event Time: 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Additional Information: 25-1085 Adopt Pass
  207. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  208. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Attestation of Review of City Audit Purpose: To comply with Local Finance Board Regulations City Audit Year: 2023 Additional Information: A certified copy of this Resolution and Municipal Council’s Affidavit will be submitted to the Local Finance Board. 25-1036 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 74:33
  209. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Carolyn Bertha Woolfork Thompson-Wallace Date(s): Thursday August 14, 2025 Official Street Name(s): South 12th Street and Woodland Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Carolyn Bertha Woolfork Thompson-Wallace Plz” Sponsor: Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: 25-0988 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 75:00
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  212. 7R8-c Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Susan M. Cleary Date(s): Friday, September 5, 2025 Official Street Name(s): Alling Street and Market Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Susan M. Cleary Way” Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Ceremonial designation is scheduled for Friday, September 5th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. 25-1099 Adopt Pass
  213. 7R8-d Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Peshine Ave Alumni Reunion Block Party Date(s): Saturday, July 26, 2025 from the hours of 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The event will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, (Rain Date, Sunday, July 27, 2025) from 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. The City’s Special Event Application Permit Fees of $100.00 will be waived. 25-1041 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 75:48
  214. 7R8-e Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Hope and Esperanza Community Health Fair Date(s): Saturday, August 9, 2025, from the hours of 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The event will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. The City’s Special Event Application Permit Fees of $100.00 will be waived. 25-1044 Adopt Pass
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  216. 7R8-f Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: South 16th Street Block Party Date(s): Saturday, August 16, 2025, from the hours of 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The South 16th Street Block Party will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (Rain Date, August 23, 2025) the intersection of South 16th Street between Clinton and Madison Avenues. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents for the Block Party will be waived. 25-0968 Adopt Pass
  217. 7R8-g RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Zelma Mitchell Collins, Street Dedication 2. The Annual Baxter Terrace Reunion 3. Master Karriem AbdAllah 4. Individuals honored during the Jamaican 63 Independence Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Wardell Mitchell, Newark Special Police Officer 6. Elizabeth Haden, Retirement Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 7. The Patio on Sussex, Grand Opening 8. Individuals honored during the LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising 9. Individuals honored during the New Jersey Cops 4 Kids New Jersey Law Enforcement Youth Academy 2025 program. Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 10. Mr. Ronald Rodgers, Men Talk Sundays Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 11. Kailani Briana Day 12. Aida I. Quintana 13. Individuals honored during Peru’s Independence Day 14. Individuals honored during Expo-Pictorica Purik Sapicuna 2025 15. Individuals honored during Children’s Baseball Tournament 2025 16. Individuals honored during the Ecuadorian Flag Raising Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 17. Pastor Prescott Butler, Birthday Celebration 18. Reverend Dr. Ronald LeVant Slaughter, Birthday Gala 19. Individuals honored during the Garden State Funeral Directors Association Convention 20. Dr. Willie Tolbert, 70th Birthday Celebration 21. Karima Latifa Onque, 50th Birthday Celebration 22. Deborah Simmons-Covington, Birthday Celebration 23. Individuals honored during the Sheila Y. Oliver Legacy Brunch 2025 24. Dr. Leonard P. Pugliese, Retirement Celebration 25. Bernice West 26. Pastor Fondrea Lewis, Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Lynn Lacey Cosmetics and Couture 27. Jason Wallace, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Just Delicious Sandwiches 28. Individuals honored during the Broken are Healed Ministries We All Matter Luncheon 29. Pastor Karen Johnson, Inauguration Launch of Transition Academy “Navigating the Challenges of your Life” 30. Bishop-Designate Elijah D. Page 31. Individuals honored during the Lincoln Park Music Festival, 20th Anniversary 32. Individuals honored during the Living Your Best Life, A Cultural Health and Wellness Event 33. Moderator John H. Gamble, Jr., Closing Tenure Address 34. Reverend Antonio Dwayne Copelin Blake for his Pastoral Installation Service 35. Betty Jean Walton aka BJ, Retirement Celebration 36. David Brighouse 37. Pastor Ellen Hagwood, 50th Pastoral Anniversary 38. Wells Cathedral, Church of God in Christ, 100th Church Anniversary 39. Individuals honored during the 16th Annual Women’s International Film Festival 40. Leverage Companies Grand Opening Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 41. Gregory A. Dahl, Retirement Celebration 25-0975 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 76:32
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  220. 7R8-h EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Bruce H. Hanks Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Anderson "Dubey" Adams Jr. 3. Paulette Jones 4. The Honorable Donald Bradley, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 5. Mr. Jorge Estévez Martínez, former Mayor of Añasco, Puerto Rico Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 6. Delfonda Jenkins 7. Michael Steven Horton 8. Kayla Spivey 9. Kerhan A. Caldwell 10. Kabir Moss 11. Frank Dotson, Sr. 12. Wayne Ashby 13. Reverend Dr. Thomas H. Rankin, Jr. 14. Alberta Beatty Gregory 15. James "Murad" Malone 16. Ophelia Sirmans 17. Carlos Ortiz 18. James A. Hollaway Jr. 19. Deacon Frank Reeder, Jr. 20. Eric Allen 21. Andrerashon Karim “Dre” Keith 25-0976 Adopt Pass
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  222. 7R11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  223. 7R11-a Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Swimsuits and goggles valued at $8,000.00 Purpose: To accept a gift in the form of swimsuits and goggles for children who would love to participate in aquatic programs, but may not have the acceptable bathing attire for participation Entity Name: New Jersey Recreation & Park Association Entity Address: 1 Wheeler Way, Princeton New Jersey 08540-5915 Gift Value: $ 8,000.00 City Contribution: $ 0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not applicable Additional Information: The Aquatics Section of the New Jersey Recreation & Park Association (NJRPA), the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance, and Dolfin Swim Wear would like to donate 200 swimsuits and 48 pairs goggles to the City of Newark. 25-1071 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 76:53
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  225. 7R12 Water Sewer Utility
  226. 7R12-a Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To continue providing legal services concerning lead pipe replacement investigation and litigation. Entity Name: Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman and Robbins, LLP Entity Address: 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036-6516 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Bus Unit: NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj.: 7502, Acct: 71260, Budget Ref. 2025 Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 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: 25-1037 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 77:26
  227. 7R12-b Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Expansion of Filtration Building and Construction of Additional Filters 12 and 14 at the Pequannock Water Treatment- Contract 18-WS2025 (Re-Bid) Entity Name: Pact Two LLC Entity Address: 554 Route 31, Ringoes, New Jersey 08551 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $12,700,000.00 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-24W-24W00-94710-B2024 Contract Period: 365 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed 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: 1st Advertisement: April 21, 2025 2nd Advertisement: May 30, 2025 Bid Packages Distributed: Five (5) Bids Received: Three (3) 25-0933 Adopt Pass
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  229. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  230. 8-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Equitable Growth Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: C. Lawrence Crump Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 6, 2027. Additional Information: 25-1054 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 78:07
  231. 8-b Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Frederick A. Morton, Jr. Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 6, 2029 Additional Information: 25-1075 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 78:49
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  233. 8-c ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 2, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 4 DIVISION OF CENTRAL PURCHASING, SUBSECTION 2:5-13.2., POWERS AND DUTIES OF CITY PURCHASING AGENT, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO RAISE THE THRESHOLD FOR BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC CONTRACTS FROM $44,000.00 TO $53,000.00 AND INFORMAL QUOTATION THRESHOLD FROM $6,600.00 TO $7,950.00. 25-1042 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 79:08
  234. 8-d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 6, DEPARTMENT OF LAW, ARTICLE 2, CORPORATION COUNSEL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCREASE THE AUTHORITY OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL TO COMPROMISE, SETTLE, ADJUST ANY RIGHTS, CLAIMS OR DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,000.00 WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. 25-1043 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
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  236. 8-e AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CENTRAL POINTE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 260 BROADWAY, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07104 FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT 378-386 CENTRAL AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 1839, LOT 9 (FORMERLY TAX LOTS 7, 8, 9, AND 11) ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”) FOR A PROJECT INVOLVING THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ONE-STORY COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SIX-STORY MULTIFAMILY BUILDING WITH SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF SIXTY-ONE (61) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (4 STUDIOS, 23 ONE-BEDROOMS, AND 34 TWO-BEDROOMS), SIXTEEN (16) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS (2 STUDIOS, 6 ONE-BEDROOMS, AND 8 TWO-BEDROOMS), FIFTEEN (15) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES IN A FIRST FLOOR GARAGE, AN OUTDOOR TERRACE ON THE ROOF OF THE FIRST FLOOR, WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE APARTMENTS THAT FRONT ON IT, AND A CO-WORKING LOUNGE, MEZZANINE AND ROOFTOP GARDEN (CENTRAL WARD) 25-0593 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 80:16
  237. 8-f AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO 824 S20th MANAGEMENT URBAN RENEWAL ENTITY, LLC, 124 POLK STREET, #S-2, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE SOUTH WARD AT 824-830 S 20TH STREET NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 2642, LOT 41 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FOUR (4)-STORY RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY DWELLING CONSISTING OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF FIVE (5) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, FIFTEEN (15) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND FIVE (5) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS, NINETEEN (19) PARKING SPACES, A 932 SQUARE FEET TENANT AMENITY ROOM, LOBBY, ELEVATOR, STAIRWELL, MAIL ROOM, TRASH AND RECYCLING ROOM, AND A COMMON LAUNDRY ROOM (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (SOUTH WARD). 25-0711 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 81:48
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  239. 8-g AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO 300 GARSIDE MANAGEMENT URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 124 POLK STREET, #S-2, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE NORTH WARD AT 300-304 GARSIDE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 559, LOT 10.03 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5)-STORY RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY DWELLING CONSISTING OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF FIVE (5) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, FIFTEEN (15) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND FIVE (5) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND NINETEEN (19) PARKING SPACES AS APPROVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (NORTH WARD). 25-0713 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 82:16
  240. 8-h AN 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 EXECUTE A CORRECTIVE DEED, TO BE RECORDED, CORRECTING THE CITY’S PREVIOUS CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 520-526 S 16TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY OF NEWARK’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 333, LOT 59 (WEST WARD). 25-1067 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 82:50
  241. 8-i AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM 306 MLK BLVD URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC (“ASSIGNOR”) TO QOZB ELLAVOZ NEWARK URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC (“ASSIGNEE”) AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FINANCIAL AGREEMENT TO AMEND THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND AMEND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL WARD AT 292-306 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 42, LOT 44.01. 25-0977 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 83:26
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  243. 8-j AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 6PSF-h 12/18/2024 OF THE CITY ADOPTED DECEMBER 18, 2024, PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FILTERS AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $15,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $15,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. 25-1074 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 84:25
  244. 8-k AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE GREEN PARKS PROJECTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $4,050,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,050,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME 25-1082 Advance to First Reading Pass
  245. 8-l AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 2ND AVENUE WEST AND NORTH 7TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (NORTH WARD). 25-1060 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 85:03
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  247. 7. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
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  249. 7R1 Administration
  250. 7R1-aj Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) M8001 Walk-in Building Supplies #18-FLEET-00234 and #23-FLEET-22885 Purpose: To provide Walk-in Building Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Home Depot USA Inc., 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339 2. Lowes Home Centers LLC.1000 Lowe’s Boulevard, Mooresville, NC 28117 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83730-B2025-B2026 and NW038-800-8003-83740-B2025-B2026 Contract Period: 1. Home Depot USA Inc., commencing upon Municipal Council approval through December 31, 2026, inclusive of any extensions granted by the State 2. Lowes Home Centers LLC. commencing upon Council approval through July 31, 2027, inclusive of any extensions granted 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: This State Contract will provide Walk-in Building Supplies for the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. 25-1106 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 85:31
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  253. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  254. 7R2-o Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Subordination Agreement Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain the financing necessary for the redevelopment of the property as rental or for-sale owner-occupied housing Entity Name: 40 Mt Pleasant Ave JJC, LLC Entity Address: 40 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Sale Amount: $126,500.00 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) 40 Mt. Pleasant Avenue/Block 571/Lot 41/North Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-e (as) adopted on September 16, 2020, authorized the Sale of Land through the City’s Land Auction Sale. 25-1029 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 85:55
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  256. 7R12 Water Sewer Utility
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  258. 7R12-c Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services for Design, and Construction Administration for the Ironbound Resilience HUB Project Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center #1601 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,861,018.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Water and Sewer /Business Unit: NW038, Dept.: 800, Div./Proj.: 8003, Account #71280, Budget Ref.: B2025 Contract Period: Commencing upon the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed, terminating upon project completion, pursuant to 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: Number of RFQ packages Distributed: Twenty-Seven (27) Number of Packages Received: Three (3) 25-1092 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 86:22
  259. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  260. 8-m AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23:7, PARKING METER REGULATION, GENERALLY, TITLE 23, TRAFFIC, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY EXTENDING THE TIME LIMITS ON PARKING AND STREET PARKING BOUNDARIES Deferred 8-m 080625 25-1046 Defer on Communications Pass ▶ jump to 86:56
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  262. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  263. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  264. 7R2-p Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: 2025 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Introducing the 2025 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation. Amount: $8,335,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Additional Information: Ordinance 6S&F-e adopted on September 2, 1998, created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID. Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on February 20, 2013 repealed it. Ordinance 6PSF-b(S) adopted on November 22, 2022, expanded the Downtown SID and clarified the responsibilities and powers of the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation. 25-0911 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 87:22
  265. 10. MISCELLANEOUS
  266. 10-a RAFFLE LICENSE 1. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-13 25-1089 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 87:57
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  270. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
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  272. 7R2-q(as) Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development/One Stop Career Center - NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Individual Training Account Training Services Purpose: To authorize payment of State approved list of Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), who train customers for the workforce via Individual Training Accounts (ITA). Entity Name: Various Eligible Training Providers Entity Address: Various Eligible Training Providers Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,878,207.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-j adopted on July 02, 2025. Funds inserted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on July 02, 2025. List of State approved Eligible Training Providers attached. Payments to be fully expended by June 30, 2027. 25-1108 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 88:21
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  275. 7R2-r(as) Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R2-i. 070225, Site Access Agreement Purpose: Add Manchester Place to Site Access Agreement for NJDEP Greenway Project, enter into Ste Access Agreement granting NJDEP temporary legal access to the portions of City property abutting and/or crossing the Greenway property Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Entity Address: 401 E. State Street, P.O. Box 420, Mail Code 401-07, Trenton, NJ 08625-0420 Contract Period: Commencing on the date of complete execution of the Access Agreement and terminating upon the earlier of December 31, 2026, or written notice from NJDEP that the Greenway Project activities have been completed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Location of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 109-115 Verona Avenue (Rear) / Block 837 / Lot 22 / North Ward 860 Summer Avenue / Block 842 / Lot 33 / North Ward City streets adjacent to the Greenway, including: · Branch Brook Park Drive; · Greenwood Lake Street; · Highland Avenue; · Manchester Place · Mt. Prospect Avenue; · Ruby Place; · Summer Avenue; and · Verona Avenue Additional Information: No municipal funds required. 25-1112 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 89:13
  276. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  277. 8-n(as) AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO CREATE CHAPTER 41, INTERMODAL CONTAINER LOT LICENSE, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 6F-d 090425 25-1066 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 90:50
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  279. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
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  281. 7R8-i(as) Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Summer Movies Under the Stars Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park (between Ballantine Parkway and Elwood Avenue), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, August 21, 2025 (rain date-August 22, 2025) and Thursday, September 5, 2025 (rain date-September 12, 2025) Event Time: 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council member Anibal Ramos Jr. 25-1117 Adopt Pass
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  283. 11. HEARING OF CITIZENS ▶ jump to 92:25
  284. 248 1. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 3. ALIF MUHAMMAD 4. BETH ZAK-COHEN 5. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. 6. COLLEEN M. FIELDS 7. GEE CURETON 8. DEBRA SALTERS 9. DARNELLA LEE 10. OPAL R. WRIGHT 11. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY 12. CHÉ COLTER 13. EDIE THOMAS 14. TOM CARRATURA 15. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD-JENKINS 16. JHAMAR YOUNGBLOOD 17. DONNA JACKSON 18. MARGARET JOHNSON 19. DR. THERESA ALLEN JOHNSON 20. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER 21. FRANCESCA RODRIGUEZ 25-1065
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  287. 250 MOTIONS ▶ jump to 217:30
  288. 250 The ordinances adopted on First Reading today will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of September 4, 2025 at 12:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
  289. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass
  290. 252 ________________________________________ C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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  292. 7Ma A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of the Honorable Donald C. Bradley, former South Ward Council Member and Municipal Council President, retired Newark Board of Education Instructor and a member of the infamous Winston-Salem desegregation lunch counter demonstrations. 25-1120 Adopt Pass
  293. 7Mb A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Vivian Williams Lester, longtime member of Good Neighbor Baptist Church. 25-1121 Adopt Pass
  294. 7Mc A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Pamela Gaskins. 25-1122 Adopt Pass
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  296. 7Md A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Fuquan Ferguson. 25-1123 Adopt Pass