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February 5, 2025 ·12:30 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

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  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:25
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:30
  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 0:33
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:36
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 3:40
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:59
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  8. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS ▶ jump to 4:35
  9. 5-a Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Financial Report, December 31, 2023. 25-0082 Accept
  10. 5-b North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, December 18, 2024. 25-0146 Accept Pass
  11. 5-c Central Planning Board, Minutes, September through November 2024. 24-1667 Accept Pass
  12. 6. ORDINANCES
  13. 12 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  14. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
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  16. 6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 40 AUSTIN STREET URBAN RENEWAL CO., LLC, 27 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF FORTY-THREE (43) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND THIRTY-EIGHT (38) GROUND FLOOR PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 40-46 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 902, LOT 15 (EAST WARD). 24-0620 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 5:13
  17. 6PSF-b 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 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 13TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). 24-1703 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 17:45
  18. 6PSF-c 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 16TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). 24-1720 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
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  20. 6PSF-d 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 15TH AVENUE AND LITTLETON AVENUE AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). 24-1724 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
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  22. 6PSF-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 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). 24-1725 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
  23. 6SF Second Reading and Final Passage
  24. 6SF-a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 30, REGULATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, SECTION 2, REGISTRATION OF ALL NEW AND PRE-EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, TO CREATE SUBSECTION 8:30-2(A), PROHIBITED DISTANCE FROM EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, AND TO FURTHER INCLUDE THE INCREASING OF FINES AND PENALTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8:30-13, VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Failed 6PSF-j 010825 Failed 6SF-b 012225 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council 24-1701 Amend on second reading and final passage Pass ▶ jump to 23:02
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  26. 23 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
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  28. 24 1 Administration
  29. 25 2 Economic and Housing Development
  30. 26 3 Engineering
  31. 6SF-a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 30, REGULATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, SECTION 2, REGISTRATION OF ALL NEW AND PRE-EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, TO CREATE SUBSECTION 8:30-2(A), PROHIBITED DISTANCE FROM EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, AND TO FURTHER INCLUDE THE INCREASING OF FINES AND PENALTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8:30-13, VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Failed 6PSF-j 010825 Failed 6SF-b 012225 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council 24-1701 Adopt as amended on Second Reading, Final Passage Pass ▶ jump to 29:33
  32. 27 4 Finance
  33. 28 5 Health and Community Wellness
  34. 29 6 Law
  35. 30 7 Mayor's Office
  36. 31 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  37. 32 9 Public Safety
  38. 33 10 Public Works
  39. 34 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  40. 35 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  42. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  43. 7R1 Administration
  44. 7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting to award contract for Uniform Construction Code (UCC) third party inspection services. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( x ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the use of Competitive Contracting for the procurement of Third-Party Inspection Services. Failed 7R1-n 012225 24-1688 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 37:11
  45. 7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HOME Investment Partnership Program FY2024 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $2,794,733.46 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2024 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 7R1-g adopted on January 8, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1719 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 39:20
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  47. 7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: 2025 Newark Homeless Housing Grant Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $2,400,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 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 7R1-s to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0055 Adopt Pass
  48. 7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide grant funding to the City of Newark, the Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant to foster initiatives, programs and opportunities to reduce violence and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Newark communities. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $2,500,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: 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-t to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0058 Adopt Pass
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  50. 7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funding for the Newark Fire Trucks and Equipment Program Funding Source: NJ Department of Community Affairs, Division of Disaster Recovery & Mitigation Appropriation Amount: $1,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-b adopted on December 18, 2024. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0032 Adopt Pass
  51. 7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting to award contract for Uniform Construction Code (UCC) third party inspection services. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( x ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the use of Competitive Contracting for the procurement of Third-Party Inspection Services. Failed 7R1-n 012225 24-1688 Adopted as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 37:54
  52. 7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $8,369,505.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: March 1, 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-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0075 Adopt Pass
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  55. 7R1-g Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All - Cash Match Funding Source: City of Newark Appropriation Amount: $200,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: Upon Completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1775 Adopt Pass
  56. 7R1-h Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The New Jersey Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant will provide empowerment and support to individuals and families, who have been impacted by violent crimes and will initiate helping victims to restore dignity and safety within the City of Newark. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Appropriation Amount: $825,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2024 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 the following Apply and Accept Resolutions. 7R1-n adopted on November 26, 2024 - VOCA - Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center 7R1-o adopted on November 26, 2024 - VOCA - South Ward 7R1-p adopted on November 26, 2024 - VOCA - West Ward 7R1-l adopted on November 26, 2024 - VOCA - North Ward 7R1-m adopted on November 26, 2024 - VOCA - East Ward 7R1-q adopted on November 26, 2024 - VOCA - Central Ward Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0021 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 primary goal of this grant is to improve New Jersey’s air quality for a better environment for all residents and to assist Local and State Government entities in transitioning to electrically-powered fleets Funding Source: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Appropriation Amount: $630,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: May 1, 2024 through May 1, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R12-g on January 8, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0030 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 funding for the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funding Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Amount: $1,084,603.63 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 26, 2024 through September 25, 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: Grant: $1,084,603.63; Cash-Match: $108,460.37; Total Grant: $1,193,064.00 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-c to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0035 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: Cash Match for the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funding Source: 2025 City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $108,460.37 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 26, 2024 through September 25, 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: Grant: $1,084,603.63; Cash-Match: $108,460.37; Total Grant: $1,193,064.00 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-c to be adopted on February 5, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Fire Division Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 25-0037 Adopt Pass
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  64. 7R1-l Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of 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 Purpose: To utilize state authorized vendor(s) and their distributors/dealers to purchase protective equipment and supplies. Entity Name: Atlantic Uniform Company, Inc Address: 468 Washington Ave. Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW011-011-190-1902-83830 B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 13, 2025, 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 authorized vendor(s) and/or their distributors/dealers to purchase protective equipment and supplies for the Department of Public Safety. 24-1165 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 40:06
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  66. 7R1-m Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) M4002 NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions #20-TELE-01322 Purpose: Provide use of State authorized vendor to obtain and purchase cloud solutions. Entity Name: IBM Corporation Address: 1 New Orchard Road, Armonk, New York 10504 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of Information Technology NW011-030-0306-71450-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through September 15, 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 cloud solutions for the Office of Information Technology. 24-1372 Adopt Pass
  67. 7R1-n Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T0046 Protective Clothing and Footwear Contract #16-FOOD-00112 Purpose: Protective clothing, footwear supplies and other services Entity Name: Keyport Army and Navy Address: , P.O. Box 985, Brick, New Jersey 08723 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: NW011-060-0605-83810-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through April 20, 2025, 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 Resolution will authorize the use of State Contract T0046 Protective Clothing and Footwear #16-FOOD-00112 to provide protective clothing, footwear supplies and other services for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. 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 bassis. 24-1499 Adopt Pass
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  69. 7R1-o Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for Per Diem Staffing. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Homecare Therapies, LLC dba Horizon Healthcare Staffing, 198 Route 9 North, Suite 107, Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,062,744.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Medical Care Services Trust Account NW-026 - 46545-B2024 /Childhood Lead NW-051-G24-2H24G-71280-B2024/Immunization Trust Account /NW-026-46545-B2024, Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide Per Diem Staffing for the City’s Department of Health and Community Wellness, Divisions of Medical Care Services, Immunization, Childhood Lead. Advertisement: September 18, 2024 Bid Downloaded: Forty-Seven (47) Bid Received: Six (6) 24-1485 Adopt Pass
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  72. 7R1-p Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Tree Planting and Maintenance Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Kevin Downes Tree Service Co., Inc., 65 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506 2. A&M Landscape and Construction, LLC, 199 Littleton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07107 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,600,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Sustainability/NW051-G24-A24H0-71280-B2024, NW051-G25- A25M0-71280-B2025, 026-46840-B2025, and any other forthcoming tree planting and maintenance funding source. Contract Period: To be established for 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: This bid contract will provide Tree Planting and Maintenance services for the Department of Administration, Office of Sustainability Advertisement: November 20, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Twenty-three (23) Number of Bids Received: Two (2) 24-1780 Adopt Pass
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  74. 7R1-q Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide vendors for Tree Procurement Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Barbato Nursery Corp, 1600 Railroad Avenue, Holbrook, New York, 11741 2. Schichtel’s Nursery Inc., 7420 Peters Road, Springville, New York, 14141 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Sustainability/ NW051-G24-A24H0-71280-B2024, NW051-G23-A25M0-72030-B2023, 026-46840-B2025, and any other forthcoming tree planting and maintenance funding source. Contract Period: To be established for twenty-four (24) consecutive months upon contract execution. 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 bid contract will provide tree procurement services for the Department of Administration, Office of Sustainability Advertisement: October 30, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Seventeen (17) Number of Bids Received Three (3) 24-1781 Adopt Pass
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  77. 7R1-r Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Trucks (Heavy Duty) Lubrication, Greasing, Cleaning and Oil Change Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. OJ Truck Lube, Inc., 22 Jacobus Avenue, South Kearny, New Jersey 07032 2. W.Campbell Supply Company of Port Newark, LLC, 299 Roanoke Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $640,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83730-B2024 and Department of Public Works, Divisions of Motors/NW011-060-0602-71820-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide maintenance and repair to heavy-duty trucks, including lubrication, greasing, cleaning and oil changes for the City of Newark Advertisement: August 28, 2024 Bids Downloaded: (14) Bids Received: (2) 25-0019 Adopt Pass
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  79. 7R1-s Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2025 Newark Homeless Housing and Services Purpose: Application/Acceptance of the 2025 Newark Homeless Housing Grant Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $2,400,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: October 1, 2024 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 Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable Additional Information: The 2025 Newark Homeless Housing Grant will provide additional shelter for Newark's chronically homeless, establish a Drop-in-Center in Newark, enhance the City’s current street outreach efforts, and assist the City’s efforts to support residents with temporary housing and supportive services. 25-0051 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 40:28
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  82. 7R1-t Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2025 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant Purpose: To submit an Application and enter into Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2025 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $2,500,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, 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 Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable Additional Information: To foster initiatives, programs, and opportunities to reduce violence and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Newark communities. 25-0052 Adopt Pass
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  84. 7R1-u Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Office of Sustainability Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program Purpose: Grant funding to aid reduction in emissions Entity Name: Sustainable Jersey Entity Address: P.O. Box 6855, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Grant Amount: $2,500.00 Funding Source: NA Grant 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 Monitoring Dept/Agency: Office of Sustainability Additional Information: 25-0018 Adopt Pass
  85. 7R1-v Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (SEIU School Traffic Guards) Entity Address: 18 Washington Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $309,514.91 (Cost over Term of Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information: 25-0087 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 41:06
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  87. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  88. 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 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 41:34
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  90. 7R2-b Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to the Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain financing, necessary for the rehabilitation of property to create an East Ward Affordable Housing Program Entity Name: Community Asset Preservation Corporation Entity Address: 100 Albany Street, Suite 250, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Sale Amount: $3,360.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 43 Cortland Street/Block 2483/Lot 40/East Ward 43 ½ Cortland Street/Block 2483/Lot 60/East Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-a (s) adopted on March 11, 2014 authorized the for Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land for 43 ½ Cortland Street. Resolution 7R2-e (s) adopted on May 24, 2022, authorized the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land for 43 Cortland Street. 25-0110 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 42:14
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  92. 7R2-c Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of three (3), 2-family homes to sell at market rate Entity Name: Benfica Development LLC Entity Address: 18-20 Bloomfield Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $73,692.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other Assessed Amount: $71,600.00 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) 26 Silver Street/Block 4108/Lot 5/ West Ward 59 Sunset Avenue/ Block 4061/ Lot 116/ West Ward 68 Lindsley Avenue/ Block 4044/ Lot 29/ West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 7,369.20 X $10.00 = $73,692.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-1527 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 43:04
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  94. 7R2-d Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute an Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME funds. Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Deed Restrictive HOME Affordable Housing Agreement with 449 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL CO, LLC., for the construction of a new residential affordable housing building that will consist of ten (10) affordable rental units (the “Project”) upon real property located at 449 Washington Street (Central Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey 07114 (Block 115, Lot 15) (the "Property) Entity Name: 449 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL CO. LLC Entity Address: 27 Austin Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00 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) 449 Washington Street (Central Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey 07114 (Block 115, Lot 15) Additional Information: 24-1351 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 45:03
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  96. 7R2-e Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Authorizing Local Board Application Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-29(a) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) TO BE SECURED BY PILOT PAYMENTS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT THAT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHTY-ONE (81) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WHICH SHALL BE COMPRISED OF SIXTY-FIVE (65) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, AND SIXTEEN (16) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, 3,974 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, AND SIGNIFICANT BELOW GRADE AND ABOVE GRADE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 20-24 BRANFORD PLACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 57, LOT 161 (CENTRAL WARD) (THE “20 BRANFORD URBAN RENEWAL LLC PROJECT”) Additional Information: 25-0099 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 45:23
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  98. 7R3 Engineering
  99. 7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Entity Name: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Entity Address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, HSSA-1, Mail Drop E71-117, Washington, DC 20590 Grant Amount: $800,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,000,000.00 City Contribution: $200,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Upon contract execution through July 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 List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This is a grant application that will aid in the implementation of pedestrian and motorist improvements throughout the City of Newark, as part of the Newark Safe Routes for All Corridors project. 24-0512 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 45:43
  100. 7R4 Finance
  101. 7R4-a Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Financial Advisory Services Entity Name: NW Financial Group, LLC Entity Address: 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: $350,000.00 Funding Source: Bond Proceeds Contract Period: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Vendor to be paid from Bond Proceeds. No Certification of Funds required. 24-1400 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 46:03
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  103. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  104. 7R2-b Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to the Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain financing, necessary for the rehabilitation of property to create an East Ward Affordable Housing Program Entity Name: Community Asset Preservation Corporation Entity Address: 100 Albany Street, Suite 250, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Sale Amount: $3,360.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 43 Cortland Street/Block 2483/Lot 40/East Ward 43 ½ Cortland Street/Block 2483/Lot 60/East Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-a (s) adopted on March 11, 2014 authorized the for Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land for 43 ½ Cortland Street. Resolution 7R2-e (s) adopted on May 24, 2022, authorized the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land for 43 Cortland Street. 25-0110 Adopted as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 42:38
  105. 7R5-a Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide for the hosting, support, upgrades, maintenance of proprietary software and for existing electronic medical records system. Entity Name: Greenway Health, LLC Entity Address: 4301 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 800, Tampa, Florida, 33607 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $596,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW026-46545-B2024 Contract Period: Not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, beginning January 1, 2024 and terminating on December 31, 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 Public Bidding Additional Information: 24-0738 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 46:24
  106. 7R5-b Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To submit a progress report and accept additional grant funding from HRSA for the Health Center Program Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 Grant Amount: $4,076,227.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 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: 24-1567 Adopt Pass
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  108. 7R6 Law
  109. 7R6-a 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: The Antoine Law Firm, LLC Entity Address: 52 Underwood Street, #1L, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Contract Amount: $50,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $57,430.11 Funding Source: 2024 Budget, NW011, Dept. 045, Div. 0451, Account 71260, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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-q adopted on December 20, 2023 awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for a contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $57,430.11, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $107,430.11. 24-1783 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 46:52
  110. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  111. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Placement of Juan Pablo Duarte statue in Thomas Silk Park Additional Information: Statue will be located in City-owned Thomas Silk Park, located at the corner of 1st Street and 6th Avenue, 316-3348 First Street (Block 1932.01, Lot 41), at no cost to the City of Newark. 25-0145 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 47:23
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  113. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Day of Love Senior Brunch Entity Name: The Waterfront/Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: The Waterfront (Gymnasium), 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Friday, February 21, 2025 Event Time: 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 25-0111 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 47:51
  114. 7R8-c RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Minnie Allen, Street Dedication 2. Kevin Spears, Retirement Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Dupe Dosunmu, Retirement Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 4. Employees at Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission 5. Beatriz Toledo, 80th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 6. Darryl Gayton, 70th Birthday Celebration 7. Reverend Zantesah Ingalls, 21st Pastoral Anniversary 8. Reverend Alphonsus and Lady Gwendolyn Platt, 20th Pastoral Anniversary 9. Elder Pamela Grier, Birthday Celebration 10. Individuals honored during the Essex County Young Democrats - Ring in the Year Party 11. Individuals honored during the Original of Newark & Vicinity - The Living Legends & Humanitarian Award 12. Trustee Charles Grier, 55th Birthday Celebration 13. Minister Darlean Kisha Cohen, Service of Sacred Ordination 25-0117 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 48:10
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  117. 7R8-d EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Barbara Wilson 2. Private John W. McClendon Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3 David Lamar Jenkins-Hepburn 4 Bernice D. Dowtin 5. William L. Smith, Jr. 6. Eliza Morgan 7. Martha J. Tidwell 8. Wali Williams 9. Darrell Huggins 10. Pauline Laurel-Dean 11. James Louis Parker, Jr. 12. Reverend Gregory Huggins 13. Katheryn Brantley 14. Ernestine Fitz 15. Evangelist Celestine L. Caldwell 25-0115 Adopt Pass
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  120. 7R9-a Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological consulting services. Entity Name: Keystone Psychological Services, LLC Entity Address: Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71210-B2025 Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through March 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: 24-1439 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 48:40
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  122. 7R9-b Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological and consulting services. Entity Name: Nicole J. Rafanello, Ph.D.,CFPCS, LLC, d/b/a Clinical and Forensic Psychological and Consulting Services Entity Address: 91 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71210-B2025 Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through March 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: 24-1442 Adopt Pass
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  124. 7R9-c Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Firefighter Rapid Intervention Training, PPE Washer/Extractor/Dryers, and Fire Station Exhaust Systems Entity Name: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Entity Address: 500 C Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20742 Grant Amount: $1,084,603.63 Total Project Cost: $1,193,064.00 City Contribution: $108,460.37 Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: September 26, 2024 through September 25, 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: 24-1678 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 49:13
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  126. 7R12 Water Sewer Utility
  127. 7R12-a Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution # Resolution 7R12-c(as) adopted on November 2, 2022 Purpose: To enter into and execute Change Order #3 CSO Solids/Floatables Control Measures Netting Facilities at Peddie Ditch, Site 025 Contract #07-WS2016. Entity Name: Coppola Services, Inc. Entity Address: 28 Executive Parkway, Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,359,863.88 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW044, Dept. 17C, Div./Proj. 17C01, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2017 Contract Period: 739 calendar days to final completion from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on November 2, 2022, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $3,169,890.00, for a period of 180 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. Resolution 7R12-a, adopted on November 1, 2023, authorized Change Order #1, which increased the contract amount by $14,840.22 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,184,730.22, with no extension on final completion from the date of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Resolution 7R12-a, adopted on May 22, 2024, authorized Change Order #2, which increased the contract amount by $53,781.24 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,238,511.46, extended the contract period by 222 calendar days for a new completion Period of 402 Calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed to final completion. Change Order #3 will increase the contract amount by $121,352.42 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,359,863.88, and increase the contract period by 337 calendar days for a new contract period of 739 calendar days to final completion from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. 25-0121 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 49:34
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  130. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  131. 8-a THIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIPAL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIPAL LIENS HEREINAFTER RECORDED. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY YEAR (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 20 BRANFORD URBAN RENEWAL LLC, C/O PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT EIGHTY-ONE (81) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WHICH SHALL BE COMPRISED OF SIXTY-FIVE (65) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS”) AND SIXTEEN (16) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS (THE “AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS” AND TOGETHER WITH THE MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, THE “RENTAL UNITS”), OF WHICH TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), THREE (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, 3,974 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE (THE “RETAIL”) AND SIGNIFICANT BELOW GRADE AND ABOVE GRADE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 20-24 BRANFORD PLACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 57, LOT 161 (CENTRAL WARD) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 25-0098 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 50:11
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  133. 8-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO PGH & ASSOCIATES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 315 KEER AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07112, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5)-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING WITH TWENTY (20) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF SIXTEEN (16) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, FOUR (4) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS OF WHICH ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, 200 SQUARE FOOT DAYCARE CENTER OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE FIRST AND PART OF THE SECOND FLOOR, ACCESSIBLE THROUGH AN ENCLOSED STAIRCASE AND ELEVATOR FROM THE RESIDENTIAL LOBBY AREA, AND A THREE HUNDRED NINETY (390) SQUARE FOOT ACTIVITY ROOM, A KITCHEN, RESTROOM ON THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE BUILDING, AND A SECOND FOUR HUNDRED THREE (403) SQUARE FOOT ACTIVITY ROOM LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE FLOOR, A GARAGE WITH SEVEN (7) PARKING STALLS, INCLUDING ONE (1) ADA-COMPLIANT STALL, FOUR (4) ACTIVITY ROOMS, AN EXERCISE ROOM, AN 845 SQUARE FOOT RECREATION ROOM AND BATHROOMS, LOCATED AT 768-772 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2707, LOT 30 (FORMERLY LOTS 30, 31, & 32)(SOUTH WARD). 25-0029 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 50:53
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  135. 8-c AN ORDINANCE (1) AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-C, ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023, AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE THIRD AMENDMENT OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF LAND AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY OF NEWARK TAX MAP AS BLOCK 318, LOTS 1, 4 AND 8. 25-0116 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 51:20
  136. 8-d AN ORDINANCE (1) AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-E, ADOPTED ON AUGUST 19, 2020; (2) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND 41 19TH AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 61 DEANS LANE, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NEW JERSEY 08852, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHTEEN (18) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THAT PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 364, LOT 1.04 ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL TAX MAP AND HAVING THE FOLLOWING STREET ADDRESS 712-722 SOUTH 17TH STREET, WHICH IS A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIXTY (60) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 704-708 SOUTH 17TH STREET, 701-707 SOUTH 16TH STREET, 709-717 SOUTH 16TH STREET, AND 712-722 SOUTH 17TH STREET AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 364, LOTS 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, AND 1.04 ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL TAX MAP.; AND (3) CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A PORTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF FORTY-TWO (42) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH THEY ARE SITUATED UPON LOCATED AT 704-708 SOUTH 17TH STREET, 701-707 SOUTH 16TH STREET, 709-717 SOUTH AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 364, LOTS 1.01, 1.02, AND 1.03 ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL TAX MAP, FROM 41 19TH AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC TO RISE REO URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 61 DEANS LANE, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NEW JERSEY 08852 25-0096 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 51:50
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  139. 8-e AN ORDINANCE (1) AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-E, ADOPTED ON AUGUST 19, 2020; (2) ASSIGNING THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY AND 41 19TH AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC TO RISE REO URBAN RENEWAL, LLC; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEW FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND RISE REO URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 61 DEANS LANE, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NEW JERSEY 08852 IN CONNECTION WITH A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF FORTY-TWO (42) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH THEY ARE SITUATED UPON LOCATED AT 704-708 SOUTH 17TH STREET, 701-707 SOUTH 16TH STREET, 709-717 SOUTH AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 364, LOTS 1.01, 1.02, 1.03 ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP, WHICH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS A PORTION OF A OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY 41 19TH AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC 24-0895 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 52:26
  140. 8-f ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION OF $6,000,000.00 FOR THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF A COMPLETE PROGRAM OF REVALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE LOCAL ASSESSOR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(b). 25-0079 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 53:08
  141. 9. PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA
  142. 9-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Stefanie Matthews Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2026. Additional Information: Ms. Matthews will serve out the remainder of the term of Marquis-Aquil Lewis who resigned on November 4, 2024. Deferred 8-b 012225 25-0048 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 54:01
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  144. 11. HEARING OF CITIZENS ▶ jump to 54:17
  145. 127 1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 4. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Not appearing. 5. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER Not appearing. 6. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 7. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 8. JOSIE GONSALVES Not appearing. 9. LOUCIOUS JONES Not appearing. 10. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 11. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 12. HAROLD LEWIS Appearing. 13. DOMINIQUE BRADLEY Appearing. 14. MITCHELL WILLIAMS Not appearing. 15. LAMONT VAUGHN Not appearing. 16. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 17. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Not appearing. 18. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 19. NELSON LONG Not appearing. 20. RAMONA DERRICK Not appearing. 21. KIM RANDLE Not appearing. 22. BOBBIE WYNN Not appearing. 25-0140
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  147. 129 MOTIONS ▶ jump to 117:04
  148. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 132:50
  149. 131 ________________________________________ 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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  153. 7Ma A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the tragic passing of Master Yasin Morrison. 25-0215 Adopt Pass
  154. 7Mb A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of First Lady Celestine L. Caldwell, wife of Newark’s New Born Baptist Church Pastor, Johnny Caldwell. 25-0216 Adopt Pass
  155. 7Mc A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering strongly consider returning East Peddie Street, between Elizabeth Avenue and Sherman Avenue, into a one-way street to reduce heavy truck congestion and traffic backup. 25-0217 Adopt Pass
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  157. 7Md A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) seriously increase its public notifications regarding the new change in recycling policy; furthermore, requesting they put an emphasis on the proper disposal methods for cardboard. 25-0218 Adopt Pass
  158. 7Me A motion requesting that the Office of Homeless Services monitor, and if possible, provide shelter services to the individuals camped at Crane Street and Lower Broadway. 25-0219 Adopt Pass
  159. 7mf A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) seriously increase its public notifications regarding the new change in recycling policy; furthermore, requesting they put an emphasis on the proper disposal methods for cardboard. 25-0220 Adopt Pass