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WHEREAS, Zane Noah Aqra of Troop 109 was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout from The Boy Scouts of America; and,

WHEREAS, Volunteers are invaluable resources to a community. At its core, volunteerism embodies a spirit of selflessness by individuals who willingly contribute their time, skills and resources; and,

WHEREAS, Amnesty International, founded in London in 1961, is a Nobel Prize-winning grassroots activist organization that undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights; and,

WHEREAS, David Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and grew up in nearby Daytona Beach; and,

WHEREAS, this proclamation honors the 100th Year Anniversary of the Business and Professional Girls’ Club of the Centre Avenue YWCA (Girls’ Club) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded with Ms. Mary Turner Burrell’s vision when she and a group of young women in 1924 formed the Girls’ Club, which later affiliated with the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) led by President Betty Allen Graves in 1951; and,

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of longtime Newark resident, Helen Hughes.

A motion reiterating several previous requests for the listing of tax abatement properties delinquent in their payments.

A motion expressing profound sorrow at the passing of Jennie B. Oliver, longtime Newark resident and mother of the late New Jersey Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Oliver.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, stop and desist from utilizing residential driveways as temporary garbage can collection sites.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Christy Davis Jackson, longtime Democratic operative and wife of noted AME Bishop, Reginald T. Jackson.

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Firefighter Rapid Intervention Training, PPE Washer/Extractor/Dryers, and Fire Station Exhaust Systems Entity Name: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Entity Address: 500 C Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20742 Grant Amount: $1,084,603.63 Total Project Cost: $1,193,064.00 City Contribution: $108,460.37 Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: September 26, 2024 through September 25, 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:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Newark Three Kings Children’s Celebration Entity Name: Essex County College Entity Address: 177 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Essex County College (Gymnasium), 177 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Monday, January 6, 2025 Event Time: 3:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up at 8:00 A.M. and Clean-up/Breakdown ending at 8:00 P.M.) Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Morris M. Fields, father of long-time Newark employee, Arneida Green.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $8,369,505.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 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: This is an estimate of the total formula award based on last year’s budget. The final award for FY2025 will be presented once appropriations are completed by the funder.

A motion requesting the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the five-story apartment building located at 130 Chancellor Avenue for an alleged inoperable elevator and, if warranted, cite the owners for violations.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a contract with Godman Guild Association dba Blue Bow Tie Catering for food, beverage, and catering services related to youth engagement; to authorize the expenditure of $4,730.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses previously incurred beginning June 24, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($4,730.00)

To enact section 4551.07 of the Columbus City Codes to require Rental Increase Notification.

Appointment of Greg Davies, Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Columbus, Inc., 159 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Confluence Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member replacing Ken Paul, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached).

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to pay utility relocation costs to various utilities for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - E. Broad Street project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,311,700.25 for utility relocations for this project from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,311,700.25)

Appointment of Keith Brandon Key, KBK Enterprises, 1491 Polaris Parkway, Suite 367, Columbus, OH 43240, to serve on the Confluence Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member replacing Ken Wilson, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2026, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached).

To amend A0173-2024 and A0188-2024, Appointment of Elon Simms, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Confluence Community Authority Board of Trustees, to include the phrase “as the local government representative member”, and replacing Dawn Tyler Lee and not Ken Paul, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2026 (resume attached).

Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of (78) Special Police Officers- Newark Residents. List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached) Term of Appointment: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Additional Information: Seventy-Eight (78) Newark residents for Appointment as Special Police Officers

Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of (9) Special Police Officers-Non-Newark Residents. List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix B of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached) Term of Appointment: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Additional Information: Nine (9) Non-Newark residents for Appointment as Special Police Officers

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING 10:32-3.6, 10:32-3.11, 10:32-5.1, 10:32-5.2(C)-(F), 10:32-5.5(A), 10:32-5.5(C)-(D), AND 10:32-5.7(E) CLARIFYING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGNATING A DISTRICT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, STRIKING 10:32-5.6 HIRING PRACTICES AND 10:32-5.9 TRIENNIAL REVIEW, AND ADDING 10:32-3.XX ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND 10:32-5.XX ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Deferred 6PSF-q 121824