Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Amending Public Health Emergency Preparedness LINCS 2026 Grant Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services (DPREMS) Appropriation Amount: $43,787.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R5-b adopted on February 4, 2026, which approved a grant amount of $211,821.00 from the State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services (DPREMS). An additional funding of $43,787.00 has since been awarded for the DPREMS Program, bringing the total grant award to $255,608.00. Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a adopted on March 18, 2026. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Gift Donation Gift: Acceptance of Donation Purpose: To provide sandwiches during Give Kids a Smile Day Entity Name: Cooper’s Liquors & Deli, Inc. Entity Address: 594 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Gift Value: $400.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29.

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: To exclude public from portion of meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged matters regarding Settlements. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: March 17, 2026 Time: Commencing at 11:43 A.M. and ending at 12:07 P.M. Additional Information:

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Individuals honored during Women’s History Month Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 2. Arts High School Basketball Team on Winning the NJSIAA Group 1 State Championship Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Malcolm High Shabazz School Basketball Team on Winning the NJSIAA Group 1 State Championship 4. Individuals honored during the South Ward Palm Sunday Breakfast Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 5. Simone Gordon, “The Black Fairy Godmother” 6. Lucy Del Gaudio 7. Clinton Hill Head Start, Grand Opening of Two Early Head Start Programs 8. Individuals honored during Her Voice, Her Strength, Voices of Resilience Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 9. Yoell “BOYBOY” Cooper 10. Individuals honored during the West Ward Glass Ceiling Award Reception Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 11. Professor Luis Padin 12. Gloria T. Frank, Retirement 13. Individuals honored as the New Jersey Top 25 Most Influential Women of 2025 14. Grupo 5 15. Individuals honored as Valuable and Powerful Women Recognition 2026 for the Speakers of the Third Anniversary of “Ellas Nos Inspiran” the She Inspires us Conference Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 16. Pastor Liwanda Williams, First Pastoral Anniversary 17. Mother Cornelia Harris, 99th Birthday Celebration 18. Secret Place of Praise, Celebrating 14th Years 19. Pastor Anna Cooper, Street Dedication 20. Levi Holmes, 60th Birthday Celebration 21. Wali Muslim 22. Elder Robert L. Brown, 85th Birthday Celebration 23. Pastors Darrin and Lawren Monroe, 27th Pastoral Anniversary 24. Individuals honored during the Newark Interfaith Alliance Sixth Anniversary of Prayer, Praise, Worship and the Word 25. Pastor Randy T. Carlton, Senior Pastor of Jehovah Jireh Praise and Worship Church Center 26. Pastor Joshua G. Younger 27. Greater Elizabeth Area Section, 20th Annual Harambee Breakfast Celebrating 20 Years: Rooted in Community, Rising in Purpose 28. Individuals honored during the Greater Elizabeth Area Section, 20th Annual Harambee Breakfast Celebrating 20 Years: Rooted in Community, Rising in Purpose 29. Individuals honored during the Ivy Impact Awards, Scholarship and Community Recognition Luncheon 30. Lisa Funderburke, New Director and CEO, Newark Museum of Art 31. Individuals honored during the Leslie’s Soul Inspirations, Sara Pearl’s Legacy “Honoring Unsung Sheroes - Women of Purpose Past and Present” Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 32. Manuel Cerqueira Amorim 33. Gerardo Mejia 34. Wilmer Aldaz and Monica Villalta 35. José Rebimbas 36. Fernando Linhares 37. Father Ezio Antunes 38. José Miguel Rodrigues 39. Augusto J. Neno Sr. 40. Delfim Sarabando 41. Pedro J. Belo 42. Gloria Maxwell 43. Aida Laurita Correa Cumbicus 44. Glendaliz Navas 45. Nancy Mincey 46. Gloria Ribeiro Tortorello 47. Rancho Típico de Pombal

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Jack V. Robinson, III Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 2. Hajj Jamal AbdelRahman Hanini 3. Paulette Hall 4. Minister Abdul Akbar Muhammad Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Marvin “Bay Bay” Walker 6. Former NJ Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Ana Suarez 8. Mother Dr. Margaret Lennon 9. Mary M. Soaries 10. Jesse Thomas "Papa Jake" 11. Arthur Brookins, Jr. 12. Dwight Mitchell, Sr. 13. Deacon Gail Mitchell

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution #7R1-J Adopted November 6, 2025 which authorized a contract to Unique security & Consulting Services, LLC The contract is to be rescinded due to contractor’s failure to deliver performance bond in accord with bid specifications Purpose: To rescind the contract for Armed Security Guards Entity Name: Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC Entity Address: 500 Paterson Plank Road, Union City, New Jersey 07087 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $9,814,560.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget / Department of Public Safety, Division of Police / NW011-200-2001-71630-B2025 / Department of Surveillance and Prevention WIC NW051-G24-H240D-71630-B2024 Contract Period: For a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon contract execution Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R1-J was adopted on November 6, 2025, authorizing a contract with Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC, to provide Armed Security Guards for an amount not to exceed $9,814,560.00, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark/St. Bridget’s Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $727,419.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $235,580.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract years FY2027 are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Emergency Contract E2026-05 Winter Storm Watch #1 Snow & Ice Removal Services Purpose: Emergency Declaration E2026-05 Department of Public Works as declared by Interim Director Kareem Adeem for the immediate action to deploy four (4) vendors in providing snow and ice removal services for the snowstorm that occurred commencing on January 24, 2026 for the duration of the emergency. Contractor: The TJB Legacy Group Obeng Engineering Group LLC Underground Utilities Corporation L.E. Paving & Masonry LLC Contract Term: January 24, 2026- April 24, 2026

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize the use of Bergen County Cooperative Contract Synthetic Turf Maintenance, Repair & Replacement Services- COOP #BC-C-25-022 for the removal and replacement of artificial turf sports field at Marquis “Bo” Porter Sports Complex, located at 378 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Athletic Fields of America- 201 Littleton Road, Suite 220, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $372,971.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services/ NW026-32720-B2026- Open Space Recreation Trust Account Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through March 03, 2027, inclusive of any contract extensions granted by Bergen County Cooperative Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: This resolution authorizes the City’s Department of Public Safety to utilize the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (“Bergen County Cooperative”) Contract #BC-C-25-022 Synthetic Turf Maintenance, Repair & Replacement Services-COOP for the removal and replacement of artificial turf sports field at Marquis “Bo” Porter Sports Complex, located at 378 Lyons Avenue.

Resolution providing for the designation and transfer of certain public properties within the Upper Lawrenceville neighborhood to become permanent, public, passive open space, included in the Allegheny River Greenway as part of the Greenways for Pittsburgh program.

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Municipal Council support for the submission of an application for tax credits sought by Developer under the Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Entity Name: Christie Riverfront, LLC Entity Address: 608 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: N/A Total Project Cost: $24,622,200.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Traditional debt financing and equity funding Grant Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale () Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property (Address/Block/Lot/Ward 596-610 Raymond Boulevard/Block 2024/Lot 1.01/East Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Women’s History Month Luncheon Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Kretchmer Elderly, 100 Ludlow Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 (Community Room); Seth Boyden Elderly, 130 Dayton Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 and Century 21, 724 Hunterdon Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Event Date(s): Wednesday, March 25, 2026; Thursday, March 26, 2026 and Friday, March 27, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (set up 11:00 AM) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Patrick O. Council

Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Acceptance of Grant Funds to extend grant period Purpose: To amend Resolution for a no cost extension of the grant period and to continue reimbursement to the City of Newark for COVID-19 Local Health Department (LHD) related expenses Entity Name: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Entity Address: P.O. Box 6987, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Grant Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Total Project Cost: $7,689,927.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through July 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Resolution 7R5-b adopted on April 5, 2023, accepted a Grant Award from The NJACCHO in the amount of $3,863,002.00 for the Grant period of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. Resolution 7R5-a adopted on October 18, 2023, accepted an additional Grant Award from NJACCHO in the amount of $3,826,925.00 for the Grant period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024amending the total award to $7,689,927.00, while extending the grant period through June 30, 2025. Resolution 7R5-c adopted on September 04,2025, a no cost Grant extension extended the grant period through March 31,2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and congratulate Streets on Carson on the occasion of its 10-year anniversary and commends Chef Matthew Christie, Lauren Christie, and their team for their contributions to the culinary and cultural life of the City of Pittsburgh; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby proclaims March 18, 2026, as “Streets on Carson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

WHEREAS, community violence intervention (CVI) programs supported through the Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) initiative, administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, have contributed to a 46.5% reduction in shootings and firearm homicides across Pennsylvania within the last three years, including in Allegheny County; and,

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Isaiah House Entity Address: 238 N. Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $408,981.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $204,491.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year 2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Smith Center for Infectious Diseases and Urban Health Entity Address: 310 Central Avenue, Suite 307 East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $440,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $124,260.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Community Health Law Project Entity Address: 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $273,840.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $118,270.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract yearFY2027 are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Basic License Fee for the use of the Prudential Hall and ticketing services for the purpose of the 2026 State of the City Mayoral Address Purpose: To enter into and execute a Short Term License Agreement with New Jersey Performing Arts Center to use the Prudential Hall Theatre for the 2025 State of the City Mayoral Address. Entity Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Corporation Entity Address: One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $24,000.00 City Contribution: An Ancillary Service Fee in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: March 31, 2026 Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29, to accept a gift of the basic license fee for the use of Prudential Hall ($22,500.00) and for ticketing services, which are valued at $1,500.00 The Short Term License Agreement is in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, representing ancillary service fees.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 11, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for March 11, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for March 11, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for March 11, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for March 11, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.