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

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.

STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

ROLL CALL

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS

Fleet 216 Market Street Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2025.

Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Meeting Minutes, June, September, and October 2025.

Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Financial Statements, December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, 2024 Annual User Charge Apportionment and 2024 Annual Operational Report.

ORDINANCES

First Reading

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO NAIMOR 763 S ORANGE URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 90 WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 307, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017 FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE WEST WARD AT 763 AND 765-767 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 4207, LOTS 12, 13 & 14 (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY MIXED USE BUILDING WITH THIRTY-TWO (32) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS ON THE 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOORS CONSISTING OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (TWO (2) STUDIO UNITS, SIXTEEN (16) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND SEVEN (7) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS), (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), SEVEN (7) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS OF WHICH ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF ONE (1) STUDIO UNIT AND ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT, AND FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF ONE (1) STUDIO UNIT, TWO (2) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND 1,134 SF OF RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE “COMMERCIAL/RETAIL UNITS”), EIGHT (8) PARKING SPACES, A GYM, ROOF DECK, ELEVATOR, A 642 SF MECHANICAL ROOM, A 450 SF STORAGE ROOM, AND A TRASH ROOM, FOR A PROJECT LOCATED IN THE WEST WARD AT 763 AND 765-767 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 4207, LOTS 12, 13 & 14 (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (WEST WARD).

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BERGEN STREET PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY OF NEWARK TAX MAP AS BLOCK 3665, LOTS 1, 2, 3. 4, 5 AND 6 FOR THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS.

AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION & TRAUMA RECOVERY TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH ORANGE NJ, LLC, A NEW JERSEY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 320 ROEBLING, SUITE 417, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11211, FOR THE GROUND LEVEL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 846-850 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106, BLOCK 4057, LOT 00003, (WEST WARD), FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2026 AND TERMINATING ON DECEMBER 31, 2026, FOR THE ANNUAL RENT OF ($15,600.00), FOR USE AS OFFICE SPACE. WHEREAS, the City of Newark, Department of The Office of Violence Prevention & Trauma Recovery (“OVP”), is in need of leasing the ground level of the premises commonly known as 846-850 South Orange Avenue, Block 4057, Lot 00003 (the “Leased Premises”), on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark, New Jersey, for public utilization as office space; and WHEREAS, OVP (“Tenant”) and South Orange NJ, LLC, A New Jersey Limited Liability Company, located at 320 Roebling, Suite 417, Brooklyn, New York 11211 (“Landlord”), desire to enter into a lease agreement (hereinafter “Lease Agreement”) for the Leased Premises for the period of one (1) year, commencing January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for the annual sum of Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($15,600.00); and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5, attached hereto is the Comptroller’s partial Certification of Funds, which states that funds in the amount of Three Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($3,900.00), are available in the 2026 Budget under Business Unit: NW011; Dept.: 030; Div./Proj.: 0312; Activity: A; Account #: 71610, to enter into the Lease Agreement for the Leased Premises for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and a copy of the Certification of Funds shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.

AN ORDINANCE THAT RATIFIES AND AUTHORIZES THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO ORIGINAL TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO SPRUCE PARK ASSOCIATES UNDER THE LIMITED DIVIDEND LAW EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT UNTIL MARCH 31, 2036 TO RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE EXTENDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS CONTRACT FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 36-60 SPRUCE STREET, 37 SPRUCE STREET, 39-47 SPRUCE STREET, 59-61 SPRUCE STREET, 55-57 SPRUCE STREET, AND DESIGNATED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 122 LOT 64, BLOCK 123, LOT 29, BLOCK 123, LOT 23, BLOCK 123, LOT 16, AND BLOCK 123 LOT 17 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS 39-41, 43, 45-47, 55-57, 59-61, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48-50, 52, 54, 56, 58, AND 60 SPRUCE STREET, AND 27-29 LONGWORTH STREET, BLOCK 123, LOTS 16, 17, 18, 23, 25 AND 27 AND BLOCK 122, LOTS 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 17 AND 18).

The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on May 6, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.

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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/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract T0148 Catch Basin Castings, Inlets & Manholes - Statewide #25-COMG-109583 Purpose: To purchase supplies and equipment to be utilized in various locations. Entity Name/Address: Campbell Foundry, 800 Bergen Street, Harrison, New Jersey 07029 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83730 & 038-800-8003-83740-B2026, B2027, B2028, B2029 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 15, 2029, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This resolution will authorize the City of Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities to acquire supplies and equipment to be utilized in various locations from a state-approved vendor under T0148 Catch Basin Castings, Inlets & Manholes - Statewide.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Grant will support benchmarking and certification of Newark’s urban forest management practices to ensure equitable canopy distribution, improve air quality, mitigate urban heat, and engage residents and youth in stewardship Funding Source: The USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program Appropriation Amount: $75,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-n Adopted on November 25th, 2025 (Legistar File ID# 25-1412) Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-14 Purpose: To extend Emergency Contract for immediate provision of elevator inspections, certifications and plan for approximately three thousand (3,000) vertical mobility devices. Entity Name/Address: VDA, Inc. 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 310 East Hanover, NJ 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $375,000.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Engineering/ NW026-026-0109-46260-B2025 Contract Period: Extend Emergency from April 16, 2026 through July 16, 2026 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 a second extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-14, which was awarded to VDA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00. The first extension was authorized by Resolution 7R1-b adopted on February 04, 2026. The extension was for the period from January 16 through April 16, 2026. This current Resolution extends the contract for an additional (90) days through July 16, 2026.

Economic and Housing Development

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: The new construction of two (2) residential homes, consisting of one (1) four-family home and one (1) three-family home, both to be sold at market rate. Entity Name: Leveluxe, LLC Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 409, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $113,777.00 Cost Basis: (X) $20.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $113,900.00 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) 20 Shanley Avenue/Block 2626/Lot 17/South Ward 95 North Munn Avenue/Block 4220/Lot 14/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,688.85 X $20.00 = $113,777.00. 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-e 031826 Deferred 7R2-c 040126 Deferred 7R2-b 041526

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a two-family home to be rented to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants. Entity Name: Maiseo Enterprises LLC Entity Address: 11 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Sale Amount: $36,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $16.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $30,000.00 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) 657 South 10th Street/Block 2617/Lot 40/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,250 X $16.00 = $36,000.00. 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-d 031826 Deferred 7R2-b 040126

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME funds. Purpose: To authorize the execution of a HOME Affordable Housing Agreement with Rising Plains Urban Renewal LLC to develop and construct a new four-story 19-unit affordable and supportive housing development consisting of three (3) studio units, six (6) one-bedroom units, ten (10) two-bedroom units (6 HOME subsidized) upon the property located at 475-481 South 16th Street (Block 327; Lot 15) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey (West Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey Entity Name: Rising Plains Urban Renewal LLC Entity Address: 1515 Morris Plains, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Grant Amount: $525,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Program Funds Contract Period: HOME Program Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 475-481 South 16th Street (Block 327; Lot 15) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey (West Ward) Additional Information:

Dept./Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To provide for a Grant and Grant Agreement with Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC in the amount of $8,000,000.00 Entity Name: Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC Entity Address: 8 Lombardy Street, Suite 320, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $8,000,000.00 Funding Source: Community Project Funding Grant Total Project Cost: $23,046,833.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 17-21 Halsey Street/Block 20/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information:

Finance

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $50,800,000.00 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 OBLIGATION NOTES, SERIES 2026, CONSISTING OF (I) BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2026C (NHA AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOANS) (TAX-EXEMPT), (II) SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES, SERIES 2026D (TAX-EXEMPT), (III) BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2026E (PATH HOME PROGRAM) (TAX-EXEMPT), AND (IV) SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES, SERIES 2025F (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 IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND (D) CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information:

Health and Community Wellness

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and Essex County Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $679,332.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 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: This award represents a partial award based on last year’s budget. The final award for FY2026 will be presented once appropriations are completed by the funder. This Resolution represents a partial award for FY2026, year two (2) of the Ending the HIV Epidemic 5-year initiative

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: AIDS Resource Foundation for Children Entity Address: 77 Academy Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $98,300.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $49,150.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year FY2027 are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Law

Dept/ Agency:  Law  Action:  (   ) Ratifying     (X) Authorizing     (   ) Amending  Purpose:  Settlement of Professional Services Claimant: Big Apple Elevator Service & Consulting LLC Settlement Amount: $82,897.50 Funding Source: Fund 011, Dept ID 066, Division 0665, Account 71560, 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: Faith Evans Date(s): June 13, 2026 Official Street Name(s): Grumman Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Faith Evans Way” Sponsor: Council Member-at-Large Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: Ceremony scheduled for 12:00 P.M., Saturday, June 13, 2026

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Mother’s Day Senior Brunch Entity Name: The Waterfront/Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: The Waterfront (Gymnasium), 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Friday, May 8, 2026 Event Time: 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: South Ward Community Walk Date(s): Thursday, April 2, 2026 Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: South Ward Community Walk Special Event. The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($125.00) for the event will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Mother’s Day Festival Date(s): Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member-at-Large Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Mother’s Day Festival. The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($100.00) for the event will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Supporting the “Week of The Young Child” Additional Information:

Public Safety

Water Sewer Utility

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment #1 to professional engineering services for Evaluation, Design and Construction Administration for Virginia Street Pump Station - Newark Entity Name: Kleinfelder, Inc. Entity Address: 150 College Road West, Suite 100, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 Contract Amount: Increase the contract amount by $78,503.00 for a total not to exceed $625,712.75 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037-750-7502-71280 B2026 Contract Period: Commencing upon the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed, terminating upon project completion, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-15(9) 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 7R12-(b) adopted on April 19, 2023, awarded the contract in the amount of $547,209.75. Amendment #1 increases the contract amount by $78,503.00 for a new total contract amount of $625,712.75.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution #7R1-J Adopted November 6, 2025 which authorized a contract to Unique security & Consulting Services, LLC The contract is to be rescinded due to contractor’s failure to deliver performance bond in accord with bid specifications Purpose: To rescind the contract for Armed Security Guards Entity Name: Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC Entity 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 ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R1-J was adopted on November 6, 2025, authorizing a contract with Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC, to provide Armed Security Guards for an amount not to exceed $9,814,560.00, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Change Order #2 to Amend Resolution 7R12-a Adopted July 5, 2025 Purpose: To execute Contract Change Order #2 for the Rehabilitation of the Pequannock Aqueducts - Contract #14-WS2023 Entity Name: Hutton Construction, LLC Entity Address: 41 Village Park Road, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 Contract Amount: Increase the contract amount by $662,758.81 for a new contract amount not to exceed $14,876,037.22 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW041, Dept. 23W, Div/Proj 23W00, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2023 Contract Period: 1,102 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed 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: Resolution 7R12-a(as) adopted on June 5, 2024 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $13,119,347.00 for a period of 640 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed to final completion. Change Order #1 Resolution adopted on July 2, 2025 increased the Contract amount by $1,093,931.41 for a new total contract amount not to exceed of $14,213,278.41, and will increase the contract period by 482 calendar days for a new completion period of 1,102 calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed to final completion. Change Order #2 will increase the contract amount by $662,758.81 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $14,876,037.22 for a period of 1,102 calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed to final completion.

MOTIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO 1080 BERGEN DEVELOPER URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 90 WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 307, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017 FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE SOUTH WARD AT 1072-1078 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07112 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 3659, LOT 5.01 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY, MIXED USE BUILDING WITH SIXTY-SIX (66) RESIDENTIAL UNITS CONSISTING OF FIFTY-THREE (53) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (THREE (3) STUDIO UNITS, THIRTY-SIX (36) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND FOURTEEN (14) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS), (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), THIRTEEN (13) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS OF WHICH ONE (1) STUDIO UNIT AND TWO (2) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), TWO (2) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND FIVE (5) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS AND TWO (2) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND 5,570 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE (THE “RETAIL”), AND TWENTY-NINE (29) ON-SITE RENTAL PARKING SPACES, 1080 SQUARE FOOT AMENITY SPACE AND A 723 SQUARE FOOT GYM, (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (SOUTH WARD).

MISCELLANEOUS

HEARING OF CITIZENS

ADJOURNMENT

________________________________________ C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

1. ALIF MUHAMMAD 2. RODNEY DAVIS 3. JIMMY MCCOY 4. NADIRAH BROWN 5. TANISHA GARNER 6. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 7. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON 8. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS 9. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD 10. RACHEL JONES 11. MARYAM BEY 12. JHAMAR YOUNGBLOOD 13. MARILYN SOWELL 14. DEBRA SALTERS 15. DONNA JACKSON 16. LISA A. GRAY 17. ELIJAH MAQ MORGANO 18. LOUCIOUS JONES 19. QUEEN DANNISHA CLYBURN 20. DARNELLA LEE 21. OPAL R. WRIGHT 22. LAMONT VAUGHN 23. CASSANDRA DOCK 24. CHÉ COLTER 25. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER

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INVOCATION

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters. Entity Name: Spiro, Harrison & Nelson, LLC Entity Address: 363 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 2C, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2026 Contract Period: March 12, 2026 through March 11, 2027 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:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide for the website hosting, support, upgrades, managed services and maintenance of the Archives Records Management Systems (ARMS) and related hardware used by the Archive Records Management Center (ARMC) of the Office of the City Clerk, they will also be providing us with 2-additional scanners to the system. Entity Name: Summit Information Systems, LLC. Entity Address: 118 Westfield Avenue, Suite 6, Clark, New Jersey 07066 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $62,880.00 Funding Source: 2026 and 2027 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-71280-B2026 and B2027 Contract Period: January 21, 2026 to January 20, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: An Archives Records Management Systems (ARMS) computer software utilized by the Archive and Records Management Center (ARMC) of the Office of the City Clerk. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $15,000.00.

Dept. / Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Docket No.: N/A Claimant: Mak Group LLC Claimant's Attorney: N/A Attorney’s Address: N/A Settlement Amount: $123,366.43 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget: Fund 037 Dept 756 Div/Proj 7565 Account 71960 Budget YR 2025 Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Gift Donation Gift: 2022 Ford Transit Purpose: To provide funding to purchase a 2022 Ford Transit to support the City’s Office of Homeless Services’ Street Outreach Efforts Entity Name: Port Newark Container Terminal, LLC in collaboration with Invest Newark Entity Address: 241 Calcutta Street, Port Newark, New Jersey 07114 and 111 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $26,840.00 City Contribution: No Municipal Funds Required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution to increase grant amount to Sub-recipient and extend the grant period Purpose: First Amendment increase funding awarded in the amount of $75,000.00 to the Apostles’ House and extend the grant period to February 28, 2030 Entity Name: Apostles’ House Entity Address: 513 Avon Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07108 Grant Amount: $40,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R5-m adopted on June 24, 2025, authorized a sub-award to Apostles’ House in the amount of $156,136.00. This Amending Resolution amends Resolution 7R5-a 02/19/2025 to reflect the increase the sub-recipients Grant Award by $40,0000.00 increasing the total Agreement not to exceed amount to $196,136.00. Additional Funds from HRSA was accepted by Resolution #7R5-a adopted on February 04, 2026.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution to increase grant amount to Sub-recipient and extend the grant period Purpose: First Amendment to increase funding awarded in the amount of $87,000.00 to the Hyacinth Aids Foundation Entity Name: Hyacinth Aids Foundation Entity Address: 201 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Grant Amount: $87,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R5-i adopted on June 04, 2025, authorized a sub-award to Hyacinth Aids Foundation in the amount not to exceed $343,723.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $87,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $430,724.00.

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: Strans Engineering, PLLC Entity Address: 70 East Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, New York 11581 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2026 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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:

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 $80,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2026 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: DeCotiis Doyle, LLP Entity Address: 531 Dorchester Drive, River Vale, New Jersey 07675 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $750,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2026 Contract Period: March 12, 2026 through March 11, 2027 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:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters Entity Name: Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Entity Address: 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2026 Contract Period: March 12, 2026 through March 11, 2027 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:

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. University Hospital’s Community Engagement and Efforts for Colon Cancer Awareness Month Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Malcolm X Shabazz High School Basketball Team, Winners of the NJSIAA Group 1 State Champion Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 3. Muadh Abdus-Salaam 4. Zahir Abdus-Salaam Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Captain John Scott-Bey, Street Dedication 6. Liz Jefferson, 90th Birthday Celebration 7. Bishop Cleveland Bash, 76th Birthday Celebration 8. Bishop Robert C. Jigetts, 83rd Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 9. Keith Colon 10. Sergeant Humberto Timoteo 11. Staff Sergeant Jorge Miguel Oliveira 12. Levecy DeOliveira 13. Sergio Cunha 14. Antonio Santos

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Christopher P. Redwood Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Jimmie Walter Graham Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Alberto Coutinho Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Columbus DeHaven Brown 5. Herman D. Alston, Sr. 6. Reverend Mamie Ree Stones Lee 7. Sister Tauheedah Muhammad 8. Jacqueline Coleman

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Declaring May 2026 “Mental Health Awareness Month” Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member-at-Large, Louise Scott-Rountree

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Declaring May 2026 as “Lupus Awareness Month” Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member-at-Large, Louise Scott-Rountree

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges City/State/Country: Monrovia, Liberia Additional Information: Ceremony scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026.

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BINGO AND RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Clinton Hill Community Action/BL-#1 2. Covenant House New Jersey Inc./RL-9

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Competitive Contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 Purpose: To provide a Youth Service Provider for Newark Residents Entity Name: Morph Mentoring LLC Entity Address: 1800 Lakewood Road, Unit 5, Toms River, New Jersey 08755 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $128,333.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/ Budget NW051-G25-M25W0-A-72090-B2025 Contract Period: To be established upon Municipal Council Approval for fourteen (14) consecutive months, with two (2) one-year options to renew Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes a contract to provide a Youth Service Provider for Newark residents of the City of Newark for the Newark Workforce Development Board. Advertisement Date: October 8, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Fifty-Two (52) Bids Submitted: Nine (9)

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - specific exception Purpose: Citizens’ Emergency Alert System Renewal/Update Entity Name: Rave Wireless, Inc. Entity Address: 50 Speen Street, Suite 301, Framingham, MA 01701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $96,000.00 Funding Source: UASI FY24 Grant Funds/Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, All Allowable and approved UASI Grants Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Support and maintenance of proprietary hardware and software, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd).

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Police Overtime for Distracted Driving Crackdown Entity Name: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Entity Address: 140 East Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $7,000.00 Total Project Cost: $7,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: April 1, 2026 through April 30, 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:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: National Youth Step Competition Entity Name: Science Park High School Entity Address: 260 Norfolk Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Location: Science Park High School, 260 Norfolk Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Date(s): Saturday, May 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. (set-up 10:00 A.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Patrick O. Council

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: The performance of I Dream A World, Songs & Verse to Inspire a Nation Entity Name: George Washington Carver Elementary School Entity Address: 333 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Location: George Washington Carver Elementary School, 333 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Date(s): Saturday, April 25, 2026 Event Time: 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up at 12:00 P.M. and Breakdown Ending at 5:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Patrick O. Council

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Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution to increase grant amount to Sub-recipient and extend the grant period Purpose: First Amendment increase funding awarded in the amount of $75,000.00 to the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and extend the grant period to February 28, 2030 Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07112 Grant Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R5-m adopted on June 24, 2025, authorized a sub-award to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in the amount of $151,000.00. This First Amendment to the Agreement will increase the contract amount by $75,0000.00 increasing the total contract to an amount not exceed $226,000.00. Additional Funds from HRSA was accepted by Resolution #7R5-a adopted on February 04, 2026.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution to increase grant amount to Sub-recipient and extend the grant period Purpose: First Amendment to Sub-award Agreement to the Urban Renewal Corporation Entity Name: Urban Renewal Corporation Entity Address: 224 Sussex Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $20,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R5-h adopted on June 4, 2025, authorized an execution of an agreement with Urban Renewal Corporation in the amount of $56,658.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $20,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $76,658.00.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Community Health Law Project Entity Address: 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $273,840.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $118,270.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract yearFY2027 are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark/St. Bridget’s Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $727,419.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $235,580.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract years FY2027 are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey / FXB Center Entity Address: 65 Bergen Street, 8th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $294,820.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $126,687.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year FY2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Newark AIDS Consortium d/b/a Broadway House for Continuing Care Entity Address: 298 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $367,209.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $141,881.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year 2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: St. James Social Services Corporation Entity Address: 604 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $131,900.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $45,338.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year FY2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. Entity Address: 741 Broadway Newark, NJ 07104 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $416,586.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $163,305.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year FY2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - START Program Entity Address: 90 Bergen Street, Suite 4400, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $255,035.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $127,519.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year 2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Urban Renewal Corporation Entity Address: 53 South Hackensack Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $205,320.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $89,000.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year 2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Catholic Family & Community Services - Hope House Entity Address: 101-103 Bassett Highway, Dover, NJ 07801 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $232,890.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $116,447.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year 2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: North Jersey AIDS Alliance, Inc. dba NJCRI Entity Address: 393 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $768,969.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $209,620.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year FY2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Sport Marititimo Murtoeense Date(s): June 12, 2026 Official Street Name(s): Clover Street and Van Buren Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Sport Maritimo Murtoense Sponsor: Council Member Michael Silva Additional Information:

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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO NAIMOR S ORANGE URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 90 WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 307, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017 FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE WEST WARD AT 753 AND 755-757 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 4208, LOTS 12, 13 & 14 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH THIRTY-SIX (36) RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS UNITS ON THE 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOORS. THE THIRTY-SIX (36) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS ARE INCLUSIVE OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING RENTAL UNITS WITH SIXTEEN (16) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS AND TWELVE (12) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), EIGHT (8) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH THERE IS ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNIT WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS UP TO 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNIT BOTH OF WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS UP TO 60% OF AMI, AND TWO (2) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS AND TWO (2) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS UP TO 80% OF AMI (COLLECTIVELY, THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND APPROXIMATELY 2,722 SF OF RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE “COMMERCIAL/RETAIL UNITS”), ELEVEN (11) PARKING SPACES, A GYM, LAUNDRY ROOM, ROOF DECK, ELEVATOR, AND THREE (3) MECHANICAL ROOMS, (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (WEST WARD).

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO MARBIM HOLDINGS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 90 WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 307, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017 FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE WEST WARD AT 247-249 STUYVESANT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 4100, LOT 75 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FOUR (4) STORY, MIXED USE BUILDING WITH ELEVEN (11) RESIDENTIAL UNITS CONSISTING OF EIGHT (8) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (FOUR (4) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT, TWO (2) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND TWO (2) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS), (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), THREE (3) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS OF WHICH ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND ONE (1) THREE-BEDROOM UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND 978 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE (THE “RETAIL”), (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (WEST WARD).

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII (TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 5 (PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY), ARTICLE 3.2 OF THE NEWARK CITY CODE TO BROADEN THE DEFINITION OF "COMMERCIAL VEHICLE" AND TO REGULATE THE PARKING OF CONSTRUCTION-RELATED VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention in Youth Mentoring and/or Safe Passage. Entity Name: Refal Healing Academy LLC Entity Address: 500 Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 Grant Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Department of Administration / OVP Funds/Business Unit: NW011, Dept. 030, Div./Proj. 0312, Activity A, Account #96210, Budget Ref. B2026 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended no later than November 30, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes an Agreement for the provision of community-based violence intervention and prevention youth mentoring programs. Date Advertised: June 24, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Sixty-Seven (67) Bids Received: Thirty-One (31)

Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention in Youth Mentoring and/or Safe Passage. Entity Name: Refal Healing Academy Entity Address: 500 Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 Grant Amount: $160,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Department of Administration /Business Unit: NW011, Dept. 030, Div./Proj. 0312, Activity A, Account #96210, Budget Ref. B2026 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended no later than November 30, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes an Agreement for the provision of community-based violence intervention and prevention youth mentoring programs. Date Advertised: June 24, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Sixty-Seven (67) Bids Received: Thirty-One (31)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and Essex County Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $679,332.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 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 #Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as (File ID #26-0342) Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Reflectorized Sheeting (for Sign Material) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): National Highway Products, Inc., 301 Riverside Drive, Millville, New Jersey 08332. Contract Amount: Not to exceed $700,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/ Department of Engineering/Division of Traffic and Signals/NW-011-110-1107-83120-B2025/ Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW-011-190-1902-83830-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 reflectorize sheeting (for sign material) for the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals and Department of Public Safety, Division of Police. Advertisement Date: August 27, 2025 Number of Bids Downloaded: Eleven (11) Number of Bids Received: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Loan Agreement / Promissory Note Pursuant to Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Purpose: A resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of Loan Documents to effectuate a loan awarded under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for a Redevelopment Project to be undertaken by Alpha Alpha Lambda Community Development, Inc. Entity Name: Alpha Alpha Lambda Community Development, Inc. Entity Address: 8 Lombardy Street, #206, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Loan Amount: Not to exceed $2,500,000.00 Loan Term: Twenty (20) years Project Property Information: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 13 and 15 16th Avenue/Block 254/Lots33-34/Central Ward 292 Hunterdon Street/Block254/Lot 40/Central Ward 294-296 Hunterdon Street/Block 254/Lots 38-39/Central Ward Additional Information: This loan is funded with proceeds of a loan guaranteed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The funds being re-lent pursuant to this Resolution represent a reallocation of previously approved Section 108 funds from a prior project that did not proceed and are subject to all applicable federal requirements.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Amendment to Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations) to Central Planning Board Purpose: Requesting the Central Planning Board to consider an amendment to Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), Chapter 10, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-e adopted on November 1, 2023, amended and replaced Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations). Ordinance 6PSF-e adopted on September 5, 2024, amended Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), Section 4 (Permitted Uses by District), Section 5 (Building Bulk and Design Standards) and Section 7 (Off-street Parking and Loading), and added Section 17 (Storm Drainage) and 23 (Street Designation).

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement Entity Name: Oracle America, Inc. Entity Address: 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065 Settlement Amount: $559,800.00 Funding Source: Current Fund Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP Entity Address: 220 Park Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $225,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2026 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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:

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the contract for tax appraisal services authorized by Resolution 25-1571. The First Amendment increases the original contract amount by $24,000.00. This Resolution also amends Resolution 7R6-d December 17, 2025 (25-1571) to update the funding source for tax appraisal services concerning tax appeal matters. Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Company, LLC Entity Address: 7 Hutton Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $180,000.00 Funding Source: Finance Department - Fund NW045 Department 18G, Div./Proj. 18B00 Account 94710 Ref: B2018 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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: First Amendment to Resolution 7R6-d December 17, 2025 (25-1571)

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Gift Donation Gift: Acceptance of Donation Purpose: To provide sandwiches during Give Kids a Smile Day Entity Name: Cooper’s Liquors & Deli, Inc. Entity Address: 594 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Gift Value: $400.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor & Employment Matters. Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way Suite 200 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: $130,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2026 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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:

Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Acceptance of Grant Funds to extend grant period Purpose: To amend Resolution for a no cost extension of the grant period and to continue reimbursement to the City of Newark for COVID-19 Local Health Department (LHD) related expenses Entity Name: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Entity Address: P.O. Box 6987, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Grant Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Total Project Cost: $7,689,927.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through July 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: Resolution 7R5-b adopted on April 5, 2023, accepted a Grant Award from The NJACCHO in the amount of $3,863,002.00 for the Grant period of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. Resolution 7R5-a adopted on October 18, 2023, accepted an additional Grant Award from NJACCHO in the amount of $3,826,925.00 for the Grant period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024amending the total award to $7,689,927.00, while extending the grant period through June 30, 2025. Resolution 7R5-c adopted on September 04,2025, a no cost Grant extension extended the grant period through March 31,2026.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Smith Center for Infectious Diseases and Urban Health Entity Address: 310 Central Avenue, Suite 307 East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $440,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $124,260.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological and consulting services. Entity Name: Nicole J. Rafanello, Ph. D., CFPCS, LLC, d/b/a Clinical and Forensic Psychological and Consulting Services Entity Address: 91 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71210-B2026 Contract Period: April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 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:

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark Entity Name: HBP RAIN Foundation A NJ Non Profit Corporation Entity Address: 168 Park Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $43,583.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-n adopted on November 6, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build three (3) single-family homes, to be sold at an affordable rate to income qualified households earning 100% AMI. Entity Name: JUMPSTART NEWARK A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION Entity Address: 200 Renner Avenue, Suite 2, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $67,050.00 Cost Basis: (X) $18.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $43,600.00 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) 32 South 8th Street/Block 1854/Lot 38/West Ward 28 South 8th Street/Block 1854/Lot 40/West Ward 24 South 8th Street/Block 1854/Lot 42/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,725 X $18.00 = $67,050.00. 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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Law

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Settlement Purpose: Settlement of outstanding fees for provision of legal services concerning workers’ compensation matters Entity Name: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, PC Entity Address: 60 Park Place 18th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102 Settlement Amount: $84,524.79 Funding Source: Fund: 011 Dept: 046 Division: 0461 Account: 71260, Budget B2025 Additional Information:

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Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations

The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on May 6, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.

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A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Bishop Ernest Robinson.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Gwendolyn Thomas, longtime Newark resident.

A motion once again requesting the Office of the City Clerk invite PSEG, Verizon and the cable companies to a special meeting to discuss the overhead wirings on Newark streets.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of the aunt and uncle of Newark Municipal Council President C. Lawrence Crump.

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