Dept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Motors Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide funds to supplement an existing Litter Reduction Program and removal and abatement of graffiti with in the City of Newark. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, NJ Clean Communities Council Entity Address: 222 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $430,940.60 Total Project Cost: $430,940.60 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 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 further ratifies and authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Works to submit a letter to the NJDEP requesting an extension of time to expend the above grant funds from the NJDEP until December 31, 2022.