Legislation

Re: Oath of Office Certificates for the Department of Public Safety The Department of Public Safety will be promoting twenty-seven Fire Recruits to Firefighters. Swearing in Ceremony will take place at 11am on July 10, 2026 and 695 Bergen St. Firefighters: 1. Barisciano, Anthony 2. Blanding, Jacob 3. Cooper, Thomas 4. Cruzado-Guzman, Derick 5. De Leon Quezada, Wilma 6. Ferro, Anthony 7. Higgs, Huaron 8. Jean, Jethro 9. Ofray, Tyler 10. Zarelli, Timothy 11. Bifano, Steven 12. Boone, Elijah 13. Brown, Slater 14. Cabezas, Jagger 15. Cerreto, Dominic 16. Deangelo, Brandon 17. Estrella-Rodriguez, Pablo 18. Gefers, Devin 19. Gonzalez, Gabriel 20. Miazga, Kevin 21. Morlan, Phenol 22. Pengue Jr., Anthony 23. Pierre, Evander 24. Renfree, Mark 25. Torres, Pablo 26. Wright, Zamir 27. Zamora, Matthew

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T0103 Purpose: Removal and Replacement of Rubberized Safety Surface at Various Locations throughout the City of Newark. Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1. KOMPAN Inc., 650 West Howard Avenue, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78753 2. General Recreation, Inc., 25 Reese Avenue, Newtown Square, PA 19073 3. Rubberecycle LLC, 1985 Rutgers University Boulevard, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 4. Commercial Recreation Specialists, 807 Liberty Drive, Suite 101, Verona, WI 53593 5. Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc., 700 State Route 15 South, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 6. BSN Sports LLC, 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244-1200 7. Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, 2617 West Woodland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $3,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services - 026-32720 B2026 Trust Account Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through October 15, 2029, Inclusive of Extensions 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 authorizes the utilization of State Contract #T0103 for the removal and replacement of rubberized safety surfaces at various locations throughout the City of Newark for the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services.

1. FELICIA K. ALSTON Appearing. 2. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 3. VICTOR HERLINSKY Not appearing. 4. MICHAEL J. GERAGHTY Not appearing. 5. CHRIS J. MURPHY Not appearing. 6. HELDER REBELO Not appearing. 7. ERIC DEGESERO Not appearing. 8. ARMAND LEMBO, JR. Not appearing. 9. LISA YAKOMIN Not appearing. 10. PETER BARB Not appearing. 11. THOMAS VILLACAMPA Not appearing. 12. DEBRA SALTERS Not appearing. 13. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 14. YASEEN MOHAMMED Not appearing. 15. QUEEN DANNISHA CLYBURN Appearing. 16. JOHN GOLDSTEIN Appearing. 17. MARILYN SOWELL Not appearing. 18. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 19. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 20. NADIRAH BROWN Not appearing. 21. JACQUELINE LIMEHOUSE Not appearing. 22. YUSUF SHABAZZ Not appearing. 23. INAYAH BLOCKER Not appearing. 24. RODNEY DAVIS Appearing. 25. DARNELLA LEE Appearing.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Senior Luncheon Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Community Center, Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Event Time: 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM (Includes Set-up starting at 9:00 A.M. and Breakdown ending at 4:30 P.M.) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council President Luis A. Quintana

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and increase funds on an existing contract of Sub-Indefeasible Rights of Use with James H. Hyland, III; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Department of Technology Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-010) of 12.39± Acres in Mifflin Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Big Walnut Trail - Helsel Park to Nafzger Park Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to enter into contract with Pen-Link Ltd. to provide computer software licenses and subscriptions that aid in obtaining and analyzing electronic information crucial to resolving cases; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $139,680.33 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($139,680.33)

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the current lease agreement with OBS for the purchase of copier equipment, software, maintenance, and support; to authorize the expenditure of $4,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000.00)

To accept the application (AN26-004) of 6733 Maple Canyon LLC, Attn: Michael Jackson for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.28± acres in Sharon Township. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signatory, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with First Choice Rental Properties Holding, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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To remove special assessments previously levied for certain public improvements in the City of Columbus, Ohio in cooperation with the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District (3301 Brice Road Project); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To accept the application (AN26-005) of Wildermuth Family Revocable Living Trust for the annexation of certain territory containing 167.2± acres in Madison Township. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc. to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2027; as well as increase funding in an amount up to $11,000.00 for required lead licensing and certification training; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,000.00 from within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($11,000.00)

To accept the application (AN26-002) of Charritos Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.681± acres in Jackson Township. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Ohio Machinery Co. for the purchase of (1) Sign Maintenance Truck; to authorize the expenditure of up to $444,847.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($444,847.00)

To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director of the City of Columbus to accept a grant award through the FY27 Law Enforcement Diversion Program from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office; to authorize an appropriation of $149,037.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with the FY27 Law Enforcement Diversion Program; and to declare an emergency. ($149,037.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with W.P. Kolens and Associates, Inc for the purchase of three filter flow control valves for Columbus Water & Power; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $178,600.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($178,600.00)

To accept the application (AN26-006) of April L. Gates for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.89± acres in Plain Township. ($0.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Arterial - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $23,868,642.76 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, OPWC Grants and Loans Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($23,868,642.76)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept and execute a reimbursable grant in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 from the State of Ohio, acting by and through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, to utilize the remaining funds from the original grant for the North Market Grand Atrium; to authorize Director of the Department of Development to enter into the new Cultural Project Cooperative Use Agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, the North Market Development Authority, Inc., and the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the North Market Development Authority, Inc. to reimburse them for costs of the North Market Grand Atrium incurred prior to the purchase order; to authorize the transfer of appropriation and the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 to North Market Development Authority, Inc. ($1,000,000.00)

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Hope & Esperanza Health Fair Date(s): Saturday, August 8, 2026, from the hours of 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM Sponsor(s): Council President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Hope & Esperanza Health Fair will be held on Montclair Avenue between Mt. Prospect Avenue and Woodside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07104, from the hours of 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee of $300.00 for the Hope and Esperanza Health Fair for the event will be waived.

Appointment to the Newark Environmental Commission- Quiya Harris