Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Esther Harris McArthur Date(s): Monday, September 19, 2022 Time: 1:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Hawkins Street and Ferry Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Esther Harris McArthur Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Resolution 7R8-f adopted on August 3, 2022, authorized the ceremonial street designation and signage for Esther Harris at the intersection of Hawkins Street and Ferry Street. This amending resolution authorizes a name change to” Esther Harris McArthur Way", with a new ceremony date of Monday, September 19, 2022 at 1:00P.M.

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an Ordinance to take effect Purpose: This Resolution seeks to authorize an emergency be declared to exist, for Ordinance 6PSF-b(s), which grants a Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement to 77 University Urban Renewal, LLC, 87 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, for the property located at 65-81 University Avenue and 28-44 Eagles Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 and identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark as Block 45, Lots 21, 45, 47 and 52, to become effective once adopted by the Municipal Council after Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 4:69A-181(b). This is due to the exigent need for the Project to meet the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s 9% Tax Credits application deadline of August 31, 2022, and to address the need for affordable housing in the City of Newark. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-f(s), adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on August 16, 2022. Ordinance 6PSF-b(s) is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on August 30, 2022, subject to the Municipal Council’s vote to pass this Resolution. Additional Information:

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an Ordinance to take effect Purpose: This Resolution seeks to authorize an emergency be declared to exist, for Ordinance 6PSF-c(s), which grants a Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement to MAR NHA WSV Phase 2, LLC, 921 Elizabeth Avenue, 5th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201, for a project to construct a new building with a total of ninety-four (94) senior residential rental units, consisting of ten (10) units that shall be rented to tenants at 30% area medium income (“AMI”) of less, thirty-eight (38) units at 50% AMI or less, forty-five (45) units at 60% AMI or less, and one (1) superintendent unit located on real property commonly known as 530-570 South 13th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 and identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark as Block 310, Lot 1, to become effective once adopted by the Municipal Council after Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:69A-181(b). This is due to the exigent need for the Project to meet the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s 9% Tax Credits application deadline of August 31, 2022 and to address the need for affordable housing in the City of Newark. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-e(s), adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on August 16, 2022. Ordinance 6PSF-c(s) is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on August 30, 2022 subject to the Municipal Council’s vote to pass this Resolution. Additional Information:

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an Ordinance to take effect Purpose: This Resolution seeks to authorize an emergency be declared to exist, for Ordinance 6PSF-a(s), which grants a Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement to Southside View, LLC, 1212 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111, for a project to construct a new forty (40) unit affordable housing project consisting of thirty-four (34) affordable housing rental units to be rented to tenants at 60% area median income (“AMI”) or less, five (5) units reserved for homeless at 30% AMI or less and one (1) superintendent unit, a community center and on-site parking located on real property commonly known as 654-668 South 11th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 and identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark as Block 2617, Lots 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 85, 86, 87 and 88, to become effective once adopted by the Municipal Council after Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:69A-181(b). This is due to the exigent need for the Project to meet the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s 9% Tax Credits application deadline of August 31, 2022 and to address the need for affordable housing in the City of Newark. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-d(s), adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on August 16, 2022. Ordinance 6PSF-a(s), is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on August 30, 2022 subject to the Municipal Council’s vote to pass this Resolution. Additional Information:

Newark Warehouse Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements. December 31, 2020.

Dept. / Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Program provides lead exposure prevention, community outreach, case management, environmental intervention and lead abatement services for children six (6) months through seventeen (17) years of age with EBL’s (Elevated Blood Level’s) of five (5) and above (City-Wide). Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 806, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0806 Grant Amount: $1,400,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Total Project Cost: $1,400,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 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:

Office of the City Clerk, Marriage License Bureau, Financial Reports, April through June 2022.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To provide for Membership in Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council (“MCCPC”). Entity Name: Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council Entity Address: 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey 07869 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,250.00 annually Funding Source: 2022 Budget/011-030-0303-7110-B2022 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through expiration of the Membership Agreement on September 30, 2026 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: This is a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program, which will improve product quality and increase efficiency. The period of the Membership Agreement is August 25, 2022 through September 30, 2026.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: The Central Ward 280 West Block Party Date(s): Sunday, September 4, 2022 Time(s): 12:00 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. Location: Orange Street and 7th Avenue Sponsor(s): Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree and the Second Street Block Association Additional Information: The Central Ward 280 West Block Party will held on the cross streets of Orange Street and 7th Avenue from 12:00 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees of ($50.00) for street closure will be waived.

Dept./ Agency: Administration Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) provides for the award of a contract for Professional Services Purpose: To provide engineering consultant services. Entity Name: Gary Toth Entity Address: Lambertville, New Jersey 08530 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $168,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Business Unit NW: 011-Dept. ID 110, Div./ Proj. 1107, Account 71280, Budget Ref: B2022 Contract Period: August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 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: To provide engineering consultant services regarding implementing a Division of Transportation within the Department of Engineering in order to leverage development, traffic and signal infrastructure initiatives, including identifying and securing funding opportunities on behalf of the City of Newark, in Washington D.C. and the State of New Jersey (Trenton).

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #19-FLEET-00677 and #17-FLEET-00740 Purpose: To provide Maintenance and Repair, Equipment and Supplies for Personal Protective Equipment. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Grainger, 1001 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080; and 2) Lawmen Supply Company of New Jersey, Inc., 7150 Airport Highway, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $638,554.00 Funding Source: Department of Public Safety/NW051-G20-P20F0-83870 Contract Period: Contract #19-FLEET-00677- Upon Municipal Council approval through June 30, 2023, inclusive of any extensions authorized by the State; and Contract #17-FLEET-00740 - Upon Municipal Council approval through May 14, 2023, inclusive of any extension authorized by the State 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: The Department of Public Safety wishes to use vendors associated with equipment and supplies for personal protective equipment. Other City Departments that wish to use these vendors to purchase equipment and supplies for PPE shall be able to use State Contracts #19-FLEET-00677 and #17-FLEET-00740. Applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented with the Certification of Funds signed by the Chief Financial Officer on an as needed basis.

Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Ending the HIV Epidemic (STD - EHE) Program: To provide STD-EHE support for STD testing and patient follow-up for HIV, STD and TB Services for the continued provision of health care services to the medically underserved populated areas, which includes the City of Newark (City-wide). Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 363, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0363 Grant Amount: $668,129.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 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:

Newark Board of Adjustment, Regular Meetings, May 12, 2022, May 26, 2022, June 2, 2022, June 9, 2022 and June 23, 2022 and Special Meetings May 19, 2022 and June 16, 2022.

Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, regular meeting minutes, July 6, 2022.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution Purpose: Amendment #1 to Resolution 7R3-d adopted on August 3, 2022, Street Paving - Citywide 2022. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,811,294.54 Total Project Cost: $5,214,466.55 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $2,403,172.01 - NW027-A18-EC831-72090-B2018: $98,766.63; and NW027-A19-EC910-71280-B2019: $29,683.76; and NW027-A19-EC9C0-71910-B2019: $12,770.00; and NW027-A21-EC100-72090-B2021: $91,501.62; and NW027-A21-EC110-71280-B2021: $107,617.00; and NW027-A21-EC1B0-72050-B2021: $512,833.00; and NW027-A22-EC2Q0-71280-B2022: $550,000.00; and NW011-110-1107-71930-B2022: $1,000,000.00 Grant Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: Not Applicable (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As): Not Applicable Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R3-d was adopted on August 3, 2022, awarding a contract to JA Alexander, Inc., 130-158 JFK Drive, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003, in an amount not to exceed $5,214,466.55. Amendment #1 will amend the original Resolution to include additional funding sources from Business Units 027 and 011 for Certification of Funds in the amount of $2,403,172.01.

Newark Central Planning Board, Regular Meetings, July 11, 2022 and July 25, 2022.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: Jacob Street Back-to-School Block Party Date(s): Saturday, August 27, 2022 (Rain Date: Saturday, September 3, 2022) Event Time(s): 12:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Location: Jacob Street between 16th Avenue and Springfield Avenue Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Jacob Street Back to School Block Party will take place on Jacob Street, between 16th Avenue and Springfield Avenue (Central Ward), on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Rain Date: Saturday, September 3, 2022) The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee of $50.00 for street closure shall be waived.

Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Amended Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide continued COVID-19 vaccination capacity, confidence and expand ensure equitable distribution across the jurisdiction, including among high-risk and underserved populations. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Human Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $250,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Human Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 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: The Original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted on December 1, 2021 accepted a grant award in the amount of $250,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Fire Official Name of Appointee: Gwendolyn Saleem Working Address: Newark, New Jersey 07106 Appointment Term: Effective as of July 1, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:

1. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 2. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 4. CZEZRE ADAMS Not appearing. 5. DANNISHA CLYBURN Not appearing. 6. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 7. CASSANDRA DOCK Not appearing. 8. FELICIA K. ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 9. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing. 10. SHEILA MONTAGUE Not appearing. 11. DEBRA SALTERS Not appearing. 12. MUNIRAH EL BOMANI Appearing. 13. CYNTHIA DESOUZA Appearing. 14. LUZ GARATE Appearing. 15. DWIGHT SINGLETON Not appearing. 16. KYLE HAMMONDS Appearing. 17. BRIAN L. TAYLOR Appearing. 18. TAMEKA BLUE Appearing. 19. MERCY VALENCIA Appearing. 20. MARGGIORI LOPEZ Not appearing.

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $74,476,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bond Anticipation Notes Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING THE CIRCULATION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEGOTIATED SALE AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES, SERIES 2022, OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, APPROVING A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND NOTE PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH RESPECT TO SAID NOTES, AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Additional Information: Authorizing the sale of Notes to “roll-over” maturing Notes previously authorized.

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) 33 Maple, LLC/3712/1/33-47 Maple Avenue/South/2017/$0/-$767,425.64 Additional Information: Total tax refund: -$767,425.64

Dept/ Agency: Department of Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service (EUS) Contract Purpose: To provide Municipal Business- Federal and State Lobbying. Entity Name: Mercury Public Affairs, LLC Entity Address: 220 Lennox Avenue, Suite 101, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $168,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of the Business Administrator/Business Unit NW: 011-Dept. ID 030, Div. Proj. 0301, Account 71280, Budget Ref: B2022 Contract Period: April 16, 2022 through April 15, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $56,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop properties into one (1) three-family home and four (4) two-family homes. Entity Name: Sting 1, LLC Entity Address: 2630 Exposition Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703 Sale Amount: $81,057.60 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $169,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 53 5th Street/Block 1876/Lot 31/West Ward 55-57 5th Street/Block 1876/Lot 32/West Ward 914 Bergen Street/Block 3586/Lot 15/South Ward 910 Bergen Street/Block 3586/Lot 17/South Ward 904 Bergen Street/Block 3586/Lot 20/South Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 13,509.6 X $6.00 = $81,057.60. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of city-owned properties.