Dept/ Agency: Neighborhood & Recreational Services Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Programs of litter pickup and removal as well as the abatement of graffiti. Entity Name: Department of Neighborhood & Recreational Services Entity Address: 62 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey Grant Amount: $327,986.78 Funding Source: State of New Jersey 2011 Clean Communities Entitlement Program Total Project Cost: $327,986.78 City Contribution: $ No Municipal Funds Required Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 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: Invitation: Director of Neighborhood & Recreational Services, February 5, 2013