Legislation

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark resident Hector Sepulveda.

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $30,100,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds/Notes Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING (A) THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING NOTES, SERIES 2026B (STATE LOAN REPAYMENT) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) OF THE CITY, (B) THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (C) THE ENTERING INTO AND EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND (D) CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information:

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Dorothy Ann Livingston, matriarch of Newark’s Grayson family.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution to increase grant amount to Sub-recipient and extend the grant period Purpose: First Amendment increase funding awarded in the amount of $75,000.00 to the Apostles’ House and extend the grant period to February 28, 2030 Entity Name: Apostles’ House Entity Address: 513 Avon Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07108 Grant Amount: $40,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2030 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: Resolution 7R5-m adopted on June 24, 2025, authorized a sub-award to Apostles’ House in the amount of $156,136.00. This Amending Resolution amends Resolution 7R5-a 02/19/2025 to reflect the increase the sub-recipients Grant Award by $40,0000.00 increasing the total Agreement not to exceed amount to $196,136.00. Additional Funds from HRSA was accepted by Resolution #7R5-a adopted on February 04, 2026.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of longtime Newark resident Awilda Olivo Lopez.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Councilwoman Amina Bey Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council Confirmation and ending on March 16, 2029. Additional Information:

WHEREAS, Ronald Carter Jr. is a distinguished athlete and public servant whose career reflects excellence, leadership, and dedication both on and off the court; and

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for February 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for February 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for February 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for February 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for February 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Levy Convention Centers aka Levy Premium Foodservice in the amount of Nine Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Forty Cents ($9,077.40) to pay for costs incurred for cybersecurity training. (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)

Resolution amending Resolution 37of 2026, which authorized a cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services in fiscal year 2026, by increasing the authorized amount by One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to a new total of Twenty-Eight Million One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Nineteen Dollars ($28,188,019.00) for additional items to be added to the plan.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Water to allow Pittsburgh Water access to City property in South Side Park in order to maintain the stormwater r-tanks in the park for Phase One (1) of the City’s South Side Park project, at no cost to the City.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works and/or the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements and/or Lease or Leases with Three Rivers Waterkeeper (“3RWK”) for stewardship of the Island Marina by 3RWK at an annual fee of One Dollar ($1.00), for a period of Five (5) years, with a Five (5) year option to renew.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a supplemental agreement or agreements with A. Liberoni Inc., for costs associated with construction for the Sylvan Avenue Multimodal Path Project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed One Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Four Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($1,732,504.13), a net increase of Eighty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($86,733.76), reimbursable at various rates.

Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”), of the deadline for the Planning Commission to act on Council Bill #2025-2250.

Resolution appointing Chelsea Arthur-Succop as a Member of the Public Art Committee of the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Anthony Coghill as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Sports and Exhibition Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2030.

Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Jacob Williamson as a Member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Tom Joyce as a Member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended February 20, 2026.