Newark, NJ

Municipal Council

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)

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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

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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

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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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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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Municipal Council

The Newark Municipal Council is scheduled to discuss and vote on several ordinances, grant acceptances, and contracts. These items include a major refunding bond, temporary emergency appropriations for pensions and city services, and agreements for affordable housing, public safety equipment, and infrastructure projects. Residents will see how these funds support local health programs, policing grants, pedestrian safety improvements, and pension obligations until the 2026 operating budget is adopted.

• Ordinance authorizing $30,100,000 in refunding bonds to repay a state transitional aid loan (deferred).
• Tax abatement amendment extending affordable housing terms until August 2043 at 147-153 Clifton Avenue and 88-92 Mt Prospect Avenue.
• Five-year lease with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for a food pharmacy at 110 William Street.
• Resolution accepting $83,943,633 in temporary emergency appropriations to fund city pensions.
• Contract authorization up to $2,000,000 for public safety video surveillance equipment through Sourcewell.

The Municipal Council approved a $30.1 million refunding bond to repay a state transitional aid loan and passed a 'cap' ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits. The Council also authorized several temporary emergency appropriations for health services, policing, and infrastructure. Additionally, a five-year lease was approved for a food farmacy at 110 William Street.

• Approved $30.1M refunding bond to repay state transitional aid loan (9-0)
• Approved first amendment to tax abatement for Cathedral Park Associates, LP (9-0)
• Approved 'cap' ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (9-0)
• Approved 5-year lease with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for a food farmacy (9-0)
• Authorized $7,986,313 for Ryan White HIV/AIDS health services (9-0)
• Authorized $1M for Arts and Education District 2026 (9-0)
• Authorized $1.5M for FY 2026 Community Policing Grant (9-0)
• Authorized $2M for FY 2026 Capital Equipment Grant (9-0)

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The council will hold a public hearing and final vote on a $30.1M refunding bond ordinance to repay a state transitional aid loan. A first reading is given to a tax abatement amendment for Cathedral Park Associates, extending the term to 2043 for an affordable housing project at 147-153 Clifton Avenue. Several resolutions authorize contracts including $2.8M for Broad Street Phase II pedestrian safety improvements, $375K for elevator inspections, and $2.6M for rock salt. The council also considers private sales of city-owned lots for new housing construction in the Central and South Wards.

• $30.1M refunding bond to repay a transitional aid loan from the state
• First reading of tax abatement extension for Cathedral Park affordable housing at 147-153 Clifton Avenue and 88-92 Mt Prospect Avenue
• $2.8M federal grant for Broad Street Phase II pedestrian safety improvements
• Sale of city-owned lots for new housing: 36 Livingston St, 38 Livingston St, 80-84 19th Ave, 24 Brenner St, and 795 Sanford Ave (mixed-use with grocery)
• Contract authorizations: $375K elevator inspections, $2.6M rock salt, $1M salt conveyors, and $460K water disinfectant

The Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting city funds from being used for fossil fuel power generation (8-0) after a public hearing. A separate ordinance restricting parking on yard frontage was also adopted (8-0). A tax abatement amendment for an affordable housing project passed first reading. The Council deferred a $30.1 million refunding bond ordinance and returned an environmental justice zoning amendment to administration.

• Accepted consent reports and recommendations (8-0)
• Adopted first reading of tax abatement extension for Cathedral Park Associates affordable housing (8-0)
• Deferred $30.1M refunding bond ordinance to repay transitional aid loan (8-0)
• Returned environmental justice zoning amendment prohibiting new fossil fuel facilities to administration (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting use of city funds for fossil fuel power generation (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance restricting parking on yard frontage (8-0)
• Authorized $2.83M temporary appropriation for Broad Street pedestrian safety improvements (8-0)
• Authorized $375,000 extension of emergency contract for elevator inspections (8-0)

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The Newark Municipal Council will meet to authorize a $1.6 million emergency appropriation for operating expenses and approve several contracts for housing redevelopment and professional services. The body will also hear public comments and consider ordinances regarding fossil fuel facilities.

• Authorize $1.6M emergency budget appropriation
• Authorize $110K for Get Covered NJ health enrollment
• Authorize sale of 3 properties for redevelopment
• Authorize professional services contracts up to $80K
• Public hearing on fossil fuel facility ordinance

The Municipal Council adopted two ordinances on first reading to prohibit new or expanded fossil fuel facilities and the use of city funds for fossil fuels. The Council also authorized emergency appropriations for city operations and health insurance enrollment. Several property sales for residential and mixed-use development were addressed.

• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 25-1510 to prohibit new/expanded fossil fuel facilities (8-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 25-1511 to prohibit city funds for fossil fuels (8-0)
• Deferred refunding bond ordinance for $30.1M to repay transitional aid loan (8-0)
• Approved $1.6M emergency appropriation for 2026 operating expenses (8-0)
• Approved $110,000 grant for Get Covered NJ health insurance enrollment (8-0)
• Approved $30,380.35 sale of 106 Watson Avenue to Legacy Builders. The Future LLC (8-0)
• Returned sale of 602-604 South Orange Ave and 35 North 14th St to Administration (8-0)
• Deferred sale of 36-38 Livingston St and 80-84 19th Avenue to Level 6ix Group LLC (8-0)

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Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold a first reading on ordinances to prohibit new or expanded fossil fuel facilities and the use of city funds for fossil fuels. The body will also conduct public hearings on street paving requirements, parking changes on Treadwell Street, and a property transfer on Ferry Street.

• Ordinances 25-1510 and 25-1511 to prohibit new fossil fuel facilities and the use of city funds for fossil fuels
• Ordinance 25-1534 to transfer property at 296 Ferry Street to Mantena Global Care, Inc.
• Ordinance 25-1329 to extend a tax abatement for a 35-unit residential project at 905-913 Mt. Prospect Avenue
• Resolution 7R1-b for a $603,098.18 FEMA grant for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Resolution 7R1-d for a $2,268,514.00 grant for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

The Municipal Council adopted ordinances regarding street surface restoration and parking changes on Treadwell Street. They also approved a property transfer at 296 Ferry Street and a tax abatement extension for a residential project on Mt. Prospect Avenue. Several emergency grant appropriations for public safety and workforce development were authorized.

• Approved milling and paving requirements for street surface disturbance (8-0)
• Approved parking changes on Treadwell Street between Ridge Street and Mount Prospect Avenue (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved property transfer of 296 Ferry Street to Mantena Global Care, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved tax abatement extension for 905-913 Mt. Prospect Avenue residential project (8-0)
• Approved vacation of Dewey Street and Demarest Street between Hawthorne Avenue and Nye Avenue (8-0)
• Deferred ordinance prohibiting new or expanded fossil fuel facilities (8-0)
• Deferred ordinance prohibiting city funds for fossil fuel power generation (8-0)
• Authorized $603,098.18 FEMA grant for Assistance to Firefighters (8-0)