City Council

NO. 271 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, 145 Liberty St. Realty Co. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 86, Lot 18 and known as 145 Liberty Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2003 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $256,200; and WHEREAS, upon review of information supplied, a reduction appears appropriate; 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 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 “145 Liberty St. Realty Co. v. Hackensack”, Docket No: 005518-2003, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2003 shall be reduced to $167,000; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 272 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Glen View Assoc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 242.B, Lot 3, designated as 95-167 Tracy Place; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2002, 2003 and 2004 real property tax assessments which are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $7,427,100; and WHEREAS, upon review of information supplied, 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 “Glen View Assoc. v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos: 000690-2002, 000524-03 and 001781-04 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be maintained at $7,427,100 for 2002 and 2003 and reduced to $7,250,000 for 2004; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 273 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Niloc N.J. Co. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 349, Lot 29, known as 279 – 293 Passaic Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2002, 2003 and 2004 real property tax assessments which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $660,000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate for both parcels; 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 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 the application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51 A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Niloc N.J. Co. v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 002987-2002; 005500-2003 and 006783-2004, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $520,000 for 2003 and 2004 with the current assessment being retained at $660,000 for 2002; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 274 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Stanley Lee is the owner of certain real property known as Block 511, Lot 11, designated as 54-78 Temple Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to his 2002, 2003 and 2004 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment is $815,800 for both years under appeal; 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 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, including documents providing for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled “Stanley Lee v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 001287-2002; 000427-2003 and 001772-2004, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1,940,000 for 2004 with the assessment being maintained at $2,200,000 for 2002 and 2003; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 275 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, 139 Rt. 17 S. LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 105, Lot 3.A and known as 139 Rt. 17 S.; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2003 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $616,500; and WHEREAS, upon review of information supplied, a reduction appears appropriate; 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 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 hereby is 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 “139 Rt. 17 S. LLC v. Hackensack”, Docket No: 005517-2003, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2003 shall be reduced to $423,800; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 276 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, LJL Realty is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 349, Lot 33, designated as 401 Passaic Street and Block 349, Lot 34, designated as 402 Passaic Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2002, 2003 and 2004 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $685,000 for Block 349, Lot 33 and $1,065,000 for Block 349, Lot 34; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, reductions appear appropriate; 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 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 “LJL Realty v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 000795-2002, 000425-03 and 001768-04 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for Block 349, Lot 33 be maintained at $685,000 for 2002 and reduced to $625,000 for 2003 and $585,000 for 2004; that the assessment for Block 349, Lot 34 be maintained at $1,065,000 for 2002 and reduced to $975,600 for 2003 and $915,600 for 2004; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 277 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, LJL Realty is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 16, Lot 16, designated as 414 Hudson Street and Block 17, Lot 1, designated as 421 Hudson Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2002, 2003 and 2004 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $1,750,000 for Block 16, Lot 16 and $850,000 for Block 17, Lot 1; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, reductions appear appropriate; 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 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 “LJL Realty v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 000792-2002; 000325-03, 001799-04, 000793-2002, 000326-03 and 001797-04 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for Block 16, Lot 16 be reduced to $1,700,000 for 2002, $1,600,000 for 2003 and $1,450,000 for 2004; that the assessment for Block 17, Lot 1 be reduced to $825,000 for 2002, $775,000 for 2003 and $725,000 for 2004; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 278 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Marshall Brothers are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property designated as Block 336, Lot 30, and known as 315 Central Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed appeals to their 2003 and 2004 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $824,000; 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 “Marshall Brothers v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos: 000423-2003 and 001777-2004 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2003 be retained at $824,000 and the assessment for 2004 be reduced to $770,000; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 279 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, W. & S. Karas and C. Zucchie are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property designated as Block 321, Lot 1, and known as 334-340 Park Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to their 2002, 2003 and 2004 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $1,202,500; 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, such 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 “Karas, W & S & Zucchie, E. v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos: 000688-2002, 000525-2003 and 001780-2004 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2002 be retained at $1,202,500, the assessment for 2003 be reduced to $1,175,000 and the assessment for 2004 be reduced to $1,100,000; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 280 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ellen Terrace Company is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 100.C, Lot 11, and known as 222 Ellen Terrace; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2003 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $1,373,000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; 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 “Ellen Terrace Company v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No. 000523-2003 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1,180,000; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 281 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Clinton Associates is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 408, Lot 6.A, known as 394 State Street; Block 408, Lot 9.A, known as 400 State Street; and Block 408, Lot 11, known as 383-387 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2004 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $161,000 for Block 408, Lot 6.A; $127,600 for Block 408, Lot 9.A and $1,650,000 for Block 408, Lot 11; 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 “Clinton Associates v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No. 003987-2004 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1,321,100 for Block 408, Lot 11; $102,500 for Block 408, Lot 9.A and $130,600 for Block 408, Lot 6.A; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 282 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MELFI _________________________________________________________________ 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 $ 784.76 428 1,C005C Kappes, Joanna 2004 ERR PMT 755.00 428 1,C005C “ “ 2005 “ “ 1,094.36 341 8,CS12J Chase Home Finance 2004 “ “ $76.00 refund to Michelle Evans, 280 Union Street, for summer trips. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 283 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute an Interlocal Service Agreement with the borough of Maywood for the consolidation of road resurfacing projects pertaining to Spring Valley Avenue, that both Municipalities are about to undertake, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, et seq. (the “Interlocal Services Act”). Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 284 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Wachovia Bank, N.A., successor in interest to First Union National Bank, is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 523, Lot 1 designated as 706-708 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2002, 2003 and 2004 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $560,000; 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  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 Tax Counsel be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including requests for the application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “First Union National Bank v. Hackensack City, docket Nos: 002949-02 and 004601-2003” and “Wachovia Bank, N.A Successor in Interest to First Union National Bank v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 005716-2004, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be retained at $560,000 for 2002 and 2003 and reduced to $500,000 for 2004; 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 – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 285 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious problem in our society amongst persons of all ages; and WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes that it is incumbent upon not only public officials but upon the entire community to take action to prevent such abuses in our community; and WHEREAS, the City Council has applied for funding to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Bergen; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes the following: 1. The Hackensack Municipal Drug Alliance (H.A.P.A.D.A.) / City Council does hereby authorize submission of an application for the Municipal Alliance grant for calendar year ’06 in the amount of $35,000 ($17,500 State grant for seven (7) programs in addition to $13,125. in-kind expenses plus a $4,375 cash match). 2. The City Council acknowledges the terms and conditions for administering the Municipal alliance grant, including the administrative compliance and audit requirements. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 286 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE ______________________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following liquor license be issued in the City of Hackensack, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, applicant having complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and paid the required fee: 0223-33-062-005 Green Grill, Inc. $1,250.00 450 Hackensack Avenue Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 287 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ 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 $ 1,567,848.31 Capital Account 33,030.68 Trust Account 27,000.00 Public Parking System 17,022.92 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 288 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Annual Municipal Budget was approved on the 7th day of March, 2005; and WHEREAS, the public hearing on said budget has been held as advertised; and WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said approved budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, of the County of Bergen that the following amendments to the approved budget of 2005 be made: GENERAL REVENUES From To 3. Misc Revenues-Section F Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of Local Government Services – Public Private Revenue Offset with Appropriations: Clean Communities Program -0- 35,305.72 Tobacco Age of Sale Enforcement Program 4,100.00 4,500.00 Click It or Ticket -0- 4,000.00 Pedestrian Safety Grant -0- 18,000.00 D.A.R.E Contributions 645.00 8,383.46 Local Law Enforcement Block Grants FY2004 -0- 12,232.00 DOE – Summer Food Program -0- 166,859.14 FY05 NJDCA Statewide Livable Communities -0- 190,000.00 US Dept of Housing & Urban Development Downtown Green Streetscape -0- 72,168.00 Cablevision Section 21 Public Educational and Governmental Access Funding -0- 30,000.00 New Jersey DCA Smart Growth Grant -0- 60,000.00 US Dept of Justice Secure Our Schools Grant -0- 61,072.00 Hackensack Board of Education 50% match for Secure Our Schools Grant -0- 61,072.00  From To 3. Total Section F: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of Local Government Service-Public And Private Revenues 461,598.18 1,180,445.50 Summary of Revenues 3. Miscellaneous Revenues: Total Section F: Special Items of General Revenue-Public and Private Revenues 461,598.18 1,180,445.50 Total Miscellaneous Revenues 10,366,799.12 11,085,646.44 5. Subtotal General Revenues 18,956,799.12 19,675,646.44 6. Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget: A. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes Including Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 45,902,763.44 46,334,529.95 Total Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget 45,902,763.44 46,334,529.95 7. Total General Revenue 64,859,562.56 66,010,176.39 CURRENT FUND APPROPRIATIONS From To A. Operations – within “CAPS” General Government City Clerk Other Expenses 37,000.00 62,000.00 Assessment of Taxes Salary and Wages 165,300.00 175,300.00 Legal Services and Costs Codification of Ordinances 1,000.00 5,500.00 Utilities Expenses and Bulk Purchases Electricity 370,000.00 520,000.00 Natural Gas 165,000.00 265,000.00 Code Enforcement Consulting Services 35,000.00 75,000.00 Snow Removal Other Expenses 177,500.00 187,500.00 From To Sewer System Other Expenses 273,500.00 333,500.00 Recreation Other Expenses 114,900.00 118,900.00 Unclassified: Accumulated Absences: Salary and Wages 900,000.00 950,000.00 Total Operations within “CAPS” 38,477,424.88 38,930,924.88 Total Operations including contingent Within “CAPS” 38,484,924.88 38,938,424.88 Detail: Salaries and Wages 31,340,379.88 31,350,379.88 Other Expenses 7,144,545.00 7,588,045.00 1. Deferred Charges: Prior Year Bills: Refund of Summer Food Service  Program 2003 -0- 20,817.87 Total Deferred Charges and Statuory Expenditures Municipal within “CAPS” 1,136,001.10 1,156,818.97 H-1 Total General Appropriations for Municipal Purposes within “CAPS” 39,620,925.98 40,095,243.85 Operations-Excluded from “CAPS” Public and Private Program Offset by Revenues NJ Department of Environmental Protection Clean Communities Program -0- 35,305.72 Tobacco Age of Sale Enforcement Program 4,100.00 4,500.00 Click It or Ticket -0- 4,000.00 Pedestrian Safety Grant -0- 18,000.00 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant FY2004 -0- 13,591.00 D.A.R.E Donations 645.00 8,383.46 Summer Lunch Program -0- 166,859.14 FY05 NJDCA Statewide Livable Communities Grant -0- 190,000.00 US Department of Housing and Urban Development Downtown Green Streetscape -0- 72,168.00 Cablevision Section 21 Public Educational And Governmental Access Fund -0- 30,000.00 From To NJ DCA Smart Growth Grant -0- 60,000.00 US Department of Justice Secure Our Schools Grant -0- 122,144.00 Total Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenue 708,413.18 1,428,619.50 Total Operations Excluded from “CAPS” 16,811,167.93 17,531,374.25 Detail: Other Expenses 16,559,167.93 17,279,374.25 D. Municipal Debt Service Excluded from “CAPS” Bergen County Improvement Authority Bergen County Banc Lease Payments -0- 131,000.00 Total Municipal Debt Service Excluded from “CAPS” 2,805,000.00 2,936,000.00 H-2 Total General Appropriations for Municipal Purposes Excluded from “CAPS” 19,971,167.93 20,822,374.25 O. Total General Appropriations Excluded From “CAPS” 19,971,167.93 20,822,374.25 L. Subtotal General Appropriations 59,592,093.91 60,917,618.10 M. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 5,267,468.65 5,092,558.29 9. Total General Appropriations 64,859,562.56 66,010,176.39 Summary of Appropriations A. Operations: (A&R) Within “CAPS” Including Contingent 38,484,924.88 38,938,424.88 A. Operations Excluded from “CAPS” Public & Private Programs Offset by Revenues 708,413.18 1,428,619.50 Total Operations Excluded from “CAPS” 16,811,167.93 17,531,374.25 D. Municipal Debt Service 2,805,000.00 2,936,000.00 E. Total Deferred Charges (Sheet 18+28) 271,456.10 292,273.97 M. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 5,267,468.65 5,092,558.29 Total General Appropriations 64,859,562.56 66,010,176.39  DEDICATED PUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM UTILITY BUDGET From To 10. Dedicated Revenues from Public Parking System Utility Miscellaneous Revenues: Off street Parking 700,000.00 725,000.00 On street Parking 200,000.00 225,000.00 Total Public Parking System Utility Revenues 1,333,400.00 1,383,400.00 11. Appropriations for Public Parking System Utility Operating: Other Expenses 587,900.00 637,900.00 Total Public Parking Utility Appropriations 1,333,400.00 1,383,400.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this complete amendment, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-9 be published in The Record in the issue of June 22, 2005 and said publication contains notice that the public hearing on said amendment will be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 65 Central Avenue, on August 1, 2005, at 6:30pm or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two certified copies of this amendment be filed forthwith in the office of the Director, Division of Local Government Services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the office of the Director of Local Government Services for her certification of the 2005 City of Hackensack Annual Municipal Budget so amended. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, Mcauliffe, Townes NO. 289 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-2005 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 170, SECTION 71 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC…RESIDENTS ONLY ON-STREET PARKING”. Mayor Townes: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move? Motion offered by Sasso and seconded by McAuliffe that there be a public hearing. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Meneses and seconded by McAuliffe that the public hearing be closed. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 14-2005 ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 170, SECTION 71 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC…RESIDENTS ONLY ON-STREET PARKING” pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 290 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3(c), Acting Governor Richard J. Codey has exercised his authority to adjust the bid threshold for awarding contracts by various contracting units; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has appointed a Qualified Purchasing Agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9(b); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor and City Council approve an increase of the maximum bid threshold from $25,000.00 to $29,000.00. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 291 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Niles Malvasia, 278 Lookout Avenue be and is appointed as a member of the Recreation and Cultural Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2005. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 292 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE _________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to execute a contract with the Hackensack University Medical Center for the sole purpose of billing Medicare for the ALS and transport services and will pay the City of Hackensack in accordance with current Medicare rates. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes