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February 7, 2024 ·12:30 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 164 items

  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. 3 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
  4. 4 INVOCATION
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
  6. 4. ROLL CALL
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  8. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
  9. 5-a Central Planning Board Minutes, December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023. 24-0092 Accept Pass
  10. 5-b North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, December 20, 2023. 24-0162 Accept
  11. 6. ORDINANCES
  12. 6F First Reading
  13. 12 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  14. 6F-a AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE WAVERLY YARDS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, BY AUTHORIZING PARKING AS A PRINCIPAL INTERIM USE, AND AMENDING TWO (2) OF THE MAPS AND DELETING TWO (2) OF THE MAPS WITHIN THE WAVERLY YARDS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. 24-0058 Adopt on First Reading Pass
  15. 14 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 February 21, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
  16. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
  17. 6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 5 MERCHANT MANAGEMENT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 124 POLK STREET, #S-2, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COMPRISED OF (21) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (13) STUDIOS AND (8) ONE-BEDROOMS, CONSISTING OF (19) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AND (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, BOTH OF WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AREA MEDIAN INCOME, AMENITIES INCLUDING A GYM, GAME ROOM, A CONFERENCE ROOM, STORAGE SPACE AND OFFICES, AND (6) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENTS LOCATED AT 5-7 MERCHANT STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1993, LOT 3 (EAST WARD). Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
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  20. 6PSF-b AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 22, MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING TAXES AND SURCHARGES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 10:22-4(B)(1), IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL EVENT PARKING TAX SURCHARGE AND AMENDING TITLE 23, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 7, PARKING METERS REGULATIONS, GENERALLY, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 23:7-16, SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING; TO COLLECTIVELY REMOVE LINCOLN PARK (BOTH SIDES BETWEEN BROAD STREET AND CLINTON AVENUE); CLINTON AVENUE (BOTH SIDES BETWEEN LINCOLN PARK AND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD); AND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD (BOTH SIDES BETWEEN CLINTON AVENUE AND STATE STREET). Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver 24-0074 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
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  22. 20 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
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  24. 21 1 Administration
  25. 22 2 Economic and Housing Development
  26. 23 3 Engineering
  27. 24 4 Finance
  28. 25 5 Health and Community Wellness
  29. 26 6 Law
  30. 27 7 Mayor's Office
  31. 28 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  32. 29 9 Public Safety
  33. 30 10 Public Works
  34. 31 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  35. 32 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  37. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  38. 7R1 Administration
  39. 7R1-a Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in High Risk Intervention. Entity Name: Complex Vision Newark, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $57,120.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: November 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 are to be expended no later than November 30, 2024. Deferred 7R1-h 012424 24-0070 Adopt Pass
  40. 7R1-b Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in High Risk Intervention. Entity Name: All About The Seniors And Kids, Inc. Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $75,511.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: November 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 are to be expended no later than November 30, 2024. Deferred 7R1-i 012424 24-0071 Adopt Pass
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  42. 7R1-c Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in Domestic Violence. Entity Name: Hope Love Kindness Crisis Intervention Entity Address: Orange, New Jersey 07050 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $166,250.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: November December 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 are to be expended no later than November 30, 2024. Deferred 7R1-j 012424 24-0072 Adopt Pass
  43. 7R1-d Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in Domestic Violence. Entity Name: Welcoming Waves Wellness, LLC Entity Address: New Milford, New Jersey 07646 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $127,500.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: November 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 are to be expended no later than November 30, 2024. Deferred 7R1-k 012424 24-0094 Adopt Pass
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  45. 7R1-e Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in High Risk Intervention. Entity Name: Prodigal Sons and Daughters Behavorial Healthcare Services Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: November 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 are to be expended no later than November 30, 2024. Deferred 7R1-m 012424 24-0096 Adopt Pass
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  47. 7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize the use of Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #060920-CRN to purchase eight (8) electric chassis refuse trucks for the Department of Public Works. Entity Name: Appolonia, Inc., d/b/a Air Brake and Equipment Entity Address: 225 US Route 22, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,389,229.88 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Special Appropriation Line Item/NW-051-G23-N23Z0-94350 and NW051-G24-N24A0-94350 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through the date of delivery 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 City’s Department of Public Works to utilize the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to provide for the purchase of eight (8) electric chassis refuse trucks under the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #060920-CRN for the Department of Public Works. No Action Taken 7R1-n (as) 012424 Adopt Pass
  48. 7R1-g Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: HOME Investment Partnership Program FY2023 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $3,183,450.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-j adopted on December 6, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Adopt Pass
  49. 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 for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant. Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $5,828,440.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-j adopted on December 6, 2023. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Adopt Pass
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  52. 7R1-i Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $608,612.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-j adopted on December 6, 2023. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Adopt Pass
  53. 7R1-j Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant - Year 1 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services Appropriation Amount: $727,740.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: September 30, 2023 through September 29, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R7-b adopted on December 20, 2023. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Adopt Pass
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  56. 7R1-k Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Community Resource Center - American Rescue Plan/Capital Projects Fund (ARC - ARP/CPF) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Appropriation Amount: $6,732,267.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: March 15, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R7-a adopted on December 6, 2023. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Adopt Pass
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  58. 7R1-l Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LA-2023 TV Newark Morris Canal Bikeway 07 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $470,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: December 12, 2022 through December 11, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-b adopted on August 3, 2022. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Adopt Pass
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  61. 7R1-m Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To support the training and deployment of Community Health Workers in response to various needs within the community. Funding Source: Acenda, Inc. Appropriation Amount: $66,667.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through June 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on January 10, 2024. Operating Agency: Department Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0046 Adopt Pass
  62. 7R1-n Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide for Ryan White HIV/AIDS related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $8,369,505.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0048 Adopt Pass
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  65. 7R1-o Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2023 Emergency Management Agency Assistance (EMMA) Sub-Award Program Grant to fund a system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General Appropriation Amount: $10,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on January 10, 2024. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0112 Adopt Pass
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  67. 7R1-p Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To provide authorization to purchase various goods and services from approved vendors under Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council Contracts. Entity Name: Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council Entity Address: Randolph, New Jersey 07869 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council authorization through the expiration of the contracts or December 31, 2024, whichever occurs first 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 Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council Contracts to purchase various goods and services for various City Departments and agencies through December 2024. Adopt Pass
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  69. 7R1-q Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase grounds equipment from the Educational Services Commission Contract #ESCNJ 22/23-12. Entity Address: 1) Trius, Inc., 5049 Industrial Road, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727; 2) Storr Tractor Company, 3191 U.S. Highway 22 East, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876; 3) North Jersey Bobcat, 201 Maltese Drive, Totowa, New Jersey 07512; 4) Foley, Inc., 855 Centennial Avenue, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854; 5) Cliffside Body Corp., 130 Broad Avenue, Fairview, New Jersey 07022; and 6) Hoffman International, Inc., 300 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08855 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 and 2024 Budgets/Department of Public Works/NW011-060-0605-71920/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83730-B2024/NW038-800-8003-83740-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through February 21, 2024, inclusive of any extensions granted by ESCNJ 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: Resolution 7R1-d, adopted on November 21, 2023, awarded Educational Services Commission Contract #ESCNJ 22/23-12 in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, upon approval of the Municipal Council through February 21, 2024. The City of Newark seeks to purchase additional grounds equipment for the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities increasing the contract amount by $100,000.00, for an increased total contract amount not to exceed $200,000.00. 24-0076 Adopt Pass
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  71. 7R1-r Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Competitive Contracting Purpose: To provide Online Tax Sales. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Realauction.com, LLC, 861 Southwest 78th Avenue Suite B-102, Plantation, Florida 33324 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Finance, Division of Revenue Collection/NW-026-32100 B2024 Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) consecutive months from the date of approval by the Municipal Council 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 Resolution will authorize a contract with Realauction.com, LLC to provide online tax hosting services for the Department of Finance, Division of Revenue. Advertisement Date: September 13, 2023 Bids Downloaded: One (1) Bids Submitted: One (1) Adopt Pass
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  73. 7R1-s Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2023-01 Purpose: To extend the Emergency Contract for the Maintenance and Repair of Elevators and Chair Lifts. Entity Name: Big Apple Elevator Service and Consulting, LLC Entity Address: 125 Half Mile Road, Suite 200, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $307,421.08 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works/NW011-060-0604-71660-B2024 Contract Period: Extended from January 1, 2024 through March 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: Emergency Contract #E2023-01 was awarded to one (1) vendor in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 for the period of January 4, 2023 through April 3, 2023, for the Department of Public Works. Pursuant to Resolution 7R1-l, adopted on May 3, 2023, the Municipal Council extended #E2023-01 through December 31, 2023. On January 9, 2024, the Department of Public Works expressed the continued immediate and emergent need for the maintenance and repair of the elevators and chair lifts in the City of Newark for the period of January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, for an increased contract amount of $57,421.08, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $307,421.08. 24-0100 Adopt Pass
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  76. 7R1-t Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements Purpose: Application/Acceptance of the 2024 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $2,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Monitoring Dept./Agency: Not Applicable Additional Information: This Grant will provide funding for the Newark Youth Academy targeting seventy-five (75) out-of-school juveniles, who have not succeeded in a traditional academic environment. 24-0061 Adopt Pass
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  79. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
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  81. 7R2-a Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of four (4) affordable two-family homes at less than 80% AMI and one (1) three-family home to sell at market rate, each property will have a one car garage. Entity Name: Rising Plains 570, LLC Entity Address: Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Sale Amount: $115,206.84 Cost Basis: (X) $7.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $328,200.00 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) 497-499 Bergen Street/Block 2611/Lot 29, 30, 36/Central Ward 215 Rose Street /Block 2611/Lot 38/Central Ward 507 Bergen Street /Block 2611 /Lot 33/Central Ward 509-513 Bergen Street /Block 2611/Lot 32/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 16,458.12 X $7.00 = $115,206.84. 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-i 012424 Adopt Pass
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  84. 7R2-b Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate properties into four (4) three-family homes, three (3) of which shall be sold at fair market value and one (1) shall include affordable housing. Entity Name: JSTWH, LLC Entity Address: Ewing, New Jersey 08638 Sale Amount: $154,364.60 Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $335,300.00 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) 372 Hillside Avenue/Block 3558/Lot 30/South Ward 441 Avon Avenue/Block 2635/Lot 29/South Ward 443 Avon Avenue/Block 2636/Lot 27/South Ward 16-18 White Terrace/Block 3041/Lot 103/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 11,874.2 X $13.00 = $154,364.60 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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  86. 7R2-c Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build two (2) two-family new construction dwellings and sell homes at market rate. Entity Name: Roma Development, LLC Entity Address: Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Sale Amount: $40,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 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) 54 Telford Street/Block 4202/Lot 63/West Ward 642 South 13th Street/Block 316/Lot 34/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $8.00 = $40,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Defer Pass
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  88. 7R2-d Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide reconstruction and remodeling of existing three-family house. Entity Name: SVS & M Construction, LLC Entity Address: Fairview, New Jersey 07022 Sale Amount: $30,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $175,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and 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) 149 Sherman Avenue/Block 2792/Lot 21/South Additional Information: Total Price: Total Square Footage X $12.00 = $30,000.00 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
  89. 7R2-e Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services. Entity Name: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Entity Address: 1805 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Adopt Pass
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  91. 7R2-f Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Real Estate Appraisal Services. Entity Name: Wade Appraisals, LLC Entity Address: 460 Main Street, Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $20,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0115 Adopt Pass
  92. 7R2-g Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel and Associates, P.A. Entity Address: 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0118 Adopt Pass
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  94. 7R2-h Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0119 Adopt Pass
  95. 7R2-i Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Clarke Caton Hintz, PC Entity Address: 100 Barrack Street, 3rd Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $35,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0122 Adopt Pass
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  97. 7R2-j Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services. Entity Name: Lewis Consulting Group, Inc. Entity Address: 2604 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 600, Wall, New Jersey 07719 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $85,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0124 Adopt Pass
  98. 7R2-k Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 865-869 Franklin Avenue/Block 750.01/Lot 41/North Ward 873 Franklin Avenue/Block 750.01/Lot 43/North Ward 871 Franklin Avenue/Block 750.01/Lot 59/North Ward Additional Information: 24-0031 Adopt Pass
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  100. 7R3 Engineering
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  102. 7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Competitive Contracting, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(j) Purpose: To authorize the use of competitive contracting for the procurement of dockless vehicles for use in the City’s public right-of-way. Entity Name: Veoride, Inc. Entity Address: 1334 Third Street Promenade, Suite #300, Santa Monica, California 90401 Contract Amount: Revenue Contract (no expenditures from the City of Newark) Funding Source: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Two (2) years from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed 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 Resolution ratifies and authorizes the use of competitive contracting for the procurement of dockless vehicles under the City of Newark’s Dockless Vehicle Share System Program, and further authorizes a contract award to Veoride, Inc. to provide dockless vehicles. The vendor is required to pay $125,000.00 for a two (2) year permit and a $0.25 per trip fee to the City of Newark to operate their dockless vehicles in the City’s right-of-ways, in accordance with the Dockless Vehicle Provider Share System Program Rules and Regulations. 24-0073 Adopt Pass
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  104. 7R3-b Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Along South Orange Avenue westbound on the northerly side thereof at Longfellow Avenue at the nearside location, beginning at the easterly curb line of Longfellow Avenue and extending 105 feet easterly therefrom. Additional Information: Adding a bus stop at Longfellow Avenue and South Orange Avenue. (West Ward) Adopt Pass
  105. 7R3-c Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Along Raymond Boulevard, eastbound, on the southerly side thereof at Commerce Court, at the nearside location, beginning at the westerly curb line of Commerce Court and extending 140 feet westerly therefrom. Additional Information: Adding a bus stop on Raymond Boulevard eastbound at Commerce Court and Deleting a bus stop on Raymond Boulevard eastbound midblock between Broad Street and Commerce Court. (Central Ward) 24-0077 Adopt Pass
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  107. 7R4 Finance
  108. 7R4-a Dept./ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - for Goods and Services provided in Support or Maintenance of Proprietary Software Purpose: To provide software maintenance and upgrades. Entity Name: H&L Systems, Inc. Entity Address: Toms River, New Jersey 08753 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 and 2025 Budgets/Department of Finance/NW011-200-2001-96800-B2024 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: This contract is an exception to public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd). Adopt Pass
  109. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  110. 7R5-a Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To support the education of a diverse nurse practitioner population in underserved communities. Entity Name: Seton Hall University Entity Address: 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Grant Amount: $293,142.00 Funding Source: Seton Hall University Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 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: Adopt Pass
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  112. 7R5-b Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Apply/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide a no cost extension of the period to expend funds. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through June 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-s, adopted on June 7, 2023, accepted a grant award in the amount of $418,900.00, for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The Department of Health and Community Wellness wishes to execute a no cost extension of the Grant Agreement, for the grant period of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Lead Grant Assistance Program. 24-0042 Adopt Pass
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  114. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  115. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging New Jersey Transit to remove and relocate a Bus Stop Purpose: To relocate the Bus Stop at 162-164 Irvine Turner Boulevard to 170 Irvine Turner Boulevard. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: 24-0148 Adopt Pass
  116. 7R8-b RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 1. Individuals honored during the 63rd Anniversary of the Swearing-In-Ceremony for the President and Board of Directors of Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc., held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Griselle Ponce, President of Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc., Swearing -In-Ceremony, held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 3. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, on its 120th Anniversary Celebration, to be held, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Individuals honored during the Marques-Aquil Lewis Civic Association Annual Evening of Excellence Awards Dinner, held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 5. Abyssinian Baptist Church, on its 107th Church Anniversary, to be held, on Sunday, February 4, 2024 6. Marlene Da Costa, on her 89th Birthday Celebration 7. Cheryl Bush-Edwards, on her 70th Birthday Celebration 24-0140 Adopt Pass
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  118. 7R8-c EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Wilhelmina Pope Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Iyabo Oladapo Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 3. Paulette Ellis 4. Fatima Young Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 5. Hirene Margarita Madrigal Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 6. Douglas J. Hartwyk Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Mother Mildred Elizabeth Carson 8. Harvey Burgess 24-0139 Adopt Pass
  119. 7R9 Public Safety
  120. 7R9-a Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Licensing Agreement Purpose: To utilize space for the installation, operation, and maintenance of communication equipment. Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Contract Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 (a period of three (3) years), which shall automatically extend for up to five (5) additional renewal period(s) of one (1) year each 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: 24-0051 Adopt Pass
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  123. 7R11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  124. 7R11-a Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: An application for supplemental grant funds to redesign Broadway Park and develop the site into a new City park. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Environment Protection, Green Acres Program Entity Address: 501 East State Street, 1st Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $4,260,000.00 Total Project Cost: $7,360,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: May 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0029 Adopt Pass
  125. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
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  127. 9. PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA
  128. 9-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to Newark Municipal Court Judge Name of Appointee: Karla Y. Garcia Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on December 20, 2026 Additional Information: Deferred 8-a 011024 Deferred 9-a 012424 Returned unsigned Pass
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  130. 116 ADDED STARTERS
  131. 117 Economic and Housing Development
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  133. 7R2-l (as) Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Authorizing Local Finance Board Application Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-29(a) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) TO BE SECURED BY PILOT PAYMENTS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT THAT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF (335) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL APARTMENTS, OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY (67) UNITS WILL BE AFFORDABLE, AND 22,500 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 1 CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, CONDO UNITS 2 AND 4, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 (THE “CENTER STREET OWNERS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC PROJECT”). Additional Information: 24-0160 Adopt Pass
  134. 7R2-m (as) Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Authorizing Local Finance Board Application Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-29(a) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) TO BE SECURED BY PILOT PAYMENTS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT THAT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF (15) RENTAL TOWNHOME-STYLE APPARTMENTS LOCATED AT 1 CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07102, CONDO UNIT 3, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 (THE “CSO TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC PROJECT”). Additional Information: 24-0161 Adopt Pass
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  137. 7R6-a (as) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-litigation (Condemnation) Settlement Agreement Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Seabra Brothers II, 263 Lafayette Street, Suite 101, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Attorney's Address: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $1,950,800.00 Funding Source: Additional Comments: The acquisition cost of $1,950,800.00 will ultimately be reimbursed by United States Army Corps of Engineers. 24-0088 Adopt Pass
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  139. 8-b (as) THIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIPAL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIPAL LIENS HEREINAFTER RECORDED. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY YEAR (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CSO TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPER URBAN RENEWA,L LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (15) RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (3) WILL REMAIN AFFORDABLE, LOCATED AT 1 CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, CONDO UNIT 3, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (CENTRAL WARD). 24-0099 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
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  141. 8-c (as) THIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIPAL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIPAL LIENS HEREINAFTER RECORDED. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY YEAR (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CENTER STREET OWNERS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY (268) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (67) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND 2,100 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 1 CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, CONDO UNITS 2 AND 4, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000.00 AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (CENTRAL WARD). 24-0102 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass
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  143. 11. HEARING OF CITIZENS
  144. 129 1. LOUCIOUS JONES Not appearing. 2. GEORGE TILLMAN JR. Appearing. 3. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 4. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 5. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 6. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Not appearing. 7. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. 8. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 9. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 10. SHAKIR MACDOUGALD Appearing. 11. ANTHONY DIAZ Appearing. 12. LATOYA TUCKER Appearing. 13. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing. 14. SELA EDIN MAKSUG Appearing. 15. JENNIFER WAGER Appearing. 16. CHARLIE BENDICK Appearing. 24-0158
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  147. 131 MOTIONS
  148. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass
  149. 133 ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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  152. 7Ma A motion requesting that New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) strongly reconsider its decision to close the Newark Frelinghuysen Avenue reinspection center. 24-0327 Adopt Pass
  153. 7Mb A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) investigate the bulk collection policy of Newark’s surrounding communities to determine if the City has the best practice. 24-0328 Adopt Pass
  154. 7Mc A motion recognizing and commending Lawrence and Mae Council on the auspicious occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. 24-0329 Adopt Pass
  155. 7Md A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ms. Sharonda Ali-Khan, former Newark employee and longtime Newark resident. 24-0330 Adopt Pass
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  157. 7Me A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ted Judkins, longtime Newark resident and President of the Tuxedo Parkway Block Association. 24-0333 Adopt Pass
  158. 7Mf A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk provide the status of William Agrait’s OPRA request regarding licensing. 24-0335 Adopt Pass
  159. 7Mg A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works provide the Governing Body the process and policy for the removal and the planting of trees, including the names and qualifications of individuals responsible for the decision making. 24-0336 Adopt Pass
  160. 7Mh A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk coordinate a meeting with the Corporation Counsel, Department of Economic and Housing Development and Division of Inspections and Enforcement to discuss remedies to penalize slumlords in the West Ward. 24-0337 Adopt Pass
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  162. 7Mi A motion requesting a letter to Administration (Business Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Department of Engineering and Municipal Court) expressing frustration with the length of time it takes the Division of Inspections and Code Enforcement to impose fines and penalties against the most egregious and prolific housing code violators. 24-0338 Adopt Pass
  163. 7Mj A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ismael Rivera. 24-1451 Adopt Pass
  164. 7Mk A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Council President LaMonica R. McIver’s grandfather. 24-1452 Adopt Pass