Legislation

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Dorothy Ann Livingston, matriarch of Newark’s Grayson family.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution to increase grant amount to Sub-recipient and extend the grant period Purpose: First Amendment increase funding awarded in the amount of $75,000.00 to the Apostles’ House and extend the grant period to February 28, 2030 Entity Name: Apostles’ House Entity Address: 513 Avon Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07108 Grant Amount: $40,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030 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: Resolution 7R5-m adopted on June 24, 2025, authorized a sub-award to Apostles’ House in the amount of $156,136.00. This Amending Resolution amends Resolution 7R5-a 02/19/2025 to reflect the increase the sub-recipients Grant Award by $40,0000.00 increasing the total Agreement not to exceed amount to $196,136.00. Additional Funds from HRSA was accepted by Resolution #7R5-a adopted on February 04, 2026.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of longtime Newark resident Awilda Olivo Lopez.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Councilwoman Amina Bey Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council Confirmation and ending on March 16, 2029. Additional Information:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND SECTION 19-3, RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO INCLUDE PERSONS EXEMPT FROM TOW FEES, AND SECTION 19-8, RELEASES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO INCLUDE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution to increase grant amount to Sub-recipient and extend the grant period Purpose: First Amendment increase funding awarded in the amount of $75,000.00 to the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and extend the grant period to February 28, 2030 Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07112 Grant Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030 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: Resolution 7R5-m adopted on June 24, 2025, authorized a sub-award to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in the amount of $151,000.00. This First Amendment to the Agreement will increase the contract amount by $75,0000.00 increasing the total contract to an amount not exceed $226,000.00. Additional Funds from HRSA was accepted by Resolution #7R5-a adopted on February 04, 2026.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME funds. Purpose: To authorize the execution of a HOME Affordable Housing Agreement with TMA General Contracting LLC to develop and construct a new three-family home consisting of one (1) two-bedroom unit and two (2) three-bedroom units (3) HOME designated and subsidized units upon the property located at 43 Jacob Street (Block 303; Lot 1) (Central Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey Entity Name: TMA General Contracting LLC Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 301, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $85,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Program Funds Contract Period: HOME Program Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 43 Jacob Street (Block 303; Lot 1) (Central Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey Additional Information:

Executive Order T-25-0007, City Wide, setting terms and conditions for titles in the bargaining unit AFSCME-Local 2299 BU001.

A4F Certified Tax Levy Form 2026-2027

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological and consulting services. Entity Name: Nicole J. Rafanello, Ph. D., CFPCS, LLC, d/b/a Clinical and Forensic Psychological and Consulting Services Entity Address: 91 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71210-B2026 Contract Period: April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. Faith Edgar, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Oliver Power Grant of the Wu Tang Clan Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Awilda Olivo Lopez 4. Miriam Serrano 5. Hector Sepulveda 6. Ms. Lillian Torres Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Sandra Janice Carter 8. Harvey Irvin Rasberry (Ras) 9. Sylvia Wilcox Gregory 10. Howard Dawkins 11. Erma E. Chavis 12. Jean Johnson 13. Shirleen Lucas 14. Reverend Dr. Frank H. Walters, Jr. 15. Joel Washington 16. Baby Justin Christian El-Abiad 17. Dorothy Ann Livingston 18. Renae Yvonne Davis 19. Sister Sallie Marie Outler 20. Jean L. Jones 21. Bernard McAllister 22. Kent Torain

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for FY 2025 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Division Office of Information Technology, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services Appropriation Amount: $284,717.03 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on January 21, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Individuals honored during the BHM Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Newark Police Office Elizabeth “Liz” Malave, Retirement 3. Lavita Johnson, 50th Birthday Celebration 4. The Secret Restaurant-Bar-Lounge, Grand Opening Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 5. Akbar H. Cook, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Individuals honored during the Friends of Brian Boru 83rd Anniversary Dinner Dance 7. Individuals honored during the Quisqueyanos Unidos 2026 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 8. Greater Friendship Baptist Church International Ministries, 32nd Church Anniversary 9. Hassan McMillan aka “Brother Hahz”, Retirement Celebration, Commemorating 35 Years of Musical Excellence and 20 Years of Gospel Ministry 10. Individuals honored during the LISC 40 Year Anniversary New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards (NJNAA) 11. Individuals honored during the AACCNJ 16th Annual Circle of Achievement Awards Gala 12. Individuals honored during the National Action Network and Jumpstart Community Keeping the Dream Alive Awards 2026 13. Individuals honored during the Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation Dinner and Awards Ceremony 14. Deputy Mayor, Dr. Joseph S. Fulmore, Sr., 80th Birthday and Retirement Celebration 15. Ben Crump, Worse Thank Life Book Signing 16. Hobby’s Delicatessen and Restaurant 17. Bishop Christopher L. Brown, Fifth Pastoral Anniversary 18. Individuals honored during the Liuna! Local 3 Black History Month Celebration 19. 50th Greater Liberty Temple Love Dinner Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 20. Ana Esteves 21. Emidio Brito 22. Fernando Alves Carvalho 23. Rui Alberto Vasconcelos da Silva

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Police Officer overtime to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities from traffic offenses Entity Name: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS) Entity Address: 140 East Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625 Grant Amount: $50,000.00 Total Project Cost: $50,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 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:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Bond Counsel Services Entity Name: Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A Entity Address: 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900 Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Bond Note Proceeds Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 153-155 Emmet Street/Block 1180/Lot 17/East Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Police initiatives to address drunk driving enforcement Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Entity Address: PO Box 048, Trenton, NJ 08625 Grant Amount: $91,222.49 Total Project Cost: $91,222.49 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 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:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Supporting the reinstatement of funding for the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (NJCCAP) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana

JSF Broad Street EX Urban Renewal LLC, Financial Statements, December 31 2025.

2025 Annual Debt Statement, electronically filed on January 30, 2026 with the State of New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs by the Director of Finance.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Government Entity. Purpose: Authorizing Execution of a Fifth Amendment to the Riverside Avenue Site Tolling Agreement for the Benefit of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”), Which Would Toll the Statute of Limitations Period for Certain Cost Recovery Claims Incurred by the USEPA Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency Entity Address: U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section, P.O. Box 7611, Washington D.C. 20044 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: August 21, 2017 through February 23, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2026 Annual Budget of Newark Alliance, Inc. Purpose: Introducing the 2026 Annual Budget of the Newark Alliance, Inc. Amount: $2,267,850.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-H, adopted on June 19, 2013, authorized the creation of the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District Management Corporation d/b/a The Greater Newark Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, to serve as the District Management Corporation of the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District. Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on January 8, 2025, designated the Newark Alliance, Inc. as the District Management Corporation for the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District, thereby replacing the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District Management Corporation.

Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of One (1) Special Police Officer-Newark Resident. List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached) Term of Appointment: February 2, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Additional Information: 1 Newark resident for Appointment as a Special Police Officer

Re: 7R4-b Application to the NJ UEZ Council Member Patrick O. Council requested the Administration provide the Governing Body with an update on New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone (NJUEZ) dollars awarded for years 2025 and 2024. In addition, provide a description of the projects and the Ward where the dollars were expended.