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  1. First Reading
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 13TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).

  2. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KS 486 MARKET STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LP, 556 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT SEVENTEEN (17) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), AND TWO (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”) RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), LOCATED AT 486 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2002, LOT 1. (EAST WARD)

  3. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MT. PLEASANT APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 4 LIBELLA COURT, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE STORY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF NINETEEN (19) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), FIVE (5) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI (ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNIT), (COLLECTIVELY THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), GROUND FLOOR PARKING AND ROOFTOP AMENITY SPACE, LOCATED AT 209-213 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 440, LOT 26. (CENTRAL WARD)

  4. Second Reading, Final Passage
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 566-570 SPRINGFIELD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1 ORIENT WAY, SUITE F #240, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (22) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITH (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), AND 500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (10) ASSOCIATED PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 566-570 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 316, LOT 20. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-b 120424 Deferred 6PSF-b 121824 Failed 6PSF-b 010825

  5. Second Reading, Final Passage
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 30, REGULATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, SECTION 2, REGISTRATION OF ALL NEW AND PRE-EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, TO CREATE SUBSECTION 8:30-2(A), PROHIBITED DISTANCE FROM EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, AND TO FURTHER INCLUDE THE INCREASING OF FINES AND PENALTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8:30-13, VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Failed 6PSF-j 010825 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council

  6. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of two, (2) 2-family homes to sell at market rate Entity Name: Joao D. Fonseca Entity Address: 2059 Tyler Street, 1st Fl, Union, New Jersey 07083 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $42,600.00 Appraised Amount: 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) 312 South 20th Street/Block 1794/Lot 49/ West Ward 314 South 20th Street/ Block 1794/Lot 48/ West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $10.00 = $50,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-g 121824 Deferred 7R2-b 010825

  7. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 2-family home and provide 2 market rate rental units. Entity Name: Eclat Way Limited Liability CompanyY Entity Address: 222 Linwood Place, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Sale Amount: $26,250.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $31,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 749 South 20th Street/ Block 368/ Lot 19/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,625 X $10.00 = $26,250.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-a 120424 Deferred 7R2-a 121824 Deferred 7R2-a 010825

  8. Communication to be Introduced
    Appointment

    Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: P. Elisabeth Wilks Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on January 22, 2027. Additional Information:

  9. Communication to be Introduced
    Appointment

    Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Stefanie Matthews Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2026. Additional Information: Ms. Matthews will serve out the remainder of the term of Marquis-Aquil Lewis who resigned on November 4, 2024.

  10. To Be Introduced
    License

    RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Saint Lucy's R. C. Church/RL-23 2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-24 3. Saint John Soup Kitchen/RL-25

  11. To Be Introduced
    Hearing of Citizens

    1. DOMINIQUE BRADLEY 2. ALIF MUHAMMAD 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON 5. EMILY AIKENS 6. DEBRA SALTERS 7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. 8. NADIRAH BROWN 9. MARYAM BEY 10. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD 11. TRACEY GARDNER 12. NASHEEDAH SINGLETON 13. DEBORAH BROWN 14. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI 15. DONNA JACKSON 16. CHRISTOPHER BARRETT 17. GEE CURETON 18. SHEILA MONTAGUE 19. SARA CRISPIN 20. ELIYAH MORDANO 21. CHÉ COLTER 22. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER 23. OPAL R. WRIGHT 24. CASSANDRA DOCK 25. LAMOUNT VAUGHN

  12. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-f adopted on September 5, 2024, to increase monetary amount from $137,841.03 to $158,141.03. Purpose: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) Contract #KPN-202001-02 for the purchase and installation of a safety netting and a pitcher’s mound at Jesse Allen Park. Entity Name: Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. Entity Address: 41155 State Highway 10, Delhi, New York, 13753 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $158,141.03 Funding Source: NW026-32720-B2024 - Open Space Recreation Trust Account Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through February 28, 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: Resolution 7R1-f adopted on September 5, 2024, authorized a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) Contract # KPN-202001-02 in an amount not to exceed $137,841.03. This Amending Resolution will increase the contract amount by $20,300.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $158,141.03 for the purchase and installation of a safety netting and a pitcher’s mound at Jesse Allen Park.

  13. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying ( x ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Funding and Escrow Agreement Purpose: Funding and Escrow Agreement Between the City of Newark and Prudential Insurance Company of America, Devils Arena Entertainment LLC, Edison Properties, LLC and its affiliates, and J&L Companies and its affiliates Entity Name: Devils Arena Entertainment LLC, Edison Properties, LLC and its affiliates, and J&L Companies and its affiliates Entity Address: 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: 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) Market Street on the North, Green Street on the South, McCarter Highway on the East, Broad Street on the West, Including the Prudential Center (“Mulberry Commons Area”)

  14. Communication to be Introduced
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 40 AUSTIN STREET URBAN RENEWAL CO., LLC, 27 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF FORTY-THREE (43) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND THIRTY-EIGHT (38) GROUND FLOOR PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 40-46 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 902, LOT 15 (EAST WARD).

  15. Communication to be Introduced
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 16TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).

  16. Communication to be Introduced
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 15TH AVENUE AND LITTLETON AVENUE AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).

  17. Communication to be Introduced
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD).

  18. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Healthy Homes Hazard Inspection Services (Inspector Services) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): De Dan Group, LLC; 17 Porter Road, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $430,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Health and Community Wellness/Division of Environmental Health - Environmental Health/ NW051-G23-H230A-72090-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide Healthy Homes Hazard Inspection Services for Department of Health and Community Wellness/Division Environmental Health.

  19. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract # G2075 Copiers and Multi-Function Devices, Maintenance, Supplies, and Print Services Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-q adopted on November 1, 2023, to include NewarkWorks and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities and increase the contract amount. Entity Address: 1. 40469- Xerox Corporation, 485 Lexington Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, New York, 10017 2. 40464- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 410, Vienna, Virginia 22182 3. 40463- HP Inc., 10300 Energy Drive, Building 2, Floor 4, Spring, Texas 77389 4. 40462- Canon USA, 1 Canon Park, Melville, New York 11783 Contract Amount: Increasing the contract by $30,000.00, for a new not to exceed amount of $1,625,500.00 Funding Source: 2022, 2023 and 2024 Budgets/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services, NW011-30-0308-71040-B2023, NW-011-0308-72110-B2023, NW011-030-0308-72120-B2023, NW011-030-0308-72130-B2022, NW011-030-0308-72140-B2023/NewarkWorks/NW051-G23-M23H0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23J0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23K0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23M0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23N0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23P0-72110-B2022/Department of Water and Sewers Utilities, NW037-750-7502-72140-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through August 11, 2028, 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: Resolution 7R1-q adopted on November 1, 2023, authorized the use of State Contract #G2075 Copiers and Multi-Function Devices, Maintenance, Supplies, and Print Services, in an amount not to exceed the $1,595,500.00, for the period of November 1, 2023 through August 11, 2028, inclusive of any extensions by the State. This Resolution authorizes NewarkWorks and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities to utilize this contract and increases the contract amount by $30,000.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $1,625,500.00.

  20. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To consolidate lots and merge with existing business as an automotive service company Entity Name: Rex Properties LLC Entity Address: 11 Ferdon Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $7,586.74 Cost Basis: ( X ) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $23,500.00 Appraised Amount: $N/A Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 270 Delancy Street/Block 1096/Lot 59/East Ward 272-276 Delancy Street/Block 1096/Lot 36/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 948.34 X $8.00 = $7,586.74. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties

  21. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Maintenance and Repair Carpentry. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Bismark Construction Corp, 207-209 Berkeley Ave, Newark, New Jersey 07107 2. P.Lepore and Sons, 29 Taylortown Road, Montville, New Jersey 07045 3. Rana Construction, 430 Madison Ave, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07764 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,600,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings /NW011-060-0604-71710-B2024 Contract Period: A period not to exceed (24) consecutive months from the date of contract execution. Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution shall authorize the City of Newark’s Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings, to enter into a contract with a vendor to provide Maintenance and Repair Carpentry services throughout the City of Newark. Additional City Departments that wish to use this contract shall be permitted. Applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented on an as-needed basis. Advertisement: June 10, 2024 Bids Downloaded: (26) Bids Received: (3)

  22. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Fire Hydrants and Parts Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Capitol Supply Construction Products LLC.; 149 Old Turnpike Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 2. Ferguson Water Works; 507 Oak Glen Road, Howell, New Jersey 07731 Contract Amount: Not to exceed amount $400,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities NW037-750-7502-83730-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide Fire Hydrants and Parts (M94 or Equivalent) for the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Advertisement Date: September 18, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Two (22) Bids Submitted: Four (4) Bids Rejected: Zero (0)

  23. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide towing services for City-owned Vehicles (Light, Medium and Heavy Duty and Over) Entity Name: B&C Towing Entity Address: 527 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $330,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors /NW011-060-0602-72090-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed (24) consecutive months upon Municipal Council approval Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution will authorize the City’s Department of Public Works, Division of Motors to enter into a contract with a vendor to provide towing services for City-owned Vehicles (Light, Medium and Heavy Duty and Over) in the City of Newark. Additional City Departments that wish to use this contract shall be permitted. Applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented on an as-needed basis. Advertisement: October 23, 2024 Bids Downloaded: (12) Bids Received: (1)

  24. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Homelessness Prevention Grant Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: The Date of Grant Obligation through August 31, 2030 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 (as) adopted on December 18, 2024. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

  25. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-000659-18 Plaintiff: Salvatore Crisanti Plaintiff's Attorney: Spear, Greenfield, Richman & Weitz & Taggart, P.C., Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 200, 1500 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Settlement Amount: $425,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:

  26. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: NJDOT 2025 Local Freight Impact Fund Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,384,953.00 Total Project Cost: $ $1,384,953.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding under the LFIF-2025-Avenue L Improvements 00002 from NJDOT for improvements to Avenue L, and also authorizes the acceptance of grant funding upon notification of a grant award.

  27. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: NJDOT 2025 Local Freight Impact Fund Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $4,574,591.00 Total Project Cost: $4,574,591.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding under the LFIF-2025-Raymond Boulevard Improvements 00004 from NJDOT for improvements to Raymond Boulevard, and also authorizes the acceptance of grant funding upon notification of a grant award

  28. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Printed Forms Checks and Notices Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Concept Printing, Inc., 40 Lydecker Street, Nyack, New York 10960 2. Drew & Rogers, Inc., 30 Plymouth Street, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 3. Posh Consulting LLC, 2810 N Church Street 780814, Wilmington, Delaware 19802 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $343,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/ Department of OEM/ Public Safety/NW-011-190-1902-71040-B2024/ Office of The Mayor/ Municipal Court/NW-011-010-0107-7104-B2024/ Department of Finance/Director’s Office/NW-011-050-0501-71040-B2024, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW-037-750-7501-83120-B2024, Division of Finance and Revenue Collection NW-011-050-0505-71040-B2024Division of Finance and Revenue Collection NW-011-050-0505-71040-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract. Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide Print Forms (Checks and Forms) to the City of Newark Department agencies. Advertisement Date: June 5, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Five (25) Number of Bids Received: Three (3)

  29. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Financial Advisory Services Entity Name: Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc. Entity Address: Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc. 39 Broadway, Suite 1210, New York, New York 10006 Contract Amount: $350,000.00 Funding Source: Bond Proceeds Contract Period: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Vendor to be paid from Bond Proceeds. No Certification of Funds required

  30. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Jardim, Meisner & Susser, P.C. Entity Address: 30B Vreeland Road, Suite 100, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Contract Amount: increasing the original contract amount by $90,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $190,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department, NW011 040 0401 71260 B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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 20, 2023, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $90,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $190,000.00.

  31. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funding for firefighter turnout gear Funding Source: NJ Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services). Appropriation Amount: $70,500.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: May 16, 2024 through September 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 Resolution 7R9-c adopted on January 10, 2024 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

  32. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To extend the grant period and increase the award amount to continue conducting lead remediation, abate, and conduct minor repairs Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Lead Remediation and Abatement Appropriation Amount: $ 400,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: March 1, 2023 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-c adopted on April 5, 2023, accepted a grant award in the amount of $1,600,000.00, for the period of March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Lead Remediation and Abatement 2023 Program. Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted January 8, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

  33. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To support the health center and implement programs and technologies to ensure high-quality, patient-level data submissions Funding Source: The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Appropriation Amount: $ 56,038.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R1-a, adopted on January 24, 2024, accepted a grant award in the amount of $4,019,113.00. The budget Resolution 7R1-a, was adopted on January 24, 2024. An amending Apply/Accept Resolution 7R5-a adopted on October 2, 2024, to accept additional funds from HRSA in the amount of $35,659.00. Amending Apply/Accept Resolution 7R5-a January 24, 2024, to accept additional funds from HRSA in the amount of $56,038.00. The additional grant funding from HRSA for the Health Center Program shall be $56,038.00 will bring to the total award of $4,110,810.00 Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted on December 4, 2024. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

  34. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Additional Funds for the Immunization 2025 Grant Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health Appropriation Amount: $ 215,627.00 Budget Year: 2025 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 7R5-d adopted on September 5, 2024, accepted a grant amount of $388,000.00 from the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health. Additional funds were awarded for immunization program in the amount of $215,627.00, thereby bringing the total funds to $603,627.00 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on December 4, 2024 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

  35. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    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: Antonelli Kantor Rivera Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: increasing the original contract amount by $110,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $285,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget, NW011, Dept. 040, Div. 0401, Account 71260, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-e adopted on June 5, 2024, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for a contract amount not to exceed $175,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $110,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $285,000.00.

  36. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $5,100,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bond Anticipation Notes Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING (A) THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2025A (ECIA PROPERTY ACQUISITION) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) OF THE CITY, (B) THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (C) THE ENTERING INTO AND EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE WITH RESPECT TO SAID TAXABLE NOTES, AND (D) CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information:

  37. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To expand and strengthen the nurse workforce for integrated health in vulnerable populations Funding Source: Seton Hall University Appropriation Amount: $306,955.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: July 1, 2022 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: Amending resolution to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $306,955.00 Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a adopted on January 8, 2025. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

  38. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Third Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Newark and Lafayette Broad, LLC Entity Name: Lafayette Broad, LLC Entity Address: 9 Kensington Place, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 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) 67-89 Lafayette Street/Block 166/Lot 1.01/East Ward 886-890 Broad Street/Block 865/Lot 5/East Ward 882-884 Broad Street/Block 865/Lot 7/Add’l Lot 8/ East Ward 878-880 Broad Street/Block 865/Lot 9/ East Ward 30-42 Lafayette Street/Block 865/Lot 30.01/ East Ward 197-217 Mulberry Street/Block 865/Lot 30.02/ East Ward 46-54 Green Street/Block 865/Lot 30.03/ East Ward 56 Green Street/Block 865/Lot 64/ East Ward 26-28 Lafayette Street/Block 865/Lot 135.01/ East Ward 58 Green Street/Block 865/Lot 136/ East Ward Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes a Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Newark and Lafayette Broad, LLC

  39. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Ms. Future M. Glenn, 90th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Individuals honored as QuestBridge Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Detective Carlos L. Quintana 4. Detective Anabelle Barinas 5. Detective Byron Geronimo 6. Roberta Hayman Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Pastor Alfonzo Williams, Sr. and First Lady Bettye S. Williams, 35th Pastoral Anniversary 8. Emanuel “Manny” Miranda, Appointment as Newark Public Safety Director 9. Reverend Dr. Marilyn M. Harris, 20th Pastoral Anniversary 10. Kevin Brown, Farewell Celebration 11. Benjamin Ramos, Retirement Celebration 12. Individuals honored during the Empowher and Empowerhim Christmas Party Sneaker Ball Day Party 13. Muslim American Heritage Month 14. Mary Agnes Barnwell, 99th Birthday Celebration 15. Annie Coleman, 80th Birthday Celebration 16. Madelyn Da Costa 90th Birthday Celebration 17. Individuals honored during the Clifford Alford Lodge #165 Annual Awards Banquet Dinner Dance 18. Ernestine Watson, 80th Birthday Celebration 19. Individuals honored during the New Born Baptist Church, 60th Church Anniversary 20. Amir Jones, Essex County Sheriff 21. Juan M. Rivera, Jr. Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages 22. Individuals honored during the United Clergy of the Oranges, Inc., Annual King Service “Restoring Hope in the Vision” 23. Individuals honored during the NJPAC Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Celebration 24. Individuals honored during the Marques-Aquil Lewis Civic Association, 2025 Evening of Excellence Gala Awards Dinner 25. International Holocaust Remembrance Day

  40. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Ethel Marie Smith Venable Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Dr. Louberta “Lady” Byrd Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Gloria “Minnie” Morales 4. Mr. Robert J. Davenport Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Landre Marcus Johnson 6. Loren Porter 7. Brother Lawrence Muhammad 8. Wiley Williams, Sr. 9. Howard Owen Cumberbatch 10. Virgil Williams 11. Empson Venturi 12. Dr. Geneva C. Roberts 13. Felicia “Jean” Alagia

  41. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting to award contract for Code Enforcement third party inspection services. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( x ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the use of Competitive Contracting for the procurement of Third-Party Inspection Services.

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  1. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $5,894,807.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds to be accepted by Legistar File ID 24-1699, submitted under separate cover by the Department of Administration. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  2. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $602,188.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds to be accepted by Legistar File ID 24-1699, submitted under separate cover by the Department of Administration. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  3. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Antonelli, Kantor, Rivera, PC Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  4. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters Entity Name: Brooks & Berne, PLLC Entity Address: 625 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson, Blvd., Suite 240, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  5. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC Entity Address: 60 Washington Street, Suite 300, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  6. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  7. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  8. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services 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: SK2 Architects LLC Entity Address: 2160 N Central Road, Suite 210, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 Contract Amount: not to exceed $204,245.00 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)

    Luis Ulerio, Director Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services and Dolores Martinez Wooden, Director Department of Engineering commented. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  9. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution # 7R3-a adopted on July 10, 2024 Purpose: To rescind the professional service contract award to DRG Architects, AIA, Inc. 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 ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R3-a was adopted on July 10, 2024. This Resolution rescinds the contract award due to Design Resources Group Architects, AIA, Inc. failure to execute the contract.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  10. Adopted
    Resolution

    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 $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 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:

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  11. Adopted
    Resolution

    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: One Gateway Center, 15th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 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:

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  12. Adopted
    Resolution

    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 Canton Hintz, PC Entity Address: 100 Barrack Street, 3rd Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $85,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  13. Adopted
    Resolution

    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: Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. Entity Address: 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 3400, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $85,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  14. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, LLC Entity Address: 570 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson, Blvd., Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  15. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  16. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  17. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Simmons Law, LLC Entity Address: 105 Lock Street, Suite 203, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00.

    A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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    Report

    Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Financial Report, December 31,2023