Legislation

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Vice President Anibal Ramos, Jr. 1. The North Ward Center 2. Individuals who helped the Senior Citizens at Stephen Crane Elderly 3. Detective Hector A. Rodriguez 4. New Jersey Regional Day School Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 5. Students who won the State Championship for the 2013 East Side High School Debate Team 6. The Coaches of the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team becoming the Newark City Champions, North II Group Champions and Group III State Champions 7. The East Side High School Boys Basketball Team becoming the Newark City Champions, North II Group Champions and Group III State Champions 8. Aaron Flood, Manager of the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team becoming the Newark City Champions, North II Group Champions and Group III State Champions 9. Carolina Castro, Trainer for the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team becoming the Newark City Champions, North II Group Champions and Group III State Champions Sponsored by Council Member Mildred C. Crump 10. Florence Jackson 11. Individuals being honored at the Women on Fire Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 30, 2013 12. “Lifers Group” East Jersey State Prison 13. Mrs. Ella Dixon Jones 14. Deaconess Jacqueline Williams, Deaconess Lavonia Thomas and Missionary Jane Hargis as Seasoned Saints of Abyssinian Baptist Church 15. Deacons of Abyssinian Baptist Church at the Annual Men’s Day on Sunday, April 21, 2013 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 16. Sgt. Rudy A. Mendez, Jr., SSGT Staff 17. Sr. Jorge E. Osorio 18. Individuals being honored during the Young Adult Amateur Boxing Event on Saturday, April 6, 2013 19. Dan Doyle, President and Jose Rosario, Vice President of the Golden Gloves 20. Elizabeth Abitanto, MPA, College Bound Program Manager Sponsored by Council Member Ronald C. Rice 21. Individuals being honored at the 19th Annual Vailsburg Day Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 20, 2013

Dept/ Agency: Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R11-a December 19, 2012 , accepting grant Purpose: Grant adjustment to the FY ‘ 12 Urban Areas Initiative Grant increasing the award from $1,608,858.66 to $1,690,358.66 to fund the Domestic Preparedness Planner salary Entity Name: Newark Police Department Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Entity Address: 22 Franklin Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $81,500.00 Funding Source: (New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, Urban Areas Security Initiative Total Project Cost: $1,690,358.66 City Contribution: No municipal funds are required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2014 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: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Fire Suppression Foams and Compounds Entity Name(s)/Address(s): SimplexGrinnell LP, 200 Forge Way, Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Fire Department Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: (x) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids received: Three (3) No Action Taken 7R1-l 051513

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Sub-recipient Purpose: Physical Rehabilitation to its facility located at 75 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Entity Name: Communidad Unida Para Rehabilitacion de Adictos (C.U.R.A.) Entity Address: 35 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014 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 List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 75 Lincoln Park/Block 123/Lot 42/Central Ward Additional Information: Funds applied for and accepted by Resolution 7R1-F 121912 Funds appropriated by Resolution 7R1-a(S) 022613

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2002-18131 & 2003-17490 Claimant: Joseph Farina Claimant's Attorney: Stephen J. Kossup, Esq. Attorney's Address: Post Office Box 158, Branchville, New Jersey 07826 Settlement Amount: $30,511.22 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, June 18, 2013

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Financial Aid Information Session Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: The Waterfront, 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, May 11, 2013 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services explain the Department’s priority in the assignment of cleaning crews to the various wards.

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Sub-recipient Purpose: Physical Rehabilitation to its facility located at 79 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Entity Name: Goodwill Rescue Mission, Inc. Entity Address: 79 University Avenue, Newark New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014 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 List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 79 University Avenue/Block 54/Lot(s) 21, 45, 47, 52, 53, 64, 65/Central Ward Additional Information: Funds applied for and accepted by Resolution 7R1-F 121912 Funds appropriated under Resolution 7R1-A(s) 022613 Latest financial/audit 2012

A motion requesting that the Police Department increase its patrol and presence in the South Ward, in addition, requesting that the Department provide to the Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, an explanation on the methodology being implemented to prioritize police patrols and presence in the various wards throughout the City.

A motion requesting that Samuel Klein and Company provide the Municipal Council with the fiscal impact to the City with regard to the Administrative implementation of the revenue enhancement ideas previously discussed with the Municipal Council.

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: Amend Resolution 7R3-A(S) 032613 by increasing number of units and support the sponsor’s application for funding a project known as Spruce Street Senior Apartments Project through the New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Entity Name: Spruce Senior Center urban Renewal Associates, LP Entity Address: 3 East Stow Road, Suite 100, Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $15,816,503.00 City Contribution: N/A Other Funding Source/Amount: HUD HOME Program Funds /$1,556,946.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 136-146 Spruce Street/Block 2556/Lot 61/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-A(S) 032613 supports sponsors application for HMFA Low Income Tax Credit Program Funds Resolution 7R3-A 020613 approved HOME Fund grant for $1,556,946.00

A motion expressing sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Sherry Bowers-Bradshaw on the recent loss of her grandmother, Mrs. Helen Bowers.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2010-25313 Claimant: Lucious Jones Claimant's Attorney: Christopher J. Pitts, Esquire Attorney's Address: 1184 Main Avenue, Suite 201, Clifton, New Jersey 07011 Settlement Amount: $26,545.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, April 30, 2013

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Sub-recipient Purpose: Physical Rehabilitation to its facility located at 420 Hawthorne Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Entity Name: Clinton Hill Community and Early Childhood Center, Inc. Entity Address: 420 Hawthorne Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: $58,806.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014 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 List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 420 Hawthorne Avenue/Block 3621/Lot 2/South Ward Additional Information: Funds applied for and accepted by Resolution 7R1-F 121912 Funds appropriated under Resolution 7R1-A(S) 022613

A motion requesting that the Administration provide the Municipal Council with a report on the expenses incurred by Ms. Shanique Davis Speight in her employment by the Administration during the period of November 20, 2012 through December 5, 2012 and the payment she received from the City during this period; further, requesting that the Administration seek reimbursement of these paid expenses from Ms. Speight.

A motion recognizing and commending the Malcolm X. Shabazz High School Lady Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team for its outstanding performance during the 2012-2013 regular and post seasons, finishing with a record of (33-1) and capturing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s/Shop-Rite “Tournament of Champions” Title with a 66-54 victory over Rancocas Valley High School.

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, become more vigilant in the enforcement of the City’s Vendor Ordinance, especially with regard to out-of-state vendors who operate around the Prudential Center during special events, in addition to the large number of illegal vendors who converge upon the City during Valentine’s Day and other popular holidays.

A motion recognizing and commending the East Side High School Boys Basketball Team for its outstanding performance during the 2012-2013 Basketball Season, finishing with a record of (25-7) and capturing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Group 3 State Title with a victory over Camden High School.

A motion requesting that the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services coordinate with the County of Essex Community Service Program to maintain the cleanliness of the entrance/exit ramps of the various highway systems that traverse the City of Newark.

A motion recognizing and commending the Newark Tech High School Boys’ Basketball Team for its outstanding performance during the 2012-2013 basketball season, finishing with a (23-9) record and capturing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Group 2 State Title with a 56-44 victory over Medford Tech.

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: Provide educational services to sixty (60) clients in the area of “R U Ready for Work” training and placement/retention services under the Worforce Investment Act for NewarkWorks Youth Entity Name: Rutgers The State University Entity Address: 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 203, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $ 299,760.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Contract Period: July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 Contract Basis: (X ) 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: All funds to be fully expended by June 30, 2014 or returned to the State

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Buildings replace the broken lights in the employee parking lots located on Green Street.

A motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority provide the Municipal Council with information regarding the Terrell Homes contaminated playground.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: To provide Medical and Physical Fitness Assessment Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 2 Cedar Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: George Washington Carver Elementary School (Auditorium, Conference Room, Multipurpose Room, Thirteen (13) Classrooms, and Cafeteria), 333 Clinton Place, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Event Date(s): Saturday, April 20, 2013 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Ras J. Baraka