City Council

NO. 178 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were to be received on February 23, 2005 for the purchase of One New Linde H50D 10,000 lb Diesel Forklift; and WHEREAS, two bids were received; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED because of the manner of the bids received it has been decided that both bids be rejected; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bids for the purchase of One New Linde H50D 10,000 lb Diesel Forklift be rejected and the Director of Purchasing is authorized to re-advertise for bids. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 179 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Robert Lee Harris, School Crossing Guard, has requested a Leave of Absence for five months without pay for medical reasons; and WHEREAS, City Manager Peter J. Capone has determined that this employee be granted a five month Leave of Absence, commencing April 26, 2005 and terminating September 26, 2005. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Robert Lee Harris, School Crossing Guard, be granted a five 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 NO. 180 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to enter into a Interlocal Services Agreement for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) or 911 Services with the Borough of Moonachie; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:17C-1 et seq., all Municipalities of the State of New Jersey are required to provide telephonic access to an appropriate “Public Safety Answering Point” (PSAP), serving Municipalities; and WHEREAS, regionalized provision of such services is a concept specifically endorsed by the aforementioned statutory scheme; and WHEREAS, each of the parties hereto is a Municipality located in Bergen County and a Body Politic of the State of New Jersey, authorized by law to enter into an agreement with another Municipality to jointly provide for any lawful service to and for the residents of their respective Municipalities pursuant to the provisions of the “Interlocal Services Act” (N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq.); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in consideration of the promises, covenants, terms and conditions herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The city of Hackensack hereby agrees to provide “PSAP” services to the subscribing party through its duly authorized public safety agencies.  2. The parties hereto specifically acknowledge and agree that the provision of “PSAP” services by the City of Hackensack does not mean and shall not be interpreted to mean, that the City of Hackensack will undertake the dispatching function of the public safety agencies of the subscribing parties. Such subscribing parties shall be responsible to continue to provide their own public safety dispatch point services. 3. The City of Hackensack shall provide “PSAP” service at an annual cost of $.65 (Sixty-Five cents), per resident, based upon the 2002 estimated census. The City of Hackensack will bill bi-annually, at which time payment shall be made. 4. The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year, commencing January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. The City of Hackensack, may, at its option, renew this Agreement on terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the parties at the time of renewal. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or his successor in said title is authorized to sign the agreement, and any other documents necessary in condition therewith and act as representative of the City. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 181 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received for the supply and installation of a closed circuit television system at the Hackensack High School and the Hackensack Middle School; WHEREAS, four bids were received; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the purchase of the supply and installation of a closed circuit television system at the Hackensack High School and the Hackensack Middle School be awarded to The Bain Group, Inc., 58-60 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 for the contract price of $121,950.00; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account 5-10-816-227 of the Current Fund. Purchase Order #144544. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammel, Stein, Zisa NO. 182 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 refund for the reason stated: AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON $2,086.10 548 31 Shallal, Jefferson & Verbert, M. 2003 ERR PMT 936.00 333 13A Luna, Manuel R. 2003 “ “ 1,915.20 441 48 Lora, Mercedes C. 2003 “ “ 250.00 238 5,C009E Cuccio, Robert & Geraldine 2004 VET ALL 701.00 434 5,C004F Castillo, Hector O. 2005 ERR PMT 1,502.48 556 104A Rothman, Robert 2005 “ “ $100.00 refund to Mr. Michael Banman, 142 Maybrook Drive, Maywood, NJ 07607, overpayment of ambulance service. $55.00 refund to Mr. John Sidote, 1065 Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, for a monthly pre-paid parking fee which he no longer needs.  $45.00 refund to Mrs. Denise Pough, 302 Blauvelt Court, Paramus, NJ 07652, for Spring Tennis Lessons. $50.00 refund to Mrs. Frances Cogelja, 295D Essex Street, for Jr. Track Program. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 183 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public when sewerage lines collapsed on River Street and Van Wettering Street and 189 Main Street and was rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned line to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repairs were $8,097.59, which was fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #5-10-530-204, Purchase Order #144557; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 which authorizes the governing body to award contract without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations and the vendor J. Fletcher Creamer and Son, Inc., 101 East Broadway, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 184 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN _________________________________________________________________ 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: Current Account $1,548,916.83 Capital Account 13,750.00 Trust Account 30,004.23 Public Parking System 34,229.18 Payroll Agency Account 134,614.91 Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 185 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to secure several grants from NJDOT titled Hackensack Bicycle Connector and Anderson Street Bikeway Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to secure a project extension from NJDOT for the aforementioned grants; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has experienced significant delays in obtaining necessary permits from NJDEP to advance the project; and  NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council authorize the following: (a) Request a project extension from NJDOT (b) Complete all necessary design and construction documents by the December 31, 2005 deadline (c) Provide NJDOT with any necessary information to assist with this request. WHEREAS, the State shall determine if the request should be granted and will notify the City upon its decision. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 186 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has secured $150,000 in funds from NJDOT titled the Berry Street School Safety Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to secure a project extension from NJDOT for the aforementioned grant; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has experienced delays in completing a mutually agreed upon project design with the Board of Education to advance this project. NOW, THEREFORE, the governing body/board resolves that the Mayor or the successor to the office of the Mayor is hereby authorized to: (a) Request a project extension from NJDOT (b) Complete all necessary design and construction documents by the December 31, 2005 deadline (c) Provide NJDOT with any necessary information to assist with this request. WHEREAS, the State shall determine if the request should be granted and will notify the City upon its decision. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 187 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Joseph Mellone be and is hereby appointed as a member of Bergen County Community Development Committee on behalf of the Mayor and Council for a one year term, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Louis J. Garbaccio be and is hereby appointed to serve as his alternate during the one year term. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 188 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organization be granted permission to conduct a raffle in accordance with the application on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA:1767 – Trinity Baptist Church Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 189 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with respect to insufficient temporary appropriations to facilitate the awarding of contracts and payments of bills and salaries and no adequate provision has been made in the 2005 Temporary Appropriations for the aforesaid purpose, and N.J.S. 40A: 4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose above-mentioned; WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2005 pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 40A: 4-20 (Chapter 96, P.L. 1951) including this resolution total $32,624,924.51; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S. 40A: 4-20: 1) An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for the awarding of annual contracts in the amount of $5,144,750.00. 2) That said emergency temporary appropriations will be provided for in the 2005 Budget. 3) That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of Local Government Services. 5-10-201-100 Admin & Exec S/W $ 100,000.00 5-10-201-200 Admin & Exec O/E 10,000.00 5-10-205-200 Election O/E 10,000.00 5-10-210-100 Financial Admin S/W 60,000.00 5-10-215-100 Tax Assessor S/W 25,000.00 5-10-220-100 Tax Collector S/W 30,000.00 5-10-220-200 Tax Collector O/E 5,000.00 5-10-260-100 Public Bldg/Grounds S/W 65,000.00 5-10-260-200 Public Bldg/Grounds O/E 45,000.00 5-10-262-253 Utilities Gas O/E 50,000.00 5-10-262-246 Utilities Elect/Nat Gas O/E 50,000.00 5-10-301-100 Fire Alarm S/W 15,000.00 5-10-302-100 Fire Dept S/W 1,000,000.00 5-10-302-200 Fire Dept O/E 15,000.00 5-10-303-100 Fire Official S/W 60,000.00 5-10-303-200 Fire Official O/E 2,000.00 5-10-306-200 Fire Carlough Foundation 2,000.00 5-10-310-100 Police S/W 1,500,000.00 5-10-310-200 Police O/E 20,000.00 5-10-312-100 School Crossing Guards S/W 71,000.00 5-10-318-100 Traffic Control S/W 5,000.00 5-10-319-100 Communications Operators S/W 45,000.00 5-10-325-100 EMT S/W 50,000.00 5-10-325-200 EMT O/E 2,000.00 5-10-330-100 Municipal Court Pub Def S/W 20,000.00 5-10-341-100 Building Inspectors S/W 50,000.00 5-10-343-100 Community Dev S/W 5,000.00 5-10-343-200 Community Dev O/E 18,000.00 5-10-344-212 Community Dev Consult. O/E 15,000.00 5-10-401-100 DPW S/W 100,000.00 5-10-401-200 DPW O/E 5,000.00 5-10-410-100 City Garage S/W 50,000.00 5-10-420-200 Streets & Roads O/E 10,000.00 5-10-425-200 Snow Removal O/E 30,000.00 5-10-430-100 Shade Tree S/W 20,000.00 5-10-430-200 Shade Tree O/E 5,000.00 5-10-501-100 Street Cleaning S/W 10,000.00 5-10-501-200 Street Cleaning O/E 15,000.00 5-10-510-100 Garbage & Trash S/W 200,000.00  5-10-510-200 Garbage & Trash O/E 20,000.00 5-10-520-200 Recycling O/E 5,000.00 5-10-525-29P Sanitary Landfill O/E 400,000.00 5-10-530-100 Sewer S/W 10,000.00 5-10-601-100 Health Dept S/W 100,000.00 5-10-620-100 Human Services S/W 20,000.00 5-10-701-100 Parks & Playgrounds S/W 45,000.00 5-10-701-200 Parks & Playgrounds O/E 5,000.00 5-10-710-100 Recreation S/W 20,000.00 5-10-710-200 Recreation O/E 10,000.00 5-10-720-200 Celebrate Public Events O/E 5,000.00 5-10-730-227 Library O/E 300,000.00 5-10-810-100 Safe & Secure S/W 10,000.00 5-10-833-100 Municipal Court S/W 80,000.00 5-10-833-200 Municipal Court O/E 10,000.00 5-10-835-200 HAPADA O/E 5,000.00 5-10-870-100 Clean Communities S/W 12,000.00 5-10-870-200 Clean Communities O/E 10,000.00 5-10-890-100 911 S/W 23,000.00 5-10-894-200 NJDCA Statewide Livable Communities 190,000.00 5-10-895-200 US Dept of Housing & Urban Dev 72,750.00 5-10-886-200 Green Communities Grant of NJ 2,000.00 Total $5,144,750.00 ========== Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa NO. 190 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN ______________________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute an Agreement known as the “Second Amendment to Lease between the City of Hackensack and New Jersey Transit Bus Operations, Inc.”, pertaining to the River Street Bus Depot, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:12- 14(b). Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa