Urban Development

Newark Municipal Council (Apr 15, 2026) — first‑reading ordinances, multiple grants/contracts, water utility change order

Council convened at 6:33 PM with eight members present (one absent). The meeting advanced several ordinances on first reading including multiple long‑term tax abatements and a lease for the Office of Violence Prevention; referred a zoning amendment to the Central Planning Board; adopted numerous resolutions to accept and amend grant funds (notably USDA urban forestry and HRSA Ryan White funds), authorize contracts and emergency extensions, rescind a security contract, approve a $50.8M bond issuance form, and approve water/sewer contract amendments including a $662,758.81 change order for Pequannock Aqueduct rehabilitation. Public safety items included acceptance of small state grants and renewal of the Citizens’ Emergency Alert System. Meeting adjourned at 9:59 PM. A public hearing on the ordinances is scheduled for May 6, 2026.