City Council
Regular MeetingHackensack, NJ · November 6, 2000
Minutes
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 6, 2000, at 8: 00 P. M.
Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
stand for the flag salute.
The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll.
I Present - Councilman Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R.
Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Deputy Mayor 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 231, Laws of 1975 adequate notice of this meeting was
provided by sending a notice to the Record and by posting a copy on
the bulletin board in Hackensack".
Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the
meetings held October 16th and November 1st, 2000.
Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein that the minutes
be approved as submitted. Carried
RESOLUTION #318 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN
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 reason stated:
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AMOUNT
572. 50
BLOCK
537
LOT
4C0205
NAME
Futterweit, Lorraine
YEAR
2000
REASON
Err. Pymt.
779.70 537 4C0302 Futterweit, Lorraine 2000 Err. Pymt.
1,077.80 537 4C0303 Futterweit, Lorraine 2000 Err. Pymt.
831.50 537 1C003E Mollino, Kevin 2000 Err. Pymt.
1,716. 00 421 8C0063 Transamerica Real
Estate Tax Service 2000 Err. Pymt.
$ 167. 71 to Estate of George Kinzley,
336 Clinton Place, Hackensack, NJ 07601
for Duplicate Payment for EMS Transportation
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #319 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct
Bingo Games in accordance with the applications on file in the
office of the City Clerk:
I BA: 1633 St. Francis Church
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BA: 1634 - Holy Name Society of St. Francis Church
BA: 1635 Parent: Teachers Guild of St. Francis School
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Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #320 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-008-006
heretofore issued to Cafe Terrana, Inc. , 772 Main Street,
Hackensack, New Jersey, be transferred to Magnifico, L. L. C. , T/A
Magnifico' s, 772 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 772 Main
Street, Hackensack, N. J. , effective November 14, 2000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has complied with
Sub-Chapter 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein,
RESOLUTION #321 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL
Zisa
SECONDED BY: GALVIS
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WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were
received for Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance for the City
of Hackensack, for the period November 1, 2000 through October 31,
2001; and
WHEREAS, bids were received from Pro Air Quality Inc. , Allied
Service of N.E. Inc. , and One Source Energy Services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the contract for Heating and Air Conditioning
Maintenance for the City of Hackensack be awarded to Pro Air
Quality Inc. , 40 Burlews Court, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in Account #0-10-260-204of the
Current Fund.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #322 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS I
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, one bid
was received from J. C. Graphics, Inc., on October 12, 2000, for
PRINTING REQUIREMENTS, for the period December 1, 2000 through
November 30, 2002 (2 years) for the City of Hackensack;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the contract for PRINTING REQUIREMENTS be
awarded to J. C. Graphics, Inc., 1 N. Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ
07652; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in various accounts of the
Current Fund.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #323 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN
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WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, two (2)
bids were received on September 28, 2000, for the Rehabilitation of
Storm and Sanitary Sewer (No Dig) Technology for the period
November 1, 2000 to October 31, 2002; and
WHEREAS, bids were received from United Gunite Construction,
Inc. and Global Gunite, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Hackensack that the contract for the Rehabilitation of
Storm and Sanitary Sewer (No Dig) Technology for the City of
Hackensack be awarded to United Gunite Construction, Inc., 102
Welland Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07110 at the contracted
prices of 30" to 36" pipe - $290 per linear foot, 37" to 48" pipe -
$300.00 per linear foot, 49" to 60" pipe - $306.00 per linear foot,
and 15% additional labor, equipment and material.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds will be available in Account #0-10-530-204 of
I the' Current Fund, pursuant to the bid submitted.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #324 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to purchase a Backhoe
for the Department of Public Works from an authorized vendor of
the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local
contracting units is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law
N.J.S.A.40A:ll-12; and
WHEREAS, Seely Equipment and Supply Co., Inc., 1325 Highway
34, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727 has been awarded New Jersey State
Contract #A89581 for Ground Maintenance Construction Equipment,
November 30, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works recommends the
utilization of this contract on the grounds that Seely Equipment
and Supply Company, Inc. represents the best price available; and
I WHEREAS, the actual cost to purchase the Backhoe is $47,702.00
and the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are
available in Account No. X-50-R07-005 of the Capital Fund. P.O.
#118931;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that Seely Equipment and Supply Company, Inc., be
awarded the contract for the purchase of a Backhoe for the City of
Hackensack.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #325 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been
advised that an emergency affecting the health, safety and welfare
of the citizens of Hackensack and the general public occurred, when
the catch basins collapsed at both corners of The Esplanade and
Maple Hill Drive; and
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WHEREAS, the Director of Operations submitted a report to the
City Manager, setting forth the circumstances regarding these
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that the emergencies
did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the
aforementioned catch basins to full ope!ation; and
WHEREAS, the cost to repair the basins was $ 9,630.00 and the
Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in
account 0-10-891-28G, for $5,830.00 P.O. #118805 and account 0-10-
891-28G in the amount of $ 3,800.00 P.0.#; 118855;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:ll-6, which authorizes
the governing body to award contracts without benefit of public
bidding in emergency situations, that the vendor, Kaycon General
Contractors, 274 Elm Avenue, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, be paid
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therefor.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #326 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to
provide professional services; and
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; and
WHEREAS, the Hackensack Health Department qualified for Public
Health Priority Funding for the period of January 1, 2001 through
December 31, 2001.
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 authorized to make application to the New Jersey
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State Department of Health and Senior Services for Public Health
Priority Funding for the period January 1, 2001 through December
31, 2001.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #327 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids for
two Four Yard Rubber Wheel Front End Loaders to plow snow from
parking lots and City streets in the City of Hackensack, were
received on October 24, 2000.
WHEREAS, upon review of the two bids received the
Superintendent of Public Works and the Director of Purchasing,
determined that both bids were incomplete;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
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of Hackensack that both bids be rejected and the Director of
Purchasing be authorized to re-advertise for bids.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #328 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS
WHEREAS, various Year 2000 bills have been presented for
payment this year, which bills were not covered by Year 2000 Budget
Appropriations; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-58 provides that amounts in excess of
appropriations over and above the amounts deemed to be necessary to
fulfill the purpose of such appropriations may be transferred to
appropriations deemed to be insufficient during the last two months
of the year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that transfers in the amount of $389,000. 00 be made
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between the Year 2000 Budget Appropriations as follows:
FROM TO
Tax Assessor O/E $ 5,000. 00
Administration & Exec. O/E $ 5,000. 00
Tax Assessor O/E 4,000. 00
Tax Assessor S/W 4,000. 00
Planning Board O/E 10,000. 00
Board of Adjustment O/E 10,000. 00
Rent Stabilization Board O/E 2,000. 00
Rent Stabilization Board S/W 2,000. 00
Sanitary Landfill 0/E 200,000. 00
Group Insurance Plan O/E 200,000. 00
Police O/E 25,000. 00
Traffic Control O/E 25,000. 00
Salary Adjustments S/W 5,000. 00
Municipal Ct. Public Def. S/W 5,000. 00
Building Inspectors S/W 2,000. 00
Building Inspectors O/E 2,000. 00
Salary Adjustments S/W 5,000. 00
Inspection of Property Mte. S/W 5,000. 00
Snow Removal O/E 6,000. 00
I Inspection of Property Mte. S/W
Sanitation Landfill O/E
Sewer O/E
65,000. 00
6,000. 00
65,000. 00
Parks & Playgrounds S/W 15,000. 00
Parks & Playgrounds O/E 15,000. 00
Salary Adjustments S/W 10,000. 00
Celebrate Public Events S/W 10,000. 00
Sanitary Landfill 0/E 25,000. 00
Celebrate Public Events S/W 25,000. 00
Sanitary Landfill 0/E 10,000. 00
Cap. Imp. Catch Basin Imp. 10,000. 00
Total $389,000. 00 $389,000. 00
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #329 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI
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:
I Current Account
Public Assistance II Account
Capital Account
$ 3,650,750. 90
21,980. 45
67,520. 43
Public Parking System Account 7,473. 72
Public Parking Capital 2,077. 75
Trust Account 10,450. 92
Payroll Agency Account 94,308. 91
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
RESOLUTION #330 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant has been
proposed by the following:
$121,000. 00 - Bergen County Housing
Tenant Outreach and Guidance Project; and
Coalition for their
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Inter-local 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
resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite
expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of
the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid
project; 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 projects may be expedited.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I
RESOLUTION #331 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires the services of a
planning and engineering design professional in connection with
Hudson Street; and
WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or
performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to
N.J.S.A.40A: ll-5(1) (a) (i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the
resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional
services without competitive bidding and the contract must be
available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain
the services of Bay Point Engineering Associates, Inc., Station
Pointe, 384 Hawthorne Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
08742; and
WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available
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for this contract from Account No. X050-R08-002 of the General
Capital Fund, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.00 for Phrase #1,
P.O. #119056, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer
pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.A.C.5: 30-14.5 of the Rules
and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs,
Local Finance Board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of
the City of Hackensack that:
(1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized to execute a contract with Bay Point Engineering
Associates, Inc. , to provide said services.
(2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a
professional service in accordance with the Local Public Contract
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Law (NJSA 40A: ll-5(1) (a) (i) because said services are to be
rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a
recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law, in
accordance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby
directed to retain a copy of .the contract, for public inspection
and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #332 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, N. J. S. 40A: 4-87 provides that the Director of the
Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of
any special item of revenue in the budget of any municipality when
such item shall have been made available by law and the amount
thereof was fiot determined at the time of the adoption of the
budget; and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any
item of appropriation for an equal amount; and
I WHEREAS, the City will receive $3,000. 00 from Factory Mutual
Insurance Company and wishes to amend its Year 2000 Budget to
include this amount as a revenue;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of
the City of Hackensack, hereby requests the Director of the
Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of
an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2000 in the sum of
$3,000. 00, which is now available as a revenue from: Miscellaneous
Revenues -Special items of General Revenue anticipated with prior
written consent of the Director of Local Government Services: State
and Federal Revenues Off-Set with Appropriations: Factory Mutual
Insurance Company, Arson Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $3,000.00 be and the
same is hereby appropriated under the caption of General
Appropriations (a) Operations excluded from 5% Caps / State and
Federal Programs Off-set by Revenues: "Factory Mutual Insurance
Company, Arson Fund Other Expenses; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk forward two copies
I of this resolution to the Director of the Di vision of Local
Government Services.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #333 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
WHEREAS, Michael Realty is the owner and taxpayer of certain
real property known as Block 76, Lot 45. A designated as 146-150
Kansas; and
WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1998 and 1999
real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending
in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $725, 000; 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 these matters should be settled; and
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WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest 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 ·is hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents ; including requests
for application of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8), which may be
necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled
"Michael Realty v City of Hackensack", Docket Nos: 005086-98 and
004812-99, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so
that the assessment be reduced to $695, 000; and
BE IT FUTHER 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 #334 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
WHEREAS, R. J. S. Realty Co., LLC is the owner and taxpayer of
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certain real property condominium unit known as Block 318, Lot 3,
unit COOOB designated as 302 Union Street; and
WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1999 real
property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the
Tax Court of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $260, 500; 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 interest of the City
of Hackensack;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests
for application of the Freeze Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8), which may be
necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled
"R. J. S. Realty Co. , LLC v City of Hackensack", Docket No: 004756-99
presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the
assessment be reduced to $240, 500; 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: - Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
RESOLUTION #335 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TAMMELLL
WHEREAS, Timeplex Partners, Inc. is the owner and taxpayer of
I certain real property known as Block 504.A, Lot 14.J, designated as
100 Commerce Way; and
WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 1999 and 2000 real
property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the
Tax Court of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $1, 700, 000; and
WHEREAS, the assessment on these units were reduced for 1998
pursuant to a Judgment of the Tax Court, and
WHEREAS, a reduction pursuant to an application of the Freeze
Act (N. J. S. A. 54: 51A-8) reduction appears appropriate; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax
Assessor that these matters should be settled by application of the
Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54: 51A-8); and
WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City
of Hackensack;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
I City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized
and directed to execute an application for Judgment pursuant to the
Freeze Act (N.J. S. A. 54: 51A-8), which may be necessary to
effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "Timeplex
Partners, Inc, v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos: 001171-99 and
000637-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so
that the assessment be reduced to $1, 550, 000 for 1999 and 2000; and
BE IT FUTHER 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 #336 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
WHEREAS, C.G.C.K. Associates is the owner and taxpayer of
certain real property known as Block 75, Lot 5, designated as 45
Essex Street; and
WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1999 real
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property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the
Tax Court of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the yearly a�sessment is $1, 700, 000; 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 interest 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 is hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests
for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S. A. 54: 51A-8), which may be
necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "
C. G. C.K. v City of Hackensack", Docket No: 002016-99, presently
pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be
reduced to $1,600,000; and I
BE IT FUTHER 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 #337 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the bridge on Essex
Street over Route 17 is in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Federal, State, County and Municipal government
entities have consulted on this project and are in agreement as to
the work that must be done; and
WHEREAS, as part of the conditions for the bridge replacement
project, the City must pass a resolution supporting the project and
approving a detour route; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has developed the
detour route that best meets the needs of the City. I
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of
the City of Hackensack supports the replacement of the Essex Street
Bridge over Route 17 and the detour route and control devises as
proposed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Hackensack
understands that the Department of Transportation will coordinate
construction staging of the project, with the U. S. Army Corp of
Engineers, to minimize the closure of the Essex Street Bridge over
Route 17.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed.
The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City
Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report.
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Deputy Mayor Stein congratulated the Hackensack High School
Football team, who is number one in the State and will be in the
playoffs this Saturday with Fair Lawn.
Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of
City business.
Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, made comments about the
consumer price index and the proposed increase in Social Security
to be effective in January, 2001.
She advised Council of problems with the leaves on Prospect
Avenue opposite the Medical Center, the condition of the sidewalk
on Thompson Street when the signs were installed by Sanzari.
The City Manager will investigate it.
Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein, that the public
hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8:30 P.M.)
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