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  1. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2026 Annual Municipal Budget for the City of Newark Purpose: Introduction Amount: $900,500,264.94 Budget Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Additional Information: The Public Hearing will be held on July 15, 2026

    Eric S. Pennington, Business Administrator commented. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  2. Adopted
    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: Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal Additional Information: Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Michael J. Silva

    A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  3. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, PC Entity Address: 60 Park Pl 18th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 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:

    Kenyatta Stewart, Corporation Counsel Law Department commented. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  4. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Newark Fan Village Entity Name: Fifth Corner LLC and Iberia I LLC Entity Address: 2071 Flatbush Ave., Suite 22, Brooklyn, New York 11234 Event Location: 80-84 Ferry Street, Newark New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): June 11, 2026 through July 19, 2026 Event Time: Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Michael J. Silva

    A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:

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  1. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Newark Fan Village Entity Name: Fifth Corner LLC and Iberia I LLC Entity Address: 2071 Flatbush Ave., Suite 22, Brooklyn, New York 11234 Event Location: 80-84 Ferry Street, Newark New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): June 11, 2026 through July 19, 2026 Event Time: Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Michael J. Silva

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  2. Filed
    Direction of Council

    Re: 8f-052026 Alternative security measures Municipal Council adopted a MOTION sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos. Jr. “REQUESTING MUNICIPAL COUNCIL HOLD DISCUSSIONS ON ALTERNATIVE SECURITY MEASURES AND NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF SECURITY GUARDS FOR PEOPERTIES REQUIRING 24 HOURS ARMED SECURITY.”

  3. Adopted
    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: Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal Additional Information: Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Michael J. Silva

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  4. Adopted
    Resolution

    Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2026 Annual Municipal Budget for the City of Newark Purpose: Introduction Amount: $900,500,264.94 Budget Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Additional Information: The Public Hearing will be held on July 15, 2026

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  5. Filed
    Direction of Council

    Re: 6PSF-b Office of Tenant and Legal Services representation The Governing body held a discussion regarding the above referenced legislation. During the meeting, Council President C. Lawrence Crump requested further information on the operations of the Office of Tenant Legal Services including: 1. When are the services provided in court proceeding? 2. How is it determined which tenants are represented?

  6. Filed
    Direction of Council

    Re: 7R2-b Private Sale/Redevelopment The Governing Body held discussions regarding the above referenced legislation. During the discussions, Councilman Anibal Ramos, Jr., requested that the Deputy Mayor provide a written explanation on the sale of the Seton Leather Site and her response to the letter sent by a bidder challenging the sale.

  7. Filed
    Direction of Council

    Re: 7R1- y/z Resolution of Support Community Benefit Organization Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. requested a listing of the local non-profits which will benefit from the passage of the above mentioned legislation and the opening of the Uncle Bob cannabis business.

  8. Filed
    Executive Order

    EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY PUBLIC SAFETY CURFEW WITHIN THE VICINITY OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION CENTER, MAY 31, 2026

  9. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, Division of Traffic and Signals, immediately install stop signs at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street.

  10. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting that the Administration, Department of Engineering and Department of Economic and Housing Development include the Governor’s Office, its State Legislature and New Jersey Transit in future talks with Conrail, Path and Amtrak regarding the stalled completion of the Mulberry Commons Bridge.

  11. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting that the Essex County Department of Public Works inspect and/or remove trees located on Chancellor Avenue from the Irvington line where low hanging tree limbs obscure stop signs; furthermore, requesting that the Essex County Division of Traffic and Signals investigate the possible installation of a new traffic signal to replace the blinking light located at Parkview Terrace and Chancellor Avenue.

  12. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting the Department of Public Works, Division of Tree Trimming, initiate Citywide tree trimming program to remove low hanging limbs and overgrown brush that obscure motorists from viewing and obeying stop signs, traffic signals and street signage.

  13. Filed
    Motion

    A motion requesting that the Essex County Department of Public Works inspect and/or remove trees located on Chancellor Avenue from the Irvington line where low hanging tree limbs obscure stop signs; furthermore, requesting that the Essex County Division of Traffic and Signals investigate the possible installation of a new traffic signal to replace the blinking light located at Parkview Terrace and Chancellor Avenue.

  14. Filed
    Executive Order

    Executive Order No: T-26-0002 Department: Public Safety Position: Fire Officers Effective Date: 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024 Salary Range: See Below

  15. Filed
    Executive Order

    Executive Order No: T-25-0017 Department: Public Safety Position: Deputy Chiefs Effective Date: 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2027 Salary Range: see below

  16. Filed
    Executive Order

    Executive Order No: T-25-00015 Department: Public Safety Position: Police Officer Effective Date: 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2027 Salary Range: See Below