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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. 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: Restoring Love on Schuyler Avenue Block Party Date(s): Saturday, June 27, 2026 from the hours of 12:00 PM until 10:00 PM Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: Restoring Love on Schuyler Avenue Block Party The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($100.00) for the event will be waived.

  2. 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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  3. 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.”

  4. 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?

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Filed
    Executive Order

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