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Name: Newark Municipal Council
Start: 2025-03-19
Location: Council Chamber

March 19, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 205 items

1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:23
2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:34
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 0:37
4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:39
3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 3:56
4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:13
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8 HEARING OF CITIZENS ▶ jump to 4:38
9 1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. SEAN PAUL Appearing. 3. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 4. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 5. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 6. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 7. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 8. BARRY BROWN Not appearing. 9. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 10. CZEZRE ADAMS Appearing. 11. DANIEL KARNY Appearing. 12. WANDA E. PROPHETE Not appearing. 13. ELIJAH MORGANO Appearing. 14. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 15. DEBRA SALTERS Not appearing. 16. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 17. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Not appearing. 18. JIMMIE WHITE Appearing. 19. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Not appearing. 20. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 21. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 22. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. 23. JHAMAR YOUNGBLOOD Appearing. 24. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 25. AKEEM MILLER Appearing. 25-0393
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5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS ▶ jump to 104:20
5-a North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, January 22, 2025 25-0358 Accept
5-b Springfield Avenue Urban Renewal LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2024 25-0403 Accept Pass
6. ORDINANCES
6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
15 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR REHABILITATION OF HOUSING UNITS MANAGED BY THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $6,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-e 030525 25-0195 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 124:07
6PSF-b ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES, TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH, A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 275 WEST MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, BLOCK 00428, LOT 00002, MORE SPECIFICALLY SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM, FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($30,000.00), PAYABLE IN TWELVE (12) EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($2,500.00), FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND TERMINATING ON DECEMBER 31, 2024, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE (1) YEAR, AT THE SAME ANNUAL RENT AND UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LEASE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO NEWARK SENIOR CITIZENS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SEASONAL ACTIVITIES, MEALS, ATHLETICS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND CULTURAL ACITIVITIES. (CENTRAL WARD) 25-0118 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 142:15
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19 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
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20 1 Administration
21 2 Economic and Housing Development
22 3 Engineering
23 4 Finance
24 5 Health and Community Wellness
25 6 Law
26 7 Mayor's Office
27 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
28 9 Public Safety
29 10 Public Works
30 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
31 12 Water Sewer Utility
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7. RESOLUTIONS
7R1 Administration
7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for pensions until the adoption of the 2025 Operating Budget for the City of Newark. Funding Source: 2025 Budget Appropriation Amount: $94,199,489.47 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 ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0229 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 142:45
7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $1,076,917.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: March 01, 2025 through February 28, 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 #7R5-a adopted on February 19, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0238 Adopt Pass
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7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Reduction Program Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Appropriation Amount: $7,750,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: December 15, 2024 through December 15, 2028 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 Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as File ID #25-0268 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0271 Adopt Pass
7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The 2025 Anti-Violence for Out-of-School Youth Project for the Newark Street Academy, which will support One hundred five (105) out of school youth, who have either dropped out of school or are in serious risk of dropping out and have not succeeded in a traditional academic environment (All Wards). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $ 2,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, until funds are fully 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: Funds accepted by Resolution # Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R1-i adopted on February 19, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0291 Adopt Pass
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7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To Provide Medical Care, Supportive Services, and Education on Sickle Cell to the City of Newark and Surrounding Areas Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Community Health Services Appropriation Amount: $484,433.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through August 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 7R5-b adopted on March 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0237 Adopt Pass
7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funding for Police and Fire Capital Improvement for structural repairs and correct PEOSH violations. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $750,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 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-h adopted on February 19, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0239 Adopt Pass
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7R1-g 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 Budget Appropriation Amount: $68,141,244.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through April 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. 25-0243 Adopt Pass
7R1-h Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Sustaining Public Health Infrastructure Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Appropriation Amount: $168,049.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-d adopted on October 23, 2024. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0286 Adopt Pass
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7R1-i Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T3063 Universal Truck, 19,500 lb. GVWR Crew Cab & Chassis, DRW, 4WD, with Various Bodies #24-FLEET-95503 Purpose: Utilize state approved vendor and their authorized distributors to purchase trucks, vehicles, auto body and parts Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Route 23 Automall LLC, 1301 Route 23, Butler, New Jersey 07405 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $589,560.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW038-805-8053-94430-B2024 & NW038-805-8057-94330-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through December 12, 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 utilize State approved vendors and their authorized distributors to purchase trucks, vehicles, auto body, and parts for the City of Newark Department of Public Works, Division of Motors. 25-0289 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 143:46
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7R1-j Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract (s) Purpose: To provide Maintenance and Masonry Repair. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Bismark Construction Corp, 207-209 Berkeley Ave Newark, New Jersey 07107 2. Hipoint Restoration, Inc., 57 Spartan Avenue Staten Island, New Jersey 10303 3. Rana Construction, Inc.,430 Madison Ave Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings /NW011-060-0604-71750-B2024 Contract Period: to be established for a period not to exceed (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: This Resolution will authorize the City’s Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings to enter into contracts with three vendors to provide Maintenance and Masonry Repair services throughout the City of Newark. Additional City Departments that wish to use this contract shall be permitted. Applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented on an as-needed basis. Advertisement: July 10, 2024 Bids Downloaded: (27) Bids Received: (4) Bids Rejected: (1) 24-1498 Adopt Pass
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7R1-k Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Horse Feed and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Mike’s Feed Farm; 90 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 1, Riverdale, New Jersey 07457 2) Circle Hook Farms LLC; 2136 Appaloosa Trail, Wellington, Florida 33414 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $140,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Public Safety/Division of Police NW011-190-1902-83350-B2024 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 Horse Feed and Supplies for the Department of Public Safety/Division of Police. Advertisement Date 1: July 17, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Eight (8) Bids Submitted: one (1) Bids Rejected: Zero (0) Advertisement Date 2: September 11, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Seven (7) Bids Submitted: One (1) Bids Rejected: Zero (0) 25-0200 Adopt Pass
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7R1-l Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Cleaning Equipment and Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. GCS Cleaning Enterprises; 692 Selfmaster Parkway, Union, New Jersey 07083 2. EVF Procurement LLC; 408 South 9th Avenue, Highland Park, New Jersey 08904 3. Imperial Bag and Paper Co., LLC; 255 U-S Highway 1 and 9, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 4. United Sales USA Corp, 5902 14th Avenue, Unit 107, Brooklyn, New York 11232 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,536,000.00 Funding Source: Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/Public Safety/Division Fire/ NW011-190-1903-83830-B2024/ 2024 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 resolution will be used to enter into a contract with the vendor(s) to provide Cleaning Equipment and Supplies for Various Departments and Divisions in the City of Newark. Advertisement Date: September 25, 2024 Addendum Date #1: September 25, 2024 Addendum Date #2: October 2, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Fifty-Four (54) Bids Submitted: Ten (10) 25-0207 Adopt Pass
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7R1-m Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Basic License Fee for the use of the Prudential Hall and ticketing services for the purposes of the 2025 State of the City Mayoral Address. Purpose: To accept a gift and execute a Short Term License Agreement with New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation, for use of the Prudential Hall Theatre and Parsonnet Room, valued at $15,000.00 and gift fee for ticketing services, a gift valued at $1,500.00, for a total combined gift of $16,500.00, and total amount not to exceed $60,000.00, for the 2025 State of the City Mayoral Address. Entity Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Corporation Entity Address: One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $16,500.00 City Contribution: An Ancillary Service Fee in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: April 17, 2025 Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29, to accept a gift of the basic license fee for the use of Prudential Hall and ticketing services, which is valued at $16,500.00. The Short Term License Agreement is in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, representing ancillary service fees. No municipal funds will be expended for the acceptance of this gift. 25-0363 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 144:28
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7R1-n Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Government-to-Government program Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Entity Address: 290 Broadway, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10007-1866 Grant Amount: $1,000,000 Total Project Cost: $1,000,000 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: n/a Grant Period: February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2028 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: 25-0156 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 145:01
7R1-o Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Interior of Newark City Hall Entity Name: New Jersey Historic Trust, 2025 Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund Entity Address: 101 S. Broad Street, 6th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $750,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,500,000.00 City Contribution: $750,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: 2025 Multi-Phase Funding 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: 25-0353 Adopt Pass
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7R2 Economic and Housing Development
7R2-a Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of a two-family dwelling to sell at market rate Entity Name: GEJJ Urban Development LLC Entity Address: 400 Harrison Avenue, Suite 204, Harrison, New Jersey 07029 Sale Amount: $26,250.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other Assessed Amount: $55,000.00 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) 596 Bergen Street/Block 2660/Lot 40/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,625 X $10.00 = $26,250.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-a 020525 Deferred 7R2-a 021925 Deferred 7R2-a 030525 24-0915 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 145:34
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7R2-b Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2025 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing the 2025 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $1,300,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013, repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000, and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003, and created an expanded the Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District. 25-0173 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 146:52
7R2-c Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute Access Agreement Purpose: Authorizing Execution of Access Agreement with PPG Industries, Inc., in Connection with Remediation Required by PPG Pursuant to a Consent Decree at City-Owned Property in the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site Location of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 49-59 Riverside Avenue/Block 614/Lot 58/ North Ward 1718-1728 McCarter Highway R/Block 614/Lot 61/North Ward 1700-1712 McCarter Highway R/Block 614/Lot 63/North Ward 1702-1716 McCarter Highway R/Block 614/Lot 64/North Ward 1692-1700 McCarter Highway R/Block 614/Lot 66/North Ward 1682-1690 McCarter Highway R/Block 614/Lot 67/North Ward 1682-1696 McCarter Highway R/Block 614/Lot 68/North Ward Additional Information: 25-0394 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 147:33
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7R3 Engineering
7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Settlement Agreement Purpose: Authorizing Execution of Settlement Agreement with Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Entity Name: Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) Entity Address: 600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: $83,680.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. () EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R3-e adopted on April 5, 2023, authorized the City of Newark (the “City”) to enter into an Agreement with PVSC which required PVSC to install curb and sidewalk at the completion of their flood wall construction project, at their sole monetary expense. However, in lieu of construction, PVSC and the City of Newark have agreed to a monetary settlement in the amount of $83,680.00, the approximate value of the curb and sidewalk construction. 24-0357 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 148:11
7R3-b Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Time Extension to Contract No. 2021-05 PS Entity Name: NV5, Inc. Entity Address: 800 Lanidex Plaza, Suite 300, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $396,900.68 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: May 29, 2024 until completion of construction as per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: This Resolution ratifies and amends Resolution 7R3-b adopted on April 5, 2023 by extending the contract term from May 29, 2024 until construction completion. 24-1702 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 148:48
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7R4 Finance
7R4-a Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Budget Introduction and Adoption Purpose: Resolution extending the Introduction Date and Adoption Date of the 2025 Municipal Budget Amount to be Financed: $ N/A Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK 2025 EXTENDING THE 2025 BUDGET - INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION DATES Additional Information: 25-0294 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 149:09
7R4-b Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $31,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF QUALIFIED GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, CONSISTING OF (A) NOT TO EXCEED $29,000,000.00 QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025A AND (B) NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00 QUALIFIED SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025B OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL QUALIFIED BOND ACT OF THE CITY, AUTHORIZED BY A REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY ON DECEMBER 18, 2024, TO REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE CITY ISSUED IN 2015, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS Additional Information: 25-0364 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 149:33
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7R4-c Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $805,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Bank Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF NOT EXCEEDING $805,000.00 SEWER UTILITY BONDS, SERIES 2025, OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2025 NEW JERSEY WATER BANK ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM Additional Information: 25-0351 Adopt Pass
7R4-d Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $20,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING (A) THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2025B (NHA AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOANS) OF THE CITY, (B) THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (C) THE ENTERING INTO AND EXECUTION OF A NOTE PURCHASE CONTRACT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE WITH RESPECT TO SAID NOTES, AND (D) CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information: 25-0366 Adopt Pass
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7R4-e Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Formulate Zone Development Plan Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel & Associates, P.A. Entity Address: 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: $125,000.00 Funding Source: UEZ Funds Contract Period: February 2025 to July 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution authorizing the zone development corporation to award a contract for consulting in formulating the update to the zone development plan as required by the Urban Enterprise Zones Act 25-0244 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 150:23
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7R4-f Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties Amount to be Financed: $805,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LOAN AGREEMENTS TO BE EXECUTED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND EACH OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, ALL PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2025 NEW JERSEY WATER BANK ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM Additional Information: 25-0352 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 150:45
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7R5 Health and Community Wellness
7R5-a Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: New Jersey AIDS Services d/b/a EDGE Entity Address: 35 Waterview Blvd, Suite 201, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $795,992.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project M25R0; Activity A; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0104 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 151:15
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7R5-b Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Isaiah House, Inc. Entity Address: 238 North Munn Ave, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $831,117.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project M25R0; Activity A; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0105 Adopt Pass
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7R5-c Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $1,331,389.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/NW051-G25-M25R0-A-72030-B2025, $682,108.00; NW051-G13 - A13N0-72030-B2013, $2,275.05; NW051-G13-A13P0-72030-B2013, $6,985.48; NW051-G15-2H5M0-72030-B2015 $21,053.95; NW051-G16-2H6M0-72030-B2016, $95,335.21; NW051-G18-2H8K0-72030-B2018, $75,694.00; NW051-G18-2H8T0-72030-B2018, $47,141.00; NW051-G19-2H9R0-72030-B2019, $15,799.00; NW051-G21-2H21M-72030-B2021 $384,997.31; Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0108 Adopt Pass
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7R5-d Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Catholic Family and Community Services-Hope House Entity Address: 101-103 Bassett Highway, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $540,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project M25R0; Activity A; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) h adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0112 Adopt Pass
7R5-e Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Positive Healthcare, Inc. Entity Address: 395-403 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $1,090,383.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project M25R0; Activity A; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0113 Adopt Pass
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7R5-f Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: County of Essex Entity Address: 50 South Clinton Street, 5th Floor, Suite 5201, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $600,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project M25R0; Activity A; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2025. Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0114 Adopt Pass
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7R5-g Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Township of Irvington Entity Address: 346 16th Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $598,806.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project M25R0; Activity A; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0135 Adopt Pass
7R5-h Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $409,557.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project M25R0; Activity A; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0136 Adopt Pass
7R5-i Dep’t/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Integrity, Inc. Entity Address: 103 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $170,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project M25R0; Activity A; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 14, 2025. 25-0138 Adopt Pass
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7R5-j Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey / Infectious Disease Practice Entity Address: 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $2,618,409.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $680,113.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0311 Adopt Pass
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7R5-k Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: AIDS Resource Foundation for Children Entity Address: 77 Academy Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $434,884.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $47,282.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0316 Adopt Pass
7R5-l Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. Entity Address: 60 Prince Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $82,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant (X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $41,000.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0323 Adopt Pass
7R5-m Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Meals on Wheels, Inc. Entity Address: 1025 Pennsylvania Avenue, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $32,683.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $16,341.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0324 Adopt Pass
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7R5-n Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Community Health Law Project Entity Address: 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $261,806.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $125,942.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0326 Adopt Pass
7R5-o Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: St. James Social Services Corporation Entity Address: 604 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $131,900.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $45,384.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0328 Adopt Pass
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7R5-p Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Positive Healthcare, Inc. Entity Address: 395-403 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $472,680.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant (X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $85,000.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0331 Adopt Pass
7R5-q Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $452,096.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $226,047.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0332 Adopt Pass
7R5-r Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey / FXB Center Entity Address: 65 Bergen Street, 8th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $249,803.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $120,950.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0333 Adopt Pass
7R5-s Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: AHS Morristown Medical Center Entity Address: 100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07962 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $648,770.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $253,684.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0334 Adopt Pass
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7R5-t Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Urban Renewal Corporation Entity Address: 53 South Hackensack Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $188,023.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $84,052.00 is attached Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0349 Adopt Pass
7R5-u Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark/ St. Bridget’s Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $687,822.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $236,216.00 is attached Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0354 Adopt Pass
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7R5-v Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: The Apostles’ House Entity Address: 24 Grant Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $99,028.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $43,550.00 is attached Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0355 Adopt Pass
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7R5-w Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Catholic Family & Community Services - Hope House Entity Address: 101 - 103 Bassett Highway, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $299,585.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $116,760.00 is attached Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. 25-0356 Adopt Pass
7R5-x Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Reduction Program Entity Name: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Entity Address: 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 8236, Washington, DC 20410 Grant Amount: $7,750,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Total Project Cost: $8,456,925.00 City Contribution: In-Kind Match of $706,925.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: December 15, 2024 through December 15, 2028 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: 25-0268 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 153:09
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7R5-y Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding Purpose: First Amendment to the agreement to provide for the hosting, support, upgrades, maintenance of proprietary software and for existing electronic medical records system, NextGen Healthcare, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center Entity Name: NextGen Healthcare, Inc. Entity Address: 820 Bear Tavern Road, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,250,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW026-46545-B2024 Contract Period: Not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, beginning July 1, 2023 and terminating on June 30, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) Exception to Prior Bidding Additional Information: Resolution 7R5-t adopted June 7, 2023, authorized a contract in an amount not to exceed $800,000.00 for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The First Amendment will increase the contract by $450,000.00. 24-1726 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 153:31
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7R6 Law
7R6-a Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.:2:17-cv-4221-KSH-CLW Plaintiff: Denise Bradley Plaintiff's Attorney: Maglione Firm, PC, 369 West Farms Road, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727 Settlement Amount: $750,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-a 030525 Deferred 7R6-a 031925 25-0017 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 154:16
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7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-001478-19 Claimant: Frederick Hanner Claimant's Attorney: Franco Mazzei, Esq. Attorney's Address: Weiner Mazzei LLC, 165 Prospect Street, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Settlement Amount: $250,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund, Business Unit: NW025, Dept.: 25T, Div./Proj: 7T25, Account #: 96340; Budget Ref: B2025 Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-b 031925 25-0036 Defer Pass
7R6-c Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Civil Action No.: 2:20-cv-1720 Claimant: Eric A. Adams Claimant's Attorney: Hyderally & Associates, P.C. at 33 Plymouth Street, Suite 202, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Settlement Amount: $250,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: 25-0092 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 154:40
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7R6-d Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-9345-21 Claimant: Sheila Teal-Johnson & David Johnson Claimant's Attorney: Jeffrey Salomon, Esq. Attorney's Address: Davis, Saperstein and Salomon, P.C., 375 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Settlement Amount: $95,000.00 Funding Source: General Liability Additional Information: 25-0094 Adopt Pass
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7R6-e Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-5035-22 Claimant: Albert Davis Claimant's Attorney: Matthew Del Vento, Esq. Attorney's Address: Del Vento Law Offices, 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 150, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-e 031925 25-0280 Defer Pass
7R6-f Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Blau & Blau Attorneys at Law Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $1,693,961.72 Funding Source: Business Unit: NW045; Account: 94710|Fund: 045| Dept: 18G| Budget Reference: B2018; Project: 18B00 | Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-f 031925 25-0374 Defer Pass
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7R6-g Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: The Antoine Law Firm, LLC Entity Address: 52 Underwood Street, #1L, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 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 (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0059 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 155:00
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7R6-h Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser, PC Entity Address: 30B Vreeland Road, Suite 100, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 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 (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0060 Adopt Pass
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7R6-i Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters Entity Name: Florio Kenny Raval, LLP Entity Address: 125 Chubb Avenue, Suite 310-N, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 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 (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0080 Adopt Pass
7R6-j Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Jalloh & Jalloh, LLC Entity Address: 21 W Blancke Street, Suite 2, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 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 (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0081 Adopt Pass
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7R6-k Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor & Employment Matters Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates LLC Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 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 (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $25,000.00. 25-0177 Adopt Pass
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7R6-l Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor & Employment Matters. Entity Name: Simmons Law LLC Entity Address: 1349 Lake Street, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 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 (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $25,000.00. 25-0181 Adopt Pass
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7R6-m Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Workers’ Compensation Matters Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucas, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW024, Fund 024 Department 24T, Division 5T24, Account 96310, Ref: B2025 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 (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $25,000.00. 25-0251 Adopt Pass
7R6-n Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide tax appraisal services concerning Tax Appeal Matters Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Company, LLC Entity Address: 7 Hutton Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $156,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/ Finance Department - NW045, Fund 045 Department 18G, Div./Proj. 18B00, Account 94710, Ref: B2025 and/or 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Fund 011 Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71280, Ref: B2025 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 (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 25-0312 Adopt Pass
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7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
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7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Honorable Armando Fontoura Date(s): Friday, June 6, 2025 Official Street Name(s): McWhorter Street and Green Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Sheriff Armando Fontoura Way” Sponsor: Council Member Michael J. Silva Additional Information: Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 6, 2025, at the corner of McWhorter Street and Green Street. 25-0381 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 155:51
7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Dolly and Art Luncheonette Date(s): May 2, 2025 Official Street Name(s): Wilson Avenue and Darcy Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Dolly and Art Way” Sponsor: Council Member Michael J. Silva Additional Information: Ceremony will be held at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Darcy Street on May 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. 25-0343 Adopt Pass
7R8-c RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Essex County Civic Club 2. National Pan Hellenic Council “The Divine Nine” 3. Individuals honored during the Essex County Civic Clubs' 2025 Crispus Attucks Luncheon 4. Individuals honored during the 10th annual women who clap resilience ceremony Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Ambassador Attallah Shabazz Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Individuals honored during the Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce of NJ 15th Annual Tribute - International Women's Day 7. Individuals honored during the Duartiano Institute of Newark, Inc., The Dominican-American Center of New Jersey 8. Hon. Sonia Guzman, Retirement Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 9. Pastor Jalil Marrow, Pastoral Installation 10. Linda Morgan, Retirement Celebration 11. Individuals honored during the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., New Jersey Alumnae Chapter, 85 Anniversary “Rhapsody in Red - A Legacy Worth Celebrating” 12. Individuals honored during the On the Wright Path Book Award Scholarship, Third Annual Red Ball Scholarship and Honorary Award Ceremony 13. Pastor Janel T. York, Ninth Pastoral Anniversary 14. Pastor Joshua G. Younger, Seventh Pastoral Anniversary 15. Pastor Steffie Bartley and Lady Harriet Bartley, Pre-Anniversary Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 16. Joao Martins 17. Gloria de Mello 18. Taboada Family/Newark Motor & Export Corp. 19. Police Officer Erik Carvalho 20. Detective Anthony Matthews 21. Sergeant Herminio Candelaria 22. Sergeant Roger Mendes 23. Detective Robby Rios 24. Detective Brandon Ortiz 25. Detective Jonathan Leitao 25-0347 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 156:15
7R8-d EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Dorothy J. Johnson 2. Jerry Minter Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Ramonita Gonzlez 4. James V. Parrillo (a/k/a Jimmy Just for the People) Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 5. Sergeant Joseph Anthony Azcona Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 6. Dorothy Lee Taylor 7. Cornelius W. Martin 8. Timothy “Quil” Lewis 9. Frank Verducci 10. Ruth Mae Richardson 11. Michael Collier Andrews 12. Doris A. Wallace Copeland 13. Mother Francis Olivia Johnson Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 14. Victor Miranda 25-0348 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 156:46
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8. COMMUNICATIONS
8-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: DaWuan Norwood Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 6, 2027. Additional Information: Mr. DaWuan Norwood will be filling the remaining term of Mr. Joe Johnson as the representative for the American Civil Liberties Union. 25-0385 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 158:19
8-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 1098 BROAD STREET URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC, 27 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF THIRTY-FIVE (35) NEW MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, 750 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND SEVENTEEN (17) PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 1098-1102 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 898, LOT 4, (EAST WARD) 24-0429 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 159:01
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8-c AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-7, PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO DELETE MARION PLACE, ON THE EAST SIDE, BETWEEN WEST KINNEY STREET AND GOVERNOR STREET (CENTRAL WARD). 25-0335 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 160:01
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8-d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON MARION PLACE, SOLELY ON THE EAST SIDE, BETWEEN WEST KINNEY STREET AND GOVERNOR STREET (CENTRAL WARD). 25-0336 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
8-e 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 7TH AVENUE WEST AND NORTH 6TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). 25-0339 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
8-f AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROVIDING FOR A “CAP” ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14). 25-0267 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 160:45
8-g BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LOCAL UNIT’S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES, BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “LOCAL UNIT”); APPROPRIATING $1,445,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,445,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF. 25-0386 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 161:13
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8-h 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 Motion to Amend Pass ▶ jump to 162:13
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12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 197:55
156 ________________________________________ 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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7R8-d EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Dorothy J. Johnson 2. Jerry Minter Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Ramonita Gonzlez 4. James V. Parrillo (a/k/a Jimmy Just for the People) Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 5. Sergeant Joseph Anthony Azcona Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 6. Dorothy Lee Taylor 7. Cornelius W. Martin 8. Timothy “Quil” Lewis 9. Frank Verducci 10. Ruth Mae Richardson 11. Michael Collier Andrews 12. Doris A. Wallace Copeland 13. Mother Francis Olivia Johnson Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 14. Victor Miranda 25-0348 Adopted as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 157:54
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8-h 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 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 162:53
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7Ma A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings, review its flag replacement and maintenance program for all American flags that are flown over public buildings and parks, and immediately replace those that are town, faded and in need of disposal. 25-0450 Adopt Pass
7Mb A motion expressing its discontent at the poor workmanship of the recently completed renovations performed by Newark employees at the North Sixth Street firehouse. 25-0451 Adopt Pass
7Mc A motion requesting that the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities meet with the residents of the upper North Ward section of Newark, near the Belleville borderline, to discuss flooding remediation. 25-0452 Adopt Pass
7Md A motion requesting the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, the Department of Public Safety and the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, meet with the residents of Newark’s Forest Hills to discuss new and anticipated traffic safety measures scheduled for the summer months. 25-0480 Adopt Pass
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7Me A motion recognizing and commending Wyhidi Wilson, Captain of the Newark South Ward Police Precinct, on his selection of the highly competitive and selective FBI National Academy Program on March 12, 2025. 25-0454 Adopt Pass
7Mf A motion recognizing and commending Hasani Council, President of the Newark Board of Education, on the auspicious occasion of being the proud recipient of the New Jersey School Board Association’s (NJSBA) prestigious Board Leader Certification. 25-0455 Adopt Pass
7Mg A motion recognizing and commending Wilbur McNeil, Jr., founding member of the Weequahic Park Association and the Weequahic Park Conservancy, on the auspicious occasion of the dedication and re-naming of the 2.2 walking trail in Weequahic Park in his honor. 25-0456 Adopt Pass
7Mh A motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin for officiating the funeral service or fallen Newark Police Sergeant Joseph Azcona at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart and providing spiritual comfort and healing to the Azcona family and friends during the solemn service held Friday, March 14, 2025. 25-0457 Adopt Pass
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7Mi A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Jerry Minter, retired Municipal Courts officer and long-time Newark resident. 25-0458 Adopt Pass
7Mj A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Valeria Bullock, mother of Theresa Wright, prominent South Ward Committee Member sand Essex County Commissioner. 25-0459 Adopt Pass
7Mk A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Reverend Arthur Brooks, esteemed minister of the Greater Friendship Baptist Church of Newark, New Jersey and former security guard at the Newark Board of Education. 25-0460 Adopt Pass
7Ml A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcements, provide a status report on the two abandoned properties located at 13 and 15 Hecker Street, in addition to the property located at 517-19 Irvine Turner Boulevard, for serious code violations, and if warranted, clean the debris, secure the buildings and cite the owner. 25-0461 Adopt Pass
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