Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating area in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 289-301 Washington Street/Block 73/Lot 92/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-a adopted on December 18, 2019, authorized and directed the Newark Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation.