Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) : #T0109 Radio Communication Equipment and Accessories #25-TELE-132990 Purpose: To provide communication equipment and accessories. . Entity Name(s)/Address(es): Philip M. Casciano Associates Inc., 8 Crown Plaza, Suite 106, Hazlet, NJ 07730 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00. Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Public Safety Funding 011-190-1902, (various accounts and budget years). All allowable and approved Public Safety Grants and Capital. Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through April 30, 2031, inclusive of any extensions by the State. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This State Contract will provide communication equipment and accessories for City of Newark Department of Public Safety.

1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Not appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 4. JOHN GOLDSTEIN Appearing. 5. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 6. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 7. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 8. QUADEER PORTER Appearing. 9. SHEILA MONTAGUE Appearing. 10. ELI KWAWUKUME Appearing. 11. H. FREEMAN Appearing. 12. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 13. YOLANDA JOHNSON Not appearing. 14. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 15. RODNEY DAVIS Not Appearing. 16. MUTA EL-AMIN Not appearing. 17. MARILYN SOWELL Not appearing. 18. LATORIA WILLIAMS Appearing. 19. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 20. YUSUF A. SHABAZZ Appearing. 21. VANESSA HENDERSON Not appearing. 22. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 23. JIMMIE WHITE Appearing. 24. NADEJA BANKS Appearing. 25. RAMÓN LUIS RODRÍGUEZ Not appearing.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To acquire automotive parts, repair services, and related maintenance services Entity Name: Hoffman Services, Inc. Entity Address: I55 E. Bigelow Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 per year Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors 011-060-0602-72090-B2026, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 037-750-7502-71830, 037-750-7502-83630, 038-800-8003-83630, 038-800-8003-71850-B2026 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through November 15, 2026 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 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide automotive parts, repair services, and related maintenance services for vehicles and equipment utilized by the Department of Public Works, Division of Motors, and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Additional City departments may utilize this contract on an as-needed basis, subject to the availability of funds and certification by the Chief Financial Officer.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) Amendment to State Contract #T2458 Auditing Services: Financial Auditing Firms Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-c adopted October 4, 2023, to correct the authorized contract amount for accounting and advisory services. Entity Name(s)/Address(es): PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP, 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 301, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 per year Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Finance/NW011-050-0501-71280-B2023 and future appropriations as certified Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through August 31, 2026, inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Resolution 7R1-c, adopted on October 4, 2023, authorized the use of State Contract #T2458 with PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP for accounting and advisory services. The Resolution inadvertently stated that the contract amount was not to exceed $150,000.00 for the entire contract period. The intended authorization was for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 per year. This amendment corrects that clerical error. All other terms and conditions of Resolution 7R1-c shall remain unchanged.

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 (NEMA) Entity Name: Team Management 2000 Inc. Entity Address: 84 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $356,593.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2026 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 $174,997.00 attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year (FY2027) is subject to the availability and appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications07012026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@Columbus.gov

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Ohio Business Systems, Inc., dba Capitol Copy to provide for a multi-year contract for the lease, supplies, cost-per-copy maintenance and support services, with the option to purchase two multi-function copiers for $1.00 each at the end of the lease term for the Civil Service Commission; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,225.88 from the General Fund. ($5,225.88)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LLA-2026 LFIF Newark City Fabyan Place Freight Improvements Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $1,120,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: Upon Completion 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R3-a Adopted February 4, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Newark City Five Ward Paving Project - MA 2027 Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,741,019.00 Total Project Cost: $1,741,019.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: NA Grant Period: FY 2027 - undetermined 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $1,741,019.00 from the NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Newark City Five Ward Paving Project - MA 2027, with no municipal funds required.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide professional engineering services for Combined Sewer Overflow General Permit Support and Tier “A” Municipal Stormwater General Support Entity Name: HDR Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: One Riverfront Plaza, 14th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $377,429.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW038, Dept. 800, Div./Proj. 8003, Activity A, Account #71240, Budget Ref: B2026 Contract Period: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # M0483 - Computer Equipment, Peripherals and Related Services Purpose: To amend Resolution No. 7R1-e May 22, 2024 for the purchase of Computer Equipment, Peripherals and Related Services for the Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology. Entity Name(s)/Address(es): Dell Marketing, L.P., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $4,200,000.00 Funding Source: 2024/2025 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology/NW011-030-0306-94210, NW011-030-0306-71450/94210 and 045-25A-25B03-94710-B2025 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through June 30, 2027, inclusive of any extensions granted by the State. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution amends Resolution No. 7R1-e, adopted May 22, 2024, to provide additional funding sources, to increase the contract authorization by $2,750,000.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00, and to authorize additional funding sources for the purchase of Computer Equipment, Peripherals and Related Services.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for NJDOT Local Aid Infrastructure Fund 2026 for Street Resurfacing - Newark City Districts Paving Project Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $536,168.00 Total Project Cost: $536,168.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: NA Grant Period: FY 2026 - not determined 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $568,168.00 from the NJDOT Local Aid Infrastructure Fund for Street Resurfacing, with no municipal funds required.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide professional engineering services for Pequannock Aqueducts Right-Of-Way Stabilization in the Township of Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey Entity Name: Cha Consulting, Inc. Entity Address: 1639 Route 10 East, Suite 103, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $115,994.00 Funding Source: 2026/2027 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj. 7505, Account #71960, Budget Ref: B2026 Contract Period: Commencing upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed until project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-115(9) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Zoning Code Update Advisory Committee 2026 Schedule Contact Name: James Lewis Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.1770 Contact Email Address: JALewis@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Livingston Avenue Area Commission Elections Committee: Elections Announcement Contact Name: Samaria Chicas Contact Telephone Number: 614-636-4022 Contact E-mail Address: schicas.civic@gmail.com

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing sole source contract with Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. for software licenses, support, and maintenance of the Falcon Enterprise, Falcon DMS software; and to authorize the expenditure of $13,200.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($13,200.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Columbus FiberNet, LLC for fiber optic cable maintenance services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $90,653.27 from the Information Services Operating fund. ($90,653.27)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, AR-12, ARLD, and AR-1 Apartment residential district use; 3312.01, Dumpster Area; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.21(A)(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.22, Required side yards; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 290 N. CHAMPION AVE. (43203), to allow primary and non-accessory parking with reduced development standards in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-016). and to declare an emergency.

Reappointment of Gerard Basalla, Chief of Staff, The Columbus Partnership, 150 S. Front Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215-2220, to serve on the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Board of Directors, with a term expiration date of August 17, 2030. (resume attached)

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Wellness Fest Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park (Prudential Grove), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, August 15, 2026 Event Time: 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM (includes set up time 7:00 AM and breakdown 9:00 PM) event time is 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos Jr. Deferred 7R8-f 080526

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE WAYNE PUMP STATION UPGRADE PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $7,400,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,400,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide forensic accounting and investigative services related to financial record review and analysis for the Newark Municipal Court Entity Name: Smolin, Lupin & Co., LLC Entity Address: 10 Waterview Blvd., Suite 300, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/011-010-0107-71280-B2026 Contract Period: March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2027 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Entity Name: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc. (NJTPA) Entity Address: One Newark Center, 17th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $134,208.75 Total Project Cost: $134,208.75 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 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: This grant award will provide funding for the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals’ FY 2027 Subregional Transportation Planning Program, in the amount of $134,208.75, with no City funds required

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Accepting grant funds to redesign Broadway Park and develop the site into a new City Park. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program Appropriation Amount: $4,500,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract 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: The Apply and Accept Resolution (7R11-a), adopted on April 10, 2024, initially accepted $500,000.00 from the Urban Parks Program. Subsequently, the Authorizing Resolution 7R11-a, adopted on March 4, 2026, accepted an additional $4,000,000.00 from the Green Acres Program. Together, the funding from both the Urban Parks and Green Acres programs brings the total award amount to $4,500,000.00. Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #26-0008 Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.