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  1. To Be Introduced
    Report

    Office of the City Clerk, 2025 Annual Report
  2. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 10, HISTORIC SITES AND DISTRICTS, SUBSECTIONS 10-4-1, NOMINATION, 10-4-2, APPLICATION FEE, 10-4-3 INITIAL REVIEW, AND 10-4-4 AUTOMATIC DESIGNATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO STREAMLINE THE LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION PROCESS BY REPLACING THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM REQUIREMENT WITH A CITY-SPECIFIC APPLICATION FORM, ESTABLISHING A NOMINAL APPLICATION FEE, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING TO RETAIN TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AS NEEDED.
  3. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To accept Grant funds to Plant 1,000 new street trees and create 1,000 tree pits Entity Name: Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) Entity Address: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 Grant Amount: $3,325,000.00 Total Project Cost: $3,325,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029 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 Resolution accepts a Grant in the amount of Three Million Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($3,325,000.00) from the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority ("TBTA") for mitigation activities.
  4. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Hospital Surgical, and Related Medical Accessories Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1. Cen-Med Enterprises Inc; 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08091 2. Edelwise Medical Supplies; 41 Middlesex Avenue, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 3. Patriot Medical Supply LLC; 30 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Health and Community Wellness/ NW011-120-1208-83240-B2026; NW057-G25-5H5KO-83240-B2026 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 additional vendors for Hospital Surgical, and Related Medical Accessories for the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Advertisement Date: July 2, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Twenty-One (21) Bids Submitted: Three (3)
  5. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY2027 Sub Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc. (NJTPA) Appropriation Amount: $134,208.75 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 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 7R3-i Adopted July 15, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
  6. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: Expand access to fresh food through Community Supported Agriculture, nutrition education, and community outreach. Entity Name: Newark Science and Sustainability, Inc. Entity Address: 3-7 Fairmount Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: $51,994.01 Total Project Cost: N/A City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: Twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed Agreement. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Newark SAS received funding through the NJEDA FEED NJ Grant Program to expand access to fresh food and nutrition education in Newark. As a project partner, the City will receive $51,994.01 to support outreach, workshops, coordination, and data collection during the two year grant period.
  7. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2026 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2026 Budget Appropriation Amount: $65,404,775.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: October 1, 2026 through October 31, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution N/A Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
  8. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Lumber (all kinds) Entity Name/Address: Continental Hardware Inc, 400 Delancey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $690,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation NW011-060-0605-71940-B2026/ Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Entity Name/Address: Continental Hardware Inc, 400 Delancey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Additional Information: This contract will provide Lumber (all kinds) to the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation Advertisement Date: December 2, 2025 Number of Bids Downloaded: Eighteen (18) Number of Bids Received: One (1)
  9. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration / Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of the Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Community Crisis Response Partnerships Grant. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Entity Address: 5600 Fisher Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $727,087.00 Total Project Cost: $2,906,654.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: September 30, 2026 through September 29, 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: The proposed Project is a collaboration between Newark’s government and law enforcement agencies, as well as community-based organizations, aimed to improve the City’s crisis response system by enhancing existing co-responder teams to effectively provide trauma-informed comprehensive community-based behavioral health crisis services to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, including those who are homeless.
  10. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construction of a new three (3) family residential dwelling to be sold at market rate Entity Name: 177 Scheerer Avenue LLC Entity Address: 518 Belvidere Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07062 Sale Amount: $78,960.00 Cost Basis: (X) $21.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $29,000.00 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) 177-179 Scheerer Avenue / Block 3666 / Lot 71 / South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,760 X $21= $78,960.00 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-j 090926 Deferred 7R2-d 092326
  11. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construction of a new five-story mixed-use building consisting of thirteen (13) market-rate multifamily residential units and commercial space located on the ground floor Entity Name: GT Community Development, LP Entity Address: 2 Center Street, Suite 2104, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Sale Amount: $102,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $24.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $18,200.00 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) 607-609 Clinton Avenue / Block 3004 / Lot 28 / South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,250 X $24.00 = $102,000.00 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-l 092326
  12. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a four-story building, consisting of 13 residential units of which one unit will be rented at an affordable rate below 80% AMI. Entity Name: IBN Construction Corporation Entity Address: 49 Hermon Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $102,603.00 Cost Basis: (X) $23.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $88,400.00 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) 48-52 Pennsylvania Avenue/Block 2821/Lot 8/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,461 X $23.00 = $102,603.00. 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-j 080526 Deferred 7R2-f 090926 Deferred 7R2-c 092326
  13. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a three-family home to be rented at workforce level from 60%-100% of the Area Median Income. Entity Name: Burrowes Development Group LLC Entity Address: 428 3rd Avenue West, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $27,988.80 Cost Basis: (X) $16.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $25,500.00 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) 543-545 18th Avenue/Block 360/Lot 49/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,749.30 X $16.00 = $27,988.80. 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-j 092326
  14. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a two-family home to be rented at an affordable rate of 60%-70% AMI. Entity Name: PB3 Renovations & Management LLC Entity Address: 701-703 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $55,500.00 Cost Basis: (X) $20.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $112,500.00 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) 25 Seymour Avenue/Block 2656/Lot 18/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,775 X $20.00 = $55,500.00. 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-i 092326
  15. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitate three-family home, one (1) unit will be owner occupied and two (2) units will be rented at market rate. Entity Name: Titilayo Olusegun Entity Address: 294 South 20th Street, FL 1, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $71,347.84 Cost Basis: (X) $23.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $143,500.00 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) 37 Homestead Park/Block 3044/Lot 8/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,102.08 X $23.00 = $71,347.84. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties Deferred 7R2-k 092326
  16. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    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, one (1) unit will be owner occupied and one (1) unit will be rented at an affordable rate of 60%-100% AMI. Entity Name: 112 Milford Ave LLC Entity Address: 928 Sanford Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: $37,825.00 Cost Basis: (X) $17.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $20,000.00 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) 112 Milford Avenue/Block 2697/Lot 59/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,225 X $17.00 = $37,825.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned property
  17. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a single-family home to be rented at market rate. Entity Name: 165 Vermont Ave LLC Entity Address: 928 Sanford Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: $100,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $20.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $32,600.00 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) 165 Vermont Avenue/Block 4046/Lot 5/West Ward 167 Vermont Avenue/Block 4046/Lot 6/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
  18. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of two (2) three-family homes to sale at market rate. Entity Name: 12-14 Fabyan Place LLC Entity Address: 110 Jabez Street, Suite 345, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $141,720.00 Cost Basis: (X) $24.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $25,600.00 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) 12-14 Fabyan Place/Block 3078/Lot 22/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,905 X $24.00 = $141,720.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
  19. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a three-family home, with units rented to households earning 60%-100% of Area Median Income (AMI). Entity Name: Astor Street Apartments LLC Entity Address: 29-31 Astor Street Newark, New Jersey, 07114 Sale Amount: $66,300.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $49,300.00 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) 29-31 Astor Street/Block 2811/Lot 12/ East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,420 X $15.00 = $66,300.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
  20. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construction of a new two-family dwelling to be sold at market-rate on 393 South 10th Street, and new construction of a single-family home located at 412 South 8th Street restricted to a household earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with preference for a veteran or an individual with disabilities Entity Name: Burwell Enterprises LLC Entity Address: 511 S. Orange Ave #2087, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $86,590.00 Cost Basis: (X) $21.00 for 393 South 10th Street and $16.00 for 412 South 8th Street PSF () Negotiated () N/A () Other: Assessed Amount: $60,800.00 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) 393 South 10th Street/Block 266/Lot 20/ West Ward 412 South 8th Street /Block 291/Lot 38/ Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,790 X $21.00 = $58,590.00 and Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,750 X $16.00 = $28,000.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
  21. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a three-family dwelling, with each unit designated for occupancy by households earning no more than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). Entity Name: Fajr Muhammad Bass Entity Address: 6 Andrew Street, Greenbrook, New Jersey, 08812 Sale Amount: $53,922.30 Cost Basis: (X) $17.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $11,500.00 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) 92 Seymour Avenue / Block 3000 / Lot 30/ South Ward Additional Information Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,171.9 X $17.00= $53,922.30 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned property
  22. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    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 sold at market rate. Entity Name: Helena Rabess Entity Address: 92 Vassar Avenue, Apt 2, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $43,546.00 Cost Basis: (X) $20.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $63,800.00 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) 108 Leslie Street/Block 3066/Lot 32/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,177.3 X $20.00 = $43,546.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
  23. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Lease Agreement Purpose: Authorize Entry into Sign Location Lease between the City of Newark and Outfront Media LLC Entity Name: Outfront Media LLC Entity Address: 185 US Highway 46, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Lease Amount: $ 21,600.00 per year and $105,000.00 in back rent Contract Period: To commence January 1, 2026 for an initial five-year term with annual renewal for successive five-year periods. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a (Existing use on property acquired by the City) List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 15 South 14th Street/Block 1899/Lot 6/West Ward Additional Information: When the City acquired Block 1899, Lot 6, Outfront Media LLC was already operating an advertising sign on the property pursuant to an existing lease agreement with the prior owner, dating back to April 19, 2000.
  24. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying ( ) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Contract Period for a Bid Contract Purpose: The project is to provide the renovation of existing space to create a Drop-In Center Entity Name: The G Meyer Group, Inc. Entity Address: 1009 New Brunswick Avenue, Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,349,000.00 Funding Source: Grant funds] Funding Account Codes: NW051 G24 M24E0 72040 B2024 Contract Period: Extends the contract period until November 30, 2026. The initial contract period was 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed, which was issued on September 15, 2025 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 Resolution authorizes a time extension only for Contract #2025-03 for the Renovation of the New Drop-In Center located at 1136 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey. The total contract amount remains unchanged at $4,349,000.00. The extension of the contract period is required to allow for completion of the project.
  25. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Recipient Purpose: Pathways to Housing Emergency Housing Program for Newark Residents Individuals and Families Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $3,118,925.00 Funding Source: NW011-200-2001-A-97550-B026 Contract Period: April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A List of Property: (Not Applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Vendor has been awarded a contract for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, in the amount of $3,118,925.00, with an initial amount of $2,349,875.00 for the initial performance period of April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 and the balance is subject to the availability of funds in 2027.
  26. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Nextgen Healthcare, Inc., 1551 Emancipation Hwy, Suite 200, Unit 1256, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401-4683 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $66,971.99 Funding Source: Budget 2025/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051-G25 Account# H250N Budget Ref: B2025 Additional Information: This Pre-Litigation Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for Nextgen Healthcare, Inc., for additional configurations and cost for Nextgen's staff travel.
  27. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Civil Settlement Entity Name: Keystone Psychological Services LLC Entity Address: 39 Matrick Court, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844-2601 Settlement Amount: $85,150.00 Funding Source: NW011-196-1963-83240-B2025 and NW011-196-1963-83830-B2025 Additional Information: This Pre-Litigation Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for Keystone Psychological Services
  28. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending City of Newark Budget Purpose: Amending the 2026 Municipal Budget as introduced on June 3, 2026. Budget Year: 2026 Public Hearing Date: September 23, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. Amendment to be Published on: Not Applicable Additional Information: Budget Introduced on June 3, 2026 Public Hearing held on July 15, 2026 Certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services. Deferred 7R8-a(s) 091526 Deferred 7R8-a 092326
  29. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: 13th Annual Mt. Prospect Hot Rods & Classic Car Show Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, Mt. Prospect Avenue between Delavan Avenue and Heller Parkway, Newark, from the hours of 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Sponsor: Luis A. Quintana, Council President Additional Information: 13th Annual Mt. Prospect Hot Rods & Classic Car Show Saturday, October 31, 2026. The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee for the “Better Together Annual Block Party” for the event will be waived.
  30. Held in Council
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Bishop Frank Garris Date(s): Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of South 16th Street and Clinton Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Bishop Frank Garris Way Sponsor: Louise Scott-Rountree, Council Member-At-Large Additional Information: The event will take place at the corner of The Church “Positive Proof Family Worship Center” on the corner of South 16th Street and Clinton Avenue, South Ward. Signage will be on South 16th Street Deferred 7R8-d 080526 Deferred 7R8-a 090926 Deferred 7R8-b 092326
  31. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    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: Municipio Autónomo de Arecibo, Puerto Rico Additional Information: Sponsor: Luis A. Quintana, Council President
  32. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To ensure interconnectivity between the City of Newark’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the City’s Mobile EOC, and State and Federal agencies. Entity Name: WEY Technology, Inc Entity Address: 955 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $78,492.00 Funding Source: 2024 and 2025 Budget/New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP)/NW051-G24-P23K0-A-71280-B2024 and (2025) 051-G26-P26Q0-71280-B2026 Contract Period: April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on October 23, 2024. & 7R9-b adopted on September 9, 2026 Governmental Services Administration Contract GS-35F-130DA. No municipal funds required
  33. Communication to be Introduced
    Ordinance

    ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES, TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH, A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 275 WEST MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, BLOCK 00428, LOT 00002, MORE SPECIFICALLY SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM, FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($30,000.00), PAYABLE IN TWELVE (12) MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($2,500.00) FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND TERMINATING ON DECEMBER 31, 2026 WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE (1) YEAR AT THE SAME ANNUAL RENT AND UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LEASE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO NEWARK SENIOR CITIZENS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SEASONAL ACTIVITIES, MEALS, ATHELETICS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND CURTUAL ACTIVITIES. (CENTRAL WARD)
  34. Pending
    Appointment

    Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Omoye M. Ejalense Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 5, 2029. Additional Information: Deferred 8-d 080526 Deferred 9-a 090926 Deferred 9-a 092326
  35. Pending
    Appointment

    Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Rashaun Bertrand Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on September 9, 2030. Additional Information: Deferred 8-a 090926 Deferred 9-b 092326
  36. Held in Council
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM LIVINGSTON URBAN RENEWAL LLC (“ASSIGNOR”) TO TETHYS LIVINGSTON URBAN RENEWAL LLC (“ASSIGNEE”) FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CONSISTING OF EIGHTY-TWO (82) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED ON LAND WHICH IS IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 2550, LOT 1, BLOCK 2551, LOT 14, AND BLOCK 2568, LOTS 1, 27, AND 35, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 18-30 17TH AVE., 152-164 IRVINE TURNER BLVD., 168-184 IRVINE TURNER BLVD., 194-200 IRVINE TURNER BLVD., AND 202-208 IRVINE TURNER. Deferred 6PSF-a 092326
  37. Held in Council
    Ordinance

    AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM SOMERSET HOMES URBAN RENEWAL LLC (“ASSIGNOR”) TO TETHYS SOMERSET URBAN RENEWAL LLC (“ASSIGNEE”) FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CONSISTING OF THIRTY-EIGHT (38) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED ON LAND WHICH IS IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 2589, LOT 1, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 219-239 CLINTON AVENUE. Deferred 6PSF-b 092326
  38. Held in Council
    Ordinance

    ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATED REDUCTIONS IN THE ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PROVIDING AFFORDABLE GROUND-FLOOR RETAIL SPACE IN ADDITION TO ENHANCED AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Deferred 6PSF-e 092326
  39. To Be Introduced
    Hearing of Citizens

    1. ALIF MUHAMMAD 2. LESLIE THOMPSON 3. RODNEY DAVIS 4. OPAL R. WRIGHT 5. MARILYN SOWELL 6. FAHKERIA BRADLEY 7. KAREM GREEN 8. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. 9. LAMONT VAUGHN 10. DARNELLA LEE 11. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER 12. BISHAUN WILLIAMS 13. QUEEN DANNISHA CLYBURN 14. CYNTHIA DESOUZA 15. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON 16. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 17. GEE CURETON 18. BARRY BROWN 19. DEBRA SALTERS 20. ALNISA MILLER 21. DENISE CHAPMAN 22. CARL ANTHONY WALDEN 23. DR. WALE IDRIS
  40. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract M0483 - Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Related Services #25-TELE-91044 Purpose: To provide computer equipment, peripherals and related services Entity Name/Address: Micro Strategies Inc., 140 Parsippany Blvd., Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Public Safety Funding 011-190-1902, (various accounts and budget years). All allowable and approved Public Safety Grants and Capital. Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through June 30, 2027, 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 State Contract will provide computer equipment, peripherals and related services for City of Newark Department of Public Safety.
  41. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Newark Community Solutions Program, which is dedicated to the reform and improvement of the criminal justice system within the City of Newark for the Municipal Courts. Entity Name/Address: Justice Innovation Inc., 520 8th Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget- Newark municipal Courts/NW011-200-2001-97520-B2026 Contract Period: Twelve (12) consecutive months ratifying from the date of January 1, 2026, with two (2) Two-year options to renew Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution will authorize and ratify a contract to provide Newark Community Solutions for the Newark Municipal Courts. Advertisement Date: December 5, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Fifty-Eight (58) Bids Submitted: Six (6)
  42. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Docket No. ESX-L-3043-22 Claimant: Rocio Restrepo Claimant's Attorney: Berkowitz, Lichtstein, Kuritsky, Giasullo & Gross, LLC. Address: 75 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Settlement Amount: $1.75 Million Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information:
  43. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide Professional Services, as Planning Consultants, to increase the contract amount by $40,000.00. Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC. Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $215,000.00 Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Trust Fund 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 ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Original Resolution 7R2-c (as) adopted on March 4, 2026, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00. The First Amendment increases the contract amount by $40,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $215,000.00.
  44. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Armando Aviles, Retirement, Cops4Kids 2. Individuals honored during the Essex County Dominican Parade and Cultural Festival Annual Gala 3. Individuals honored during the 40th Anniversary of Facetas International 4. Dr. Francisco Carvalho 5. Kenrick BoBo Ramsaran Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 6. Individuals honored during the Central Ward Cougars Moving on Ceremony 7. Lasean “Coach Sean” Blount 8. James “Coach Jimmy” Wright 9. Students from Michelle Obama Elementary School who participated in Central Ward Councilperson for the Day Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 10. Individuals honored during the Annual Gala Honoring Notable Figures and 2026 Covers for La Voz International and La Voz de Honduras Event 11. Mark Rotella 12. Fernando Palumbo 13. Individuals honored during the Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant 14. Individuals honored during the Ginean Flag Raising Sponsored by Council Member Donna Jackson 15. Individuals honored from Bethel New Life Community Outreach Church Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 16. Sonja Dabney, Retirement Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 17. Nassan’s Place, Celebrating 14 Years 18. Individuals honored during Nassan’s Place Annual Community Appreciation Gala 19. Individuals honored during Newark’s 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 20. Individuals honored during WGMA 58th Workshop and Musical 21. Imam Souleimane Konate 22. Cheikh Aima Ousmane Diakité 23. Dr. Pastor James E. Shaw 24. Mother Deloase Chambless 25. Pastor Raymond Grier, 76th Birthday and Pastoral Anniversary 26. Reverend Matthew Oladotun Olayinka 27. Prophet Terrell Turner, 40th Anniversary 28. Luis A. Quintana, Lifetime of Public Service Award 29. John Schreiber 30. Individuals honored during the Faith Evans and Ryder’s Room Gala, Second Edition 31. Individuals honored during the Newark Interfaith Alliance 13th Annual Prayer Breakfast 32. Jacqueline Limehouse 33. Deaf Advocacy Group of New Jersey, Flag Raising 34. Reverend Dr. Johnnie D. Brooker Jr., Third Pastoral Anniversary 35. Reverend Dr. Danielle L. Brown, Fifth Pastoral Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 36. Fr. Luis Alberto Vargas Guerrero 37. Fr. Lucio M. Nontol 38. Pasquale “Pat” Pontoriero 39. Carlos Rodriguez 40. Carla Ferreira
  45. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Hortensia Benavente Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Mr. Archibald Webb “Archie” Williams, Sr. 3. Captain Keith Von Henderson Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Dempsey Stokes, Jr. “Abdullah Muhammad” 5. Reno Brower 6. Jewel Burney 7. Henry L. Thomas, Jr. 8. Joeann Jones-Barkley 9. Derrick “Ace” Mungin 10. Ramee Wright 11. Samuel Watson, Jr. 12. Violet Williams
  46. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Blindness and Visual Impairment Awareness Month - October 2026 Sponsor: Louise Scott-Rountree, Council Member-At-Large Additional Information:
  47. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring October 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Purpose: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in The City of Newark Date: October 18, 2026 Sponsor: Luis A. Quintana, Council President Additional Information:
  48. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Purpose: Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Date: October 1, 2026 Sponsor(s): Louise Scott-Rountree, Council Member-At-Large Additional Information:
  49. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    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 at an affordable rate of 60% AMI. Entity Name: Gloria’s House A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 301, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $25,669.00 Cost Basis: (X) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $21,900.00 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) 725 South 14th Street/Block 2634/Lot 52/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,833.5 X $14.00 = $25,669.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties
  50. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: State of the West Ward Address Entity Name: The Board of Education of the Vocational Schools in the County of Essex Entity Address: 60 Nelson Place, 1 North, Newark NJ 07102 Event Location: Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology, 498-544 W. Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Event Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Event Time: 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Dupre’ L. Kelly
  51. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/ Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Sale / Disposition of Public Safety Equipment Not Needed for Public use Personal Property: #1243 E-One 1997 (Engine 13) Valued Amount: N/A Recipient: Honorable William Patricio Maldonado Jiminez, Mayor of Nabon Recipients Address: Gobierno Autonomo Decentralizado Av. del Civismo y Manuel Ullauri Quevedo, Nabon, Azuay, Ecuador 010503 Additional Information: The purpose of this Resolution is to donate one (1) Fire truck to a Sister City VIN #4ENRA AA85V 10082 07
  52. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of three (3) two-family homes to be rented at an affordable rate of 60%-80% AMI. Entity Name: VS Property Builders L.L.C. Entity Address: 79-81 Shanley Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $105,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $42,700.00 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) 884-886 South 14th Street/Block 3009/Lot 10/South Ward 888 South 14th Street/Block 3009/Lot 9/South ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 7,500 X $14.00 = $105,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
  53. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitating the property for use as a parking lot for the Redeveloper’s adjacent property. Entity Name: International Federal of Chaplains Inc. Entity Address: 827 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $23,100.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A (X) Other:Half of the Assessed Value Assessed Amount: $46,200.00 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) 819 Clinton Avenue/Block 3017/Lot 19/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: $23,100.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
  54. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a three-family home to be rented at an affordable rate of 60% AMI. Entity Name: Masendj Real Estate and Development L.L.C. Entity Address: 511 South Orange Avenue, Suite 2049, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $39,750.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $11,500.00 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) 33 North Munn Avenue/Block 4213/Lot 29/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,650 X $15.00 = $39,750.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
  55. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Civil Settlement Entity Name: East Coast Emergency Lighting, Inc. Entity Address: 200 Meco Drive, Millstone Twp., New Jersey 08535 Settlement Amount: $118,508.05 Funding Source: 051-G25-P25F0-94550-B2025 and 026-46158-B2026 Additional Information: This Pre-Litigation Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for East Coast Emergency Lighting, Inc.
  56. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide Professional Services, as Planning Consultants, to increase the contract amount by $30,000.00. Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel & Associates, P.A.. Entity Address: 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $160,000.00 Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Trust Fund 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 ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Original Resolution 7R2-i adopted on January 21, 2026, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00. The First Amendment increases the contract amount by $30,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $160,000.00.
  57. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Acceptance of the Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Community Crisis Response Partnerships Grant Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $727,087.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: September 30, 2026, through September 29, 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 Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as File ID #26-1334 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
  58. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To apply/accept grant funds for upgrade of the City of Newark’s public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services (DPREMS) Appropriation Amount: $255,608.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 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 7R5-1 adopted September 9, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

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  1. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring October 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Purpose: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in The City of Newark Date: October 18, 2026 Sponsor: Luis A. Quintana, Council President Additional Information:
  2. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Blindness and Visual Impairment Awareness Month - October 2026 Sponsor: Louise Scott-Rountree, Council Member-At-Large Additional Information:
  3. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Purpose: Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Date: October 1, 2026 Sponsor(s): Louise Scott-Rountree, Council Member-At-Large Additional Information:
  4. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: State of the West Ward Address Entity Name: The Board of Education of the Vocational Schools in the County of Essex Entity Address: 60 Nelson Place, 1 North, Newark NJ 07102 Event Location: Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology, 498-544 W. Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Event Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Event Time: 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Dupre’ L. Kelly
  5. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To apply/accept grant funds for upgrade of the City of Newark’s public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services (DPREMS) Appropriation Amount: $255,608.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 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 7R5-1 adopted September 9, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
  6. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Acceptance of the Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Community Crisis Response Partnerships Grant Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Appropriation Amount: $727,087.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: September 30, 2026, through September 29, 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 Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as File ID #26-1334 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
  7. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide Professional Services, as Planning Consultants, to increase the contract amount by $40,000.00. Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC. Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $215,000.00 Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Trust Fund 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 ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Original Resolution 7R2-c (as) adopted on March 4, 2026, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00. The First Amendment increases the contract amount by $40,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $215,000.00.
  8. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide Professional Services, as Planning Consultants, to increase the contract amount by $30,000.00. Entity Name: Heyer, Gruel & Associates, P.A.. Entity Address: 236 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $160,000.00 Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Trust Fund 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 ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Original Resolution 7R2-i adopted on January 21, 2026, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00. The First Amendment increases the contract amount by $30,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $160,000.00.
  9. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Hortensia Benavente Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Mr. Archibald Webb “Archie” Williams, Sr. 3. Captain Keith Von Henderson Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Dempsey Stokes, Jr. “Abdullah Muhammad” 5. Reno Brower 6. Jewel Burney 7. Henry L. Thomas, Jr. 8. Joeann Jones-Barkley 9. Derrick “Ace” Mungin 10. Ramee Wright 11. Samuel Watson, Jr. 12. Violet Williams
  10. To Be Introduced
    Resolution

    RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Armando Aviles, Retirement, Cops4Kids 2. Individuals honored during the Essex County Dominican Parade and Cultural Festival Annual Gala 3. Individuals honored during the 40th Anniversary of Facetas International 4. Dr. Francisco Carvalho 5. Kenrick BoBo Ramsaran Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 6. Individuals honored during the Central Ward Cougars Moving on Ceremony 7. Lasean “Coach Sean” Blount 8. James “Coach Jimmy” Wright 9. Students from Michelle Obama Elementary School who participated in Central Ward Councilperson for the Day Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 10. Individuals honored during the Annual Gala Honoring Notable Figures and 2026 Covers for La Voz International and La Voz de Honduras Event 11. Mark Rotella 12. Fernando Palumbo 13. Individuals honored during the Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant 14. Individuals honored during the Ginean Flag Raising Sponsored by Council Member Donna Jackson 15. Individuals honored from Bethel New Life Community Outreach Church Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 16. Sonja Dabney, Retirement Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 17. Nassan’s Place, Celebrating 14 Years 18. Individuals honored during Nassan’s Place Annual Community Appreciation Gala 19. Individuals honored during Newark’s 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 20. Individuals honored during WGMA 58th Workshop and Musical 21. Imam Souleimane Konate 22. Cheikh Aima Ousmane Diakité 23. Dr. Pastor James E. Shaw 24. Mother Deloase Chambless 25. Pastor Raymond Grier, 76th Birthday and Pastoral Anniversary 26. Reverend Matthew Oladotun Olayinka 27. Prophet Terrell Turner, 40th Anniversary 28. Luis A. Quintana, Lifetime of Public Service Award 29. John Schreiber 30. Individuals honored during the Faith Evans and Ryder’s Room Gala, Second Edition 31. Individuals honored during the Newark Interfaith Alliance 13th Annual Prayer Breakfast 32. Jacqueline Limehouse 33. Deaf Advocacy Group of New Jersey, Flag Raising 34. Reverend Dr. Johnnie D. Brooker Jr., Third Pastoral Anniversary 35. Reverend Dr. Danielle L. Brown, Fifth Pastoral Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 36. Fr. Luis Alberto Vargas Guerrero 37. Fr. Lucio M. Nontol 38. Pasquale “Pat” Pontoriero 39. Carlos Rodriguez 40. Carla Ferreira
  11. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting the Department of Public Works ensure there are multiple street sweepers available to service the East Ward.
  12. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting that the Departments of Engineering, Neighborhood and Recreational Services and Public Works provide a clear estimate of when the roof repairs at JFK pool will begin and when they are expected to be completed.
  13. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide a timeline/status report on repair of the existing sinkholes throughout the East Ward.
  14. Filed
    Motion

    A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Joeann Jones-Barkley.
  15. Filed
    Motion

    A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Reno Brower.
  16. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting that the partially constructed structure at 97-99 Camden Street which has remained unfinished for a number of years and that the City should give consideration to having the structure razed.
  17. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting that New Jersey Legislative Representatives enact a one-year moratorium on residential evictions within the State of New Jersey.
  18. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide the Governing Body with a list of properties in the South Ward which have been reverted back to the City within the last three years.