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North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, July 23, 2025

Dept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Newark Housing Authority Purpose: Centers of Hope Programming Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Location: 11 Hawkins Court, Newark, New Jersey 07104 and 190 South Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Reimbursement Amount: Actual cost estimated as $0.00 Contract Period: February 14, 2024 to February 13, 2025 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: The original term of this MOU is from February 14, 2024 through February 13, 2025, with an option to be renewed for two (2) additional one-year terms.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-06 Purpose: To extend the Emergency Contract to remove used tires and rubbish Entity Name: Tire Waste Management Entity Address: 109 Meeker Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Public Works/ NW011-060-0605-71580-B2025 & NW011-065-0653-71580-B2024 Contract Period: Extend an additional ninety (90) days from June 18, 2025 through September 17, 2025 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 will authorize extension for an additional (90) days of Emergency Contract #E2025-06, issued for the period March 17, 2025 through June 17, 2025, awarded to Tire Waste Management 109 Meeker Avenue Newark, NJ 07114, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-06 Purpose: To extend the Emergency Contract to remove used tires and rubbish Entity Name & Address: Tire Waste Management 109 Meeker Avenue Newark, NJ 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Public Works/ NW011-060-0605-71580-B2025 & NW011-065-0653-71580-B2024 Contract Period: Extend an additional ninety (90) days from September 18, 2025 through December 17, 2025 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 will authorize extension for an additional (90) days of Emergency Contract #E2025-06, issued for the period March 17, 2025 through June 17, 2025, awarded to Tire Waste Management 109 Meeker Avenue Newark, NJ 07114, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( X ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: A Contract as required by State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Allocation Purpose: Services contracted Entity Name: US Geological Survey New Jersey Water Science Center Entity Address: 3450 Princeton Pike, Suite 110, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $206,720.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget /NW037-750-7502-72250-B2025 Contract Period: November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2029 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is a resolution ratifying and authorizing the Director of the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities to enter into and execute contract as required by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Allocation - Water Allocation Permit # WAP140001

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Police Motorcycles (one-time purchase and delivery contracted Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Bergen County Harley Davidson, 124 Essex Street, Rochelle Park, New Jersey 07662; Contract Amount: $435,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budgets/Department of Public Safety/Division of Police NW051-G25-P25C0-94330-B2025; NW051-G25-P25D0-94330-B2025 and NW051-G25-P25G0-94330-B2025 Contract Period: Start and end dates 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: The Department of Public Safety/Division of Police to enter into a contract with a vendor to purchase Police Motorcycles for the City of Newark. Advertisement# 1: Bids Downloaded:16 Bids Received: 0 Bids Rejected: 0 Advertisement# 2: Bids Downloaded: 10 Bids Received: 3 Bids Rejected: 1 Certification of Funds Received for Funding Codes: NW051-G25-P25C0-94330-B2025/$120,164.00 NW051-G25-P25D0-94330-B2025/$240,000.00 NW051-G25-P25G0-94330-B2025/$74,836.00 Total Certifying Amount $435,000.00

A motion recognizing and commending the City of Summit Detective Sergeant Ruddy Garita and Detective Darin Sliker, on the heroic actions they displayed in the rescue of a toddler and a woman from a burning building in Newark, on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T0106 17-FLEET-00747 Purpose: Acquisition of six (6) X-Ray Inspection Systems Entity Name(s)/Address(s): AutoClear LLC, 10A Bloomfield Ave, Pine Brook, NJ 07058 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: NW 011-190-1902 (various accounts and budget years) allowable and approved Public Safety Grants and Capital Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 14, 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: This Resolution will authorize the City Department of Public Safety to acquire six (6) X-Ray Inspection Systems from AutoClear LLC, a vendor authorized under State Contract #T0106 17-FLEET-00747

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Flashlights and Batteries Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Star Products d/b/a Star Data Products Corp, 1245Hewlett Plaza, Postal Office Box 12, Hewlett, New York 11557 2. Cartagena Group LLC d/b/a Batteries Plus #430, 271 US Highway 22, Suite 1, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $62,200.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Office of the City Clerk; Municipal Courts - NW-011-020-0201-83120-B2025/Engineering; Traffic and Signals - NW011-110-1107-83750-B2025/Public Works; Motors - NW011-060-0602-83010-B2025/Sanitation - NW011-060-0605-83870-B2025/ Public Buildings - NW011-060-0604-83380-B2025/ Public Safety; Fire - NW011-190-1903-83830-B2025/ NW011-190-1903-94510-B2025/ Police - NW011-190-1902-83880-B2025/Office of Emergency Management - NW011-190-1904-83850-B2025/Department of Health and Community Wellness; Environmental Health - NW011-120-1203-83030-B2025/Immunizations - NW051-G25-5H5K0-83870-B2025/Childhood Lead/Lead Abatement - NW051-G23-H2390-94210-B2023/NW051-G23-H230A-83870-B2023/Office of Education & Surveillance & Prevention - 011-120-1208-83870-B2025 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract 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: This Resolution authorizes the execution of a contract that will provide Flashlights and Batteries for the various Departments of the City of Newark. Advertisement Date: April 23, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Forty-One (41) Bids Submitted: Two (2) Bids Rejected: Zero (0)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CHAPTER 39, SMOKE SHOPS, BY AMENDING RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 6PSF-d 100125

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Newark Diwali 2025 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, Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, October 18, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member-at-Large, Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 25, VENDOR LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF FOOD AND MERCHANDISE AT PUBLIC FESTIVALS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH A SEASONAL FESTIVAL ENDORSEMENT FOR MOBILE VENDORS.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Hospital Surgical, and Related Medical Accessories Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Joint Force Contracting; 78 Strobe Court, Saint Augustine, Florida 32095 2. Apex Supply USA; 51 Bradhurst Avenue, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $16,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Health and Community Wellness/ NW011-120-1208-83240-B2025; NW057-G25-5H5KO-83240-B2025 Contract Period: To be established 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: This contract will provide Hospital Surgical, and Related Medical Accessories for the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Advertisement Date: April 9, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Four (24) Bids Submitted: Three (3)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Drugs and Pharmaceutical Supplies Entity Name: Bound Tree Medical, LLC Address: 5000 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, Dublin, Ohio 43016 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $700,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Trust Account/Health and Community Wellness/Medical Care Services - NW026-46540-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Contract will provide Drugs and Pharmaceutical Supplies for the Department of Health and Community Wellness Division of Medical Care Services. Advertisement Date: February 5, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Nine (29) Bids Submitted: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Miracle Chemical Company, Inc.; 1151 B, Highway 33, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Public Works; Public Buildings- NW011-060-0604-71770-B2025 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant) for the Department of Public Works; Public Buildings. Advertisement Date: April 16, 2025 Bids Downloaded: Fifteen (15) Bids Submitted: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding – N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd)     Purpose: To provide for the award of a contract for proprietary computer system as an exception to Public Bidding because the provision or performance of goods and services is for the support and maintenance of proprietary computer hardware and software - hosting, support, upgrades, maintenance and managed services of computer hardware and software for processing Marriage Applications and Open Records Act Requests. Entity Name: Property Pilot LLC dba GovPilot Entity Address: 204 E. Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $91,560.00 Funding Source: 2025, 2026 and 2027 Budgets/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-07128 Contract Period: September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Non Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/ Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To reduce and eliminate the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases affecting children, adolescents, and adults through immunization Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health Entity Address: P.O. Box 369, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $388,000.00 Total Project Cost: $388,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant 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: No municipal funds required for acceptance of grant award. Goal: The Department of Health and Community Wellness will offer a variety of immunization services to community residents’ ages 0 through 18 years.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Joyce Crew-Reed Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Gail Yvonne Kemp 3. Ms. Mary Miller Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 4. Roy Williams Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Michelle Mills 6. Victor Kai Brown Coley 7. Janice McCallum 8. Sandra "Sandy" Taylor-Walker 9. Elizabeth Chambers 10. Shawn Dawkins 11. Bernice Mayes

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Mr. Emory L. Lee 2. Doryann Patricia Allen, 60th Birthday Celebration 3. A’Dorian Murray Thomas 4. Ms. Geraldine Hawkins, 75th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Marvine Kilpatrick, 78th Birthday Celebration 6. Individuals honored as the Kaboobie Roundball Classic Summer 2025 Champions 7. Dr. Sherrell Benders on receiving her Doctorate degree Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 8. Individuals honored for participation in the Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer Association Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 9. Individuals honored as Instructors of Next Gen Lens 10. Individuals honored as Members of Next Gen Lens Collective 11. Individuals honored during the Sixth Annual Honduran Flag Raising Ceremony Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 12. Isabel Mendez, Business Development Center Grand Opening 13. Centroamericano Bakery, Grand Opening 14. Mrs. Susan M. Cleary, Former District 1199J President, Street Designation 15. Individuals honored during the 2025 Golden Queen Event 16. Individuals crowned during the 2025 Golden Queen Event 17. Individuals honored as participants in the Second Annual Cup Clemente 18. Individuals honored during the 64th Puerto Rican Day Parade Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 19. Bishop C.H. Evans, 39th Pastoral Anniversary 20. Bishop Kevin E. Taylor, Birthday Celebration 21. Monumental Baptist Church, Celebrating 125 Years of Service 22. Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 55th Church Anniversary\ 23. Eric M. Walker, Book Signing 24. Brad J. Howard, Retirement Celebration 25. Pastor Nana Ossei Owusu, Retirement Celebration 26. Harold Rollins, Sr., 100th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 27. Ana Paula Rodrigues 28. Father Danny Rodrigues 29. Ayla Goore

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 18 Ropes Place/Block 750.01/Lot 61/North Ward 12-16 Ropes Place/Block 750.01/Lot 62 and 63/North Ward 20 Ropes Place/Block 750.01/Lot 65/North 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: Golden Queen Event Entity Name: Newark Symphony Hall Entity Address: 1020 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO KSPG 39 MADISON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 486 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW FOR A PROJECT LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 41 MADISON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, AND TO BE IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 173, LOT 60 TO REVISE CERTAIN TERMS OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR PURPOSE OF DEVELOPER SEEKING TO OBTAIN A CERTAIN MORTGAGE LOAN TO REFINANCE THEIR EXISTING DEBT ON THE PROPERTY.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying ( x ) Authorizing ( x ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 4-story building with 25 affordable residential units and 14 parking spaces Entity Name: 757 Sanford Management, LLC Entity Address: 124 Polk Street, Box #S-2, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $150,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $279,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 757-763 Sandford Avenue/ Block 4131/ Lot 5,6,7,8/ West Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution # 7R12-c, adopted on October 2, 2024 Purpose: To execute Contract Close out Change Order #2 Repair of Water Mains, Service Leaks and Disconnection of Water Service - Contract #04-WS2022 Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp., Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,965,166.75 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2025 Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final completion 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: Resolution 7R12-c adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $4,185,960.00 for a period of 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final completion. Resolution 7R12-c adopted October 2, 2024 authorized an increase to the contract amount by $837,192.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $5,023,152.00, with no extension to the contract period. Closeout Change Order #2 increases the contract amount by $942,014.75 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $5,965,166.75, with no extension to the contract period