Newark, NJ

Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is reviewing several ordinances for residential developments and tax abatements. The body is also considering the acceptance of over $16 million in HUD funding for the 2026 One-Year Action Plan.

• Proposed 25-year tax abatement for a 29-unit building at 828-832 Summer Avenue
• Proposed 25-year tax abatement for a 40-unit mixed-use building at 722-728 Clinton Avenue
• Authorization of $16,015,599.27 in HUD grants for CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA programs
• Lease agreement with Bethany Baptist Church at 275 West Market Street for $30,000 annually
• Contract increase to $1,000,000 for pool equipment and maintenance with Main Line Commercial Pools, Inc.

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The Municipal Council is reviewing several grant appropriations for health and environmental services and temporary operating funds for city departments. The body is also considering lease agreements for senior services and the assignment of affordable housing projects.

• Temporary operating funds of $41,492,738.00 for city departments and Water and Sewer Utilities
• Proposed $30,000.00 annual lease with Bethany Baptist Church at 275 West Market Street for senior services
• Grant of $3,131,050.00 for Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services
• Tree care services contract not to exceed $1,400,000.00 with multiple vendors
• Hardware tools and supplies contract not to exceed $1,072,000.00 with Colonial Hardware Corp and Continental Hardware Inc

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Municipal Council

The Newark Municipal Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM in Council Chamber to hold public hearings and final votes on four ordinances, including two that transfer affordable housing financial agreements to Tethys entities, and to act on a slate of resolutions. The resolutions include a $65,404,775.00 temporary emergency appropriation to fund city operations through October 31, 2026 until the 2026 budget is adopted, plus grants and contracts. Several items were deferred from prior meetings (September 23, 2026 and earlier), so the agenda reflects carryover business rather than all-new items.

• Ordinance 26-0893: assignment of financial agreement from Livingston Urban Renewal LLC to Tethys Livingston Urban Renewal LLC for 82 affordable rental units at 18-30 17th Ave. and 152-208 Irvine Turner Blvd. (deferred from 9/23/26)
• Ordinance 26-0904: assignment of financial agreement from Somerset Homes Urban Renewal LLC to Tethys Somerset Urban Renewal LLC for 38 affordable rental units at 219-239 Clinton Avenue (deferred from 9/23/26)
• Ordinance 26-1138: negotiated reductions in annual service charge under the NJ Long Term Tax Exemption Law for redevelopment projects with affordable ground-floor retail and enhanced affordable housing
• Ordinance 26-1023: amends zoning/historic site rules (Title 41, Chapter 10) to replace the National Register registration form with a city-specific application form and set a nominal application fee
• Resolution 7R1-a: $65,404,775.00 temporary emergency appropriation for operating expenses through October 31, 2026, pending adoption of the 2026 Operating Budget

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Municipal Council

The Newark Municipal Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several ordinances, including affordable housing project agreements, zoning changes for the West Ward, and a ban on certain tenant brokerage fees. The council will also vote on resolutions authorizing land sales for residential development and accepting various health-related grants.

• Ordinance to streamline historic designation process (26-1023)
• Assignment of financial agreements for affordable housing projects: 82 units at 18-30 17th Ave. and 152-208 Irvine Turner Blvd. (26-0893), 38 units at 219-239 Clinton Ave. (26-0904)
• Ordinance to allow 2-4 family dwellings and townhouses in West Ward commercial districts (26-1087)
• Ordinance prohibiting certain brokerage costs on residential tenants (26-1291)
• Land sales for development: 406 S. 10th St. ($187,000), 372-378 15th Ave. ($220,500), 48-52 Pennsylvania Ave. ($102,603), 177-179 Scheerer Ave. ($78,960)

The Newark Municipal Council approved several ordinances, including a measure to prohibit certain brokerage costs for residential tenants and an amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative. The Council also authorized multiple grant-funded programs for health services, including lead exposure prevention and STD testing. Several property redevelopment sales were approved, while others were deferred or returned to the administration for further review.

• Approved ordinance prohibiting certain residential tenant brokerage costs (9-0)
• Approved West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative amendment (9-0)
• Approved $2.69M animal impoundment contract (9-0)
• Approved $5.37M water main emergency repair contract (9-0)
• Approved $1.6M diesel and biodiesel fuel contract increase (9-0)
• Approved $1.77M Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention grant (9-0)
• Approved $388k immunization project grant (9-0)
• Approved Adalberto Del Valle Way street designation (9-0)

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The Newark Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: one authorizing an amendment to the 2026 municipal budget, and another establishing a sister cities relationship with the Canton of Nabón, Ecuador. The budget amendment follows a public hearing held on July 15, 2026, and a new public hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2026. The sister city resolution is sponsored by Council President Luis A. Quintana.

• Resolution 26-1317: Amending the 2026 Municipal Budget, with public hearing set for September 23, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
• Resolution 26-1314: Establishing a sister cities relationship with Canton of Nabón, Province of Azuay, Republic of Ecuador
• Budget was introduced on June 3, 2026 and a public hearing was held on July 15, 2026
• Certified copy of the budget amendment resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services

The Municipal Council approved a sister city relationship with the Canton of Nabón in Ecuador for cultural and economic exchange. The Council also ratified a grant amendment for Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC, while deferring a budget amendment.

• Established sister city relationship with Canton of Nabón, Ecuador (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved first amendment to $8M grant agreement with Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC (7-0, 2 abstain)
• Deferred amendment to the 2026 Municipal Budget (8-0, 1 absent)

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The Municipal Council will review ordinances regarding a 25-year tax abatement for new multi-family housing at 636 Martin Luther King Boulevard and a $7.4 million bond issuance for the Wayne Pump Station Upgrade Project. The agenda also includes several resolutions to authorize emergency appropriations, grant acceptances, and various municipal service contracts.

• 25-year tax abatement for 42 residential units (including 9 affordable units) at 636-642 MLK Blvd
• $7,400,000 appropriation and bond issuance for the Wayne Pump Station Upgrade Project
• Sale of city property to Virginia Street Fidelco, LLC for $13,810,000
• Authorization of a $61,597,042 emergency appropriation for city and water department operating expenses
• Contract not to exceed $3,000,000 for removal and replacement of rubberized safety surfaces at various locations

During its regular meeting on September 9, 2026, the Newark Municipal Council adopted multiple ordinances, contracts, tax abatements, and grants. Key decisions included approving a 25-year tax abatement for a housing project on Martin Luther King Boulevard, authorizing a $7.4 million bond for the Wayne Pump Station upgrade, and approving various property sales, professional services, and community grants.

• Granted a 25-year tax abatement to 636 MLK Urban Renewal LLC for a multi-family residential project at 636-642 Martin Luther King Boulevard (7-0)
• Adopted an ordinance requiring deed restrictions and 90% fair market value recovery upon premature sale of redevelopment property (7-1)
• Appropriated $7,400,000 in bonds or notes for the Wayne Pump Station upgrade project (9-0)
• Authorized a temporary emergency operating appropriation of $61,597,042.00 for September 2026 (9-0)
• Approved a contract with J.A. Alexander, Inc. for local roadway pedestrian safety improvements totaling $2,051,184.77 (9-0)
• Confirmed re-appointments of Andrea Mason, Tanisha Ginlock, Atiya Jaha-Rashidi, and Mr. Thaddaeus L. Diggs to the Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission (9-0)
• Advanced and adopted on first reading an ordinance prohibiting the imposition of certain brokerage costs upon residential tenants (9-0)
• Approved raffle licenses for Parent & Guardians Guild St. Vincent and Devils Care Foundation (9-0)

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Municipal Council

Municipal Council

The Newark Municipal Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on ordinances, including cannabis regulations and property sales, and to authorize temporary emergency appropriations totaling over $64 million for city operations and grants.

• Amend cannabis ordinance to add micro consumption and armed security rules
• Authorize sale of city properties for redevelopment per Exhibit A
• Grant 25-year tax abatement for 42-unit housing project at 636-642 MLK Blvd
• Approve $64.2M temporary emergency appropriation for city operations
• Renew $575K contract for government access TV studio operations

The Newark Municipal Council adopted amendments to the city's cannabis ordinance, including new micro consumption rules, armed security requirements, and license fees. The council also approved a $64.2 million temporary emergency appropriation to cover operating expenses until the 2026 budget is adopted, and authorized a $5.15 million contract for Broadway Park improvements. Several property sales and redevelopment agreements were approved, while others were deferred.

• Adopted cannabis ordinance amendments (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $64,217,469 temporary operating budget (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $5,151,350.90 Broadway Park improvements contract (7-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved sale of 369-371 Peshine Ave to TNV'S & Associates for $111,875 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved sale of 290-292 Chadwick Ave to Novo Holdings for $73,836.78 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved sale of 360-362 6th Ave to Benefits Properties for $84,000 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved sale of 205 Avon Ave to 256 Chadwick LLC for $59,500 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved sale of 215 Fairmount Ave to King Deans LLC for $63,920 (8-0, 1 absent)

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Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will consider several long-term tax abatements for residential and mixed-use developments in the North and West Wards. The body is also reviewing a temporary emergency appropriation to fund city operations until the 2026 budget is adopted.

• Proposed $67,727,086.00 temporary emergency appropriation for city-wide operating expenses
• Tax abatement for 448-452 South Orange Avenue: 34 residential units and retail space
• Tax abatement for 518-530 S. 16th Street: 20 residential units
• Tax abatement for 452-458 Summer Avenue: 65 residential units
• Proposed increase of City Tax Collector administrative fee from 1% to 2%

The Newark Municipal Council adopted the 2026 Municipal Budget and approved several long-term tax abatements for residential and mixed-use developments across the city. The council also approved a $67.7 million temporary emergency appropriation for operating expenses, a $4.5 million grant for Broadway Park redesign, and a $6.5 million workforce grant. Several property sales for redevelopment were approved, while others were deferred.

• Adopted 2026 Municipal Budget (9-0)
• Approved $67.7M temporary appropriation for operating expenses (9-0)
• Approved 10-year tax abatement extension for FBI Building at 1-33 Centre Place (7-2)
• Approved 20-year tax abatement for 34-unit mixed-use building at 448-452 South Orange Ave (8-1)
• Approved 20-year tax abatement for 20-unit building at 518-530 S. 16th St (9-0)
• Approved 25-year tax abatement for 65-unit building at 452-458 Summer Ave (8-1)
• Approved $4.5M grant for Broadway Park redesign (9-0)
• Approved $6.5M WIOA workforce grant (9-0)

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Municipal Council

The Newark Municipal Council held its inauguration and organization meeting, certifying the May 12 and June 9, 2026 election results and swearing in Mayor Ras J. Baraka and all nine council members. The council unanimously elected Luis A. Quintana as Council President for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely ceremonial and procedural.

• Certified results of May 12 and June 9, 2026 municipal elections (unanimous)
• Elected Luis A. Quintana as Council President for term July 1, 2026–June 30, 2030 (9-0)

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The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a 35-year tax abatement for a 196-unit fully affordable rental project at 10 Park Place, a land sale for $1.00 to Essex Reservoir Urban Renewal LLC, and a tax abatement extension for the FBI building. The council will also consider increasing the administrative fee retained by the city tax collector from 1% to 2%.

• 35-year tax abatement for 196-unit affordable housing project at 10 Park Place (Ordinance 6PSF-e)
• Sale of city land at 324-346 South Orange Avenue for $1.00 to Essex Reservoir Urban Renewal LLC (Ordinance 6PSF-a)
• 10-year extension of tax abatement for FBI building at 1-33 Centre Place (Ordinance 6F-a)
• Increase in administrative fee for special improvement districts from 1% to 2% (Ordinance 6F-b)
• Acceptance of $4,031,000 grant for Newark Safe Gateway Pedestrianization and Traffic Calming Project (Resolution 7R1-a)

The Newark Municipal Council approved a 35-year tax abatement for 10 Park Place Newark LLC to convert the property at 2-4, 6, and 8-12 Park Place into a 196-unit fully affordable residential rental project, with units restricted to tenants at or below 30%, 50%, and 60% of Area Median Income. The council also adopted several ordinances on first reading, including a 10-year tax abatement extension for the FBI Building at 1-33 Centre Place and an increase in the City Tax Collector's administrative fee from 1% to 2%. Multiple resolutions were approved, including a $4.03 million grant for the Newark Safe Gateway Pedestrianization project, a $1.9 million grant for the SuNuP Summer Food Program, and several property sales for redevelopment. Two property sale resolutions were deferred, and a resolution to confer lifetime health benefits to Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez was returned to administration.

• Approved 35-year tax abatement for 196-unit fully affordable housing project at 10 Park Place (8-0)
• Adopted on first reading 10-year tax abatement extension for FBI Building at 1-33 Centre Place (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted on first reading ordinance increasing City Tax Collector administrative fee from 1% to 2% (7-0)
• Approved $4,031,000 NJDOT grant for Newark Safe Gateway Pedestrianization and Traffic Calming Project (8-0)
• Approved $1,918,741.75 grant for SuNuP Summer Food Program to provide meals to Newark children (8-0)
• Approved sale of 176-178 Clinton Avenue to Clinton View, LLC for $972,000 for 16-unit residential development (8-0)
• Deferred sale of 787 South 15th Street to Solace Realty Concepts, LLC (8-0)
• Returned to administration resolution to confer lifetime health benefits to Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez (8-0)

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Municipal Council

The Municipal Council introduces the 2026 Annual Municipal Budget of $900,500,264.94. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for July 15, 2026. Additionally, the council authorizes establishing a sister cities relationship with Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal, with a ceremony on June 11.

• Introduction of 2026 annual budget: $900,500,264.94
• Public hearing on budget: July 15, 2026
• Authorizing sister cities relationship with Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal
• Sister city ceremony: June 11, 2026

The Newark Municipal Council introduced the 2026 annual municipal budget of $900,500,264.94, with a public hearing scheduled for July 15, 2026. The Council also advanced on first reading a 35-year tax abatement for the adaptive reuse of 10 Park Place into a 196-unit fully affordable residential rental project, with a public hearing set for June 17, 2026. Additionally, the Council authorized a sister cities relationship with Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal, and approved a hold harmless and indemnification agreement for the Newark Fan Village event.

• Introduced 2026 municipal budget of $900,500,264.94 (9-0)
• Advanced on first reading 35-year tax abatement for 10 Park Place affordable housing project (9-0)
• Authorized sister cities relationship with Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal (9-0)
• Approved hold harmless and indemnification agreement for Newark Fan Village with Fifth Corner LLC and Iberia I LLC (9-0)
• Approved professional services contract with Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, PC for litigation defense, not to exceed $200,000 (9-0)

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The council will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances including a 25-year tax abatement for a 66-unit mixed-use building at 1072-1078 Bergen Street, amendments to rent control and eviction legal services, and acquisition of property for a water and sewer complex. Resolutions include a $66.3 million temporary emergency appropriation to fund city operations through June 30, 2026, along with acceptances of grants for highway safety, crisis response, and other programs.

• 25-year tax abatement for 1080 Bergen Developer LLC at 1072-1078 Bergen St: 66 units (13 affordable) and 5,570 sq ft commercial
• $66,330,611 temporary emergency appropriation for 2026 operating expenses until budget adoption
• Amendments to rent control regulations (26-0532) and definition of 'income-eligible individual' for eviction legal services (26-0515)
• $500,000 Firefighters Memorial Park Climate-Resilient Community Space Grant from NJ BPU
• Acquisition of 19 and 21 Lock Street from Newark Housing Authority for water and sewer utilities complex

The Newark Municipal Council unanimously approved a $66,330,611 temporary emergency appropriation to fund city operations through June 2026. They also adopted ordinances including a 25-year tax abatement for a 66-unit mixed-use building on Bergen Street, amendments to rent control and eviction legal services definitions, bulk waste collection rules, and property acquisition for a new water/sewer complex. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved $66.3M temporary emergency operating appropriation (9-0)
• Approved 25-year tax abatement for 66-unit mixed-use building at 1072-1078 Bergen St (9-0)
• Approved amendments to rent control regulations (9-0)
• Approved revision of income-eligible individual definition for eviction legal services (9-0)
• Approved amendment to bulk waste collection ordinance for hazardous conditions (9-0)
• Approved property acquisition from Newark Housing Authority for water/sewer complex (9-0)
• Approved $727K grant for community crisis response partnership (9-0)
• Approved $67K highway safety grant and $37.8K immunization grant (9-0)

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Municipal Council

The City Council will vote on a $73.2 million emergency appropriation to fund operations through May 2026 until the annual budget is adopted. They also hold public hearings and final votes on multiple long-term tax abatements for new mixed-use housing developments in the South and West Wards, including 66 units at 1072-1078 Bergen Street and 32 units at 763-767 South Orange Avenue.

• Temporary emergency appropriation of $73,219,738 for city operating expenses
• 25-year tax abatement for 1080 Bergen Developer Urban Renewal LLC: 66 residential units (13 affordable) at 1072-1078 Bergen St
• 20-year tax abatement for Naimor 763 S Orange Urban Renewal LLC: 32 units (7 affordable) at 763-767 South Orange Ave
• Sale of city-owned lots (Block 3665, Lots 1-6) to Bergen Street Partners LLC for $316,800
• Ordinance to regulate parking of construction vehicles in residential districts (Title XXIII amendment)

The council voted 5-0-4 to sell six city-owned lots to Bergen Street Partners for $316,800 for redevelopment. Also adopted were 20-year tax abatements for two mixed-use projects on South Orange Avenue, a 25-year tax abatement for a 66-unit building on Bergen Street (first reading), and a lease for violence prevention office space. The Spruce Park affordable housing tax agreement extension was ratified.

• Approved sale of Block 3665, Lots 1-6 to Bergen Street Partners LLC for $316,800 (5-0-4)
• Adopted 20-year tax abatement for 753-757 S Orange Ave mixed-use with 36 units (9-0)
• Adopted 20-year tax abatement for 763-767 S Orange Ave mixed-use with 32 units (9-0)
• Adopted first reading of 25-year tax abatement for 1072-1078 Bergen St 66-unit building (8-0)
• Ratified Spruce Park Associates tax agreement extension to 2036 (9-0)
• Approved 1-year lease at 846-850 S Orange Ave for Office of Violence Prevention ($15,600/year, 9-0)

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Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is reviewing several land use and development ordinances, including a new residential project and the sale of city property. The body is also voting on various emergency appropriations and city service contracts.

• 20-year tax abatement for a 32-unit mixed-use building at 763-767 South Orange Avenue
• Sale of city property (Block 3665, Lots 1-6) to Bergen Street Partners, LLC for $316,800
• One-year lease for office space at 846-850 South Orange Avenue for $15,600
• Rescinding of a $9.8 million armed security guard contract with Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC
• Authorization of $800,000 for catch basin and manhole supplies from Campbell Foundry

The Council adopted on first reading a 20-year tax abatement for NAIMOR 763 S Orange Urban Renewal LLC to build a five-story mixed-use building with 32 residential rental units (25 market-rate, 7 affordable) and ground-floor retail at 763-767 South Orange Avenue. The vote was 8-0-1. The Council also adopted on first reading ordinances extending a tax abatement for Spruce Park Associates, authorizing sale of city lots to Bergen Street Partners for $316,800, and leasing office space for the Office of Violence Prevention & Trauma Recovery. Resolutions approved included accepting $75,000 for urban forestry benchmarking, $679,332 for HIV services, and rescinding a $9.8M security guard contract due to bond failure.

• Approved 20-year tax abatement for 32-unit mixed-use project at 763-767 S Orange Ave (8-0-1)
• Approved amendment extending Spruce Park tax abatement to 2036 (8-0-1)
• Authorized sale of city lots (Block 3665) to Bergen Street Partners for $316,800 (8-0-1)
• Authorized $15,600/year lease for violence prevention office at 846-850 S Orange Ave (8-0-1)
• Accepted $75,000 USDA urban forestry grant (8-0-1)
• Accepted $679,332 Ryan White HIV services grant (8-0-1)
• Rescinded $9.8M armed security contract with Unique Security & Consulting Services (8-0-1)
• Accepted consent reports on fleet financials and joint meeting documents (8-0-1)

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Municipal Council

The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings and vote on four ordinances, including a property sale for $500,000 and amendments to waste and tow regulations. Key resolutions include a $67.6 million temporary emergency appropriation to fund city operations until the 2026 budget is adopted, the approval of three community-based violence intervention contracts totaling $275,000, and a $7.5 million amendment to a communication wiring contract. Several grants for DUI enforcement, pedestrian safety, public health preparedness, and nurse practitioner education are also up for authorization.

• Temporary emergency appropriation of $67,624,172 for city and water-sewer operations for April 2026 (7R1-e)
• Sale of Block 20, Lot 1 to Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC for $500,000 (6PSF-d)
• Three community violence intervention contracts: Aisha and Harper Foundation ($75,000), Complex Vision Newark ($100,000), and PUSH ($100,000) (7R1-g through 7R1-i)
• Amendment to communication wiring contract with Millennium Communications Group to $7,500,000 (7R1-f)
• Temporary appropriations for DUI enforcement ($91,222) and pedestrian safety ($50,000) grants (7R1-a, 7R1-b)

The Municipal Council authorized over $67 million in temporary operating expenses for city departments and the Water and Sewer Utilities. The council also approved the sale of city property to Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC and passed several ordinances regarding tourism fees, towing regulations, and waste abatement.

• Approved $67,624,172.00 for operating expenses through April 30, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved sale of Block 20, Lot 1 to Kawaida Towers JV Partners, LLC for $500,000.00 (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance to revise Tourism Improvement District license fee administration (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending tow fee exemptions and criminal investigation notice requirements (6-0-2)
• Adopted ordinance amending the time to abate waste, brush, and debris (8-0)
• Authorized $91,222.49 for FY 2026 Drinking Driving Enforcement Fund (8-0)
• Authorized $50,000.00 for FY 2026 Newark Pedestrian Safety Grant (8-0)
• Authorized $43,787.00 increase for Public Health Emergency Preparedness LINCS 2026 Grant (8-0)

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Municipal Council

This special meeting has one substantive item: a resolution to accept a $50,000 state grant for police overtime aimed at reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety requires no city contribution. The council will vote on ratifying and authorizing the grant acceptance.

• Resolution 7R9-a(s) 26-0226: Accept $50,000 grant from NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety for police overtime to reduce traffic offenses (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026)

The Newark Municipal Council accepted a $50,000 grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety to fund police overtime aimed at reducing motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities from traffic offenses. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 5-0, with four council members absent. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after less than five minutes.

• Accepted $50,000 grant from NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety for police overtime to reduce traffic crashes (5-0, 4 absent)

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The Newark Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to designate 18th Avenue and South 13th Street as a multi-way stop intersection. The council also will vote on resolutions authorizing over $9 million in spending, including a $7.2 million contract amendment for Motorola radio equipment, $1.4 million for police sirens and accessories, and grants for body armor and tree canopy.

• Public hearing on ordinance 26-0134 to add a multi-way stop at 18th Avenue and South 13th Street
• Resolution 7R1-f: amend Motorola Solutions contract by $6M, new not-to-exceed $7.2M
• Resolution 7R1-g: authorize up to $1.4M for police sirens and installations from Emergency Accessories and Installations
• Resolution 7R1-a: accept $89,548.45 grant for body armor for police
• Resolution 7R1-b: accept $671,000 USDA Forest Service grant for Newark Tree Canopy Initiative

The Municipal Council approved an ordinance to establish a multi-way stop sign intersection at 18th Avenue and South 13th Street. The council also authorized several grant-funded appropriations for public safety, environmental initiatives, and energy efficiency.

• Approved designating 18th Avenue and South 13th Street as a multi-way stop sign intersection (9-0)
• Authorized $89,548.45 grant for Newark Department of Public Safety body armor (9-0)
• Authorized $671,000.00 grant for Newark Tree Canopy Initiative: Growing and Proud of It (9-0)
• Authorized $25,000.00 grant for Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Partnership Program (9-0)
• Approved $1,000,000.00 external transfer of reserve funds within the Sewer Utility (9-0)
• Authorized up to $600,000.00 for office furniture via State Contract #G2004 (9-0)
• Accepted North Jersey District Water Supply Commission minutes from Jan 21, 2026 (9-0)
• Accepted Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes from July through December 2025 (9-0)

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Municipal Council

The Newark Municipal Council will authorize a $4 million state grant to redesign Broadway Park and settle a civil litigation claim for $300,000. The body also plans to hold a public hearing on a multi-way stop intersection at 18th Avenue and South 13th Street.

• Authorize $4M grant for Broadway Park redesign
• Settle civil litigation for $300,000
• Public hearing on multi-way stop at 18th Ave & S 13th St
• Authorize $671K grant for Newark Tree Canopy Initiative
• Authorize sale of 200 Ridge Street for $28,700

The Municipal Council approved a $671,000 grant for the Newark Tree Canopy Initiative and a first reading for a multi-way stop at 18th Avenue and South 13th Street. Other actions included authorizing a $300,000 legal settlement and establishing a sister city relationship with Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal.

• Accepted Consent Reports and Recommendations (9-0)
• Adopted first reading for multi-way stop at 18th Avenue and South 13th Street (9-0)
• Authorized $284,717.03 for FY 2025 Public Safety Answering Point Grant (9-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $671,000 Nature Conservancy grant for Tree Canopy Initiative (9-0)
• Returned residential dwelling sale at 200 Ridge Street to Administration (9-0)
• Authorized subordination agreement for 34-40 Park Place (9-0)
• Authorized $300,000 settlement for Vanessa Williams Powell (7-1-1)
• Established sister city relationship with Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal (9-0)

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