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December 4, 2024 ·12:30 PM Final Revised ·REGULAR MEETING

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  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:13
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:20
  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 0:22
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:24
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 5:56
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 6:19
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  8. 6. ORDINANCES
  9. 6F First Reading
  10. 6F-a AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RISING PLAINS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1515 MORRIS PLACE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07205, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 4 FOUR-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (19) AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (3) STUDIOS, (6) ONE-BEDROOMS UNITS, AND (10) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 35% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED AT 50% OF AMI, (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 70% OF AMI, A PARKING GARAGE WITH A TOTAL OF (14) SPACES, A 458 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM FOR RESIDENTS, AND A PORTION OF THE ROOF WILL BE A RECREATION TERRACE FOR THE RESIDENTS, LOCATED AT 475-481 SOUTH 16TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327, LOT 15. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-j 121824 24-0090 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 7:03
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  12. 6F-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROADWAY STAR URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 7 N. MADISON AVENUE #532, SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SEVEN (7)-STORY MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIX (206) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH 80% OR APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE MARKET RATE (THE "MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS"), OF WHICH 20% OR APPROXIMATELY FORTY-ONE (41) ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME ("AMI"), ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND NINETEEN (19) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI") (THE "INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS"), APPROXIMATELY 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE "RETAIL"), A RESIDENTIAL AMENITY SPACE, A 2000 SQUARE FOOT GYM/FITNESS CENTER, AND ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, A BIKE RACK, RESIDENTIAL LOUNGE/LOBBY, MAINTENANCE OFFICE, TRASH ROOM, MAIL ROOM, A MECHANICAL ROOM, AN ELEVATOR, AND A ROOF COURTYARD, LOCATED AT 686-688 BROADWAY, 676-684 & 690 BROADWAY, AND 692 BROADWAY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY'S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 731, LOTS 27.02, 27.04, AND 27.05. (NORTH WARD) 24-1293 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 7:29
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  14. 6F-c AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 74-78 WEBSTER URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 246 DANFORTH AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, 07305, FOR A PROJECT TO DEMOLISH THE EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING, WITH TWENTY-FIVE (25) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF TWENTY (20) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), FIVE (5) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI (COLLECTIVELY THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), 780 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE, A FITNESS CENTER, A COMMUNITY ROOM, AND A ROOFTOP DECK AMENITY AREA, LOCATED AT 74-78 WEBSTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 481, LOT 24 (COMPRISING OF FORMER TAX LOTS 22, 23, 24). (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6F-c 120424 24-1052 Defer on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 8:32
  15. 6F-d AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER: PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. 24-1549 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 9:27
  16. 6F-e ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF EXISTING UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 CITY OF NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Deferred 6PSF-m 121824 24-1573 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 9:50
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  18. 6F-f AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY “LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW,” N.J.S.A. 40A: 12-4, THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM GRANTOR, AS DEFINED IN THIS ORDINANCE, ON, ACROSS, AND UNDER THAT PORTION OF GRANTOR’S PROPERTY WHERE THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AREAS ARE LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, IN ORDER FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK’S DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE, INSPECT, OPERATE, AND OTHERWISE MAINTAIN IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED CONDITION A SYSTEM OF WATER, STORMWATER AND SANITARY SEWER DRAINAGE PIPE LINES. Deferred 6PSF-n 121824 24-1572 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 10:13
  19. 19 The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on December 18, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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  21. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
  22. 6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION OF CENTRAL PURCHASING, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 14, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE USE OF PROCUREMENT CARDS. Deferred 6PSF-a 120424 Deferred 6PSF-a 121824 24-1362 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 11:28
  23. 6PSF-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 566-570 SPRINGFIELD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1 ORIENT WAY, SUITE F #240, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (22) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITH (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), AND 500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (10) ASSOCIATED PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 566-570 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 316, LOT 20. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-b 120424 Deferred 6PSF-b 121824 Failed 6PSF-b 010825 24-0023 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass
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  25. 6PSF-c AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 440 ELIZABETH NJ URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 33 OSTILLA AVENUE, NEW SQUARE, NEW JERSEY 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO RENOVATE AND REHABILITATE A VACANT AND EXISTING TWENTY-FIVE-STORY HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (216) UNITS, OF WHICH (190) UNITS SHALL BE MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF (48) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, (120) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AND (48) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”) AND (26) UNITS SHALL BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (16) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND (5) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), A (104) PARKING SPACE GARAGE, AND 107 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR CONTAINING A RECEPTION AREA, GYM, PARTY ROOM, AN OFFICE, MAIL ROOM, TRASH ROOM, (3) STORAGE ROOMS, LAUNDRY SPACE, MECHANICAL ROOM AND BATHROOMS, LOCATED AT 203-221 MEEKER AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3546.01, LOT 1. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred 6PSF-c 120424 24-0747 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass
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  27. 6PSF-d AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KSPG 39 MADISON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 486 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF EIGHTY (80) UNITS, OF WHICH SIXTY-FOUR (64) UNITS SHALL BE MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, AND SIXTEEN (16) UNITS SHALL BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND EIGHT (8) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI AND SEVENTEEN (17) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 28 JEFFERSON STREET AND 33-39 AND 41 MADISON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 173, LOTS 29, 33 AND 60. (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-d 120424 24-1538 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass
  28. 6PSF-e AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, SUBCHAPTER 4, BLC SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("BLCSID"), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN THE BLCSID, TO REMOVE ALL THE CLASS 2 RESIDENTAL PROPERTIES AND AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO WITHHOLD FROM EACH QUARTERLY PAYMENT 1% AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. Deferred 6PSF-e 120424 Deferred 6PSF-e 121824 24-1181 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass
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  30. 6PSF-f AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK (LICENSEE AND CITY) AND BROAD ST FIDELCO LLC (LICENSOR AND FIDELCO) FOR THE CITY’S USE OF LICENSE AREA, AS SET FORTH IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, LOCATED AT 468-498 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, BLOCK 25, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3 & 5, TO BE USED AS A POLICE PRECINCT SUBSTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, FOR A MONTHLY RENTAL AMOUNT OF $5,816.25, FOR A PERIOD OF TIME COMMENCING ON AUGUST 1, 2024 AND REMAINING IN EFFECT FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME UNTIL A NEW LEASE IS ENTERED INTO AND POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES THAT IS SUBJECT OF THE NEW LEASE IS DELIVERED TO LICENSEE. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-f 120424 24-1574 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass
  31. 6PSF-g AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK (TENANT) AND BROAD ST FIDELCO LLC (LANDLORD) FOR THE LEASING OF APPROXIMAETLEY 2,970 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 468-498 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, BLOCK 25, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3 & 5, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT, AS DEFINED IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, TO BE USED AS A POLICE PRECINCT SUBSTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $69,795.00 IN YEAR ONE (1) AND ESCALATING TO AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $78,554.89 IN YEAR FIVE (5), WITH TWO (2) OPTIONAL RENEWAL TERMS OF FIVE (5) YEARS EACH. Deferred 6PSF-g 120424 24-1576 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass
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  33. 6PSF-h AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FILTERS AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $11,400,000.00 AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $11,400,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-h 120424 24-1487 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass
  34. 6PSF-i REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS CONSISTING OF (A) QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2015A AND (B) QUALIFIED SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2015B AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE 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 AND (B) NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00 QUALIFIED SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL QUALIFIED BOND ACT TO EFFECT SUCH REFUNDING AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS THEREFOR AND FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-i 120424 24-1557 Maintained on Public Hearing and Deferred Pass
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  36. 36 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
  37. 37 1 Administration
  38. 38 2 Economic and Housing Development
  39. 39 3 Engineering
  40. 40 4 Finance
  41. 41 5 Health and Community Wellness
  42. 42 6 Law
  43. 43 7 Mayor's Office
  44. 44 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  45. 45 9 Public Safety
  46. 46 10 Public Works
  47. 47 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  48. 48 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  50. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  51. 7R1 Administration
  52. 7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $186.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1495 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 11:51
  53. 7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Competitive Contract - Pursuant to State Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k), the competitive contracting process may be used for the operation, management or administration of other services with the approval of the Director of Division of Local Government Services. Purpose: The operation of the Newark Community Solutions Program Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Justice Innovation Inc., 520 8th Avenue, 18th FL, New York, New York 10018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $999,821.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/NW011-200-2001-97520-B2024 2025 Budget/NW011-200-2001-97520-B2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes a contract to operate the Newark Community Solutions which is dedicated to the reform and improvement of the criminal justice system within the City of Newark for the Municipal Court. Advertisement Date: July 17, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Forty-Two (42) Bids Submitted: Seven (7) 24-1478 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 12:53
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  56. 7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To utilize GSA Contract GS-35F-130DA to purchase and install a new video and audio systems as part of the Newark Emergency Operations Center Technology Refresh Initiative Entity Name: WEY Technology, Inc. Entity Address: 955 L’Enfant Plaza Southwest, Suite 1000, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,341,781.98 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through January 20, 2026, inclusive of any extensions granted by the GSA, but no later than November 3, 2027 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: 24-1506 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 13:14
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  58. 7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( X ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2023-08 Purpose: To extend Contract #E2023-08 - The declaration of emergency for Temporary Shelter Services at homeless shelters located throughout Essex County Entity Name: 1) Newly Destined, Inc., of Newark, 1114-116 Broad Street, New Jersey 07114; 2) 169 Clinton Development Urban Renewal, LLC, 246 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305; 3) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107; 4) Real House, Inc., of Montclair, 95 Grove Street, New Jersey 07042;  5) United Community Corporation, 332 South 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103; 6) YMCA of Newark and Vicinity, 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102; and 7) Helping the Homeless, Inc., 12 Moryan Road, Edison, New Jersey 08817 Entity Address: See above Increase Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,719,035.00 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $15,363,670.00 Funding Source: Fund: 011, 200, 2001, Account: 97550; Budget Year: B2024 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from August 30, 2024 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: An emergency Contract #E2023-08 was awarded to eight (8) vendors in a contract amount not to exceed $2,627,280.00 for the period of June 6, 2023 through September 5, 2023, for the Office of Homeless Services. The 1st extension and amendment of Emergency Contract #E2023-08 provided an extension to the contract period through December 31, 2023, or until new contract(s) were awarded, whichever occurred first, and increased the contract by $2,719,035.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $5,346,315.00. The 2nd extension and amendment of Emergency Contract #E2023-08 provided an extension to the contract period through May 31, 2024, or until new contract(s) were awarded, whichever occurred first, and increased the contract by $4,531,725.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $9,925,600.00. The 3rd extension and amendment of Emergency Contract #E2023-08, provided an extension to the contract period through August 29, 2024, or until new contract(s) are awarded, whichever occurs first, and increases the contract by $2,719,035.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $12,644,635.00. This Resolution provides for a 4th extension and amendment of Emergency Contract #E2023-08, extending the contract period through November 30, 2024, or until new contract(s) are awarded, whichever occurs first, and increases the contract by $2,719,035.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $15,363,670.00. 24-1525 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 13:38
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  60. 7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: 24-Passenger School Bus Purpose: To accept a gift/donation, from the Newark Board of Education, of a 24-passenger school bus that will be donated to Spilinga, a Commune in the Province of Valentina, Italy- a sister city of the City of Newark. Entity Name: Newark Board of Education Entity Address: 765 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102 Gift Value: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: The Newark School Board approved the donation of the 24-passenger school bus by resolution dated June 18, 2024 24-1571 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 19:50
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  62. 7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase aluminum Traffic Sign Blanks. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.) Lightle Enterprises of Ohio LLC, 22 East Springfield Street, P.O. Box 329, Frankfort, Ohio 45628 2.) National Highway Products, Inc, 301 Riverside Drive, Millville, New Jersey 08332 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/ Department Of Engineering / Division of Traffic Signals/NW-11-110-1107-83750-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract. Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: N/A Additional Information: To purchase aluminum Traffic Sign Blanks. Advertisement Date: July 24, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Nineteen (19) Number of Bids Received: Two (2) 24-1459 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 22:28
  63. 7R1-g Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Agreement Purpose: To establish a Guaranteed Education Pilot Program with Rutgers University, to provide financial assistance to at-risk, disadvantaged Newark residents, who meet certain specific qualification criteria and are directly impacted by violence. Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Entity Address: 195 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 annually or $1,200,000 over Four (4) Years Funding Source: 2024 Budget / Brick City Peace Collective Grant/ NW051, G24, A24J0, A-72030, B2024 Program Term: Maximum of four (4) years commencing on May 1, 2024 through May 1, 2029 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: In establishing this Guaranteed Education Pilot Program, Rutgers University shall serve as the City's agent for the administration and management of up to $1,200,000.00 to be paid over a potentially four-year period (not to exceed $300,000.00 per year or $15,000.00 per student, per year) commencing May 1, 2024, to be used towards the tuition and room and board payment for no more than twenty (20) students participating in the Guaranteed Education Pilot Program. 24-0961 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 22:59
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  66. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
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  68. 7R2-a Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 2-family home and provide 2 market rate rental units. Entity Name: Eclat Way Limited Liability Company Entity Address: 222 Linwood Place, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Sale Amount: $26,250.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $31,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 749 South 20th Street/ Block 368/ Lot 19/ 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 120424 Deferred 7R2-a 121824 Deferred 7R2-a 010825 24-1101 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 23:22
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  70. 7R2-b Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land to Ascension Capital Partners I, LLC to, amend the scope of the Project Entity Name: Ascension Capital Partners I, LLC Entity Address: 59 Lincoln Park, Suite 200, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $28,697.20 Cost Basis: () $PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 45-47 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 22/East Ward 43 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 23/East Ward 41 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 24/East Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-b adopted on January 10, 2018, authorized the Private Sale/Redevelopment pursuant to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land. This Resolution authorizes a First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land to amend the Scope of the Project. Deferred 7R2-b 120424 24-1161 Defer Pass
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  72. 7R2-c Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 16- unit apartment building for individuals whose income is at 40-80% AMI with a commercial space. Entity Name: MB Development & Management LLP Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 301, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $85,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 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) 509 Avon Avenue/Block 2640/ Lot 29/ South Ward 511 Avon Avenue/Block 2640/ Lot 30/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $10.00 = $50,000.00. 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-c 120424 24-1186 Defer Pass
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  74. 7R2-d Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a new 2-family home to be owner occupied Entity Name: Veronica Mitchell Entity Address: 24 Cedar Avenue,3Fl, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Sale Amount: $22,500.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $16,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 56 Palm Street/Block 4199/Lot 104/ West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500 X $9.00 = $22,500.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties 24-1189 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 24:31
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  76. 7R2-c Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 16- unit apartment building for individuals whose income is at 40-80% AMI with a commercial space. Entity Name: MB Development & Management LLP Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 301, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $85,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 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) 509 Avon Avenue/Block 2640/ Lot 29/ South Ward 511 Avon Avenue/Block 2640/ Lot 30/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $10.00 = $50,000.00. 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-c 120424 24-1186 Defer Pass
  77. 7R2-e Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of (2) two family homes, 1 unit will be owner occupied and 3 affordable rental units. Entity Name: Teki Construct LLC Entity Address: 30 Arsdale Place, Newark, New Jersey, 07106 Sale Amount: $62,820.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $28,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 438 Peshine Avenue/Block 3576/Lot 29/South Ward 440 Peshine Avenue/Block 3576/Lot 28/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,235 X $12.00 = $62,820.00. 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-e 120424 24-1438 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 24:56
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  80. 7R3 Engineering
  81. 7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Licensing Agreement Purpose: To provide for a Street Use/License Agreement to install and maintain Small Cell Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. Entity Name: Crown Castle Fiber, LLC Entity Address: 8020 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024 Contract Amount: Per agreement, minimum $270.00 per annum, per wireless facility, subject to CPI inflator and additional City fees for street use, and fee for cost negotiation Funding Source: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Five (5) years and renewable for up to three (3) additional five (5) year terms Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Street Use/License Agreement will allow Crown Castle Fiber, LLC to install Small Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Crown Castle Fiber, LLC will pay the City of Newark $270/yearly for each facility installed. 24-0812 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 25:36
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  83. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  84. 7R5-a Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Application/Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds Purpose: Amending Immunization 2025 Grant Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $215,627.00 Total Project Cost: $603,627.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-d adopted on September 5, 2024, accepted a grant in the amount of $388,000.00 from the State of New Jersey Department of Health-Communicable Disease Service. 24-1413 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 26:27
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  86. 7R5-b Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of additional funding to provide grant funding for the Health Center Program. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $4,110,810.00 Funding Source: HRSA Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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: The original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 24, 2024, accepted a grant award in the amount of $4,019,113.00. An amending Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on October 2, 2024, accepted additional funds in the amount of $35,659.00, updating the total grant award to $4,054,772.00. HRSA has made additional funds in the amount of $56,038.00 available, for a new grant award of $4,110,810.00. 24-1436 Adopt Pass
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  88. 7R6 Law
  89. 7R6-a Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-2637-17 Claimant: Joseph E. Tutela III Claimant's Attorney: Robert J. De Groot, Esq. Settlement Amount: $120,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-a 110724 Deferred 7R6-a 112624 Deferred 7R6-a 120424 24-1411 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 26:58
  90. 7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-009070-17 Claimant: Jacqueline Aviles-Torres and Juan Torres, her spouse Claimant’s Attorney: Marilyn Barbosa, Esq., Barbosa Donovan, LLP, 70 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-b 120424 24-1581 Defer Pass
  91. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  92. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose To establish 2025 Pre-Meetings, Regular Meetings, Special Meetings, and Conference Dates. Additional Information: Open Public Meetings Act notice to be sent to newspapers and posted. 24-1585 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 27:17
  93. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing the 2025 Municipal Holiday Schedule Purpose: 2025 Municipal Paid Holidays Additional Information: 24-1586 Adopt Pass
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  96. 7R8-c RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 1. Individuals honored during the South Ward Interfaith Clergy Thanksgiving Service 2. Individuals honored during the Vizion Foundation - Vizion Awards "A Black-Tie Gala" 3. Lady Linda Grier, 75th Birthday Celebration 4. Deacon David Green, 60th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 5. Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini 6. Ironbound Executives Association 24-1588 Adopt Pass
  97. 7R8-d EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 1. Darnell Williams 2. Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Granato 3. George Q. Hill 24-1590 Adopt Pass
  98. 7R9 Public Safety
  99. 7R9-a Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological consulting services. Entity Name: The Institute for Forensic Psychology Entity Address: 5 Fir Court, Suite 2, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71280-B2024 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 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: Deferred 7R9-a(as) 110724 Failed 7R9-a 112624 24-1334 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 28:04
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  101. 7R11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  102. 7R11-a Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: To provide bi weekly Art Therapy sessions for families of individuals who are currently or were formerly incarcerated Entity Name: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Entity Address: 68 Elm St, Summit, NJ 07901 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: NA Contract Period: November 2024 through March 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: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation located at 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901 would like to give the City of Newark, Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services the benefit of its services by providing bi-weekly art therapy sessions to families of individuals who are currently or were formerly incarcerated. The sessions will occur at the Temple of Hip Hop (formerly known as the Training Recreation Education Center), 55 Ludlow St., Newark, NJ 07114 and will commence in November 2024 and end in March. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will provide all art materials needed, a licensed art therapist to facilitate the program, transportation for those who need it and light snacks and refreshments for each sessions. The value of the services is approximately One Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,780.00) 24-1414 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 28:28
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  105. 7R12 Water Sewer Utility
  106. 7R12-a Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment No.1 for Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis Entity Name: Coastal Engineering LLC Entity Address: 54 Davis Road, Franklin, New Jersey 07416 Contract Amount: Not To Exceed $229,804.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2024 Budget 037-750-7502-71240 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2024, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R12-o December 20, 2023, awarded contract in the amount of $150,000.00. Amendment No.1 increases the contract amount by $79,804.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed of $229,804.00. 24-1410 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 28:52
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  108. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  109. 8-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment as Newark Municipal Court Judge Name of Appointee: The Honorable Yeneisha Renee Warrick Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 8, 2027. Additional Information: 24-1584 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 29:33
  110. 8-b Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment as Newark Municipal Court Judge Name of Appointee: The Honorable Gisel J. Ortiz Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 7, 2027. Additional Information: 24-1582 Confirm Pass
  111. 8-c Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council as Minority Business Enterprise Owner Name of Appointee: Edna Rashid Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 22, 2027. Additional Information: 24-1583 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 29:57
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  114. 8-d AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO B9 HYATT AVE OWNER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 602 W. OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 200, FT. WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 19034, FOR A PROJECT INVOLVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 354,400 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION BUILDING, INCLUSIVE OF 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, 53 LOADING DOCK SPACES, 166 TRAILER STORAGE SPACES AND 268 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 105-135 HYATT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 5020, LOT 69.03 (FORMERLY LOTS 69.03, 69.04, 69.05, AND 69.06). (EAST WARD) 24-0993 Motion to Amend Pass ▶ jump to 30:38
  115. 8-e AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TWO (2) TO THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO TERRELL REDEVELOPMENT PARTNERS URBAN RENEWAL, LP PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW FOR A PROJECT LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 91-97 CHAPEL STREET, (FORMERLY 59-97 CHAPEL STREET), NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2442, LOT 1.02 AFTER PERFECTED BY THE ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION DEED RECORDED ON APRIL 12, 2022, TO REVISE THE ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR THE PROJECT AS A RESULT IN CHANGE IN FINANCING. 24-1587 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 31:49
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  119. 108 1. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 2. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 3. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 4. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER Appearing. 5. LAMOUNT VAUGHN Appearing. 6. TARRICK TUCKER Not appearing. 7. GEE CURETON Appearing. 8. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 9. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 10. DEBRA SALTERS Not appearing. 11. DEBORAH EDWARDS Appearing. 12. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. 24-1607
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  121. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 129:05
  122. 8-d AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO B9 HYATT AVE OWNER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 602 W. OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 200, FT. WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 19034, FOR A PROJECT INVOLVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 354,400 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION BUILDING, INCLUSIVE OF 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, 53 LOADING DOCK SPACES, 166 TRAILER STORAGE SPACES AND 268 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 105-135 HYATT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 5020, LOT 69.03 (FORMERLY LOTS 69.03, 69.04, 69.05, AND 69.06). (EAST WARD) 24-0993 Adopted as amended on Communications Pass ▶ jump to 31:04
  123. 111 C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
  124. 8-d AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO B9 HYATT AVE OWNER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 602 W. OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 200, FT. WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 19034, FOR A PROJECT INVOLVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 354,400 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION BUILDING, INCLUSIVE OF 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, 53 LOADING DOCK SPACES, 166 TRAILER STORAGE SPACES AND 268 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 105-135 HYATT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 5020, LOT 69.03 (FORMERLY LOTS 69.03, 69.04, 69.05, AND 69.06). (EAST WARD) 24-0993 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 31:31
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  126. 7Ma A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of longtime Newark resident, Helen Hughes. 24-1674 Adopt Pass
  127. 7Mb A motion expressing profound sorrow at the passing of Jennie B. Oliver, longtime Newark resident and mother of the late New Jersey Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Oliver. 24-1675 Adopt Pass
  128. 7Mc A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Christy Davis Jackson, longtime Democratic operative and wife of noted AME Bishop, Reginald T. Jackson. 24-1676 Adopt Pass
  129. 7Md A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, stop and desist from utilizing residential driveways as temporary garbage can collection sites. 24-1677 Adopt Pass
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  131. 7Me A motion requesting the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the five-story apartment building located at 130 Chancellor Avenue for an alleged inoperable elevator and, if warranted, cite the owners for violations. 24-1679 Adopt Pass
  132. 7Mf A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Morris M. Fields, father of long-time Newark employee, Arneida Green. 24-1680 Adopt Pass
  133. 7Mg A motion reiterating several previous requests for the listing of tax abatement properties delinquent in their payments. 24-1681 Adopt Pass