Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Office of Homeless Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: Township of Irvington d/b/a Irvington Neighborhood Improvement Corporation Entity Address: 346 16th Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $413,164.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2021 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW 051; Dept. ID G21; Division/Project 2H21T; Activity A; Account # 72030; Budget Ref. B2021 Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 15, 2021. Budget insertion by Resolution 7R1-g adopted on December 1, 2021.

Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to establish a Joint Pittsburgh Infrastructure Task Force to oversee the equitable distribution of infrastructure funds.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #1/Amend Resolution #7R12-a adopted on February 6, 2019 Purpose: To execute Contract Close out Change Order #1 Phase-1(A) Sewer Cleaning and Rehabilitation - Contract 11-WS2017 (Re-bid). Entity Name: Montana Construction Corporation, Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,341,776.90 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 834 calendar days to final completion from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-a adopted on February 6, 2019 authorized a contract in the amount of $2,669,111.00 for a period of (320) calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. Contract Close out Change Order #1 will reduce the contract amount by $327,334.10 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,341,776.90 and increase the contract period by (514) calendar days for a new completion period of (834) calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #1/Amend Resolution #7R12-c (s) adopted on June 11, 2019 Purpose: To execute Contract Close out Change Order #1 Phase- I (B) Sewer Cleaning and Rehabilitation - Contract 13-WS2017 Entity Name: Montana Construction Corporation, Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,406,231.12 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 848 calendar days to final completion from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-c(S) adopted on June 11, 2019 authorized a contract in the amount of $6,743,122.00 for a period of (320) calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. Contract Close out Change Order #1 will reduce the contract amount by $336,890.88 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $6,406,231.12 and increase the contract period by (528) calendar days for a new completion period of (848) calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIED VAILSBURG SERVICES ORGANIZATION, A NON-PROFIT COMPANY OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, 1044 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106, FOR SATELLITE OFFICE SPACE, FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK’S OFFICE OF TENANT LEGAL SERVICES, TO BE LOCATED AT 42-44 RICHELIEU TERRACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106 (WEST WARD,) PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5, FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $78,281.50, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF BASE RENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,810.00, SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $4,471.50, AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,000.00.

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Mirta Judith, on her 65th Birthday Celebration 2. Detective David Chaparro, on his retirement after twenty-five (25) years of service to the City’s Department of Public Safety 3. Wilson Cabrera, Community Leader 4. Francesco Fusaro and Nelly, on their contribution to needy families during the Holiday Season 5. Dignitaries from Guyana honored during Guyana Republic Day, held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 6. Individuals honored during the Dominican Republic Independence Day and Flag Raising Ceremony, held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 7. Pastor Cynthia Patrick, on her Birthday Celebartion 8. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Newark Alumni Chapter, on celebrating St. Jude Children Hospital Day, held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 9. Pastor Vincent M. Rouse, Sr., on his 16th Pastoral Anniversary at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 10. Reverend Dr. Steffie Bartley, Sr. and Lady Harriet Bartley, on their 20th Pastoral Anniversary at New Hope Memorial Baptist Church, to be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022 11. Anita Robinson, on her retirement after forty-one (41) years of service to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #1/Amend Resolution #7R12-c adopted on January 8, 2020 Purpose: To execute Contract Close out Change Order #1 Phase-1(C) Sewer Cleaning and Rehabilitation - Contract 14-WS2017. Entity Name: North American Pipeline Services, LLC Entity Address: Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,727,324.33 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 960 calendar days to final completion from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-c, adopted on January 8, 2020, authorized a contract in the amount of $5,675,970.00 for a period of (320) calendar days from date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. Contract Close out Change Order #1 will reduce the contract amount by $948,645.67 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,727,324.33 and increase the contract period by (640) calendar days for a new completion period of (960) calendar days calendar days from date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed.

Dept./ Agency: Public Safety, Police Division Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - specific exception - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide Support and Maintenance of Proprietary Software. Entity Name: Enforsys Police Systems, Inc. Entity Address: 27 Bleeker Street, Suite 222, Millburn, New Jersey 07041 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Police Division/NW011-190-1902-72220 B2022 Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 with two (2), one (1) year options to renew Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) N/A Additional Information: This contract is an exception to Public Bidding with specific exception, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1) (dd).

Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or less with various regional youth sports organizations for a total amount not to exceed One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00).

Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Garfield Highlands: 5375-5377 Rosetta Street, 5368-5370 Rosetta Street, 213-215 N. Aiken Avenue, and 405-431 N. Aiken Avenue, 10th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and New Granada Development, LLC, or a related entity for the sale of Block 10-N, Lots 255, 257, 258, and 258-A, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Ronald James Madero, c/o Jeremy A. Mercer, 6 PPG Place, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and no cents ($125,000.00) relating to the full and final settlement of a case filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at 2:19-cv-700. (Executive Session held 2/23/22)

Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Kyle Chintalapalli to serve as a member of the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire December 2nd, 2022.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director or Acting Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh and through the City’s Department of Law, to adopt certain settlement terms and enter into a settlement agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway, Manchester Citizens Corporation, Northside Leadership Conference, and Rail Pollution Protection Pittsburgh in order to resolve claims arising from the Application of Norfolk Southern Railway Company for approval to reconstruct the crossing of the North Avenue / Brighton Road bridge docketed at Public Utility Commission Docket No. A-2018-3006432; and from Northside Leadership Conference, et. al, v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission appeal docketed at No. 611 CD 2019 in the Commonwealth Court. (Executive Session held 3-1-22)

Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Maginn Building Lofts project which will involve the renovation of an 8-story retail and warehouse/manufacturing building into a residential condominium complex with 11-units and retail space on the ground floor. The site address is 915 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, in the 2nd Ward.

Resolution providing for an Agreement, or Agreements with the Fair Housing Partnership, to provide fair housing testing, outreach, and policy collaboration intended to assist government agencies and housing providers with their duties to affirmatively further fair housing, and understand general fair housing laws. This legislation authorizes the encumbrance for three (3) years, one year with the option to renew for two additional years, in an amount not to exceed Ninety-four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($94,500.00).

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program” by increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION - REGIONAL ASSET DISTRICT PARKS by $136,996.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Safety and the Chief of Police, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a strategic relationship agreement and amendments thereto with Policing Equity, Inc. (“PE”), to allow for the sharing of data, which shall be at no cost to the City.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797, effective December 28, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ALEPH INSTITUTE by $3,000, reducing WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ECUMENICAL FOOD BANK by $2,500, increasing 31ST WARD COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP by $3,000, increasing EMMAUS COMMUNITY OF PITTSBURGH by $2,500, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective December 23, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program” so as to identify specific projects in City Council District 3, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 713 of 2021, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Amended Agreement of Sale with Smith & Bowen, and all documents necessary, to purchase 80 Wabash St. along with two vacant parcels adjacent thereto for a total amount not to exceed $374,000, which includes the purchase price of $344,000 plus up to $30,000 in acquisition costs, for the purpose of continued operation of the City’s West End Healthy Active Living Center (Senior Center).

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ECUMENICAL FOOD BANK by $5,000, increasing SOUTH SIDE SLOPES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION by $5,000, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by amending various Public Service Grant line items, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program” so as to identify specific projects in City Council District 3, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.