CALL TO ORDER
NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
INVOCATION
STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
ROLL CALL
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
Commission on the Status of Women, Minutes, March 18, 2025, April 22, 2025 and September 30, 2025
Newark Workforce Development Board, Minutes, March 13, 2025 and June 26, 2025
Office of the City Clerk, Marriage License Bureau, Financial Reports, January through June 2025
2025 Best Practices Inventory
Newark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, September and October 2025
Zoning Board of Adjustment, Minutes, June 2025
North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, September 24, 2025.
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ORDINANCES
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT UNDER THE HMFA LAW TO NEW COMMUNITY HOMES DEVELOPMENT, LP, HAVING ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE AT 233 WEST MARKET STREET, NEW JERSEY 07103 FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING COMPRISING OF ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) AFFORDABLE UNITS, PARKING, AND TENANT AMENITY SPACE. SPECIFICALLY, THE BASEMENT SHALL CONSIST OF A PARKING GARAGE, TRASH COMPACTOR/RECYCLING ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, AND ELEVATORS AND STAIRCASES. THE GROUND FLOOR SHALL CONSIST OF 4,045 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM/COMMUNITY CENTER, RESIDENTIAL LOBBY, A MAIL/PACKAGE ROOM, MANAGEMENT OFFICE, ELEVATORS AND STAIRWELLS, AND TENANT AMENITY SPACE. THE GROUND FLOOR SHALL ALSO CONTAIN TWENTY-SEVEN (27) RESIDENTIAL UNITS COMPRISED OF NINE (9) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, 12 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND SIX (6) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS. EACH OF THE UPPER THREE LEVELS INCLUDE FIVE (5) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, TWENTY (20) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND SIX (6) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS. IN SUM, THE BUILDING WILL HAVE TWENTY-FOUR (24) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, SEVENTY-TWO (72) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND TWENTY FOUR (24) THREE BEDROOM UNITS OF WHICH SIXTY (60) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) OR LESS, FORTY-FOUR (44) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS TO BE RENTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AMI OR LESS, AND SIXTEEN (16) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS TO BE RENTED TO TENANTS AT 30% AMI OR LESS, AND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT (128) PARKING SPACES, FOR THE APPROXIMATE TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $76,623,794.00, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 202 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 242, LOT 1. (CENTRAL WARD)
Deferred 6PSF-d 102225
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-TWO (22) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO GOMES GENERATION URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 34-40 HUDSON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL WARD AT 34 HUDSON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 2850, LOT 36 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING WITH FIFTY-FIVE (55) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF FORTY-FOUR (44) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (THIRTY-SEVEN (37) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, SIX (6) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND ONE (1) THREE-BEDROOM UNIT), (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), ELEVEN (11) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS OF WHICH TWO (2) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), TWO (2) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND FIVE (5) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), 1,002 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE “RETAIL”), AND TWENTY-FOUR (24) RENTAL PARKING SPACES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (CENTRAL WARD).
Deferred 6PSF-e 102225
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 25, VENDOR LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF FOOD AND MERCHANDISE AT PUBLIC FESTIVALS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH A SEASONAL FESTIVAL ENDORSEMENT FOR MOBILE VENDORS.
AN ORDINANCE TO EXTINGUISH THE RIGHT OF REVERTER IN THE DEED FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 613 SOUTH 18TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, BLOCK 351, LOT 59 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND 613 SOUTH 18TH LLC.
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AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
1 Administration
2 Economic and Housing Development
3 Engineering
4 Finance
5 Health and Community Wellness
6 Law
7 Mayor's Office
8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
9 Public Safety
10 Public Works
11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
12 Water Sewer Utility
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RESOLUTIONS
Administration
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: CDBG Budget Appropriation
Purpose: To appropriate the Fifty-First (51st) Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG LI) funds to sub-grantees.
Entity Name: City of Newark
Entity Address: 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Total Grant Amount: $6,743,865.00
Grant Period: September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026
Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
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:
Application and Acceptance by Resolution 7R1-n adopted on November 6, 2025.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract
Purpose: First Amendment to the Professional Services Contract- Psychological Evaluations for fitness for Duty Exams, Pre-employment exams and Post-Critical Incident Interventions.
Entity Name: Keystone Psychological Services, LLC
Entity Address: 39 Matrick Court, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844
Contract Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00
Funding Source: NW011-190-1902-71210-B2025 (various accounts and budget years) All allowable and approved Public Safety Grants and Capital appropriations
Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R9-a adopted on February 5, 2025, authorized the Department of Public Safety to utilize Keystone Psychological Services, LLC under a Professional Services agreement for psychological services concerning consultation and evaluation of fitness for duty, pre-employment exams, and Post-Critical Incident Interventions for employees of the Department of Public Safety, Police and Fire Divisions, at an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($100,000.00) during the period of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
This First Amendment will increase the Contract Amount by $100,000.00, for a new total Contract Amount not to exceed $200,000.00. All other provisions of the Contract shall remain the same.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T1529 Traffic Signals, Poles, Controls, Electrical Equipment, Signal Indications and Warning Devices- NJDOT and Statewide & T1529 Traffic Signals, Poles, Controls, Electrical Equipment and Signal Indications and Warning Devices-NJDOT and Statewide-REBID #24-COMG-93440, 24-COMG-93441, 24-COMG-93442, 25-COMG-110478, 25-COMG-110479, including awarded vendors authorized distributors
Purpose: Resolution Authorizing Award of State Contracts for Traffic Signals, Poles, Controls, Electrical Equipment, Signal Indications and Warning Devices
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):
1. Signal Control Products, 199 Evans Way Branchburg, NJ 08876
2. Intelligent Traffic Supply Products LLC, 3005 Hadley Road Suite 5, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3. General Traffic Equipment Corp., 259 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
4. Flagpoles INC., 95 Gnarled Hollow Road E., Setauket NY, 11733
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $400,000.00 on an annual basis
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals NW011-110-1107-83750-B2025
Contract Period:
1. REBID #24-COMG-93440, 24-COMG-93441, 24-COMG-93442: Upon Council approval through November 14, 2027, inclusive of any extensions granted by the State;
2. REBID #25-COMG-110478, 25-COMG-110479: Upon Council approval through June 10, 2028, inclusive of any extensions granted 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:
These State Contracts will provide traffic signals, poles, controls, electrical equipment, signal indications and warning devices to the City Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T1473 Traffic Signal Controllers and Camera Image Detection Systems- DOT and Statewide # 25-COMG-108570, 25-COMG-108571, and 25-COMG-108572
Purpose: Provide traffic signals controllers, cabinets and other related supplies to the Department of Engineering Division of Traffic and Signals
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):
1. Intelligent Traffic Supply Products LLC- 3005 Hadley Road Suite 5, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2. Signal Control Products LLC- 199 Evans Way, Branchburg, NJ 08876
3. ITS Plus, INC.- 6220 Trailwood Drive, Plano, TX 75024
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $303,000.00 annually
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals NW011-110-1107-83750-B2025
Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 14, 2029, inclusive of any extension by the State.
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
This Resolution will authorize the City of Newark Department of Engineering Division of Traffic and Signals to acquire traffic signals controllers, cabinets, and other related supplies from state approved and authorized vendor under contract T1473 Traffic Signals Controllers and Camera Image Detection Systems.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-07
Purpose: To extend Contract #E2025-07 for the declaration of emergency for Reconstruction Bay Floor-Engine 5
Entity Name: Power Concrete Co., Inc.
Entity Address: 497 Raymond Boulevard Newark, NJ 07105
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $525,100.00
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G25-F25D0-72090-B2025
Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from October 01, 2025 through December 31, 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:
An Emergency Contract #E2025-07 for the period of March 31, 2025 through June 30, 2025 was awarded in an amount not to exceed $525,100.00 for the Department of Public Safety.
An extension was adopted on August 06, 2025 for the period of July 01, 2025 through September 30, 2025 to rectify the original resolution to extend the duration of the contract with no further or additional changes required.
This extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-07 corrects the prior resolution to extend the contract and will be in effect until October 01, 2025 for an additional (90) days, through December 31, 2025.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending
Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-06
Purpose: To extend the Emergency Contract to remove used tires and rubbish
Entity Name: Tire Waste Management
Entity Address: 109 Meeker Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07114
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00
Funding Source: Budget/Department of Public Works/ NW011-060-0605-71580-B2025 & NW011-065-0653-71580-B2024
Contract Period: Extend an additional ninety (90) days from June 18, 2025 through September 17, 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:
This resolution will authorize extension for an additional (90) days of Emergency Contract #E2025-06, issued for the period March 17, 2025 through June 17, 2025, awarded to Tire Waste Management 109 Meeker Avenue Newark, NJ 07114, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Purpose: To authorize the use of HGACBUY Cooperative Contract Ambulances, EMS, and Other Special Vehicles #AM10-23 To purchase a Police Drone Van
Entity Name: First Priority Emergency Vehicles, Inc.
Entity Address: 2444 Ridgeway Blvd Bldg 500, Manchester NJ 08759
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $173,773.13
Funding Source: 2021 Capital budget (Marked Van) 045-21A-21A14-94710-B2021
Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through September 30, 2027, inclusive of any extensions granted by HGACBUY
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 Safety, Police Division to utilize the HGACBUY National Cooperative Contract #AM10-23- Ambulances, EMS, and Other Special Vehicles - for the purchase of a Drone Van
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending
Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing (Bergen County Cooperative Contract No. BC-BID-24-38)
Purpose: Amend Resolution 7R1-c adopted 6/4/2025, To provide computer equipment and peripherals
Entity Name: Johnson Communications
Entity Address: 36 Commerce Street Springfield, NJ 07081
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $902,356,88
Funding Source: NW011-190-1902/various Public Safety Grants and Capital existing appropriations
Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through June 5, 2026
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R1-c adopted on 6/4/2025, authorized the Department of Public Safety to utilize Bergen County Cooperative Contract #BC-BID-24-38. This amending resolution (1) changes the funding source, (2)increases contract amount by $270,000.00. All other terms shall remain the same
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Donation of Public Works Equipment Not Need for Public Use
Purpose: Coordination with a Sister City
City/State/Country: Saint Thomas Parish, Morant Bay, Jamaica
Sponsor(s): Council Member-at-Large, Luis A. Quintana
Additional Information:
The purpose of this Resolution is to donate one (1) sanitation truck to a sister city
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Dept/Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: Armed Security Guards
Entity Name: Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC.
Address: 500 Paterson Plank Road, Union City, New Jersey 07087
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $9,814,560.00
Funding Source: 2025 Budget / Department of Public Safety, Division of Police / NW011-200-2001-71630-B2025 / Department of Surveillance and Prevention WIC NW051-G24-H240D-71630-B2024
Contract Period: For a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon contract execution
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Professional Services ( ) EUS( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A
Additional Information:
This contract will provide surveillance and protection of the interior and exterior of authorized City locations.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: To provide Pest Control in City Buildings - Exterminating Services.
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):
1. Emergency Pest Control, Inc., 714 Scotland Road, Orange, NJ 07050;
2. E & G Exterminators, Inc., 122 N. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Works, Public Buildings NW011-060-0604-71770 B2025
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 the City of Newark’s Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings with Pest Control in City Buildings-Exterminating Service.
Advertisement: August 21, 2024
Bid Downloaded: Sixteen (16)
Bid Received: Two (2)
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: To provide Flashlights and Batteries
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):
1. Star Products d/b/a Star Data Products Corp, 1245Hewlett Plaza, Postal Office Box 12, Hewlett, New York 11557
2. Cartagena Group LLC d/b/a Batteries Plus #430, 271 US Highway 22, Suite 1, Springfield, New Jersey 07081
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $62,200.00
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Office of the City Clerk; Municipal Courts - NW-011-020-0201-83120-B2025/Engineering; Traffic and Signals - NW011-110-1107-83750-B2025/Public Works; Motors - NW011-060-0602-83010-B2025/Sanitation - NW011-060-0605-83870-B2025/ Public Buildings - NW011-060-0604-83380-B2025/ Public Safety; Fire - NW011-190-1903-83830-B2025/ NW011-190-1903-94510-B2025/ Police - NW011-190-1902-83880-B2025/Office of Emergency Management - NW011-190-1904-83850-B2025/Department of Health and Community Wellness; Environmental Health - NW011-120-1203-83030-B2025/Immunizations - NW051-G25-5H5K0-83870-B2025/Childhood Lead/Lead Abatement - NW051-G23-H2390-94210-B2023/NW051-G23-H230A-83870-B2023/Office of Education & Surveillance & Prevention - 011-120-1208-83870-B2025
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 Resolution authorizes the execution of a contract that will provide Flashlights and Batteries for the various Departments of the City of Newark.
Advertisement Date: April 23, 2025
Bids Downloaded: Forty-One (41)
Bids Submitted: Two (2)
Bids Rejected: Zero (0)
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: To provide Drugs and Pharmaceutical Supplies
Entity Name: Bound Tree Medical, LLC
Address: 5000 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, Dublin, Ohio 43016
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $700,000.00
Funding Source: 2024 Trust Account/Health and Community Wellness/Medical Care Services - NW026-46540-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
(X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
This Contract will provide Drugs and Pharmaceutical Supplies for the Department of Health and Community Wellness Division of Medical Care Services.
Advertisement Date: February 5, 2025
Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Nine (29)
Bids Submitted: One (1)
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application and Agreements with HUD for One-Year Action Plan
Purpose: Application and acceptance of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Newark’s 2025 One-Year Action Plan (Program Year 2025-2026) and Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029)
Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260
Total Grant Amount: $15,840,738.98
Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program
Grant Period: September 1, 2025 through August 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:
Detailed allocation:
CDBG/$6,743,865.00
ESG/$606,703.00
HOME/$2,728,622.98
HOPWA/$5,761,548.00
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Labor Agreement
Purpose: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Entity Name: Fraternal Order of Police Newark Lodge No. 12
Entity Address: 51 Rector Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Project Fiscal Impact: $7,264,303.38
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a
Additional Information:
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Economic and Housing Development
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: New construction of a mixed-use building with a grocery store.
Entity Name: The Manor Restaurant LLC
Entity Address: 795 Sanford Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106
Sale Amount: $100,000.00
Cost Basis: (X) $20.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $133,100.00
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)
92-94 Stuyvesant Avenue/Block 4067/ Lot 3 and additional lot 4/ West Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $20.00 = $100,000.00.
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-f 100125
Deferred 7R2-b 102225
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: New construction of a 3-family home to sell at market rate on 403 South 11th Street and three (3) Single family homes to sell at market rate on 487-489 Hawthorne Avenue.
Entity Name: BDG Development LLC
Entity Address: 34 Woodland Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103
Sale Amount: $169,998.00
Cost Basis: (X) $20.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $451,800.00
Appraised Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
(X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
List of Property:
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)
487-489 Hawthorne Avenue/ Block 3041/ Lot 1/ South Ward
403 South 11th Street/ Block 265/ Lot 17/ West Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 8,499.9 X $20.00 = $169,998.00.
Sale prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties
Deferred 7R2-h 100125
Deferred 7R2-c 102225
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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 to sell at market rate
Entity Name: Ortech Renovation and Construction Limited Liability Company
Entity Address: 255 Lehigh Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112
Sale Amount: $39,650.00
Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $12,200.00
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)
18 Seymour Avenue/Block 2657/Lot 49/South Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,050 X $13.00 = $39,650.00.
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-f 102225
Deferred 7R2-c 110625
Deferred 7R2-a 112525
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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 to sell at market rate.
Entity Name: Map Contracting Corp
Entity Address: 92 Mountain Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927
Sale Amount: $53,102.40
Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $36,700.00
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)
570 South 11th Street/ Block 313/ Lot 33/ Central Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,084.8 X $13.00 = $53,102.40.
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned property
Deferred 7R2-g 102225
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: New construction of a 6-story building including a courtyard and 77 parking spaces on the ground floor. Create72 residential rental units (studios, one, two- and three-bedroom units) which will be 100% affordable (at 40% - 80% Area Median Income levels). In addition, CHNJ will operate various programmatic uses such as an intake center, administrative spaces, a dining hall, communal programs, and educational spaces all to be used by the temporary housing residents. 76 temporary single bedroom units and common spaces will be provided to service single youth along with 20 single bedroom units and common spaces to service mothers and their children.
Entity Name: Covenant House New Jersey, Inc.
Entity Address: 330 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Sale Amount: $500,000.00
Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $1,288,100.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
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)
283-285 Halsey Street/Block 96 / Lot 8/Central Ward
287 Halsey Street/Block 96 /Lot 10/Central Ward
342-346 Washington Street/ Block 96/Lot 33/Central Ward
348 Washington Street/Block 96/Lot 32/Central Ward
350 Washington Street/Block 96/Lot 31/Central Ward
352 Washington Street/Block 96/Lot 30/Central Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Negotiated = $500,000.00.
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
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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 to sell at market rate.
Entity Name: VS Property Builders LLC
Entity Address: 79-81 Shanley Avenue, Newark New Jersey 07108
Sale Amount: $29,393.00
Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $10,500.00
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)
818 South 15th Street/Block 2647/Lot 36/South Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,261 X $13.00 = $29,393.00.
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-f 110625
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: To rehabilitate property and sell to an owner-occupant homeowner at 80% Area Median Income or less
Entity Name: Community Asset Preservation Corporation
Entity Address: 100 Albany Street, Suite 250, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
Sale Amount: $20,741.63
Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $83,100.00
Appraised Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
(X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
List of Property:
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)
90 Garside Street/Block 490/Lot 23/ Central Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,595.51 X $13.00 = $20,741.63.
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 110625
Deferred 7R2-c 112525
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement to provide, services as Planning Consultants
Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC
Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite #1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00
Funding Source: 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 ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
The Original Resolution 7R2-k adopted on January 8, 2025, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00.
This First Amendment increases the Contract Amount by $60,000.00 for a new total Contract Amount not to exceed $185,000.00. All other provisions of the Contract shall remain the same.
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Department
Action: ( ) Ratifying ( x ) Authorizing ( x ) Amending
Type of Service: Redevelopment Agreement
Purpose: Authorize Execution of an Agreement for the Redevelopment of Land Between the City of Newark and Thomas-Carter Village Urban Renewal, LLC and a Termination of Use Restriction/Restatement of Reverter Agreement between the City of Newark, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and Thomas-Carter Village Urban Renewal, LLC
Entity Name: Thomas-Carter Village Urban Renewal, LLC
Entity Address: 60 Bergen Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
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)
103-109 Sussex Avenue/Block 2853/Lot 1.02/Central Ward
111-119 Sussex Avenue/Block 2853/Lot 69/Central Ward
Additional Information:
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Engineering
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-b adopted on October 23, 2024, Extension Request, accepting grant
Purpose: To request an extension from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22 by October 21, 2025
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation
Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Grant Amount: $2,886,447.00
Total Project Cost: Not Applicable
City Contribution: Not Applicable
Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable
Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2022
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/Site Known As)
Not Applicable
Additional Information:
No City funds required.
Resolution 7R3-b adopted on September 1, 2021, authorized the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $3,896,666.00 for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22.
Resolution 7R3-c adopted on November 1, 2023, authorized the extension of the period in which to award a contract for construction by April 21, 2024, for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22.
Resolution 7R3-b adopted on April 10, 2024, authorized the extension of the period in which to award a contract for construction by October 21, 2024, for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22.
Resolution 7R3-b adopted on October 23, 2024, authorized the extension of the period in which to award a contract for construction by April 21, 2025, for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22.
This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, to request an extension from NJDOT to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22 by October 21, 2025, with no City funds required.
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Amending Resolution Extension Request, accepting grant
Purpose: To request an extension from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22 by April 21, 2026
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation
Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Grant Amount: $2,886,447.00
Total Project Cost: Not Applicable
City Contribution: Not Applicable
Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable
Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2022
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
List of Property: (if applicable)
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As)
Not Applicable
Additional Information:
No City funds required.
Resolution 7R3-b adopted on September 1, 2021, authorized the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $3,896,666.00 for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22.
Resolution 7R3-c adopted on November 1, 2023, authorized the extension of the period in which to award a contract for construction by April 21, 2024, for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22.
Resolution 7R3-b adopted on April 10, 2024, authorized the extension of the period in which to award a contract for construction by October 21, 2024, for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22.
Resolution 7R3-b adopted on October 23, 2024, authorized the extension of the period in which to award a contract for construction by April 21, 2025, for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22.
This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, to request an extension from NJDOT to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22 by April 21, 2026, with no City funds required.
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Amending Resolution Extension Request, accepting grant
Purpose: To request an extension from NJDOT to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - MA-2024 by April 30, 2026.
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation
Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey
Grant Amount: $3,006,433.00
Total Project Cost: Not Applicable
City Contribution: Not Applicable
Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable
Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2024
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/Site Known As)
Not Applicable
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R3-a (s) adopted on July 11, 2023 authorized the application for grant funds in the amount of $4,302,978.00 for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - MA-2024. The City of Newark was awarded $3,006,433.00.
This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to request an extension of time (until April 30, 2026) from NJDOT to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - MA-2024, with no City funds required.
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Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop
Location: Designated along West Market Street, eastbound on the southerly side thereof between Central Avenue and Littleton Avenue midblock location. Beginning 90 feet east of the westerly curb line of Central Avenue and extending 135 feet easterly therefrom. Deleted along Central Avenue, eastbound on the southerly side thereof at West Market Street at the near side location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of Central Avenue and extending 100 feet westerly therefrom. (Central Ward)
Additional Information:
Relocating a Bus Stop from Central Avenue to West Market Street (Central Ward)
Dept./ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract
Purpose: To provide improvements to Harriet Tubman Square Park, including walking paths, play structures, restrooms, and an event area
Entity Name: Zenith Construction Services, Inc.
Entity Address: 365 Thomas Boulevard, Orange, New Jersey 07050
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,225,146.00
Funding Source: Open Space, DCA Grant, CDBG
Funding Account Codes: 026 - 32720 - 2024 ($2,200,000.00), 051 - G23 - 2023 - A23J0 - 71280: ($2,000,000.00) and CDBG for the remaining
Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of a written Notice to Proceed issued by the Acting Director of Engineering and/or her designee
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Non-Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
This Bid Contract #2025-02R will provide renovations to Harriet Tubman Square Park, located at 501-551 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey, including walking paths, play structures, restrooms, and an event area.
Advertisement: July 2, 2025
Bids Solicited: Five (5)
Bids Received: Two (2)
Bids Rejected: Zero (0)
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Finance
Dept/ Agency: Finance
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Preliminary/Official Statement and Disclosure Agreement for Issuance of Notes
Purpose: Approving official statement and disclosure agreement for sale
of bond anticipation notes and special emergency notes
Amount to be Financed: $35,940,000.00
Project Information:
(Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.)
RESOLUTION DETERMINING CERTAIN MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $35,940,000.00 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2025F AND 2025G OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Additional Information:
Dept/ Agency: Finance
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Application to the Department of Community Affairs for Funding
Name of Project(s): Shuttle Bus Service Project - Extension
Amount to be Financed: $1,600,000.00 not to exceed the total UEZ requested amount
Funding Source: UEZ Funds
Local Finance Board meeting date(s): Not Applicable
Project Information:
(Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.)
RESOLUTION OF THE NEWARK MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION/ACCEPTANCE OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY FOR NEWARK UEZ SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE PROJECT
Additional Information:
Invest Newark will act as the City’s Zone Development Corporation.
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Law
Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim
Claimant: Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C.
Court Plaza South, 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Settlement Amount: $146,317.06
Funding Source: Fund 025, DeptID 25T, Division 5T25, Account 96320, Bud Ref B2025
Additional Information:
Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim
Claimant: Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP; 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Settlement Amount: $138,537.18
Funding Source: Fund 025, Dept ID 25T, Division 5T25, Account 96320, Bud Ref B2025
Additional Information:
Municipal Council and City Clerk
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: Anne Little
Date(s): November 14, 2025
Time: To be determined
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of 13th Avenue and South 19th Street
Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Anne Little Way”
Sponsor: Council Member-at Large, Louise Scott-Rountree
Additional Information:
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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump
1. Individuals honored for Outstanding Community Service to the City of Newark
2. Blonnie Watson, Street Dedication
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council
3. Gary Williams, 60th Birthday Celebration
Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez
4. Monica Sanchez, UN Ambassador
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
5. Individuals honored during the Second Anniversary Fundraising Gala of the Valuable and Powerful Women
6. K-Tleya Banda and René Paladines
7. Individuals honored during the 58th Anniversary of FOCUS
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree
8. Blonnie Watson, President, High Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation
9. Bishop William and Apostle Dr. Roxanne Barnes, Unified International Association- Sneaker Ball
10. Reverend Dr. Suzanne Johnson Cook & The R.E.A.L. BWIM & Women on the WorldStage (W.O.W.) Inc. - 10th Anniversary - Trailblazers & Unsung Sheroes Awards Gala
11. Wilma “Penny” Edwards, 75th Birthday Celebration
12. Imam Mustafa El-Amin, Street Dedication
13. Individuals honored during the Marion P. Thomas Charter School - The Village Awards: 25th Anniversary Gala
14. Paradise Baptist Church, 81st Church Anniversary
15. Individuals honored during the Joanne Heavenly Arms - Mask Off Affirmation of Self-Healing Brunch Part II
16. Sherronda Wormley, Retirement Celebration
17. Galante Family, Street Dedication
18. Bishop Gregory Woods, 27th Pastoral Anniversary
19. Focus for Health Founder, Barry Segal, Posthumously
20. The Restoration Center Church, First Church Anniversary
21. Pastor Dr. Gerald L. Dickson, 30th Pastoral Anniversary
22. Individuals honored during the Hear My Cries, Broken Crayons Still Color, Fourth Annual Symposium
23. Individuals honored during the Nassan's Place -Annual Community Appreciation Gala
Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva
24. Gail Williams
25. Nicole Floyd
26. Monique Hawkins
27. Antonio J. Cirne
28. Antonio Ilidio Martins, Retirement Celebration
29. Benjamin Moore
30. Beneficência Algarvia
31. Nancy Zak
32. Arnold Cohen
33. Agostinho da Rocha Cardoso
34. Daniel Bastos
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump
1. Joseph David Reed
2. Walter St. Bryant
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council
3. Peggy Joann Gaskins Spencer
4. Ms. Lisa Walton
5. Latesha Jessamy
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
6. Mr. Radames Cespedes
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree
7. Crystal Monique Price
8. Larry J. Grice
9. Imam Mustafa El-Amin
10. Carrol Hamilton
11. Rita Johnson
12. Helen Davis
13. Patricia Montgomery Wilkinson
14. Marilyn Y. Crawford
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Public Safety
Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Police Division
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To provide funds to assist in hiring 15 Police Officers under the 2024 COPS Hiring Program.
Entity Name: The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Entity Address: 145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530
Grant Amount: $1,875,000.00
Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, COPS Office
Total Project Cost: $5,067,729.00
City Contribution: $ 3,192,735.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029 (or until all grant funds are expended)
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
This Grant will provide for the hiring of fifteen (15) full-time police officers.
The local cash match in the amount of $3,192,735.00 will be provided from Special Appropriation Line: Fund 011, Department 230 Division Code 2301.
Dept/ Agency: Department of Public Safety/ Division of Fire
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Disposition of a Fire Truck Not Needed for Public Use
Purpose: Promotion of Sister City Relationship
City/State/Country: Morant Bay, Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica
Sponsor: Council Member-at-Large, Luis A. Quintana
Additional Information:
Donate one (1) Fire Truck
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Public Works
Dept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Acceptance of Donation
Purpose: To provide a donation to the Department of Public Works, Clean Communities Slam Dunk the Junk event on October 9, 2025.
Type of Donation: Monetary donation.
Entity Name: ShopRite/Glass Gardens, Incorporated
Entity Address: 244 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, New Jersey, 07668
Donation Value: $1,000.00
Funding Source: Shoprite/glass Gardens, Incorporated
City Contribution: $ N/A
Contract Period: N/A
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:
Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:5-29
Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
Dept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Bloomfield Avenue/Lower Broadway Alliance (“BALBA”)
Purpose: Revitalization, improvement and maintenance of Salvatore Bontempo Park
Entity Name: Bloomfield Avenue Lower Broadway Management Corporation/Bloomfield Avenue/Lower Broadway Alliance (“BALBA”)
Entity Address: 228 North 15th Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003-0700
Project Location: 368-378 Bloomfield Avenue
Reimbursement Amount: Actual cost estimated as $0
Contract Period: Five (5) years to commence upon adoption of this Resolution and full execution of the MOU
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:
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COMMUNICATIONS
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Housing Authority Board
Name of Appointee: Mr. Ashraf Latif
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on November 6, 2028.
Additional Information:
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Name of Appointee: Dr. Fondrea L. Lewis
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on November 6, 2028
Additional Information:
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Public Library Board as a Trustee
Name of Appointee: Ms. Kimberly C. Clark
Appointment Term: Upon confirmation and ending on the unexpired term, January 31, 2030.
Additional Information:
Deferred 8-c110625
Deferred 9-b 112525
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Re-appointment
Purpose: Re-appointment to the Newark Public Library Board as a Trustee.
Name of Appointee: Miguel Rodriguez
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 26, 2030.
Additional Information:
Pursuant to 2024 revised New Jersey Statutes, N.J.S.A. 40:54-9 was revised, requiring appointments to the board of trustees in cities be made with the consent of the governing body.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE XXIX (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) CHAPTER 5 (CONSTRUCTION AND STREET WORK ACTIVITIES; DISTURBANCES OF STREET SURFACES) SECTION 3 (REPLACEMENT OF SURFACES) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR MILLING AND PAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET SURFACE DISTURBANCE AND TRENCH RESTORATION.
Deferred 6PSF-a 120325
Deferred 6PSF-a 121725
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-7, PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO REMOVE TREADWELL STREET, ON THE NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE; AND INCLUDE TREADWELL STREET, ON THE SOUTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE (NORTH WARD).
Deferred 6PSF-b 120325
Deferred 6PSF-b 121725
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON TREADWELL STREET, SOLELY ON THE NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE (NORTH WARD).
Deferred 6PSF-c 120325
Deferred 6PSF-c 121725
PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA
AN ORDINANCE OPTING INTO THE GARDEN STATE C-PACE PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE FINANCING OF C-PACE PROJECTS
Deferred 8-e 100125
Deferred 9-a 102225
Deferred 9-a 110625
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MISCELLANEOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES
1. Parents & Guardians of Saint Vincent Academy/RL-23
ADDED STARTERS
Administration
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Donation of Water and Sewer Utilities Equipment
Purpose: Coordinate with Sister City
City/State/Country: St. Thomas Parish, City of Morant Bay, Jamaica
Sponsor(s): Council Member-at-Large, Luis A. Quintana
Additional Information:
Donate one (1) backhoe
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Law
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 Matters.
Entity Name: Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP
Entity Address: 220 Park Avenue, P.O. Box 991, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $225,000.00
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department
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 ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R6-c adopted on Febuary 19, 2025, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $125,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $225,000.00.
Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Agreement with Governmental Entity
Purpose: Authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Newark and the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the resurfacing of portions of South Street and Delancy Street
Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)
Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Contract Amount: 0
Funding Source: NJDOT providing funds
Contract Period: As provided for in MOU
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:
NJDOT will perform the resurfacing at no cost to the City of Newark.
HEARING OF CITIZENS
1. ALIF MUHAMMAD
Appearing.
2. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER
Not appearing.
3. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR.
Appearing.
4. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER
Appearing.
5. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON
Not appearing.
6. DONNA JACKSON
Not appearing.
7. CASSANDRA DOCK
Not appearing.
8. DEBRA SALTERS
Appearing.
9. DARNELLA LEE
Appearing.
10. LOUIS SHOCKLEY
Appearing.
11. OPAL R. WRIGHT
Appearing.
12. CIERA FLEMING
Not appearing.
13. FAHKERIA BRADLEY
Appearing.
14. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI
Not appearing.
MOTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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C. LAWRENCE CRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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KECIA DANIELS
CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Agenda Item
Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump
1. Joseph David Reed
2. Walter St. Bryant
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council
3. Peggy Joann Gaskins Spencer
4. Ms. Lisa Walton
5. Latesha Jessamy
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
6. Mr. Radames Cespedes
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree
7. Crystal Monique Price
8. Larry J. Grice
9. Imam Mustafa El-Amin
10. Carrol Hamilton
11. Rita Johnson
12. Helen Davis
13. Patricia Montgomery Wilkinson
14. Marilyn Y. Crawford
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Re-appointment
Purpose: Re-appointment to the Newark Public Library Board as a Trustee.
Name of Appointee: Miguel Rodriguez
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 26, 2030.
Additional Information:
Pursuant to 2024 revised New Jersey Statutes, N.J.S.A. 40:54-9 was revised, requiring appointments to the board of trustees in cities be made with the consent of the governing body.
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Diana Lopez, longtime Newark resident.
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Gary Albert Simmons, a longtime Newark resident.
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Bernice Dow, mother of Sherlock Down, a longtime Newark resident.
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