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Name: Newark Municipal Council
Start: 2024-07-10
Location: Council Chamber

July 10, 2024 ·12:30 PM Final Revised ·REGULAR MEETING

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 238 items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
4 INVOCATION
3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4. ROLL CALL
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5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
5-a Newark Housing Authority, Minutes, May 23, 2024. 24-0888 Accept Pass
5-b High Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation, Financial Statements, December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Accept Pass
5-c Broad Hill Partners Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2020. 24-0911 Accept Pass
5-d North Jersey Water Supply Commission, Minutes, May 22, 2024. 24-0954 Accept Pass
6. ORDINANCES
6F First Reading
14 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
6F-a AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 746-765 S. 14TH STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 513 W. MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, SUITE 208, LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (3) TOWNHOME STYLE BUILDINGS CONSISTING OF (30) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (8) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE 6PSF-B, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, AND APPROXIMATELY (26) PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 746-758 SOUTH 14TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2633, LOT 37 (SOUTH WARD). Adopt on First Reading Pass
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6F-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ADL 605-607 BROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 218 HAMILTON AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11231, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (84) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF (71) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (13) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, AND 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 605-607 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 18, LOTS 27, 28, AND 77 (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 6PSF-d 080724 Adopt on First Reading Pass
6F-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 14TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 6TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (WEST WARD). Deferred 6PSF-l 080724 24-0782 Adopt on First Reading Pass
6F-d AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO WTJV URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 444 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104, FOR A PROJECT TO SIGNIFICANTLY REHABILITATE AN EXISTING SEVENTEEN-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING CONSISTING OF (279) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS LOCATED AT 434-462 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 629, LOT 7 (NORTH WARD). Deferred 6PSF-f 080724 Adopt on First Reading Pass
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6F-e AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 297 CLINTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FOUR-STORY MULTI-FAMILY SENIOR-CITIZEN AGE-RESTRICTED BUILDING CONSISTING OF (64) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”) RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (1) SUPERINTENDENT UNIT AND (38) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 297-309 CLINTON AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2667, LOT 12 (SOUTH WARD). 24-0475 Adopt on First Reading Pass
6F-f AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF CITY PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1830, LOT 1.01, PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF LAND. 24-0901 Adopt on First Reading Pass
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6F-g AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK DOWNTOWN CORE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK PLAZA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. 24-0651 Adopt on First Reading Pass
24 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 August 7, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $22,500,000.00, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $22,500,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-c 052224 Deferred 6PSF-b 060524 24-0628 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
6PSF-b AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHT OF REVERTER IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS, 204 PESHINE AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2690, LOT 55, PURSUANT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK VALENTINE’S DAY LAND SALE. 24-0633 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
6PSF-c AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 6, STOPPING OR STANDING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCLUDE FINES FOR THE VIOLATIONS. Failed 6PSF-c 071024 24-0778 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Fail
6PSF-d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, SUBCHAPTER 3, NEWARK DOWNTOWN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN NEWARK DOWNTOWN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND REMOVE THE RESIDENTIAL (CLASS 2) PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN THE EXPANSION AREA AND TO CLARIFY THE 1% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE WITHHELD FROM EACH QUARTERLY PAYMENT. 24-0533 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
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32 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
33 1 Administration
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34 2 Economic and Housing Development
35 3 Engineering
36 4 Finance
37 5 Health and Community Wellness
38 6 Law
39 7 Mayor's Office
40 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
41 9 Public Safety
42 10 Public Works
43 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
44 12 Water Sewer Utility
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7. RESOLUTIONS
7R1 Administration
7R1-a Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through Youth Menoring Program. Entity Name: Weequahic Park Association, Inc. Entity Address: 92 Thomas Carmichael Drive, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $124,500.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and NW051,Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024. Deferred 7R1-i 052224 Deferred 7R1-a 060524 24-0433 Returned to Administration Pass
7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LA-2024 MA Newark City Five Ward Paving Improvement Project (Citywide) Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $3,006,433.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a adopted on July 11, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0678 Adopt Pass
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7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LA-2024 TV Newark Morris Canal Bikeway Phase 2 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $769,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-b(S) adopted on July 11, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0859 Adopt Pass
7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LA-2024 LFIF Newark City Ferry Street Improvement Project Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $3,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-d adopted on December 20, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0860 Adopt Pass
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7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Newark Ironbound Roundabout Project Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $1,721,729.63 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-b adopted on December 6, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0861 Adopt Pass
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7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LA-2024 TV Newark City Transit Village Pedestrian Safety Improvements Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $516,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-c(S) adopted on July 11, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0862 Adopt Pass
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7R1-g Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LA-2024 SST Newark City Safe Streets to Newark’s Transit Hub Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $420,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-d(S) adopted on July 11, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0863 Adopt Pass
7R1-h Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2024 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2024 Budget Appropriation Amount: $58,678,449.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through July 31, 2024 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 - Not Applicable Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0865 Adopt Pass
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7R1-i Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Ferry Street Intersection Safety Improvements Project Funding Source: Federal Highway Aid Program/New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $5,663,005.13 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-d adopted on December 6, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0876 Adopt Pass
7R1-j Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (GA/SNAP): to provide assistance in job placement for participants and disbursement of Workforce Investment Funds. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity Appropriation Amount: $473,315.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract 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 will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-0919. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0933 Adopt Pass
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7R1-k Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Youth and Dislocated Worker's Program: to provide assistance in job placement and train Adults, Dislocated Workers and Youth Clients through the Workforce Investment Funds (Citywide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $6,234,818.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract 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 will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-0913. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0932 Adopt Pass
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7R1-l Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY2024 Clean Communities Program: To provide funds to supplement an existing litter reduction program and removal, as well as the abatement of graffiti within the municipality (Citywide). Funding Source: N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $578,042.32 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: January 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: This is a cash basis grant. No award letter is required. Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-0874. Operating Agency: Department of Public Works Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0938 Adopt Pass
7R1-m Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide street outreach and housing navigation services to unsheltered Newark residents. Entity Name: Bridges Outreach, Inc. Entity Address: 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Homeless Housing Services Grant/NW051-G23-M23Q0-71280-B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This contract will provide the Office of the Mayor, Office of Homeless Services with homeless outreach services to persons who are homeless. Advertised Date: September 13, 2023 Proposals Downloaded: Sixty-nine (69) Proposals Received: Four (4) Due Date: October 5, 2023 Adopt Pass
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7R1-n Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide meals for the 2024 SunUp Summer Food Program. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Whitson’s Food Service (Bronx), LLC, 1800 Motor Parkway, Islandia, New York, 11749 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,219,279.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW051-G24-N24C0-72020-B2024 Contract Period: June 24, 2024 through August 30, 2024 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 meals for the 2024 SunUp Summer Food Program for the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. Advertisement: May 22, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Five (5) Bids Received: Two (2) 24-0894 Adopt Pass
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7R1-o Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract #T1473 Traffic Signal Controllers and Camera Imagining Detection Systems - Master Blanket 19-FOOD-01027 Purpose: To purchase traffic signal controllers and cabinets. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC, 3005 Hadley Road, Suite 5, South Plainfield New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,750.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-A-83750-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through December 19, 2024, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide for the purchase of traffic signal controllers and cabinets for the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals. 24-0612 Adopt Pass
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7R1-p Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) provides for the award of a contract for Professional Services Purpose: To provide the services of a Municipal Engineer. Entity Name: KS Engineers, P.C. Entity Address: 2 Riverfront Plaza, McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Additional Entity Name: T&M Associates Entity Address: 11 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey 07748 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Engineering/Business Unit: NW011, Dept. 110, Div./Proj. 1101, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2024 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 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: To provide services of a Municipal Engineer, including, but not limited to, assisting the municipality in the administration and operation of the roads, parks, municipal buildings, water and sewer systems, as well as to provide general engineering assistance to all City Departments. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $50,000.00 is attached. 24-0255 Adopt Pass
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7R2 Economic and Housing Development
7R2-a Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate industrial property utilized for light manufacturing. Entity Name: Margate 1270 McCarter Highway, LLC Entity Address: 250 Passaic Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $875,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $1,059,900.00 Appraised Amount: $875,000.00 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) 281-289 Passaic Street/Block 436/Lot 13/Central Ward 1266-1270 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 18 and 20/Central Ward 1272 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 21/Central Ward 1274 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 22/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Negotiated Price = $875,000.00. 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-a 060524 Returned to Administration Pass
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7R2-b Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate property to provide a retail space and one (1) affordable rental unit. Entity Name: Roy Hargrove Entity Address: Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204 Sale Amount: $55,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $22.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $188,900.00 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) 69 7th Avenue/Block 478/Lot 20/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X Sale Price= 2,500 X $22.00 = $55,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Adopt Pass
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7R2-c Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide a new construction of a multi-unit development for seniors, (20) units with a mix of affordable and market rate rentals. Entity Name: 266 Clinton Ave Holdings, LLC Entity Address: 325 Ferry Street, Suite 108, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $33,135.36 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $114,400.00 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) 266 Clinton Avenue/Block 2671/Lot 3/South Ward 268 Clinton Avenue/Block 2671/Lot 2/South Ward 270 Clinton Avenue/Block 2671/Lot 1/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,141.92 X $8.00 = $33,135.36. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0460 Adopt Pass
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7R2-d Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a gated kids park with a playground. Entity Name: Gomes Dynasty, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $23,353.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $47,600.00 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) 284-286 Orange Street /Block 2852 /Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage x PSF=2,335.3 x 10.00= $23,353.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Adopt Pass
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7R2-e Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build (2) new two-family dwellings with (4) affordable units at an income level ranging from 40-60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Entity Name: DJ Cool - V, LLC Entity Address: Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Sale Amount: $54,472.50 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $57,200.00 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) 182 West Runyon Street/Block 3021/Lot 8/South Ward 283 West Runyon Street/Block 3035/Lot 35/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X Sale Price = 6052.5 X $9.00 = $54,472.50. 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 071024 Defer Pass
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7R2-f Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of a three-family home to provide (2) market-rate rentals and (1) affordable rental unit at 80% Area Median Income (AMI). Entity Name: Ashland Properties, LLC Entity Address: Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 Sale Amount: $37,600.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $29,100.00 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) 82 Huntington Terrace/Block 3606/ Lot 12/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,760 X $10.00= $37,600.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Adopt Pass
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7R2-g Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a side yard to use as parking for a redeveloper-owned adjacent property. Entity Name: 66-68 Emmet, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $22,342.95 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $16,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 60-60A North 9th Street/ Block 1920/ Lot 39/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,482.55 X $9.00 = $22,342.95. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Adopt Pass
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7R2-h Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of (3) three-family homes, of which one (1) will be sold and another two (2) will be for rent, each having (1) unit as affordable rent at 60 - 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Entity Name: Nobre Development, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07114 Sale Amount: $67,500.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $92,600.00 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) 464 South 14th Street/Block 330 /Lot 39/West Ward 466 South 14th Street/Block 330/Lot 38/West Ward 476 15th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 16/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 7,500 X $9.00 = $67,500.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0273 Adopt Pass
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7R2-i Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the property into owner-occupied housing. Entity Name: Noel Gibson Entity Address: Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: $55,611.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $187,800.00 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) 65-67 Farley Avenue/Block 3002/Lot 8/South Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 3,707.4 X $15.00 = $55,611.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-i 071024 24-0316 Defer Pass
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7R2-j Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide a side yard and parking for an adjacent owned property. Entity Name: Ray Gardere Entity Address: Linden, New Jersey, 07036 Sale Amount: $15,520.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $19,100.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 586 Hunterdon Street/Block 2661/Lot 41/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,940 X $8.00 = $15,520.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0407 Adopt Pass
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7R2-k Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide a new construction of (2) two-family homes with the intent to sell (1) home at the current market rate and the other home at 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Entity Name: Blackmon Homes, LLC Entity Address: Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Sale Amount: $79,036.20 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $50,600.00 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) 265-267 Seymour Avenue/Block 3598/Lot 5/South Ward 269 Seymour Avenue/Block 3598/Lot 3/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 8,781.80 X $9.00 = $79,036.20. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0478 Adopt Pass
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7R2-l 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 home, designating (1) unit as affordable for individuals earning 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and the other unit at market rate. Entity Name: Hartfelt Real Estate, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $20,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $21,300.00 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) 339 South 19th Street/Block 1794/Lot 26/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500 X $8.00 = $20,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0637 Adopt Pass
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7R2-m Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide development of a five-story mid-rise multi-family building with (64) units, (13) affordable housing units, amenities, and community building. Entity Name: Supreme Home Developers, LLC Entity Address: 1115 Inman Avenue, Suite 179, Edison, New Jersey 08820 Sale Amount: $222,876.39 Cost Basis: (X) $11.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $220,400.00 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) 575 South 10th Street/Block 313/Lot 56/Central Ward 594 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 21/Central Ward 592 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 22/Central Ward 590 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 23/Central Ward 588 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 24/Central Ward 586 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 25/Central Ward 596-610 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 13/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 20,261.49 X $11.00 = $222,876.39. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0827 Adopt Pass
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7R2-n 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 Springfield Blossom, LLC to amend the scope of the Project. Entity Name: Springfield Blossom, LLC Entity Address: 1212 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: $110,015.55 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $207,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) 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) 626-638 Springfield Avenue/Block 363/Lot 8.02/South Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-h adopted on January 10, 2024 authorized the Private Sale, pursuant to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land. This Resolution authorizes a First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale of Land and Redevelopment to amend the scope of the Project. 24-0878 Adopt Pass
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7R2-o Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a side yard for the adjacent owned property at 140-142 Leslie Street. Entity Name: ABE Gezint, LLC Entity Address: Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Sale Amount: $23,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $28,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 138 Leslie Street/Block 3065/Lot 5/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,600 X $9.00 = $23,400.00. 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-o 071024 Deferred 7R2-c 080724 Deferred 7R2-a 090524 Deferred 7R2-a 091824 24-0883 Defer Pass
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7R2-p Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment/Subordination Agreement/Reverter Purpose: An Agreement to subordinate the City’s rights of reverter by entering into a Subordination of Right of Reverter, Estoppel Certificate and First Amendment to Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land in order to permit construction financing necessary for the redevelopment of an affordable rental housing project. Entity Name: Rubix International, LLC Entity Address: 24 Commerce Street, Suite 1420, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $0.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 320-322 Hawthorne Avenue/Block 3612/Lot 4/South Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-b(S) adopted on May 25, 2021, authorized the Private Sale/Redevelopment Agreement. 24-0940 Adopt Pass
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7R2-q Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2024 Annual Budget for the Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District (BLCSID Partnership, Inc.) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2024 Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District Budget Amount: $790,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-a adopted on May 8, 2024. Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. 24-0834 Adopt Pass
7R2-r Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2024 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Reading and Adopting the 2024 Annual Budget of Newark Downtown District. Amount: $8,335,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-d adopted on June 5, 2024. Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. 24-0899 Adopt Pass
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7R2-s Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Amendment to Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations) to the Newark Central Planning Board Purpose: Requesting the Newark Central Planning Board to consider an amendment to Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64. Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-e adopted on November 1, 2023, amended and replaced Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations). 24-0902 Adopt Pass
7R2-t Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide support for the submission of an application, by the Developer to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Affordable Housing Trust Fund-Neighborhood Partnership Fund. Entity Name: The Unity 12th St Development Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 429 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204 Grant Amount: $0.00 Total Project Cost: $222,840.41 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant 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 666-676 South 12th Street/Block 2618/Lot 56/South Ward Additional Information: 24-0751 Adopt Pass
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7R2-u Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-Newark Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of WorkFirst New Jersey (WFNJ) Grant Funds Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 375 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey Grant Amount: $473,315.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 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: The funding source is the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The funds must be fully expended by June 30, 2025. No municipal funds nor commitment of municipal resources, or staff are required for the receipt or acceptance of these grant funds. 24-0919 Adopt Pass
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7R2-v Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant funds Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 375 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: $6,234,817.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 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: The grant funding source is the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to assist youth, adult, and dislocated workers with significant barriers to employment, high quality jobs, and careers and to help employers hire and retain skilled workers. Eighty (80%) percent of grant funds must be obligated by June 30, 2025 and all funds fully expended by June 30, 2026. 24-0913 Adopt Pass
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7R2-w Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME Funds Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Deed Restrictive HOME Affordable Housing Agreement. Entity Name: Thomas Street Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 300 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: $2,200,000.00 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) 184-194 Thomas Street/Block 1164, Lot 11/East Ward Additional Information: To construct a new five-story residential affordable housing building that will consist of (52) senior age-restricted affordable residential rental units, (11) shall be designated by the City as HOME Program deed-restricted affordable housing units for use and occupancy by extremely low-income senior citizens and elderly persons and households earning 30% or less of Area Median Income (AMI), for property located at 184-194 Thomas Street (East Ward). 24-0885 Adopt Pass
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7R2-x Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME Funds Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Deed Restrictive HOME Affordable Housing Agreement. Entity Name: E. Gill Development, LLC Entity Address: 2 Center Street, 2103, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $375,000.00 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) 63 South 12th Street/Block 1867, Lot 25/West Ward Additional Information: To construct a new residential affordable housing building that will consist of (3) three-bedroom residential rental units as HOME Assisted Units to be occupied by households and families who have annual incomes of 30% or less of Area Median Income (AMI) for property located at 63 South 12th Street (West Ward). 24-0896 Adopt Pass
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7R2-y Dept./Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To provide for a Grant Agreement with Thomas Street Urban Renewal, LLC. Entity Name: Thomas Street Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 300 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Additional Grant Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Dedicated Trust Fund Total Project Cost: $12,927,471.30 City Contribution: $300,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: HOME Program Funds/Private Lenders Grant Period: Construction has commenced and shall be completed within twenty-four (24) months following construction commencement 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) 184-194 Thomas Street/Block 1164, Lot 11/East Ward Additional Information: 24-0886 Adopt Pass
7R2-z Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an area in need of redevelopment. Purpose: Designating an area in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 20-24 Branford Place/Block 57/Lot 161/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-h(AS), adopted on March 20, 2024, authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation. 24-0935 Adopt Pass
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7R3 Engineering
7R3-a Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Engineering Services to prepare the Design Documents, Bid Documents and handle Construction Management for the renovation of the new Newark Drop-in and Resource Center at 1136 Raymond Boulevard Newark, New Jersey 07102. Entity Name: Design Resources Group Architects, AIA, Inc. Entity Address: 270 Davidson Avenue, Suite 303, Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $239,000.00 Funding Source: Treasury Grant 051-G24-M24E0 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of a written Notice to Proceed issued by the Acting Director of the Department of Engineering and/or her designee or until completion of construction Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: RFP Advertised: May 10, 2024 Date Proposals Due: June 7, 2024 Proposals Received: Two (2) 24-0918 Adopt Pass
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7R3-b Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To enter into Agreement Modification #1 with New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for City of Newark Safe Routes to School - Design Assistance Program. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $396,900.68 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: November 15, 2023 through January 29, 2027 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: Not Applicable (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into Agreement Modification #1 to Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement #2021-DT-DLA-552 with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, to extend the contract term through January 29, 2027. 24-0780 Adopt Pass
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7R3-c Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application and Acceptance of Grant Funds for the NJDOT 2025 Safe Streets to Transit (SST) Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,376,569.50 Total Project Cost: $1,376,569.50 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Not Applicable 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: Not Applicable (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $1,376,569.50 and to accept any lesser and greater amount from the NJDOT 2025 Safe Streets to Transit Program, with no municipal funds required. 24-0849 Adopt Pass
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7R3-d Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds for the NJDOT 2025 Transit Village Grant Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $855,942.00 Total Project Cost: $855,942.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Not Applicable 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: Not Applicable (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $855,942.00 and to accept any lesser or greater amount from the NJDOT 2025 Transit Village Grant Program, with no municipal funds required. 24-0850 Adopt Pass
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7R3-e Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds for the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) BIKE - 2025 Bikeways Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,447,053.12 Total Project Cost: $1,447,053.12 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: Not Applicable (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the mount of $1,447,053.12 and to accept any lesser or greater amount from the NJDOT 2025 Bikeways Grant Program, with no municipal funds required. 24-0858 Adopt Pass
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7R5 Health and Community Wellness
7R5-a Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Certified Municipal Registrar Name of Appointee(s): LaGuanda Frazier Appointment Term: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 Additional Information: 24-0947 Confirm Pass
7R5-b Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Positive Health Care, Inc. Entity Address: 395-403 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $188,980.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White grant funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $82,000.00 is attached. 24-0569 Adopt Pass
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7R5-c Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Entity Name: North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) Entity Address: 393 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $777,013.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-t adopted on April 10, 2024. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $85,600.00 is attached. 24-0744 Adopt Pass
7R5-d Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Entity Name: Public Strategies, Inc. Entity Address: 290 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $85,920.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-t adopted on April 10, 2024. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $6,000.00 is attached. 24-0745 Adopt Pass
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7R5-e Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Entity Name: Team Management 2000, Inc. Entity Address: 84 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $83,772.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-t adopted on April 10, 2024. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $4,836.00 is attached. 24-0746 Adopt Pass
7R5-f Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Entity Name: Urban Renewal Corp. Entity Address: 224 Sussex Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $178,021.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-t adopted on April 10, 2024. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $7,227.00 is attached. 24-0799 Adopt Pass
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7R6 Law
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 Labor and Employment Matters. Entity Name: John J. Zidziunas and Associates, LLC Entity Address: 33 Plymouth Street, #202A, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $146,993.48 Additional Contract Amount: $46,993.48 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department/Business Unit: NW011, Department 046, Division 0461, Account #71260, Budget Ref. B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-n adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $46,993.48, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $146,993.48. 24-0484 Adopt Pass
7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Worker’s Compensation Matters. Entity Name: The Woolridge Law Firm, LLC Entity Address: 515 Valley Street, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit: NW024, Fund: 024, Dept. 24T, Div./Proj.: 5T24, Acct: #96310, Ref.: B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0509 Adopt Pass
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7R6-c Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No: ESX-L-001530-18 Claimant: Juliet Ezeigbo Claimant’s Attorney: Silvia Gerges, Esq., of Lawrence and Gerges, LLC, 242 Washington Avenue, Suite E1, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Settlement Amount: $136,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Insurance Trust Fund/Law Department/Business Unit: 025, Dept. ID 25T, Division/Project 7T25, Account #96340, Budget Ref. B2024 Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-c 071024 24-0571 Defer Pass
7R6-d Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Not Applicable Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $96,314.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/Business Unit: NW026, Account #46545, Budget Ref: B2024 Additional Comments: This Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for LDV, Inc., for an additional cost for modifications to the original build of three (3) mobile medical units and one (1) mobile dental unit to facilitate clinic practice efficiency. 24-0900 Adopt Pass
7R6-e Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing use of Competitive Contracting Purpose: Authorizing the use of Competitive Contracting to award a one (1) year contract for the Newark Community Solutions Program. Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor () Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the use of Competitive Contracting for the procurement of services for the Newark Community Solutions Program, which is dedicated to the reform and improvement of criminal justice within the City of Newark. 24-0951 Adopt Pass
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7R7 Mayor's Office
7R7-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/Office of Homeless Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To develop a texting service for the public to use to help residents living on the street, who are in need of outreach services and support. Entity Name: Newark Alliance, Inc. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $25,000.00 Total Project Cost: $25,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: June 1, 2024 through May 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: The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services seeks to develop a texting service that will allow the public to use when they see an unsheltered person in need of outreach services and support. 24-0749 Adopt Pass
7R7-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Summer Food Distribution Event, in collaboration with Hello Fresh and No Kid Hungry Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Chancellor Avenue School, 321 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Date(s): Monday, June 24, 2024 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Additional Information: 24-0910 Adopt Pass
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7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: The Newark Knights Motorcycle Club Date(s): Saturday, June 15, 2024 Event Time(s): 1:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Springfield Avenue and South 17th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Newark Knights Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Ceremonial Street Designation for The Newark Knights Motorcycle Club to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. Deferred 7R8-b 060524 Tabled 7R8-a 071024 24-0781 Tabled Pass
7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: The Apostles’ House Date(s): Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Grant Street and Spring Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Apostles’ House Way Sponsor: Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. 24-0882 Adopt Pass
7R8-c Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment as a Regular Member Name of Appointee: Sharon A. Hardesty Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation ending March 23, 2028 Sponsor: Council Member, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: 24-0945 Adopt Pass
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7R8-d Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Summer Movies Under the Stars Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park (between Ballantine Parkway and Elwood Avenue), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, August 15, 2024 and Friday, September 6, 2024 Event Time: 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: Rain Dates: Thursday, August 22, 2024 and Friday, September 20, 2024 24-0927 Adopt Pass
7R8-e Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Supporting taxicab-auto cab owners efforts to defeat Senate Bill-S-2841 that will increase minimum liability coverage. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Senate Bill S-2841 will impose disproportionate requirements on the professional taxi industry by raising the minimum amount of liability coverage, thereby increasing their high operating costs and putting some owners out of business. 24-0905 Adopt Pass
7R8-f Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Support for a Rainbow Mural Sponsor(s): Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information: Rainbow Mural to be placed near the intersection of Academy Street and Halsey Street. The Rainbow Mural will be commemorative of Sakia Gunn, a Newark native whose life and legacy continue to inspire advocacy for rights and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community. 24-0952 Adopt Pass
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7R8-g Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: 2nd Annual Cutler Street Summer Fair Date(s): Saturday, July 20, 2024 Location(s): 42 Park Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The 2nd Annual Cutler Street Summer Fair will be held at 42 Park Avenue, from 12:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($550.00) for the street festival will be waived. Deferred 6PSF-n 090524 24-0925 Adopt Pass
7R8-h RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Joy Webb 2. Dr. Deneen Washington 3. Marion P. Thomas Varsity Boys Basketball Team 4. Patricia Kelley, on her retirement after forty (40) years of pubic service with University Hospital Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Mose Daniels, on his 80th Birthday Celebration 6. Ronald Morse, Vice Principal, of Weequahic High School, on his retirement after thirty (30) years of public service 7. Individuals honored during the Weequahic Historic Neighborhood Passing the Baton Event, held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 8. Mary Simonson, on her 90th Birthday Celebration 9. Individuals honored during their Birthday Celebrations Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 10. Individuals honored during East Orange’s 58th Annual Guyana Flag Raising, held on Friday, June 14, 2024 11. Individuals honored during the Maria L. Varisco-Rodgers Charter School Class of 2024 8th Grade Commencement Ceremony 12. Individuals honored during the Annual Hispanic Law Scholarship Luncheon 13. Individuals honored during the Cops 4 Kids Class of 2024 9th Annual Graduation Party, held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 14. University Hospital on celebrating its Grand Opening of the Health and Wellness Center Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 15. Emanuel Morales, on his graduation from Immaculate Conception High School 16. Lucas C. Osorio, on his graduation from Benway High School 17. Jasmina Isabelle Ruiz, on her graduation from Bloomfield High School 18. Kareem Mansour, on his graduation from Saint Elizabeth University 19. Nicholas John Napolitano, on his graduation from Fordham University 20. Father Jorge Acosta, on his 55th Birthday Celebration 21. Maggie Bido, on her Birthday and Retirement Celebration, held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 22. Visiting Dignitaries honored from the Dominican Republic 23. Individuals honored during the 2024 Dominican Pride Parade and Carnival 24. Individuals honored during the Gala Healthcare Heroes Event, held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 25. Teachers and Staff, of Gray Charter School 26. Individuals honored for the Robert Treat Academy Top 10 Students 27. Individuals honored for the Newark Board of Education North Ward Top 10 Students Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 28. Dr. Albert J. Lewis, Jr., on his Birthday Celebration 29. Vanessa Johnson, of Angelic Halo Foundation - Color Me Beautiful Phase II Fashion and Award Show, held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 30. Individuals honored during the Beauty for Ashes, 1st Annual Blooming Flower Honorary Dinner, held on Friday, June 14, 2024 31. Individuals honored during the Newark Public Library DWILDMUSICRADIO Duce Martinez and Martin Gee presents “Remembering Zanzibar”, held on Friday, June 14, 2024 32. Individuals honored during the NJ National Action Network “Boots on the Ground Chapter & Jumpstart” - Juneteenth Keeping the Dream Alive Dinner Award, held on Monday, June 17, 2024 33. J. Barry Washington, of the DV Connector Network Presents - J. Barry Washington, MBA, held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 34. Individuals honored during the Healthcare Heroes Celebration, held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 35. Bishop T. Cooper and First Lady Elder Ruth Cooper, on their 47th Pastoral Anniversary, held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 36. Individuals honored during the 39th Annual Gospel Music Month Celebration, held on Friday, June 14, 2024 37. Reverend Dr. Ronald L. Slaughter, on his 13th Pastoral Anniversary and 25th Year of Pastoral Ministry, at Saint James AME Church, held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 38. Reverend A.R. Bernard, Sr., Founder, CEO and Pastor, of the Christian Cultural Center on receiving the “Visionary Leadership Award” at the New York Latter-Day Saint Professional Association - Annual Banquet, held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 39. Individuals honored during the Sandji Community Development Corp, Inc., Gift of Life Gala, held on Friday, June 7, 2024 40. Beulah Grove Baptist Church, “Celebrating God’s Faithfulness”, Psalms 36:5, on its 80th Year Anniversary Luncheon, 1944-2024, held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 41. Reverend Dr. George A. Blackwell and Minister B. Helena Blackwell, on their 29th Pastoral Anniversary, at Good Neighbor Baptist Church, held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 42. Dr. Kimberly K. Holmes, Esq., on her Swearing-In Ceremony as a Judge of the NJ Office of Administrative Law, held on Friday, June 14, 2024 43. Individuals honored during the Blass Ball Benefit Blast, held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 44. Pastor Tiffany Morrast, on her 12th Pastoral Anniversary, held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 45. Pastor and First Lady Robert L. Morrast, on their 50th Pastoral Anniversary, held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 46. Individuals and Organizations honored during the Newark-Scott Cultural and Civic Foundation Inc., 2nd Annual Madam Louise Scott Legacy Brunch, held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 47. Dr. Lawrence Powell, on his 60th Birthday and Thirty-Five (35) Years of Ministry, held on Saturday, June 23, 2024 48. Family of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, for the Friends of New Jersey Legacy Foundation - Juneteenth Freedom Dinner Cruise Party, held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 49. Inés Davis-Parks, on her public service to Science Park High School 50. Bernice Robinson, on her 105th Birthday Celebration, on Friday, June 21, 2024 51. Jeannine Frisby LaRue, on her 74th Birthday Celebration, held on Sunday, June 30, 2024 52. Pastor Mamie Bridgeforth, on her 80th Birthday Celebration 53. Clearway Missionary Baptist Church, on its 31st Church Anniversary 54. Bishop Kevin Pendleton, on his 7th Pastoral Anniversary 55. Pastor Reverend Dr. Charles F. Boyer, on his 3rd Pastoral Anniversary, held on Sunday, June 30, 2024 56. Individuals honored during the It’s Kairos Time, Inc., The Life Changing Impact of Mentorship 2024 Scholarship Awards, held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 57. Deborah Davis Ford, on her Retirement Celebration, held on Friday, June 28, 2024 58. 19th Annual Newark Pride Festival 59. Abu Muhammad and Victoria DeLoach, ReWed and Birthday Celebration, held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 60. Individuals honored during the North Ward Clergy Interfaith Alliance, Unity Service, held on Sunday, June 30, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 61. Individuals honored during the East Ward Elementary School, Best of the Best 2024 62. Individuals honored during the Ironbound Academy Elementary School, Best of the Best 2024 63. Individuals honored during the Lafayette Street School, Best of the Best 2024 64. Individuals honored during the South Street School, Best of the Best 2024 65. Individuals honored during the Wilson Avenue School, Best of the Best 2024 66. Individuals honored during the Hawkins Street School, Best of the Best 2024 67. Individuals honored during the Hawkins Street School, Citizen Award (Joshua Garcia Hernandez), Achievement Award (Luz Paguay), Valedictorian (Angie Bravo), and Salutatorian (Gabriela Souza) 68. Arthur Antunes Coimbra “Zico”, Brazilian Soccer Coach and Former Player 69. Robson Conceïcäo, Brazilian Boxer 70. Individuals honored during the 2024 Portugal Day Festival, held on June 7th - 9th, 2024 24-0887 Adopt Pass
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7R8-i EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Sadie A. Gray Pickney 2. Syidah O’Bryant 3. Asssiant Pastor Alexander David Peart Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 4. Phyllis Marie Obery Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Christine Houston-McGibbon 6. Robert Lewis Franklin 7. Melvin Valtenie Warren 8. Alfred “Hakim” Hamer 9. Marcell “Justice” Lewis 10. Winston “Tee” Knight 11. Edna Tibo Mensah 12. Robert Leon Crocker 13. Honorable Marcelline Phillips 14. Vermel Jeter 15. Deaconess Hazel Livingstone 16. Mitchell G. McGuire, Jr. 17. Elder Jerome Hill 24-0889 Adopt Pass
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7R9 Public Safety
7R9-a Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of One (1) Special Police Officer - Newark Resident List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police Term of Appointment: May 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: One Newark resident for Appointment as a Special Police Officer. 24-0688 Confirm Pass
7R9-b Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Shared Services Agreement Purpose: To establish shared services among its municipal and county partners should the need arise to appropriately respond to a large-scale incident or multiple, simultaneous incidents throughout Essex County. Entity Name: County of Essex Entity Address: 900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, New Jersey 07044 Contract Amount: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract 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 ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: 24-0893 Adopt Pass
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7R9-c Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R9-a adopted on November 4, 2021, accepting grant Purpose: To provide for a grant reduction of $45,000.00 from $1,729,500.00 to $1,684,500.00, Entity Name: Department of Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $1,684,500.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $1,684,500.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not applicable Contract Period: October 1, 2021 through September 30, 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: This is an amendment to the grant award from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, a grant adjustment to the FFY21 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI-Local Share) award decreasing the total award amount to $1,684,500.00 from $1,729,500.00. The decrease is in the amount of $45,000.00, eliminating the Project amount for Mass Casualty Incident Preparedness Kits for Hospitals, which was awarded to the City of Newark in error due to grant source funding and allocation. 24-0864 Adopt Pass
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7R9-d Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: General Service Administration (GSA) Contract Purpose: To ensure interconnectivity between the City of Newark’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the City’s Mobile EOC, and State and Federal agencies. Entity Name: WEY Technology, Inc. Entity Address: 955 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 1000, Washington DC 20024 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $71,194.50 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP)/NW051-G23-P23K0-A-71280-B2023 Contract Period: April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on November 21, 2023. Governmental Services Administration Contract GS-35F-130DA. No municipal funds required. 24-0813 Adopt Pass
7R9-e Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: Citizens’ Emergency Alert System Renewal/Update Entity Name: Rave Mobile Safety Entity Address: 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $96,000.00 Funding Source: UASI FY23 Funds/Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Support and maintenance of proprietary hardware and software, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd). 24-0053 Adopt Pass
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7R10 Public Works
7R10-a Dept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Litter Control and Education. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Clean Communities Program Fund Entity Address: NJ Clean Communities Council, 222 West State Street Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $578,042.32 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: January 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: 24-0874 Adopt Pass
7R12 Water Sewer Utility
7R12-a Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Pequannock Sludge Lagoon Remediation - Contract #06-WS2024 Entity Name: Spectraserv, Inc. Entity Address: 75 Jacobus Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,053,500.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2024 and NW038-800-8007-71970-B2024 Contract Period: 730 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: Bid Packages Distributed: Seven (7) Bids Received: One (1) 24-0687 Adopt Pass
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8. COMMUNICATIONS
8-a AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 305 WILSON AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O CROWNPOINT GROUP, ONE GATEHALL DRIVE, SUITE 201, PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY 135,728 SQUARE FEET OF SELF-STORAGE SPACE WITH APPROXIMATELY (3) LOADING DOCKS AND (8) PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 299-311 WILSON AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2084, LOT 17 (EAST WARD). Deferred 6PSF-a 090524 Motion to Amend Pass
8-b AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO 40 CLINTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 6PSF-M ADOPTED ON MAY 19, 2021, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AN EXISTING BUILDING AND CREATE (27) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED AT 38-40 CLINTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 145, LOT 62.01 (CENTRAL WARD), TO CORRECT THE MINIMUM ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE IN THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT. Deferred 6PSF-b 090524 Motion to Amend Pass
8-c AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TO DEFINE VACANT LOT, CLARIFY VARIOUS DEFINITIONS, AND ESTABLISH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND FEE SCHEDULES FOR VACANT LOT(S). Deferred 6PSF-c 080724 24-0541 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
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8-d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING THE WEST SIDE OF FABYAN PLACE BETWEEN NYE AVENUE AND LYONS AVENUE, AND THE EAST SIDE OF FABYAN PLACE BETWEEN SHAW AVENUE AND LYONS AVENUE (SOUTH WARD). Deferred 6PSF-k 080724 24-0443 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
8-e AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 3, PROHIBITED TURNS, SECTION 23:3-3, RIGHT TURNS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING RIGHT TURNS FROM DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD ON TO SUSSEX AVENUE (CENTRAL WARD). 24-0724 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
8-f AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 3, PROHIBITED TURNS, SECTION 23:3-5, NO TURNS ON RED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING RIGHT TURNS ON RED AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD, SUSSEX AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE AND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD AND ORANGE STREET (CENTRAL WARD). 24-0891 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
10. MISCELLANEOUS
10-a RAFFLE LICENSES 1. St. Lucy's R.C. Church/RL-10 24-0962 Approve Pass
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7R6-f(as) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza and Reed, PC, 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $50,686.05 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Business Unit: NW025, Dept. 25T, Div./Proj. 5T25, Account #96320, Budget Ref. B2024 Additional Comments: 24-0914 Adopt Pass
7R6-g(as) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Justice Innovation, Inc., 31 Green Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $551,283.89 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department/Fund 011, Dept. 206, Div. 2061, Account #97520, Budget Ref. B2023 Additional Comments: 24-0955 Adopt Pass
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7R8-j(as) Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Opposition Purpose: Resolution declaring opposition to the Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity. Date: July 1, 2024 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: 24-0969 Adopt Pass
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8-g(as) AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT UNDER THE HMFA LAW TO SPRINGVIEW DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, 1212 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY 07111, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE-STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF (63) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, OF WHICH (5) UNITS RESERVED FOR HOMELESS SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM RENTAL INCOME OF UP TO 20% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM RENTAL INCOME OF UP TO 30% AMI, AND (56) UNITS SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM RENTAL INCOME OF UP TO 60% AMI, AND RESIDENT AMENITY SPACE, A COMMUNITY ROOM, A FITNESS CENTER, AND APPROXIMATELY 2,304 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND LEVEL RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE AND ON-SITE PARKING FOR (32) SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 569 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, 565-567, SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, 563 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, 559-561 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, 643-653 SOUTH 11TH STREET, AND 644-646 SOUTH 12TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2618, LOTS 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, AND 17. 24-0926 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
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205 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 305 WILSON AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O CROWNPOINT GROUP, ONE GATEHALL DRIVE, SUITE 201, PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY 135,728 SQUARE FEET OF SELF-STORAGE SPACE WITH APPROXIMATELY (3) LOADING DOCKS AND (8) PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 299-311 WILSON AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2084, LOT 17 (EAST WARD). Deferred 6PSF-a 090524 Adopted as amended on Communications Pass
11. HEARING OF CITIZENS
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207 1. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 2. PAUL CHIN Not Appearing. 3. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 4. CHÉ COLTER Not appearing. 5. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 6. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 7. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 8. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 9. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 10. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 11. RODNEY DAVIS Appearing. 12. BETTY OWENS Not appearing. 13. WAYNETTA COUNTS Not appearing. 14. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 15. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 16. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 17. CZEZRE ADAMS Appearing. 18. JACQUELINE LIMEHOUSE Appearing. 19. NELSON CROSS Not appearing. 20. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 21. TAMIKA DARDEN-THOMAS Not appearing. 22. GEE CURETON Appearing. 23. LOUIS SHOCKLEY Not appearing. 24. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Not appearing. 25. DENISE CRAWFORD. Not appearing. 24-0884
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208 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO 40 CLINTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 6PSF-M ADOPTED ON MAY 19, 2021, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AN EXISTING BUILDING AND CREATE (27) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED AT 38-40 CLINTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 145, LOT 62.01 (CENTRAL WARD), TO CORRECT THE MINIMUM ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE IN THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT. Deferred 6PSF-b 090524 Adopted as amended on Communications Pass
12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass
210 ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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7Ma A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, alert New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) of the Governing Body’s intent to adopt an ordinance that will prohibit truck traffic on Fabyan Place, between Nye Avenue and the interstate Route 78 ramp Lyons Avenue exit ramp northbound. 24-1222 Adopt Pass
7Mb A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Terrance Holmes, longtime employee of the United Community Corporation (UCC) and Newark resident. 24-1223 Adopt Pass
7Mc A motion expressing profound sorrow and recent regret at the passing of Mrs. Frances Wilks, mother of Bernard J. Wilks, Associate Pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church. 24-1224 Adopt Pass
7Md A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Mitchell G. McGuire, Jr. 24-1225 Adopt Pass