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- To Be IntroducedReportCentral Planning Board, Minutes, May 2026 through August 2026.
- First ReadingOrdinanceORDINANCE 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)
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To apply for and accept grant funds for the 2026 NIHHIS Heat Tabletop Exercise Design Challenge. Entity Name: United States Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Entity Address: 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Room 5128, Washington DC 20230 Grant Amount: $25,000.00 Total Project Cost: $25,000.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: October 1, 2026 to September 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: The NOAA has awarded the City $25,000.00 through the 2026 NIHHIS Heat Tabletop Exercise Design Challenge to plan and conduct the Game of Extremes tabletop exercise to improve readiness for extreme heat.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Data management support in the implementation of the Hypertensive Quality Project Funding Source: Greater Newark HealthCare Coalition Inc. (GNHCC) Appropriation Amount: $10,000.00 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 Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as File ID #26-1269 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
- Held in CouncilResolutionDept/ 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 Deferred 7R2-b 100726
- Held in CouncilResolutionDept/ 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 Deferred 7R2-f 100726
- Held in CouncilResolutionDept/ 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 Deferred 7R2-d 100726
- Held in CouncilResolutionDept/ 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. Deferred 7R2-i 100726
- Held in CouncilResolutionDept/ 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 Deferred 7R2-e 100726
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ 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: SBA and Associates LLC Entity Address: 256 11th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $50,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $21.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $27,000.00 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) 200 North 11th Street/Block 1939/Lot 10/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,400 X $21.00 = $50,400.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Municipal Aid 2024 - Five Ward Paving Improvement Project Entity Name: J.A. Alexander, Inc. Entity Address: 130-158 JFK Drive, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: $4,597,736.23 Funding Source: NW 051-G24-E24E0-A-71930 B2024 Contract Period: 365 Consecutive Calendar days from the date of the issuance a formal 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: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of: $2,948,108.00. NOTE: Lowest bidder’s bid was increased from $4,572,536.23 to $4,597,736.23 due to error in computation of its bid. Lowest bidder’s bid remains the lowest responsible bid after the increase. Bids Solicited: August 13, 2026 Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: One (1) Bids Re-Solicited: Bids Received:
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To execute Change Order No. 1/Amendment to Contract #2023-01R PS to (1) extend original contract period of professional services for the modernization of elevators at multiple public building sites and (2) increase the not-to-exceed contract amount by $70,000.00 Entity Name: H2M Architects and Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $338,050.00 (amount after this change order takes effect) Funding Source: This Change Order - NW045-25A-25B00-A-94710 B2025. Initial Contract (per Resolution 7R3-a 06/05/2024) - NW045-23A-23A00-A-94710-B2023 Contract Period: January 09, 2024 (per Notice to Proceed) until project completion (per this Resolution) 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: Original Resolution 7R3-b, adopted on September 20, 2023, authorized Contract #2023-01R PS in an amount not to exceed $268,050.00 for a contract period not to exceed 365 consecutive calendar days from date of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contract #2023-01R Professional Services for the modernization of elevators at four (4) public building sites, specifically, 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, 94 Williams Street, 394 University Avenue and 110 Williams Street. Resolution 7R3-a adopted June 5, 2024 authorized a change the funding source for Contract #2023-01R.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Data management support in the implementation of Hypertensive quality project Entity Name: Greater Newark Health Care Coalition, Inc. Entity Address: 80 Main Street, Suite 210, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Funding Source: Greater Newark Health Care Coalition, Inc. Total Project Cost: $0 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: $ 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:
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Amending Apply/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R5-b 11/21/2023 for no cost extension Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Resources Health, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Resources Health, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 30, 2023 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: Resolution 7R5-b, adopted on November 21, 2023, authorized the acceptance of a Grant Funds in the amount of One Million Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,000,000.00) from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This Amending Resolution amends Resolution 7R5-b 11/21/2023 to reflect a grant extension from the United States Department of Health and Human Resources Health, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To Provide Medical Care, Supportive Services, and Education on Sickle Cell to the City of Newark and Surrounding Areas Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Community Health Services Entity Address: P.O. BOX 355 Trenton New Jersey 08625-0355 Grant Amount: $739,005.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Community Health Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 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:
- Held in CouncilResolutionDept/ 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 Deferred 7R8-a 100726
- Held in CouncilOrdinanceAN 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 Deferred 6PSF-a 100726
- Held in CouncilOrdinanceAN 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 Deferred 6PSF-b 100726
- PendingAppointmentDept/ 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 Deferred 9-b 100726
- To Be IntroducedHearing of Citizens1. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 3. ALIF MUHAMMAD 4. ALNISA MILLER 5. MARK REDDICK 6. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER 7. RAMÓN LUIS RODRIGUEZ 8. ELIJAH MORGANO 9. MARILYN SOWELL 10. ODESSER PRINDLE 11. MARYAM BEY 12. ANTHONY D’ANGELO 13. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD 14. CHÉ COLTER 15. LAMONT VAUGHN 16. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI 17. REGINALD TURNER 18. NADIRAH BROWN 19. SARA CRISPIN 20. DR. LEAH OWENS 21. OPAL R. WRIGHT 22. DR. WALE IDRIS 23. QUEEN DANNISHA CLYBURN 24. SIMONE BRAITHWAITE 25. JACQUELINE PEOPLES
- To Be IntroducedReportNew Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Financial Statements, June 30, 2026.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution # 7R12-w, adopted on December 18, 2024 Purpose: To execute Close out Contract Change Order #1 Miscellaneous Emergency Repair of Water Mains and Service Leaks - Contract #04-WS2024 Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp., Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,784,668.22 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ 041-09W-09A91-94710 B2009 Contract Period: 730 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-w adopted on December 18, 2024, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $5,807,269.00 for a period of 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final completion. Close Out Change Order #1 will increase the contract amount by $977,399.22 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $6,784,668.22, with no extension to the contract period of 730 Calendar Days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide Valve Inspection, Testing, Exercising and Assessment of Large Valves (16-inch and above) for City of Newark Water Distribution & Transmission System & Related Facilities - Contract #13-WS2026 Entity Name: ValveTek Utility Services, LLC Entity Address: 16 Interhaven Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $752,787.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502- 71280-B2026 Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of a 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: Bid Packages Distributed: Nine (9) Bids Received: Three (3)
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide Valve Inspection, Testing, Exercising and Condition Assessment of Valves (4-inch to 12-inch or less than 16-inch) - Contract #23-WS2025 Re-Bid Entity Name: ValveTek Utility Services, LLC Entity Address: 16 Interhaven Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $788,450.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71280-B2026 Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of a 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: Bid Packages Distributed: Two (2) Bids Received: One (1)
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Pequannock Sludge Lagoon Remediation - Contract 06-WS2026 Entity Name: Spectraserv, Inc. Entity Address: 75 Jacobus Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,919,420.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW037-750-7505-71960-B2026 and NW038-800-8007-71970-B2026 Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the issuance of a 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: Bid Packages Distributed: Six (6) Bids Received: One (1)
- To Be IntroducedResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. J. Kenneth Pagano Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 2. Gerald A. “Rock” Highsmith 3. Eugene McKenzie Antwine 4. Catherine D. Lockhart 5. Annette Williams 6. Ida Lee Tolbert Brown Bishop 7. Verrell Majorie Randolph 8. Mother Bernice Martin 9. Calvin Boyd 10. Samuel Robinson 11. The Honorable Sandra Bolden Cunningham
- To Be IntroducedResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Reverend Esteban Aponte Gil & Miriam Montas Ravelo Aponte, 50th Wedding Anniversary 2. Individuals honored during the 49th Annual Children of the Faith Celebration 3. Adelberto Del Valle, Street Dedication Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 4. Ghana-U.S. Cultural Exchange Royal Tour 5. Krystal Allen, Eyes Like Mine Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 6. Minister Wilmer Ramiro Hidalgo Tandazo 7. Individuals honored during the Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising 8. Carol J. Barnes, 80th Birthday Celebration 9. Individuals honored during the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 10. Chaplain Abdias Artiles 11. Damaris Febus Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 12. Joseph P. Calabro Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 13. Bisa Butler 14. Individuals honored during the Annual African American Heritage Parade 15. Dr. Semaj Vanzant Sr. 16. Mary McClain, Birthday Celebration 17. Theresa (Taffy) Taylor 18. Reverend Michael L. Fisher, 25th Pastoral Anniversary, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church 19. Dr. Semaj Vanzant, Sr., Fourth Pastor and Church Anniversary of Encounter Christ Global Fellowship 20. Individuals honored during the Aurway Fifth Anniversary 21. Pastor Frederick and First Lady Marcia M. Smith, 15th Pastoral Anniversary 22. Individuals honored during the Vulcan Pioneers of New Jersey, Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Gala 23. Dr. Kevin James White, 19th Pastoral Anniversary, New Zion Baptist Church 24. Royal Majesty, NII Armah Okpah II 25. Aurway, Inc. 26. Gerald Holloway 27. GBFSE Mantse Homowo Festival and Business Summit 28. Apostle Dr. Roxanne L. Barnes 29. Individuals honored during the Good Neighbor Baptist Church 55th Church Anniversary 30. Patrice McKinney, 68th Birthday Celebration 31. First Timothy Missionary Baptist Church, 97th Church Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 32. Patrícia Maria Pereira Marcelino 33. Ferdinando Palumbo 34. André Sousa 35. Francisco Augusto Valente Pereira 36. Filipe Emanuel da Silva Loureiro 37. Gonçalo Nuno Bértolo Gordalina Lopes 38. Elisabetta Calello 39. Mia Sologashvili 40. Karena Bravo 41. Ahmed Ibn Ishma-el 42. Miguel and Maria Lídia Vitorino 43. André Manuel Ramos de Pinho 44. Sérgio Domingo de Oliveira da Silva 45. Paulo Manuel Teixeira de Amorim 46. Ana Cristina de Almeida Henriques 47. Agostinho Manuel Pinho de Oliveira 48. Help 2 Feed
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving HMFA Financial Agreement Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE AGENCY LAW OF 1983, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 ET SEQ., TO NEVADA PRESERVATION, LLC, C/O FAIRSTEAD, 250 W. 55TH STREET, 35TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019, FOR THE ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION, AND SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING SENIOR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING THREE HUNDRED SIX (306) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF THIRTY-SIX (36) STUDIO UNITS AND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY (270) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, TOGETHER WITH RELATED COMMON AREAS, AMENITIES, BUILDING SYSTEMS, ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED AT 987-997 BROAD STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS 18-44 NEVADA STREET AND 2 NEVADA STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 111, LOT 76 (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (CENTRAL WARD).
- Communication to be IntroducedOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO SUMMER AVENUE APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 4 LIBELLA COURT, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT LOCATED IN THE NORTH WARD AT 828-832 SUMMER AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY'S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 815, LOT 12 (THE "PROPERTY"), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTAINING TWENTY-NINE (29) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF TWENTY-THREE (23) MARKET-RATE UNITS AND SIX (6) INCOME-RESTRICTED UNITS, TOGETHER WITH SEVENTEEN (17) RENTAL PARKING SPACES, BICYCLE STORAGE FOR APPROXIMATELY THIRTY-TWO (32) BICYCLES, A FITNESS ROOM, A COMMUNITY ROOM/LOUNGE, AND A ROOFTOP DECK INCORPORATING A GREEN ROOF SYSTEM (THE "PROJECT") (NORTH WARD).
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ 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 to Section 8 Choice Voucher Participants. Entity Name: Lifetime Alliance Investors LLC Entity Address: 15 Rockland Terrace, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Sale Amount: $35,625.00 Cost Basis: (X) $19.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $29,400.00 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) 585 South 11th Street/Block 312/Lot 26/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,875 X $19.00 = $35,625.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
- Communication to be IntroducedOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO CLINTON HEIGHTS RESIDENCE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 275-277 16th AVENUE, UNIT C, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, FOR A PROJECT LOCATED IN THE SOUTH WARD AT 722-728 CLINTON AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 3043, LOT 87 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LOTS 87 and 88) (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5)-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONTAINING (I) FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SIX (446) SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR; (II) FORTY (40) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS ON FLOORS TWO (2) THROUGH FIVE (5), CONSISTING OF TWENTY (20) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, INCLUDING TWO (2) STUDIO UNITS, TEN (10) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND EIGHT (8) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, (III) TWENTY (20) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, INCLUDING OF EIGHT (8) UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS EARNING UP TO 20% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), CONSISTING OF TWO (2) STUDIOS, TWO (2) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND FOUR (4) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS; FOUR (4) UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF TWO (2) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AND TWO (2) THREE BEDROOM UNITS; SIX (6) UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 65% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF FOUR (4) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AND TWO (2) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS; AND TWO (2) THREE BEDROOM UNITS; AND TWO (2) UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, BOTH OF WHICH ARE TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, (IV) A FITNESS AREA, 212 SQUARE FOOT TENANT AMENITY LOUNGE, BICYCLE STORAGE, AND ROOFTOP; AND (V) TWENTY-FOUR (24) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (EAST WARD).
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of two (2) two-family homes to be rented at an affordable rate of 20% AMI. Entity Name: Broad and Essex Development Corporation Entity Address: 625 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Suite 20, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $65,385.60 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $34,300.00 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) 713-715 South 14th Street/Block 2621/Lot 35/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,448.8 X $12.00 = $65,385.60. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a mixed-use building, one (1) owner occupied unit and a commercial space. Entity Name: BUILDERS4ALL LLC Entity Address: 578 Conant Street, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Sale Amount: $21,250.00 Cost Basis: (X) $17.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $20,700.00 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) 140 Milford Avenue/Block 2697/Lot 41/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,250 X $17.00 = $21,250.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies #17-FLEET-00751, 17-FLEET-00763, 17-FLEET-17-FLEET-00769, and 17-FLEET-00772 Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-f adopted on January 07, 2025, to include additional funding for the purchase of protective equipment and supplies for the Department of Public Safety Entity Name(s)/Address(es): Atlantic Uniform Company, Inc. 468 Washington Avenue Belleville, NJ 07109 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $950,000.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW011-190-1902 (Various accounts and budget years) All allowable and approved Public Safety Grants and Capital Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 14, 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: Resolution 7R1-l adopted on February 05, 2025, authorized utilizing State Contract # T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies Master Blanket #17-FLEET-00751, 17-FLEET-00763, 17-FLEET-00769, and 17-FLEET-00772, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00; and Amended Resolution 7R1-p adopted on August 06, 2025, by providing additional funding sources and to increase the contract amount by Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($500,000.00), for a new contract amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($800,000.00); and Amended Resolution 7R1-f adopted on January 07, 2026, by providing additional funding sources for the contract amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($800,000.00); and This Resolution will include additional funding to the contract amount by One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($150,000.00), for a total contract amount to exceed Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($950,000.00), to purchase protective equipment and supplies for the City’s Department of Public Safety.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a three-family home, one (1) unit will be owner occupied and two (2) units will be rented at market rate. Entity Name: KK Investment Group LLC Entity Address: 230 North 16th Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Sale Amount: $55,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $22.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $21,300.00 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) 435 Jelliff Avenue/Block 3578/Lot 60/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500 X $22.00 = $55,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Funding Contribution Purpose: To accept funding provided by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and held in escrow for Phase D public access improvements at Newark Riverfront Park, and authorize the City to access and administer the funding. Entity Name: New Jersey Turnpike Authority Entity Address: 1 Turnpike Plaza, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-5042 Grant Amount: $3,000,000.00 Total Project Cost: Approximately $6,000,000.00, as estimated in the Escrow Agreement City Contribution: Not specified in the Escrow Agreement. Other Funding Source/Amount: Not specified in the Escrow Agreement. Funding Period: Subject to the terms of the Escrow Agreement and any written extension or approval issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 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: NJTA Agreement No. 231-25. Funds are held by the escrow agent and disbursed subject to NJDEP approval.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T0465 Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services-Statewide # 24-GNSV1-108522, 24-GNSV1-108523, 24-GNSV1-108524, 24-GNSV1-108525, 24-GNSV1-108526, 24-GNSV1-108527, 24-GNSV1-108529 Purpose: To provide tree removal, tree trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and other related tree-care services. Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1. Arborchem Products Division of Asplundh Tree Expert LLC., 941 Nixon Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 2. Rich Tree Service Inc., 325 Bergen Street South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 3. Beckers Tree Service Inc., 3306 Shafto Road Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07753 4. Peter Todd Inc., 540 Route 202 Far Hills, New Jersey 07931 5. Midhurst Tree care LLC., 66 Snover Road Sussex, New Jersey 07461 6. Independence Constructors Corp. of New Jersey, 50 Senn Drive, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425 7. Aspen Tree Expert Company Inc., 671 Wright Debow Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,400,000.00 Funding Source: 2026/2027 Budget/Department of Public Works; Division of Sanitation NW011-060-0603-71690-B2026/B2027, and Department of Water & Sewer Utilities NW037-750-7502-72250-B2026/B2027, NW038-800-8002-B2026/B2027 to include various accounts and budget years, all allowable and approved Department Of Public Works and WSU grants and Capital. Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through June 30, 2028, 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 utilize the use of State Contract for the services of tree removal, tree trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and other related tree-care services for City of Newark Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and Department of Water & Sewer Utilities.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Safe Street Transit-2024-Safe Streets to Newark’s Transit Hub Contract 2025-05 (Market Street and University Avenue Intersection Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Signal Improvements) Entity Name: J.A. Alexander, Inc. Entity Address: 130-158 JFK Drive, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $736,880.65 Funding Source: Business Unit 051, Dept. G24, Div./Proj. E24K0, Account# 71930, Budget Ref. B2024; and Business Unit 011, Dept 110, Div/Proj 1107, Account# 71930, Budget Ref B2026 Contract Period: 365 Consecutive Calendar days from the date of the issuance a formal 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: The Safe Streets to Newark Transit Hub Project consists of intersection improvements at Market Street and University Avenue. The project proposes to install curb extensions, high visibility crosswalk and traffic signal improvements. Bids Solicited: September 3, 2026 Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: One (1) Bids Re-Solicited: Bids Received:
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Acceptance of funds from the Local Public Health Infrastructure Grant (LPHIG) Program 2027 Purpose: To ratify and authorize the application and acceptance of LPHIG grant funds to fund Phase 1 of the Accreditation Process Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Division of Local Public Health Entity Address: P.O. Box 360 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $119,372.00 Funding Source: N/A Total Project Cost: $119,372.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: July 1, 2026 to November 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: In furtherance of the efforts by the Department of Health and Community Wellness to receive national accreditation, this resolution would authorize the Department receive funds from the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Local Health begin the Accreditation process.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Type of program or reason for appropriation Funding Source: Greater Newark Conservancy, Inc. Appropriation Amount: $17,394.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: Upon Completion 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-r adopted August 5, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Gift will support the efficiency of grant processes across various City Departments Appropriation Amount: $ 125,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: Upon Completion 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-s adopted on September 9, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: provide Hardware: Tools, Equipment and Supplies Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1. Colonial Hardware Corporation, 33 Commerce Street Springfield, New Jersey 07081 2. Continental Hardware Inc, 200 Delancey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,072,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Engineering/Traffic & Signals/NW-011-110-1107-83750-B2026, Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW-038-800-8003-83740-B2025-B2026, Public Safety/Police/NW-011-190-1902-83870-B2026, Public Safety/Fire/NW-011-190-1903-72220-B2026/NW-011-190-1903-71280-B2026/NW-011-190-1903-83320-B2026/NW-011-190-1903-83390-B2026/NW-011-190-1903-83830-B2026, Department of Public Works/ Public Buildings/NW-011-060-0604-83360-B2026, Department of Public Works/Motors /NW-011-060-0602-94330-B2026, and Department of Public Works/Sanitation/ NW-011-060-0605-83870-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 (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Contract will provide Hardware: tools, Equipment and Supplies to various City of Newark Departments. Advertisement Date: September 24, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Forty-Three (43) Bids Submitted: Five (5)
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The primary goal of this grant is the implementation of stormwater utility that would include developing a stormwater rate ordinance, credits and appeals program, stormwater data management tools, storm utility business process, and overall project implementation. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP Appropriation Amount: $51,980.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: Until September 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: The City of Newark is providing an in-kind match contribution of $49,543.44, bringing total program resources to $101,523.44. Funds accepted by Resolution7R1-r September 9, 2026, (Legistar File ID# 26-1170) Operating Agency: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The acceptance of the award by the Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness for the grant entitled Local Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Program 2027 is to fund Phase 1 of the Accreditation Process Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Division of Local Public Health Appropriation Amount: $119,372.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: July 1, 2026 through November 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 #Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as File ID #26-1371 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide laboratory services for lead analysis, dust wipes Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1. Batta Environmental Associates, Inc., 6 Garfield Way, Newark, Delaware, 19713 2. Bay Hill Labs, Inc., 2060 Fairfax Avenue, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 3. Lab Street LLC, 915 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 110, Narberth, Pennsylvania 19004 4. Pledge Environmental LLC, 648 Newark Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $110,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 and 2025 Budgets/Department of Health and Community Wellness /Division of Environmental Health NW051-G23-H23H0-71280-B2023; NW026-G23-H23H0-43510-B2023 and NW051-G25-5H5U0-720-90-B2025 Contract Period: To be established for a period no 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: The Department of Health and Community Wellness/ /Division of Environmental Health requests to enter into a contract with a vendor to provide Laboratory Services: Lead Analysis, Dust Wipes for the City. Advertisement# 1: September 9, 2025 Bids Downloaded: (32) Bids Received: (3) Bids Rejected: (3) Advertisement# 2: October 16, 2025 Bids Downloaded: (18) Bids Received: (5) Bids Rejected: (1)
- Communication to be IntroducedOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS TO INCREASE TITLE XV PENALTIES.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Subordination Agreement Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark's Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain the financing necessary for the development of three (3) - three family homes, of which one (1) will be for sale, and the other two (2) will be for rent, each having one (1) unit affordable at 60-80 percent of the Area Median Income (“AMI”) Entity Name: Nobre Development, LLC Entity Address: 160 South Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Sale Amount: N/A Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: N/A Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 476 15th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 16/Central Ward 466 South 14th Street/Block 330/Lot 38/West Ward 464 South 14th Street/Block 330/Lot 39/West Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-h adopted on July 10, 2024, designated Nobre Development, LLC, as the Redeveloper and authorized the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-a, adopted on August 05, 2026, to accept additional grant funds from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for 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: $3,131,050.00 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: The original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R1-b, adopted on April 15, 2026, accepted a $679,332.00 Grant Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Subsequently, additional funding of $2,042,112.00 was accepted through Resolution 7R1-a, adopted on August 5, 2026, for the Ryan White Program. An additional award of $3,131,050.00 has since been received, bringing the total cumulative grant award to $5,852,494.00. Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as File ID #26-1337 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ 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: $41,492,738.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: November 1, 2026 through November 30, 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.
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application by Developer to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Funds Entity Name: South Seventh Development, LLC Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 301, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $0 Total Project Cost: $3,472,942.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale () Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property (Address/Block/Lot/Ward 449-451 South 7th Street/Block 303/Lot 17/Central Ward 447 South 7th Street/Block 303/Lot 16/Central Ward Additional Information:
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Visiting Judges to preside over Court sessions in the event of the unavailability of the Newark Municipal Court’s full-time judge. Entity Name(s): 1. Honorable Michael A. Hackett, J.M.C. 2. Honorable Chandra L. Rainey Cole, J.M.C. 3. Honorable Wilfredo Benitez, J.M.C. 4. Honorable Marvin Thomas Braker, J.M.C. 5. Honorable Lindal Louise Scott Foster, J.M.C. 6. Honorable Steven Brister, J.M.C. 7. Honorable Rashidah N. Hasan, J.M.C. 8. Honorable Rhea L. Moore, J.M.C. 9. Honorable Theresa Pollard, J.M.C. 10. Honorable Farrah Irving, J.M.C. Entity Address(es): See Exhibit A Attached Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/NW011-010-0107-71280-2026 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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: As authorized by Cross-Assignment Order of the New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge for Essex County Vicinage.
- To Be IntroducedAppointmentDept/ Agency: Offices of the Municipal Council/ City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment of Municipal Court Judge and Designation as Chief Judge Name of Appointee: Victoria F. Pratt Appointment Term: November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029 Additional Information:
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Declaring the Month of November as National Family Caregivers Month in the City of Newark Date: November 1, 2026 Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member-at-Large, Louise Scott-Rountree
- To Be IntroducedResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R5-b, adopted on July 17, 2026, to accept additional grant funds from United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for 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: $3,131,050.00 Total Project Cost: $5,852,494.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant 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: Resolution 7R5-s, adopted on April 15, 2026, authorized the acceptance of a partial Grant Award for Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of Six Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Zero Cents ($679,332.00) Amending Resolution 7R5-b adopted on July 15, 2026, authorized the acceptance of additional grant funds in the amount of Two Million Forty-Two Thousand One Hundred Twelve Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,042,112.00)