City Council

/7_3 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Monday, November 4, 1996. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute and remain standing for a moment of silence in memory of former Councilman Robert Sellarole, who died over the week-end. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. I Present: Deputy Mayor Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin Mrs. Dukes: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 2 3 1, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to The Record and posting a copy of same on the Bulletin Board in City Hall." Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held October 2 1, 1996. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried Resolution #32 1 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refunds for the reasons stated: AMOUNT BLOCK/LOT NAME YEAR/REASON $389.44 70/15 Fleet Mortgage Group Inc. 1995/Err. Pymt. I 566.60 70/15 Fleet Mortgage Group Inc. 1996/Err. Pymt. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #322 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct raffles in accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA:l508 & 1509 Holy Trinity Home and School Association Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #323 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, New Jersey Public Law 1995, Chapters 304 and 320, provide for participation of local health agencies in the New Jersey State Tobacco Age of Sale Program and makes available financial aid to assist such agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack's Department of Health has established and maintains a Tobacco Age of Sale Program that meets the standards of performance as prescribed by the New Jersey State I Department of Health and Senior Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that John G. Christ, Health Officer of the City of Hackensack, be and is hereby authorized to make application to the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services for participation in the Tobacco Age of Sale Program for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa 1?1 .. . Resolution #32 4 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the Public Health Priority Funding Act of 1977 provides for participation of local health agencies and makes available financial aid to assist such agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has established and maintains a program of recognized public health activities and meets the minimum standards of performance as prescribed by the Public Health Council in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that John G. Christ, Health Officer for the City of Hackensack be and is hereby authorized to make application to the State Department of Health and Senior Services for Public Health Priority Funding for the period January 1, 1997 through December 3 1, 1997. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #325 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., because of unanticipated conditions, the scope of services and material will go beyond the original proposal for the Underground Storage Tank Removal proj ect; and WHEREAS, John G. Christ, Health Officer, has recommended that said Change Order be approved; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account #X-050-I12-003 of the Capital Fund in the amount of $5,592.00, Purchase Order #94 154. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 for T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., 4 Mark Road, Kenilworth, NJ, be and is hereby approved. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #326 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from Dell Contractors, Inc., due to additional excavation to the Columbus Park Walking Track; and WHEREAS, Kenneth Job, Consulting Engineer, has recommended that said Change Order be approved; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account #X-050-J02-005 of the Capital Fund in the amount of $ 1,587.25, Purchase Order #928 10. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 for Dell Paving Contractors, Inc., be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #327 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on October 7, 1996, for the improvement of West Railroad Avenue, in the City of Hackensack; and I WHEREAS, Kenneth Job, the City's Consulting Engineer, has reviewed the bids and recommended that the contract be awarded to Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Company, the low bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the improvement of West Railroad Avenue, in the City of Hackensack, be awarded to Smith  /7f I Sondy Asphalt Construction Co., 150 Anderson Street, Wallington, N. J., 07057 for the total amount of $139,220.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from account # X-050-L03-001 of the Capital Account, P.O. #96828. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #32 8 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI I WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on October 1, 1996, for the Design, Printing and Photography of the 1997 City of Hackensack Recycling Calendar for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, three bids were received from J.C. & Company, Adler Printing Company and Hawk Graphics, Inc. , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the Design, Printing and Photography of the 1997 City of Hackensack Recycling Calendar for the City of Hackensack be awarded to the low bidder, Hawk Graphics, Inc., 12 48 Sussex Turnpike, Mount Freedom, New Jersey 07970-0 153 in the amount of $1 1,494.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds in the amount of $11,494.00 are available in account 6-010-52 1-29F of the General Fund, P. O. #96585. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #329 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Susan Novello, School Traffic Guard, is requesting a three (3) month leave of absence, without pay, effective October I 15, 1996, and terminating January 15, 1997, due to a maternity leave; and WHEREAS, City Manager James S. Lacava has determined that this employee be granted the three (3) month leave of absence, without pay, commencing October 15, 1996; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Susan Novello, School Traffic Guard, be granted a three (3) month leave of absence, without pay, as requested; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the employee's pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #330 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY:' STEIN WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant has been proposed by the following: $105,2 00.00 by Bergen County Housing Coalition, 389 Main Street, for their Tenant Outreach and Guidance project; I WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resource of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds. 11� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid proj ect; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid proj ect may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #33 1 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the Borough of Maywood, New Jersey, desires to determine the feasibility of having its Municipal Court Services incorporated with similar services and performed by the City of I Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack, New Jersey, desires to determine the feasibility of incorporating the Municipal Court Services of the Borough of Maywood into its similar Court Services and performing those services; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Maywood'will act as the lead agency in conducting a feasibility study to determine the possibilities, advantages and disadvantages to both Municipalities of incorporating the Borough of Maywood Municipal Court Services into the City of Hackensack Municipal Court Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, New Jersey, that the conducting of a feasibility study as noted and the application for incentive funds to assess the potential for the study be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #332 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation, I Federal Highway Administration regulations requires that all City employees required to possess a Commercial Driver's License to operate City vehicles shall be subj ect to periodic and random alcohol and controlled substance testing effective 1995; and WHEREAS, these regulations stipulate that a City employee testing positive shall receive professional counseling by a Substance Abuse Professional at the direction of a Medical Review Officer; and WHEREAS, the Hackensack Medical Center offers an Employee Assistance Program specifically designed to address substance abuse problems at a fixed annual fee not to exceed $7,000 per annum; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-l, et seq.) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "professional services" without competitive bidding, and the contract itself, must be available for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Hackensack Medical Center to perform services for the period effective October 1, 1996 I through September 30, 1997. 2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-S(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law because same is expressly excluded from competitive bidding and without public advertising for bids as an authorized exception.  17'1 3. That a notice of this resolution be published once in The Record. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27B- 10 and 40A:4-57 that monies are available from the General Funds in account 6-0 10-29 1- 284 in an amount not to exceed $7,000, P. O. #96765. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #333 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS I WHEREAS, Assembly Bill A-59, the "County Seat District Tax Relief Act", compensates the twenty-one (2 1) county seats burdened with providing municipal services to tax-exempt county government property; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack strongly supports the intent and purpose of this long-needed legislation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Assembly Bill A-59, or substantially similar legislation, be enacted by the State legislature as expeditiously as possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the State Senate and Assembly, Members of the State Legislative Delegation representing Bergen County, the New Jersey League of Municipalities and each of the twenty-one (2 1) County seat municipalities. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #334 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-96 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE MATTEI FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACKII • BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 22 -96 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on November 18, 1996, at 8:00 P.M, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the City Council and at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish said Ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #335, Capital Budget Amendment, offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis and carried, is attached hereto and made a part hereof. I Resolution #336 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-96 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE GALVIS PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN EMERGENCY FIRE VEHICLE IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $100,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $90,000 TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY OF BERGEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $9,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 23-96 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on November 18, 1996, at 8:00 P.M, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reacped at the regular meeting place of the City Council, and at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish said Ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said Ordinance will be further considered for final passage. Roll Call: Resolution #337 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI I WHEREAS, Michael J. Monaghan is the owner of certain real property known as Block 362, Lot 42 located on High Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to his 1992 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property was $67,000 for 1992; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recomm�ndation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Michael J. Monaghan v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. I 000152-93, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the �ssessment be reduced to $55,000 for 1992; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is p redicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund, provided the refund is paid within sixty (60) days of entry of the Judgment and no later than January 15, 1997. Roli Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #338 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, 280 Prospect Avenue Corp. is the owner of certain real property known as Block 341, Lots 5 & 36 designated as 280 Prospect Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed appeals to his 1994, 1995 and 1996 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises was $11,600,000 for 1994 and 1995 and is $10,500,000 for 1996; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack.  171 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "280 Prospect Avenue Corp. v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 00652 4-94, 004078-95 and 004266-96 presently pending in th'e Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $9,974,300 for 1994, 1995 and 1996; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the I taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #339 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Michael J. Monaghan is the owner of certain real property known as Block 205, Lot 2, designated as 50 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to his 1992 and 1996 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property was $750,000 for 1992 and $675,000 for 1996; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that these matters should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby I authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Michael J. Monaghan v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 000 153-93 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $575,000 for 1992 and $550,000 for 1996; and BE J;T FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund, provided the refund is paid within sixty (60) days of entry of the Judgment and no later than January 15, 1997. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #340 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, S. Goldberg & Co. is the owner of certain real properties known as Block 59, Lot 1 designated as 2 4 East Broadway and Block 61, Lot 11 designated as 100 East Broadway/River Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1995 real property tax assessments, which matters were settled and Judgment entered by the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subj ect premises were $1,2 61, 100 for Block 59, Lot 1 and $2,186, 100 for Block 61, Lot 11 for 1995; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has made application to the Court pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 (Tax Court Freeze Act) requesting the Court to enter Judgment for 1997 based upon the Judgment of $ 1,2 05,000 for Block 59, Lot 1 entered for 1995 and $2,095,000 for Block 6 1, Lot 1 1 entered for 1995; and  WHEREAS, it is the reconunendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that the matter be settled and Freeze Act application be entered; 'and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate application of the Freeze Act I in the matter entitled "S. Goldberg & Co. v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 0 13986-94 and 014049-94; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is for administrative purposes only and will not result in any refund due the taxpayer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Tranunell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #34 1 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Confederation Life Insurance Co. is the owner of certain real property known as Block 206, Lots 16, 17A, 17B and 18; Block 206, Lot 17, both designated as 90 Main Street and Block 2 04, Lot 1 1 designated as 88 Moore Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessments for Block 206, Lots 16, 17A, 17B and 18 were $2 ,429,600 for 1993, 1994 and 1995 and is $ 1,900,000 for 1996; for Block 206, Lot 17 is $64,600 for all years; and for Block 2 04, Lot 1 1 is $66,600 for all years; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate for each year; and I WHEREAS, it is the reconunendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Confederation Life Insurance Co. v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 003679-93, 0065 14-93, 0014 16-94, 007455-95 and 00 1414- 96 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments on Block 2 06, Lots 16, 17A, 17B and 18 be reduced to $2, 100,000 for 1993, $ 1,800,000 for 1994, $1,700,000 for 1995 and $ 1,600,000 for 1996, provided that all appeals for Block 206, Lot 17 and Block 204, Lot 11 be withdrawn for all years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Resolution #342 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Tranunell, Stein, Zisa OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI I WHEREAS, Alfred Sanzari is the owner of certain real properties known as Block 315, Lots 32, 31, 32A and 1 designated as 2 4 1 Main Street, 2 45 Main Street, 16 Salem Street and 18 Salem Street, respectively; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed appeals to his 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 real property tax assessments, which matters are  presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessments for Block 315, Lot 32 were $2,757,000 for 1992 and $2,481,300 for 1993, 1994 and 1995; the assessments for Block 315, Lot 31 were $310,000 for 1992 and $279,400 for 1993, 1994 and 1995; the assessments for Block 315, Lot 32A were $124,500 for 1992 and $112,000 for 1993, 1994 and 1995; and the assessments for Block 315, Lot 1 were $87,800 for 1992 and $79,000 for 1993, 1994 and 1995; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction I appears appropriate for each year; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Alfred Sanzari v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 004490-92, 008756-91, 012256-92, 012257-92, 006832-93, 000686-94, 002627-94, and 001555-95 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments be reduced for Block 315, Lot 32 to $1,448,500 for 1992, $1,597,400 for 1993, $1,283,200 for 1994 and $1,316,800 for 1995; for Block 315, Lot 31 to $64,500 for 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995; and for Block 315, Lot 1 to $48,200 for 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #343 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Bertram Wiener and Sidney wiener are the owners of certain real property known as Block 411, Lot 16 designated as 473- 475 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed an appeal to their 1993 real property tax assessment, which matter was settled and Judgment entered by the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises was $534,100 for 1994 and 1995; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have made application to the Court pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 (Tax Court Freeze Act) requesting the Court to enter Judgment for 1994 and 1995 based upon the Judgment of $480,000 entered for 1995; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that the matter be settled and Freeze Act application be entered; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City I of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate application of the Freeze Act in the matter entitled "Bertram wiener and Sidney Wiener v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 000621-94; and I .1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #344 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Bertram Wiener and Sidney Wiener are the owners of certain real property known as Block 4 1 1, Lot 18 designated as 463 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed an appeal to their 1993 real property tax assessment, which matter was settled and Judgment entered by the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises was $508,000 for 1994 and 1995; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have made application to the Court pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8 (Tax Court Freeze Act) requesting the Court to enter Judgment for 1994 and 1995 based upon the Judgment of $480,000 entered for 1995; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that the matter be settled and Freeze Act application be entered; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate application of the Freeze Act in the matter entitled "Bertram Wiener and Sidney Wiener v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 00062 4-94; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #345 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid: General Account $7,576,438.87 Public Assistance II Account 13,872.08 Capital Account 68,412.23 Public Parking System Account 8,148.6 1 Payroll Account 400,426.88 County Com. Dev. Block Grant Account 2, 140.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. Mayor Zisa thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. Deputy Mayor Mattei announced he would be having minor surgery and this would probably be his last meeting until the end of December or the beginning of January. Everyone wished him well. Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of  City business. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, addressed the per capital income report from the Commerce Department, Medicare coverage for seniors and the City's percentage of rent increases. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, advised Council he had made a stop on Main Street to pick up some copy work and because he could not find a parking space, he parked close to the cross walk (about eight inches over) , left a note on the "dashboard" of his car, left the door open and was only in "Copy Plus" for about three minutes. I When he came out, he had a ticket. He felt this was a form of harassment to the merchants and could not blame them for complaining. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8:45 PM) COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN I � . tJ�· c��R. GAL..frs ATTEST: I  - - - '"_;Y " I CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT WHEREAS, the Local Capital Budget for the year 1996 was adopted on the 15th day of April , 19 96 and, wHEREAS, it is desired to amend said adopted Capital Budget section, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of the Council of Hackensack ----.,.----...,.---�-=-- County of . Bergen , that the following amendment (s) to the adopted Capital Budget section of The Annual Budget be made: RECORDED varE Mattei Galvis AYES Trammell NAYS Noqe ABSTAIN None Stein Zisa CAPITAL BUDGET (Current Year Action) 19 96 PLANNED FUNDING SERVICES FOR CURRENT YEAR 19 Amounts Grants in Project Estimated Reserved in 19 Budget Capital Capital Aid and Debt To be Funded Project Number Total Cost --- Prior Years Appropriations Improvement Fund Suprlus Other Funds Authorized In Future Years Emergency Fire Vehicle (1) $100,000.00 $500.00 $90,000.00 $ 9,500.00 TOTAL ALL PROJECTS $100,000.00 $500.00 $90,000.00 --- -- $9,500.00 YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAM 19 - 19 Anticipated PROJECT Schedule --- and Funding Requirement Estimated Budget Project Project Number Estimated Total Cost Completion Time 19 Year 19 96 19 FUNDING AMOUNTS PER 19 I9 - - 19 --19 YEAR Emergency Fire Vehicle (l) $100,000.00 $100,000.00 TOTAL ALL PROJECTS $100�000.00 $100,000.00 �· �  -- -- ----- 6__Yea r Capital Prog ram 1996 - 2001 _ SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED F UNDING SOURCES AND AMOUNTS BONDS AND NOTES BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS capital Grants in Estineted Current Future Lq;Jtovement Captial Aid and Self Total Cost Year 1996 Years Fund SUrplus other .FuOOs General Liquidating Assesment School Project oergency Fire Vehicle $100,000.00 $100,0000.00 $500.00 $90,000.00 $9,500.00 :7rAL ALL � $100,000.00 $100,000 .00 $500. 00 $90,000.00 $9,500. 00 BE IT RESOLVED that two certified copies of tills �esol ution be fil ed fo rthwith in the Office of the Di rector of Local overnment Services. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that thi s is a true copy of a resol ution amen ding the Capital Bu dget section a dopted by the governing o dy on the 4th day of November , 19___. 96_....__ /' Certified by me this Date f� Lff� \,.../' -- Muii cipaI Clerk Trenton, Nev Jer sey ?PROVED 19 CRECTOR, LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES - - -