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City Council Resolutions, February 5, 2008 NO. 28 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MELFI ________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1-2008, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82 CHAPTER 170-53, SCHEDULE IV:, “TIME LIMIT PARKING”, TO ADD THE EAST SIDE OF HUDSON STREET FROM MAIDEN LANE TO WATER STREET. “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move? Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by Sasso that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by Sasso 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. 1-2008 entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82 CHAPTER 170- 53, SCHEDULE IV:, “TIME LIMIT PARKING”, TO ADD THE EAST SIDE OF HUDSON STREET FROM MAIDEN LANE TO WATER STREET has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 29 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2-2008, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 170-51 “SCHEDULE II: NO PARKING CERTAIN HOURS”  “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move? Motion offered by Melfi and seconded by McAuliffe that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Melfi 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.2-2008 entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 170-51 “SCHEDULE II: NO PARKING CERTAIN HOURS” has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 30 - 08 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3-2008, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 170 SECTION 66 “SCHEDULE XVII: SNOW EMERGENCY, NO PARKING AREAS” BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 3-2008 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 February 19, 2008 at 7:00 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- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 31 - 08 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 $ 10,437,454.65 Escrow $ 12,606.25 Grants $ 1,460.01 Payroll Agency Account $ 126,764.18 Public Parking System $ 11,086.82 Capital $ 74,102.42 Trust Account $ 11,982.60 Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses “The City Clerk announces that the following items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one motion; any items requiring expenditure are supported by a Certification of Availability of Funds; any item requiring discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all Consent Agenda items will be reflected in full in the minutes.” NO. 32 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the following appointment to the Zoning Board be made: Jerome Pemberton, 260 Clay Street, be appointed to a four (4) year term to expire 12/31/2011. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 33 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Richard Thomas Sellitto, Jr., Public Safety Telecommunicator, has requested a Leave of Absence, without pay, for five (5) months to assume the position of Police Officer in this jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Stephen Lo Iacono, City Manager, has determined that this employee be granted a five (5) month Leave of Absence, commencing February 1, 2008 and terminating July 7, 2008. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that Richard Thomas Sellitto, Jr., be granted a five (5) month Leave of Absence, without pay, as requested; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the Resolution is forwarded to the employee’s pension system by the Chief Financial Officer, if deemed necessary. Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 34 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Nancy A. Franqueira, Clerk Typist, has requested a Leave of Absence, without pay, for twelve weeks for personal medical reasons under the Family Leave Act; and WHEREAS, Stephen Lo Iacono, City Manager, has determined that this employee be granted a Leave of Absence for twelve weeks, commencing January 7, 2008 and terminating March 28, 2008. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that Nancy A. Franqueira, Clerk Typist, be granted a Leave of Absence for twelve weeks, without pay, as requested; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the Resolution is forwarded to the employee’s pension system by the Chief Financial Officer, if deemed necessary.  Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 35 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Joseph A. Ackerman, Fire Fighter, has requested a Leave of Absence, without pay, for twelve (12) weeks for personal medical reasons under the Family Leave Act, and WHEREAS, Stephen Lo Iacono, City Manager, has determined that this employee be granted a twelve (12) week Leave of Absence, commencing January 11, 2008 and terminating April 5, 2008. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that Joseph A. Ackerman, Fire Fighter, be granted a twelve (12) week Leave of Absence, without pay, as requested; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the Resolution is forwarded to the employee’s pension system by the Chief Financial Officer, if deemed necessary. Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 36 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ 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: $50.00 Payment collected for Hackensack Youth Basketball Refund to: Mr. Luis Fantauzzi 413 Taylor Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601 Child – Louis Fantauzzi Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 37- 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Nilkanth, Inc., is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 318, Lot 26 known as 281 State Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2005 and 2006 real property tax assessments, which matters are pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $ 672,500.00; 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. 54:51 A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Nilkanth, Inc. v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 005883-2005 and 007587-2006 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $400,600.00 for 2005 and 2006; 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 38 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________  WHEREAS, Libra Realty Associates, LLC, is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 209, Lot 20 known as 85 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2004 and 2005 real property tax assessments, which matters are pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $ 1,245,000.00; 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. 54:51 A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Libra Realty Associates, LLC v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 003990-2004 and 0004126-2005 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1,075,000.00 for 2004 and $945,000.00 for 2005; 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 39 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Sheryl Pittel is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 204, Lot 02 known as 87 Old River Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2006 real property tax assessments, which matters are pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $ 185,000.00; 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 which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Sheryl Pittel. v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 007080-2006 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $152,300.00; 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 40 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, R. Seilheimer, Sr. et al. are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property designated as Block 33, Lot 23 known as 257 Hudson Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2004, 2005 and 2006 real property tax assessments, which matters are pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $ 450,000.00; 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 which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “R. Seilheimer Sr., et al. v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 006659-2004; 006462-2005 and 007085-2006 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $375,000.00 for 2004, 2005 and 2006; 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 41 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, William E. Suser is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties designated as Block 30.01, Lot 42, known as 262-264 Hudson Street and Block 30.01, Lot 52.03 known as 246 Maiden Lane; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2004, 2005 and 2006 real property tax assessments, which matters are pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $ 350,000.00 for Block 30.01, Lot 42 and $184,400.00 for Block 30.01, Lot 52.03; 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 which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “William E. Suser. v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 006661-2004; 006467-2005 and 007089-2006 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $145,400.00 for Block 30.01, Lot 42 for 2005 and 2006 and that all other assessments be retained for all other 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: Ayes – Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 42 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, 139 Rt. 17 S LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 105, Lot 3.A known as 139 Rt. 17S; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2005 real property tax assessments, which matters are pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $ 616,500.00; 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. 54:51 A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “139 Rt. 17S LLC v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 006452-2005 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $333,400.00 for 2005; 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 43 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Fairway Terrace Corp., is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 302, Lot 2 known as 142-148 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2004, 2005 and 2006 real property tax assessments, which matters are pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $ 936,700.00; 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. 54:51 A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Fairway Terrace Corp. v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 001080-2004; 002072-2005 and 005831-2006 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $638,600.00 for 2004, 2005 and 2006; 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 44 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Fairway Terrace Corp., is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 302, Lot 27 known as 132-136 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2004, 2005 and 2006 real property tax assessments, which matters are pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $ 382,000.00; 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. 54:51 A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Fairway Terrace Corp. v. Hackensack City”, Docket Nos: 005171-2004; 005141-2005 and 005826-2006 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $219,000.00 for 2004, 2005 and 2006; 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO: 45 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE 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 $228,360.81 30.02 7 Daniel G. Keough, Trustee 2006 STB $1,661.41 450 7 Graham, Esther & Ama 2006 Duplicate Payment $1,816.00 222.01 13 Regalado, Isidro & Maritza 2006 Duplicate Payment $1,189.66 237 1.01,C002F Michael J. Lessack, Esq. 2007 Duplicate Payment Roll Call: Ayes: Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses CERTIFIED TO BE A TRUE COPY OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK HELD ON FEBRUARY 5, 2008. DEPUTY CITY CLERK/CITY MANAGER  NO. 46 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, bids were advertised in The Record for the purchase of two new 2008 Ford Focus for the City of Hackensack Health and Human Services Departments; and WHEREAS, bids were received from Winner Ford ($26,404.00) and All American Ford ($24,314.00); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase and delivery of two new 2008 Ford Focus be awarded to All American Ford, 520 River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 for the contract price of $24,413.00; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in accounts 7-01-201-27-330-331-262 ($12,157.00) and 7-01-201-27-345-345-262 ($12,157.00) of the Current Budget. Purchas Order #159591. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 47 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE _______________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in accordance with the application on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA: 1854 - Hackensack Blue & Gold Scholarship RA: 1855 - HUMC Auxiliary Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 48 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, and State of New Jersey, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8 (e) the following described locations are designated as bus stops: County Road Added Stops 1. Along Essex Street, westbound on the northerly side thereof at: a. Between Prospect Avenue and Hospital Drive (mid-block) Beginning 220 feet east of the easterly curb line of Prospect Avenue and extending 135 feet easterly there from. 2. Along Summit Avenue, southbound, on the westerly side thereof at: a. Kaplan Avenue – (far side) Beginning at the southerly curb line of Kaplan Avenue and extending 115 feet southerly there from. That pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8 (e) the following described locations are deleted as bus stops: County Road Deleted Stops 1. Along Essex Street, westbound on the northerly side thereof at: a. Hospital Drive – (far side) Beginning at the westerly curb line of Hospital Drive and extending 100 feet westerly there from. b. Prospect Avenue - (near side) Beginning at the easterly curb line of Prospect Avenue and extending 105 easterly there from. 2. Along Summit Avenue, southbound, on the westerly side thereof at: a. Kaplan Avenue – (near side) Beginning at the northerly curb line of Kaplan Avenue and extending 105 feet northerly there from.  BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack will enforce the needed traffic regulations governing the aforementioned bus stop locations and provide the necessary police security to ensure the safety of the traveling public. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect upon approval of the Commissioner of Transportation as provided by law. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 49 - 08 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 that the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes the following: 1. The City Council does hereby authorize submission of an application for the Hackensack Municipal Alliance grant for calendar year 2008 in the amount of $17,500. 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, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 50 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, bids were advertised in The Record to be received on December 27, 2007 for the purchase and delivery of one new 1500 GPM Fire Pumper for the City of Hackensack Fire Department; and WHEREAS, bids were received from Pierce Manufacturing and Sutphen; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase and delivery of one new 1500 GPM Fire Pumper be awarded to Pierce Manufacturing, for the contract price of $404,188.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account C-04-55-Y15-000-001 of the Capital Budget. Purchase Order #159382. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 51 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has offered support to all local health departments in a statewide initiative to enhance pandemic influenza planning through funding from the Centers for Disease Control; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has established and maintains a program of recognized public health activities that are aimed at meeting Public Health Practice Standards for New Jersey Local Boards of Health; and WHEREAS, the Hackensack Health Department qualifies for the aforementioned funding. 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, is authorized to make application to the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services for a CDC Pandemic Influenza Planning grant for the period ending, August 9, 2008. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 52 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 53 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the services of a Special Litigation Attorney for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession pursuant to N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, 20.5, et seq.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Fair and Open Process Rule, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq., advertisements for proposals were published on the City of Hackensack’s Web Site, and received and reviewed for the aforementioned professional services which anticipated cost will be over $17,500 per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (l) The Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, through the City Manager, are hereby authorized and directed to retain the services of James Patuto, Esq., 55 State Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, to perform the position as Special Litigation Attorney for the City of Hackensack. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses  NO. 54 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the services of a Special Litigation Attorney for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession pursuant to N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, 20.5, et seq.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Fair and Open Process Rule, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq., advertisements for proposals were published on the City of Hackensack’s Web Site, and received and reviewed for the aforementioned professional services which anticipated cost will be over $17,500 per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (l) The Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, through the City Manager, are hereby authorized and directed to retain the services of Douglas V. Sanchez, Esq., 401 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, to perform the position as Special Litigation Attorney for the City of Hackensack. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses NO. 55 - 08 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the services of a Special Litigation Attorney for the City of Hackensack; and  WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession pursuant to N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, 20.5, et seq.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Fair and Open Process Rule, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq., advertisements for proposals were published on the City of Hackensack’s Web Site, and received and reviewed for the aforementioned professional services which anticipated cost will be over $17,500 per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (l) The Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, through the City Manager, are hereby authorized and directed to retain the services of Richard Malagiere, Esq., 14 Bergen Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, to perform the position as Special Litigation Attorney for the City of Hackensack. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection. Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Meneses