Newark public meetings in 2022
41 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council will hold public hearings and vote on three ordinances: a 20-year tax abatement for a 29-unit market-rate development at 502 Market Street, a residency requirement for police and firefighter applicants, and truck parking regulation updates. Resolutions include budget insertions for health programs, a Central Avenue bridge replacement grant, temporary emergency appropriations for 2023, and purchases of trucks and garbage containers.
- Ordinance 21-1724: 20-year tax abatement for KS 502 Market Street Urban Renewal, LP to build 29 market-rate units at 502 Market Street (Block 2001, Lot 1)
- Ordinance 22-1765: Requires 2-year continuous Newark residency or proof of 5-year prior residency for police/firefighter applicant classification
- Ordinance 22-1756: Amends commercial vehicle parking prohibitions and adds enforcement procedures
- Resolution 7R1-d: $1,422,445.34 state grant for CR 508 Central Avenue Bridge replacement
- Resolution 7R1-e: $201,356,619 temporary emergency appropriation for 2023 operating expenses
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will consider confirming the mayor's appointments for several city departments and an ordinance requiring two years of continuous residency for firefighter or police officer applicants.
- Confirm appointments for Public Safety, Health, and Recreation directors
- Confirm re-appointments for Water and Sewer, Economic Development, Finance, Law, and Business Administrator
- Ordinance to require 2 years continuous residency for firefighter/police applicants
- Authorize legal services contract for Labor and Employment matters ($75,000)
- Authorize water treatment plant upgrades and security improvements ($20.1M)
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will consider approving a $100,000 extension for compressed natural gas for refuse trucks and a $72.2 million contract for Aetna health insurance for city employees. The body will also hold first readings for two 20-year tax abatements for residential and warehouse projects.
- Extension of emergency contract for CNG for refuse trucks ($100,000)
- Contract for Aetna health insurance ($72,222,049)
- First reading: 20-year tax abatement for 29 market-rate residential units
- First reading: 20-year tax abatement for 90,255 sq ft warehouse
- Public hearing: Easement for Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission ($10)
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including a 20-year tax abatement for residential construction on South Orange Avenue. The agenda also includes the authorization of various private sales of City-owned properties for redevelopment.
- 20-year tax abatement for 503-505 South Orange Avenue residential project
- Neighborhood Investment Pilot Program contract not to exceed $731,505.00
- Sale of 104 ½ 9th Avenue to Frank Achebe for $11,550.00
- Sale of properties at 321-325 South 9th Street to The Chad School Foundation, Inc. for $143,040.00
- Sale of 305 16th Avenue to IMTAD, LLC for $31,400.00
Municipal Council
The council will hold public hearings and final votes on several ordinances, including a $2.3 million bond for flood mitigation, a 20-year tax abatement for a 90,255 sq ft warehouse distribution center at 350-406 Route 1&9, and tax abatements for residential developments with affordable units at 503-505 South Orange Avenue and 535-541 MLK Boulevard. Also up for first reading is an ordinance to convey a permanent easement to Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission for $10. The council will vote on multiple resolutions, including contracts for HVAC maintenance ($2.4 million), lumber ($325,000), and reflectorized sheeting ($500,000), as well as grant fund insertions for recycling, public health, and medical services.
- Bond ordinance appropriating $2,305,000 for Phase I of the flood mitigation facilities project (Essex and Union Counties joint meeting)
- 20-year tax abatement for IPT Newark Airport Logistics Center to build a 90,255 sq ft warehouse distribution center with office and parking at 350-406 Route 1&9
- 20-year tax abatement for 503 South Orange Ave Urban Renewal LLC to build 13 market-rate and 2 affordable residential units plus commercial space at 503-505 South Orange Avenue
- Ordinance expanding the Newark Downtown Special Improvement District and clarifying powers of the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation
- Ordinance authorizing sale of city land at 209-219 Irvine Turner Boulevard to Davidson Abraham and Associates and Mount Hope Management for redevelopment
Municipal Council
The council holds public hearings and final votes on ordinances including a $2.3 million bond for the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties flood mitigation project and a lease for workforce development office space. First-reading ordinances propose tax abatements for new housing developments on MLK Boulevard and South Orange Avenue. Resolutions authorize budget insertions for job placement, homeland security, and immunization grants, as well as contracts for computer supplies and sanitation equipment.
- Public hearing and final passage of bond ordinance appropriating $2,305,000 for flood mitigation facilities (6PSF-c)
- First reading of ordinance consenting to ownership transfer for 40-unit mixed-use project at 535-541 MLK Boulevard (6F-a)
- First reading of ordinance granting 20-year tax abatement for 15-unit project at 503-505 South Orange Avenue (6F-b)
- Resolution authorizing $1,648,221 budget insertion for Urban Area Security Initiative homeland security grant (7R1-b)
- Resolution authorizing contract up to $491,202 to Star Data Products for computer supplies (7R1-d)
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $110 million bond issuance for the Mulberry Pedestrian Bridge Redevelopment Project and multiple housing and infrastructure items. They will also consider a $150,000 auditing contract and two special event fee waivers for Halloween trunk-or-treat events.
- Authorizing $110 million Mass Transit Access Tax Revenue Bonds for the Mulberry Pedestrian Bridge Redevelopment Project
- Supporting a $69.8 million NJ Aspire tax credit application for New Community Homes Development at 202 South Orange Avenue
- Determining housing need for a $37.5 million low-income housing tax credit project at 501-507 Mt. Prospect Avenue
- Approving $2.5 million in bonds and loan agreements for Pequannock Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation
- Granting a 20-year tax abatement to 503 South Orange Ave Urban Renewal for a mixed-use building at 503-505 South Orange Avenue
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance that increases registration fees and fines for residential and commercial rental units and adds regulations for foreclosure mortgage properties. The council will also consider first-reading ordinances including a parking penalty increase and a land exchange on Palm Street and 5th Street. Numerous resolutions include supporting two cannabis businesses, authorizing a land bank for abandoned properties, accepting a $375,000 grant for a bike plan, and approving contracts for cement and plaster mixes, auto maintenance, construction management, and financial advisory services. A hearing of citizens is scheduled.
- Ordinance 6PSF-a: increases rental registration fees and fines, adds foreclosure property regulations
- Resolutions 7R1-c and 7R1-d: resolutions of support for a cannabis retail business and a cannabis micro business
- Resolution 7R2-a: authorizes Invest Newark to acquire and dispose of blighted properties as land bank
- Resolution 7R3-b: accepts $375,000 North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority grant for city bike plan
- Resolution 7R4-b: emergency appropriation of $2,130,463 for Joint Meeting Flood Mitigation Project Phase Ib
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will introduce an ordinance that would add registration fees for commercial units, increase fees and fines for residential units, and add regulations on foreclosure mortgage properties. The council will also hold public hearings on several ordinances, including one requiring businesses receiving city financial incentives to designate a responsible party. Additionally, the council will vote on resolutions supporting a cannabis retail business and awarding contracts for bus transportation, roofing maintenance, and collision body work.
- Ordinance 22-1280: Adds commercial unit registration fees, increases residential registration fees and violation fines, and adds foreclosure property regulations.
- Ordinance 22-1010: Establishes a West Ward Community Area Board to advise the mayor and council on economic, housing, and neighborhood planning.
- Resolution 22-0776: Resolution of support for Community Greenhouse, LLC to operate a Class V cannabis retail business in Newark.
- Resolution 7R1-g: Authorizes up to $3,120,000 for maintenance and repair of collision body work for light-duty vehicles and trucks.
- Resolution 7R1-f: Authorizes up to $900,000 for maintenance and repair of roofing for city buildings.
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will hold a special meeting to give final approval to the 2022 municipal budget, totaling $816,392,337.95, after a public hearing. The Council will also consider several private sales of city-owned properties for redevelopment, a $300,000 grant for a supportive housing project for LGBTQ homeless individuals, and a resolution authorizing Invest Newark to operate a land bank for blighted properties.
- Final approval of 2022 municipal budget: $816,392,337.95
- Grant of $300,000 to North Jersey Aids Alliance for 25-unit LGBTQ supportive housing at 18-22 1st St and 421 New St
- Private sale of nine parcels on Springfield Ave and S 11th St to Springview Development Group for $258,266 for affordable housing
- Private sale of 385-391 Parker St to 385-391 Parker Street Development, LLC for $120,000 for one-family home
- Authorization for Invest Newark as land bank entity to acquire and dispose of blighted properties
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the City of Newark's 2022 Municipal Budget. Following the hearing, the Council will vote on a resolution authorizing the reading of the budget by title only. The agenda contains only this one substantive item.
- Resolution 7R8-a(s) 22-1385 authorizing the reading of the 2022 Municipal Budget by title only, with a public hearing set for September 26, 2022
Municipal Council
The council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance that would require any business entity receiving a financial incentive or compensatory benefit from the city to name a responsible individual for city contracts. They will also consider a resolution of support for a cannabis retail business, temporary emergency appropriations for litter cleanup and STD programs, and multiple contracts for recycling collection, vehicle maintenance, and waste receptacles.
- Public hearing and second reading of ordinance 22-1110 requiring a responsible party for businesses with city contracts
- Resolution 22-0776 supporting Community Greenhouse, LLC for a Class V Cannabis Retail Business (deferred from prior meetings)
- Temporary emergency appropriation of $453,723.62 for FY2022 Clean Communities Program (litter and graffiti abatement)
- Contract with F. Basso, Jr Rubbish Removal for recycling curbside collection, not to exceed $3,696,000 over 24 months
- Contract with T.M. Fitzgerald & Associates and Thirty 7 Jones for waste receptacles and recycle containers, not to exceed $300,000 over 24 months
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions including a 20-year tax abatement for residential units at 556 Market Street. The agenda also includes bond ordinances for library projects and flood mitigation, as well as emergency appropriations for workforce and health programs.
- 20-year tax abatement for 23 residential rental units at 556 Market Street
- $4,140,000.00 bond ordinance for Phase III of the Flood Mitigation Project
- Ordinance to amend parking meter regulations and time limits
- Resolution of support for Green Acres Group Ltd. cannabis cultivation
- $5,655,573.00 appropriation for Workforce Investment Opportunity Act programs
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings and final votes on four ordinances granting 30-year tax abatements for affordable housing developments. The projects include a 40-unit affordable housing project at 654-668 South 11th Street, a 134-unit mixed-income building at 65-81 University Avenue, a 94-unit senior housing project at 530-570 South 13th Street, and a land sale for the Museum Parc mixed-use development. The council will also consider resolutions to waive the 20-day waiting period for these ordinances to take effect immediately due to a state tax credit deadline.
- 30-year tax abatement for 40-unit affordable housing project at 654-668 South 11th Street (Southside View, LLC)
- 30-year tax abatement for 134-unit mixed-income building at 65-81 University Avenue (77 University Urban Renewal, LLC)
- 30-year tax abatement for 94-unit senior affordable housing at 530-570 South 13th Street (MAR NHA WSV Phase 2, LLC)
- Authorization to sell city-owned lots for Museum Parc mixed-use development (Newark Museum Association)
- Waiver of special event fees for two block parties and a home buyers seminar
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council is scheduled to vote on a $4.14 million bond ordinance for Phase III of the Essex and Union Counties flood mitigation project. The body will also consider a $1.2 million contract for elevator maintenance and a $166,750 extension for shelter operations at Hope Village.
- Bond ordinance for $4.14M flood mitigation project
- Contract with Slate Industries Inc. for elevator maintenance (up to $1.2M)
- Extension of shelter contract at Hope Village (up to $166,750)
- Ordinance to amend parking permit zones
- Ordinance granting 20-year tax abatement for Market Street project
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is convening a special meeting solely to enter executive session for discussion of personnel matters. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or other public business are scheduled. The agenda consists only of the call to order, roll call, a motion for executive session, and adjournment.
- Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is reviewing a 'cap' ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and a temporary emergency appropriation of $52,763,771.00 for city operating expenses. The body is also considering tax abatements for residential projects and resolutions of support for cannabis businesses.
- Temporary emergency appropriation of $52,763,771.00 for 2022 operating expenses
- 20-year tax abatement for 23 market rate units at 556 Market Street
- 20-year tax abatement for 22 market rate and 7 affordable units at 89-93 Elizabeth Avenue
- Appropriation of $4,140,000.00 for Phase III of the Flood Mitigation Project
- Bid contracts for horse feed and supplies not to exceed $120,000.00
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings and final votes on several ordinances, including a major tax exemption for a mixed-use development with 3,800 market-rate and 400 affordable housing units near McCarter Highway. The council will also consider a lease with University Hospital for an ambulatory care facility, an inclusionary zoning amendment, and bond ordinances for library capital projects and flood mitigation.
- Tax exemption for May Newark Urban Renewal LLC mixed-use project (3,800 market-rate units, 400 affordable, $18M in bonds) at McCarter Highway and Broad Street
- Lease with University Hospital at 140 Bergen Street for $122,330.60/year for ambulatory care
- Inclusionary zoning amendment to Newark's zoning code for affordable housing
- Bond ordinance for $4,140,000 for Phase III flood mitigation project with Essex and Union Counties
- Bus transportation contract for Senior Coach program up to $600,000 with Villani Bus Company
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions including property tax exemptions for large mixed-use developments. The meeting also includes discussions on temporary emergency funding for city operations and various public health grants.
- Lease agreement with University Hospital for 140 Bergen Street at $122,330.60 annually
- Tax exemption for May Newark Urban Renewal, LLC mixed-use project involving up to $18,000,000 in bonds
- Twenty-year tax abatement for residential construction at 28-46 Irvine Turner Boulevard
- Emergency appropriation of $69,517,092.00 for city operating expenses through July 2022
- Resolution of support for Green Acres Group Ltd. cannabis cultivation business
Municipal Council
This is the inaugural organization meeting of the Newark Municipal Council following the May and June 2022 elections. The sole business is the election of a Council President and Vice President for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026. No other legislation or public hearings are scheduled.
- Resolution 22-0933: electing a Council President for 2022-2026
- Resolution 22-0934: electing a Council Vice President for 2022-2026
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council holds a special meeting with public hearings on several ordinances, including a major tax exemption for a nine-phase mixed-use development with up to 3,800 market-rate and 400 affordable units near McCarter Highway, backed by up to $18 million in redevelopment area bonds. Also up for discussion are an inclusionary zoning amendment, property sales to the state DOT for highway projects, and a resolution allocating $850,000 in federal ARPA funds to seven violence prevention programs.
- Tax exemption and up to $18M in bonds for May Newark Urban Renewal project at 1155-1157 McCarter Highway and nearby parcels
- Amendment to inclusionary zoning ordinance for affordable housing
- Sale of city-owned properties in Hardyston, NJ to NJ DOT for highway purposes (prices from $160 to $5,915)
- Transfer of a 60-unit mixed-use project at 43-53 Williams Street with 6 affordable units
- $850,000 ARPA grant to seven violence prevention organizations
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council holds a special meeting to consider resolutions including a $1,697,525 contract for five street sweepers and a $600,000 contract for traffic control cabinets. Three resolutions of support for cannabis businesses (Canna P Farms and Green Acres Group) are also on the agenda. Some items were deferred from a prior meeting.
- $1,697,525 contract to Tymco Inc. for five 2023 or newer street sweepers for Public Works
- $600,000 contract to Intelligent Traffic Supply Products for traffic control cabinet assemblies
- Resolution of support for Canna P Farms LLC to operate a Class I cannabis cultivator
- Resolution of support for Green Acres Group Ltd. to operate a Class I cannabis cultivator
- Resolution of support for Canna P Farms LLC to operate a Class II cannabis manufacturer
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will consider ordinances granting tax exemptions and abatements, including a major mixed-use development at McCarter Highway and Broad Street with up to $18 million in bonds. They will also vote on a solid waste ordinance requiring dwelling owners to provide receptacles with lids and banning plastic bags on curbs. Many items, including several tax abatements and property sales to NJ DOT, are deferred to later meetings.
- Tax exemption for May Newark Urban Renewal LLC mixed-use project (3,800 market rate units, 400 affordable, retail, office, parking) with up to $18M in redevelopment area bonds
- Solid waste ordinance requiring receptacles with lids and banning plastic bags on curbs
- Street resurfacing on various streets using $2,886,447 state grant
- Bid contracts for truck maintenance ($800,000) and traffic control cabinets ($600,000)
- Property sales to NJ DOT for $160 to $5,915 on Rock Lodge Road and Route 23 in Hardyston
Municipal Council
At this special meeting, the Newark Municipal Council will consider a resolution determining whether the proposed $284.9 million Crown Village housing project meets a housing need, along with authorizing several city-owned property sales for redevelopment. The council will also vote on a $4.86 million federal grant for Broad Street pedestrian safety improvements.
- Temporary emergency appropriation of $4,856,257.51 for Broad Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor Improvements (federal/state grant)
- Private sale of 43-57 Clifton Street to 43-57 Clifton Street, LLC for $458,000 for redevelopment
- Sale of six properties to ConleyMoor, LLC for $118,188.72 to build 48-unit rental building and 8 affordable homeownership condos
- Resolution to determine housing need for Crown Village Urban Renewal, Inc. project (total cost $284,898,450) with properties on South Orange Avenue, Grove Street, Whitney Street in West Ward
- Multiple other private sales for redevelopment: 316 South 19th Street ($25,000), 478 South 10th Street and others ($62,385), 43 Cortland Street ($3,360), 23-27 4th Street ($57,720), and 608-610 4th Street ($19,680)
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including five deferred five-year tax abatements for new two-family homes and an amendment to the housing code. Resolutions include authorizing a $4.856 million federal grant for Broad Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor improvements, and awarding contracts for sewer maintenance ($200K), medical testing ($600K), IT equipment ($2.5M), scientific supplies ($500K), and interpretation services ($860K). Many items were deferred from the May 4, 2022 meeting.
- $4,856,257.51 grant for Broad Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor improvements (citywide)
- $200,000 bid contract for maintenance and repair of sewer and storm drains (overflow regulators)
- $600,000 bid contract for medical and laboratory services (testing) with LabCorp
- $2,500,000 state contract for computer equipment and related services for IT
- $860,000 bid contract for interpretation and documents translation services
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will vote on a $54,951,791 temporary emergency appropriation to fund city operations until the 2022 budget is adopted. They will also hold public hearings and final votes on multiple five-year tax abatements for two-family new constructions at 299 North 13th Street, 15 Nichols Street, 111 South 9th Street, 90 Wright Street, and 470 South 16th Street, as well as a 20-year tax abatement for a 106,236-square-foot industrial warehouse at 2107-2123 McCarter Highway. Additionally, the council will authorize contracts for vehicle maintenance, fire hydrants, paint supplies, lead inspections, and plumbing services, and ratify a lease agreement for a basketball court at 197-199 N 13th Street.
- Temporary emergency appropriation of $54,951,791 to cover operating expenses for May 2022
- 20-year tax abatement for B 8 McCarter Owner Urban Renewal, LLC to build a warehouse with 106,236 sq ft at McCarter Highway
- Lease agreement with Mayor Real Estate, LLC for a basketball court at 197-199 N 13th Street from 2018 to 2028
- Contracts totaling up to $600,000 for vehicle maintenance and repair services
- Lead and healthy homes hazards inspections contract up to $482,352.30
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to consider resolutions supporting a $60 million NJ Aspire tax credit for a mixed-use project at 81-93 Orange Street, and a $22 million low-income housing project at 530-570 South 13th Street. The council will also authorize up to $5 million in bonds for water main replacement. Several proposed tax abatements for small residential projects were deferred from prior meetings.
- Resolution of support for $60M NJ Aspire tax credit for 81-93 Orange Street redevelopment (total project cost $185.9M)
- Determination of housing need for $22M MAR NHA WSV Phase 1 project at 530-570 South 13th Street
- Authorization to sell up to $5M in bonds to the NJ Infrastructure Bank for water distribution main replacement
- Five tax abatement ordinances (319 Lafayette St, 217-219 & 221 Fairmount Ave, 351 Elm St, 301 N 13th St) all deferred
- Additional 20-year tax abatement for warehouse redevelopment at 2107-2123 McCarter Highway communicated from Business Administrator
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is reviewing several ordinances, including multiple five-year tax abatements for new two-family and three-family constructions. The agenda also includes a thirty-year tax abatement and $8,000,000 in redevelopment area bonds for a 25-story mixed-use tower at 930 McCarter Highway.
- 30-year tax abatement and up to $8,000,000 in bonds for 930 McCarter Highway
- Five-year tax abatements for new construction on North 13th Street, N. Nichols Street, S. 9th Street, W. Wright Street, and S. 16th Street
- Lease agreement with Mayor Real Estate, LLC for a basketball court at 197 and 199 N. 13th Street
- Authorization of property sale to RNG Industries, LLC for $36,042.00 for affordable rental housing
- Financial statements for Newark Marine and Air Terminals and various urban renewal entities
Municipal Council
The council will hold public hearings on five tax abatement ordinances for new residential construction at specific addresses, followed by votes on deferred resolutions. Key among them is a $53.2 million temporary emergency appropriation to cover operating expenses until the 2022 budget is adopted. Also up for approval are contracts for work boots, document scanning, fire hoses, and a private sale of five city-owned properties for redevelopment into multi-family homes.
- Public hearings on five 5-year tax abatements for new construction at 97 Sherman Ave, 834 S 19th St, 449 S 18th St, 486 S 17th St, and 266 2nd Ave
- $53,210,410 temporary emergency appropriation for city operating expenses (April 2022)
- $3,773,497 grant from HRSA for homeless medical care, substance abuse, and mental health services
- $149,900 private sale of five city-owned properties (95-97 Shanley Ave, 816 S 15th St, 814 S 15th St, 674-676 S 18th St, 678 S 18th St) to JD Restoration for multi-family redevelopment
- $500,000 contract with DRS Imaging Services for document scanning for the Department of Engineering
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is reviewing several five-year tax abatements for new residential constructions across various wards. The body is also discussing ordinances regarding shipping container zoning, ice cream peddler licenses, and parking prohibitions on Nevada Street.
- Proposed 30-year tax abatement and $8,000,000 in redevelopment area bonds for a 25-story mixed-use tower at 930 McCarter Highway
- Proposed parking prohibition on the westerly side of Nevada Street between Court Street and West Kinney Street
- Proposed fee changes and license limits for ice cream peddlers
- Proposed zoning exemption for shipping container operators
- Multiple five-year tax abatements for new two- and three-family homes in North, South, East, and West Wards
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to vote on several resolutions authorizing contracts and grants. Notable items include a $1 million American Rescue Plan Act grant to Ironbound Community Health Center for COVID-19 response, and five tax abatement ordinances for new residential construction (first reading, public hearing scheduled for April 12). The council will also consider contracts for public safety equipment, water utility supplies, and maintenance services.
- $1,000,000 ARPA grant to Ironbound Community Health Center for COVID-19 public health response
- Five-year tax abatements for new housing at 97 Sherman Ave, 834 S. 19th St, 449 S. 18th St, 486 S. 17th St, and 266 2nd Ave (first reading)
- $74,502 for four ALPR message boards for the Department of Public Safety
- $1,200,000 contract for water distribution system wedge valves for the Water and Sewer Utility
- $800,000 contract for masonry maintenance and repair for public buildings
Municipal Council
The council will hold a public hearing and final vote on a 30-year tax abatement for a 25-story mixed-use tower at 930 McCarter Highway, with up to $8 million in redevelopment area bonds. Also up for final passage is an ordinance creating the Office of Homeless Services. On first reading, the council will introduce 13 ordinances granting five-year tax abatements for new residential construction at specific addresses, plus amendments to fees and a property conveyance agreement. The agenda includes citizen hearings and resolutions for a $22,531 COVID grant, a $140,000 prisoner meals contract, and a $140,000 mobile stage contract.
- 30-year tax abatement and $8M bond for 25-story mixed-use tower at 930 McCarter Highway with 333 units (20% affordable)
- Ordinance creating the Office of Homeless Services to end homelessness in Newark
- 13 five-year tax abatements for new residential construction at properties including 317 14th Ave, 93 Wright St, 56 5th St, 722 Bergen St, and others
- $140,000 contract with Queen Pizza and Deli for prisoner meal delivery services
- $22,531 COVID-19 isolation and quarantine grant from Greater Newark Health Care Coalition for the Robert Treat Hotel
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will hold its regular meeting to consider a series of tax abatements for new residential construction and a public hearing on creating an Office of Homeless Services. The body will also authorize emergency appropriations for pension payments and a grant for violence prevention.
- First reading of a 30-year tax abatement for a 25-story mixed-use tower at 930 McCarter Highway
- Public hearing on creating an Office of Homeless Services
- Authorization of a $3 million grant for the Brick City Peace Collective
- Authorization of a $71.3 million pension payment appropriation
- Acceptance of a $15,500 gift for the 2022 State of the City address
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council at this special meeting is voting on two contracts: up to $180,000 for codification of ordinances and up to $292,200 for election printing. They are also introducing ordinances for tax abatements on several properties, including a 30-year abatement and $8 million in bonds for a 25-story mixed-use tower at 930 McCarter Highway. Additionally, an ordinance to create an Office of Homeless Services is on the agenda.
- 30-year tax abatement and $8M in bonds for 930 McCarter Highway mixed-use tower (333 units, 20% affordable)
- $292,200 contract to Reliance Graphics for printing and mailing for May 2022 election
- $180,000 contract to General Code for codification of ordinances
- Tax abatements for new construction at 720 Bergen St, 188 Custer Ave, 476 S 14th St, 38 Evergreen Ave
- Ordinance creating Office of Homeless Services to end homelessness in Newark
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is reviewing several grant appropriations, including funding for HIV emergency relief and body-worn cameras. The body is also considering ordinances for tax abatements and the acquisition of permanent easements for storm drainage and floodwall maintenance.
- Proposed $8,138,173.00 grant for the HIV Emergency Relief Program
- Proposed $1,019,000.00 grant for body-worn cameras and storage
- First reading of a 20-year tax abatement for 26 residential units at 862-868 Broadway Avenue
- First reading of a 5-year tax abatement for new construction at 264 2nd Avenue
- Proposed permanent easements for storm drainage at Wilson Avenue, Avenue P, and Rutherford Street
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances including a lease agreement with Airport Hotel North LLC (Holiday Inn Newark International Airport North) for homeless housing to combat COVID-19, at a total rent not to exceed $932,300.00. Also up for a vote are multiple five-year tax abatements for new two-family constructions and a fifteen-year tax abatement for a mixed-use building at 289-293 Halsey Street with 32 market-rate and 8 affordable housing units. Resolutions include temporary emergency appropriations for street resurfacing ($2.78M), Bergen Street pedestrian safety improvements ($3.05M), health programs (STD testing, immunization), and a cash match for the COPS Hiring Grant ($1.085M).
- Lease agreement with Holiday Inn Newark Airport North for homeless housing, total rent not to exceed $932,300.00 (6PSF-l)
- 15-year tax abatement for Klein Fund Urban Renewal LLC to redevelop 289-293 Halsey Street into a five-story mixed-use building with 32 market-rate and 8 affordable units (6PSF-k)
- Temporary emergency appropriation of $2,781,485.00 for street resurfacing at 20 locations citywide (7R1-a)
- Temporary emergency appropriation of $3,053,937.20 for Bergen Street Pedestrian Safety Corridor Improvements (7R1-b)
- Cash match of $1,085,729.00 for the 2020 COPS Hiring Grant to support police hiring (7R1-e)
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is reviewing a 25-year tax abatement for a residential project and an increase in police extra-duty employment fees. The body is also considering several property sales and a water treatment plant supply contract.
- 25-year tax abatement for 260-272 Washington Street (140 market rate and 67 affordable units)
- Proposed increase in compensation rates and fees for police officers' contracted extra-duty employment
- Sale of five West Ward properties to Lilac Development Group, LLC for $116,970.00
- Contract with George S. Coyne Chemical Co., Inc. not to exceed $700,000.00 for Zinc Orthophosphate
- Ceremonial designation of the intersection of Park Place between Raymond Boulevard and Center Street as 'Wayne Shorter Way'
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will hold a regular meeting on January 20, 2022, to consider first-reading ordinances for five-year tax abatements on seven two-family new constructions, and hold public hearings on second-reading ordinances including a worker retention ordinance, tax abatements for a 52-unit senior affordable housing project, a 56-unit market-rate building with retail, a 207-unit mixed-income building, and a police extra-duty fee increase. Resolutions include a $72.25 million temporary emergency appropriation for interest, debt redemption, and capital improvements for 2022, and acceptance of $825,000 in state victim assistance grants.
- $72,254,430.87 temporary emergency appropriation for 2022 debt and capital improvements
- Tax abatement for 52-unit senior affordable housing at 184-194 Thomas Street (East Ward)
- Tax abatement for 56 market-rate units and retail at 558-570 Market Street (East Ward)
- Tax abatement for 207 mixed-income units at 260-272 Washington Street (East Ward)
- Ordinance to increase rates for police contracted extra-duty employment
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council is considering several property sales and redevelopment agreements, including a $10.9M/year collective bargaining contract with SEIU Local 617 for blue-collar workers. Also up for discussion are a 25-year tax abatement for a 23-story mixed-income building at 260 Washington Street and an ordinance raising police extra-duty employment fees. The council will also authorize a planning consultant for the Port Industrial Area redevelopment plan and designate an area in need of redevelopment on Walnut Street.
- $10.9M/year collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 617 (Blue Collar Non-Supervisory Workers)
- 25-year tax abatement for 260 Washington Street: 140 market-rate and 67 affordable housing units plus retail
- Lease amendment for Newark Performing Arts Corporation increasing operating costs from $650,000 to $1,050,000
- Private sale of 747-749 South 11th Street for $30,000 to Spikenard Foundation for mixed-use development
- Ordinance amending police extra-duty employment compensation rates
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council will hold public hearings on ordinances granting 20-year and 25-year tax abatements for two residential projects, and on a change to parking meter regulations on Littleton Avenue and West Market Street. The Council will also vote on resolutions including a $185.8 million temporary emergency appropriation to fund city operations through March 2022, acceptance of a $1,019,000 state grant for police body cameras, and the sale of four city-owned lots on 14th Avenue for redevelopment.
- 25-year tax abatement for 280-unit residential building (34 affordable units) at 74-82 Freeman Street and 428-442 Ferry Street (Ballantine EFG Property Owner Urban Renewal, LLC)
- 20-year tax abatement for 29 market-rate rental units and 820 sq ft retail at 34 Clinton Street (34 Clinton Urban Renewal, LLC)
- $185,829,258 temporary emergency appropriation to cover city operating expenses until 2022 budget adoption
- $1,019,000 grant from New Jersey Attorney General for purchase of police body-worn cameras
- Sale of four city-owned properties at 204-210 14th Avenue for $34,944 to construct four two-family homes
Municipal Council
The Newark Municipal Council is authorizing a resolution to establish the meeting dates for January and February 2022. The meetings will be held virtually, and the time for the second regular meeting of each month is being changed to 12:30 P.M.
- Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates (7R8-a)
- Amending meeting schedule to virtual format
- Changing second regular meeting time to 12:30 P.M.