City Council

HACKENSACK CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, December 16, 2008 – 6:30 P.M. NO. 362- 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 27-2008, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO 2-82, CHAPTER 170-49.2 PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE NORTH SIDE OF CLAY STREET FROM A POINT 202 FEET EAST OF THE NORTH EASTERLY CURB LINE OF FIRST STREET TO A POINT 20 FEET EAST THEREOF. “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move? Motion offered by McAuliffe and seconded by Townes that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Townes 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. 27-2008 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO 2-82, CHAPTER 170-49.2 PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE NORTH SIDE OF CLAY STREET FROM A POINT 202 FEET EAST OF THE NORTH EASTERLY CURB LINE OF FIRST STREET TO A POINT 20 FEET EAST THEREOF has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 363- 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MENESES ________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 28-2008, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO 2-82, CHAPTER 170-49.2 PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE EAST SIDE OF KIPP STREET FROM A POINT 185 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH EASTERLY CURB LINE OF KIPP STREET AND EAST PLEASANTVIEW TO A POINT 20 FEET SOUTH THEREOF. “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move? Motion offered by Meneses and seconded by McAuliffe that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by Townes 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. 28-2008 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO 2-82, CHAPTER 170-49.2 PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE EAST SIDE OF KIPP STREET FROM A POINT 185 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH EASTERLY CURB LINE OF KIPP STREET AND EAST PLEASANTVIEW TO A POINT 20 FEET SOUTH THEREOF has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 364- 08 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: MCAULIFFE ________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 29-2008, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO 2-82, CHAPTER 170-49.2 PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH SIDE OF BEECH STREET FROM A POINT 165 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTH WEST CURB LINE OF BEECH STREET AND SECOND STREET TO A POINT 20 FEET WEST THEREOF. “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move? Motion offered by McAuliffe and seconded by Sasso that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Motion offered by McAuliffe and seconded by Meneses 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. 29-2008 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO 2-82, CHAPTER 170-49.2 PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH SIDE OF BEECH STREET FROM A POINT 165 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTH WEST CURB LINE OF BEECH STREET AND SECOND STREET TO A POINT 20 FEET WEST THEREOF has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 365 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 30-2008, AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 30-2008 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 January 6, 2009 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi  NO. 366 - 08 OFFERED BY: TOWNES 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 $ 2,584,218.71 Escrow $ 134,477.75 Grants $ 1,742.80 Payroll Agency Account $ 151,153.21 Self Insurance $ 27,789.88 Public Parking System $ 6,992.71 Capital $ 292,195.31 Trust Account $ 7,847.00 Roll Call: Ayes – Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi “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 including any exceptions and/or additions.” NO. 367 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ 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: 1882 – Hackensack University Medical Center RA: 1883 – St. Francis Church BA: 1884 – St. Francis Church BA: 1885 – PTG St. Francis School Roll Call: Ayes – Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 368 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions; and WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2007 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the City Clerk of the City of Hackensack as per the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the governing body; and WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey is authorized to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs, as per R.S. 52:27BB-34; and WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated a resolution requiring that the governing body or each municipality shall by resolution certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, at a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled: General Comments Recommendations; WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed as a minimum the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled: General Comments Recommendations as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body; and WHEREAS, such resolution of certificate shall be adopted by the governing body no later than forty-five (45) days after the receipt of the annual audit, as per the regulations of the Local Finance Board; and WHEREAS, failure to comply with the promulgations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52 – to wit: R.S. 52:27b – “a local officer or member of a local governing body who, after a date fixed for compliance fails or refuses to obey an order of the director (Divison of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition, shall forfeit his office.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of the City of Hackensack that it hereby states that it has complied with the promulgation of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey dated July 30, 1968 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance. Roll Call: Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 369 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Bergen County Community Development Grants have been proposed by the following organizations located in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and 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 City Council; 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 City Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the following projects; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid projects may be expedited. APPLICANT AMOUNT PURPOSE Hackensack/Team $50,000.00 TTAP Youth Management 2000 Program Hackensack/Team $55,000.00 Team Management Management 2000 Roll Call: Ayes – Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 370 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed as Special Law Enforcement Officers in the City of Hackensack for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009: Name Badge # Nana-Yaa Achanfuo-Yeboah 841 Nelson Alvarez 824 Jamie Anderson 898 Daniel Appel 703 Carlos Arenas 818 Luis Arias 728 Elias Arroyo 865 Kingsley Attor 935 Cleveland Atwater 733 Anthony Avila 899 John Basile 710 Christopher Basista 711 Mark Botelho 756 Jonathan Bressor 837 James Calero 942 Matthew Campbell 862 Michael Camporale 860 Paola Candela 711 Gerald Carroll 718 Clark Carter 855 Philip Castelluzzo 730 Matthew Coban 714 Albert Comacho 913 Todd Compesi 928 Vincent Conti 761 Adalgisa Contreras 744 Adam Cordero 912 Jessica Cosby 937 Kyle Costa 888 Peter Coste 882 Kristen Coughlan 879 Gevan Cruz 857 Luis Cruz 933 Steven D’Argenio 870 Joanna Dabek 871 Keith Dalton 936 Feliciano DeCarvaldo 719 Joseph Dellasala 766 Name Badge # Michael Demetropoulos 748 Jordan Descafano 838 Ryan Devlin 767 Steven Diaz 897 Alex Digiovanii 749 Gregory DiGuglielmo 907 Massimo DiMartino 823 Matthew Dogali 750 Keith Dombokowski 751 Pedro Dominguez 753 Cindee Donovan 883 Rebecca Drexl 843 Matthew Dubon 856 Matthew Elling 893 Nancy Elsayed 768 Xavier Espinoza 930 Claudia Ferreira 754 Tara Feury 908 Sharday Figueroa 911 Adam Fingeroth 769 Sean Flannelly 904 Iosef Florian 771 Jessica Fraf 881 Daniel Francavilla 868 Michael Frech 736 Christopher Gallardo 889 Haralambos Gelestathis 759 Lindsay Glidden 875 Paul Frye 894 Amaya Garcia 940 Julian Gonzales 932 Waldo Gonzales 902 Reginald Green 712 Ryan Greene 762 Carmisha Grier 779 Michael Guarino 900 Robert Gutierrez 742 Charo Heredia ` 938 Thomas Halter 774 Erika Hampe 915 James Han 775 Troy Hartsgrove 840 Laura Harvey 776 Ryan Hazelgreen 829 Matthew Hinz 789 Wemyss Horatio 926 Todd Housell 745 Andrew Howe 901 Matthew Hughs 830 Daniel Jackman 832 Travoun James 876 Drew Jeltes 820 Romeo Joseph 906 Magdalena Kawalek 895 Deborah Karlsson 707 Joanna Klubek 941 Sean Kohler 939 David Kopic 864 Zachary Koshlap 828 Lee Krowska 790 Name Badge # Paul Kubinec 791 Franklin Laboy 705 Melvin Lewis 704 Christopher Lopez 780 Alex Lorice 877 Daniel Lyons 859 Emily Lyons 920 Kenneth Mak 833 Michael Maresca 796 Gelver Martinez 861 Dean Mattalian 717 William Mayano 918 Ryan McCaffrey 867 Dean McCarroll 797 Brett McCarthy 886 Leroy McCoy 854 Brianne McCully 842 Daniel McCue 866 Roberto Medrano 923 Jacob Miller 887 John Monaco 910 Robert Mosely 892 Erjon Mucka 798 Matthew Mulroy 927 Kevin Mulvaney 831 Manan Naik 787 Nicole Nelson 909 Christopher Nicols 799 Matthew O’Hare 800 Jorge Orihuela 848 Mark Orlando 884 Ionnis Papanikolaou 858 Steven Patifio 801 Brian Paulison 850 Antonio Perez 914 Lissette Perez 735 Brian Petrozzino 709 Hugo Pinheiro 713 Lothairs Porter 863 Irene Quevedo 803 Sheila Ramirez 943 Saad Rehman 869 Nia Relf 734 Michael Reo 819 Nicholas Reo 885 Kyle Rigby 839 Jennifer Ritchie 844 Ernesto Robinson 825 Terrence Robinson 929 Michelle Rodriguez 944 Catherine Rojo-Ortiz 738 Michael Roman 804 Richard Rosario 853 David Ross 805 Douglas Salazar 706 Giacomo Sallustio 806 Glorimar Santiago 903 Liz Santodomingo 890 Frank Scordo 905 Matthew Scott 919  Name Badge # Kyle Seper 924 Kristen Shaw 925 Christopher Sheridan 808 Florian Sinani 722 Jaldeep Singh 729 Gavin Solimando 731 Timothy Steel 835 Milos Stevanovic 834 Michael Suarez 851 Thomas Sucameli 922 Greg Szacon 873 Pawei Szast 874 Jakup Szostak 809 Joel Tatis 917 Carlos Taveras 934 Joby Thomas 845 Thomas Litty 896 Jason Tilson 810 Enrique Torres 921 Nichole Toto 880 Michael Tsiolas 891 Dansel Valdez 732 Karina Vallejo 931 Andrew Vanalstyne 821 Paul Vargas 715 Elizabeth Vega 872 Paul Verduga 811 Joissy Vildoso 739 Sam Vivino 849 Slobadan Vuckovic 836 Craig Walker 827 Lissette Waterman 743 Bryan Weber 916 Chian Wekes 812 Joseph Weidner 846 Arthur Weimer 822 Saranne Weimer 813 Jeffrey Wiatrak 815 Gena Wilkinson 752 Sarah Winters 816 Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 371 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO ________________________________________________________________ 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 $13,691.57 238.05 11 Francisco Apt, Inc. 2008 Duplicate Pymt 22,545.00 1 4.01 Arcadia Crt LP & Irwin 2006 STB Law Firm, P.A. 1,594.60 42 25.02 Wolf Block LLP & 2005 STB Florence Meyer  4,108.20 42 25.02 Wolf Block LLP & 2006 STB Florence Meyer 3,807.60 42 25.04 Wolf Block LLP & 2006 STB Florence Meyer 1,594.60 42 40 Wolf Block LLP & 2005 STB Florence Meyer 4,108.20 42 40 Wolf Block LLP & 2006 STB Florence Meyer 1,233.47 46.01 16 Michael A. Vespasiano 2005 STB Attorney Trust Acct. 1,317.63 46.01 16 Michael A. Vespasiano 2006 STB Attorney Trust Acct. 1,308.51 46.03 11 Michael A. Vespasiano 2005 STB Attorney Trust Acct. 1,397.79 46.03 11 Michael A. Vespasiano 2006 STB Attorney Trust Acct. 100,361.31 61 1 Henry Lacap Attorney 2005 STB Costco Wholesale #231 107,208.99 61 1 Henry Lacap Attorney 2006 STB Costco Wholesale #231 4,183.48 86 18 Michael A. Vespasiano 2005 STB Attorney Trust Acct. 4,468.92 86 18 Michael A. Vespasiano 2006 STB Attorney Trust Acct. 3,752.00 230 3.03 Daniel G. Keough, Trustee 2005 STB 4,008.00 230 3.03 Daniel G. Keough, Trustee 2006 STB 53,714.08 245 1 Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC 2007 STB Trust Fund & Hackensack Gardens Apts. 63,941.72 245 1 Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC 2008 STB Trust Fund and Hackensack Gardens Apts 47,212.75 246 1 Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC 2007 STB Trust Fund & Hackensack Gardens Apts 56,042.33 246 1 Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC 2008 STB Trust Fund & Hackensack Gardens Apts 52,987.73 247 1 Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC 2007 STB Trust Fund & Hacknsack Gardens Apts. 63,176.32 247 1 Zipp & Tannenbaum, LLC 2008 STB Trust Fund & Hackensack Gardens Apts 11,725.00 415 1 Cadillac Manor Assoc. LLC2005 STB 10,020.00 415 1 Cadillac Manor Assoc. LLC2006 STB 2,363.00 565 9 Darakjy Aydin & Isik, LLC 2008 Duplicate Pymt 250.00 347 8.02 Hayes, Ernest & Marie 2008 SC Allowance 3,862.00 103 19 First American Real Estate 2008 Duplicate Tax Service Pymt 250.00 341 5 280 Prospect Ave Corp 2008 Veteran c/o Wentworth Allow Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 372 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Office of Clean Energy administers the Local Government Energy Audit Program (Program), an incentive program to assist local government agencies to conduct energy audits and to encourage implementation of energy conservation measures; and,  WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack has decided to apply to participate in the Local Government Energy Audit Program; and, WHEREAS, the facilities to be audited are in New Jersey, are owned by the City of Hackensack, are served by a New Jersey regulated public utility, and that the City of Hackensack has not already reserved $100,000 in the Program this year as of this application; and, WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that acceptance into the Program is dependent on the Scope of Work and cost proposal, and that Program rules will have to be met in order to receive incentive funds; and, WHEREAS, upon acceptance into the Program, the City of Hackensack will prepare Facility Data Forms and Scopes of Work for each facility to be audited, solicit quotations from the authorized contractors, and submit the Part B application; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack understands that energy audit work cannot proceed until a Application Approval Notice is received from the Program; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack, approves the submission of an Application for participation in the Local Government Energy Audit Program of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 373 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO 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 did occur when a sewer line collapsed on Frederick and Washington Streets; 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 lines to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repairs totaled $10,847.13, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #8-01-201-25-311-311-204 of the Current Budget, Purchase Order #164041; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:16 which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations and the vendor, J. Fletcher Creamer and Son, 101 East Broadway, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 374 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, bids were received on December 2, 2008 for the Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance for the City of Hackensack for the period January 1, 2009 thru December 31, 2011; and WHEREAS, bids were received from Binsky Service and P.A. Environmental Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds will be available in the Current Budgets; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance for the City of Hackensack for the period January 1, 2009 thru December 31, 2011 be awarded to P.A. Environmental Corporation, 5 Westminster Place, Garfield, New Jersey 07026. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 375- 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the following re-appointments be made: Condominium & Cooperative Unit Owners Advisory Board Alexis Palinkas for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Daniel McNerney for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Gilda Mintz for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Nancy Price for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Connie Garcia for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Robert Motorano for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Charlene Taylor for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Tom Casey for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Leslie Teague for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Robert Schandler for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Michael D’Arminio for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Norman Levin for a term to expire 12/31/2009. Construction Board of Appeals Eric Andersen for a term to expire 12/31/2012. Victor Cuttita for a term to expire 12/31/2012. John Gurriero as an alternate for a term to expire 12/31/2012. Environmental Commission Richard Lo Pinto for a term to expire 12/31/2011. Anthony Zisa for a term to expire 12/31/2011. HAPADA Charlotte Panny, 65 Central Avenue, for a term to expire 12/31/2011. Agatha Toomey for a term to expire 12/31/2011 Heather White- Coleman for a term to expire 12/31/2011 John G. Christ for a term to expire 12/31/2011 Library Board Cindi Ortiz for a term to expire 12/31/2013. Local Assistance Board Frank Garcia for a term to expire 12/31/2012 Robert Coles for a term to expire 12/31/2012 Planning Board Fernando Garip, Jr. for a term to expire 12/31/2012  Recreation and Culture Board Marlo R. Villa for a term to expire 12/31/2013 Kerry McKenna for a term to expire 12/31/2013 Rent Stablization Board Cono Spinelli for term to expire 12/31/2011 Debra Telson for a term to expire 12/31/2011 Ingrid Galed for a term to expire 12/31/2011 Senior Citizens Advisory Board Rose Ascolese for a term to expire 12/31/2010 Willene Dow for a term to expire 12/31/2011 Josephine Puglisi for a term to expire 12/31/2010 Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 376 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the following appointments to various boards be made; Condo/Co-Op Board Detra Denully be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/2009. Environmental Commission Carlos Merino be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/2011. HAPADA Dee DeBernardis be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/09. Father Brian Laffler be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/09. Barbara Shaw be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/2011. Library Board Sonia Recarte be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/13.  Planning Board Ted Malin be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/2012. Shade Tree Advisory Committee Ojetta Townes be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/2011. Zoning Board of Adjustment George Diana be appointed with a term to expire 12/31/2012. Frank Rodriguez be appointed as an alternate with a term to expire 12/31/10. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 377 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in the process of renovating the property located at 91Anderson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will be the general contractor for the purposes of renovation; and WHEREAS, City of Hackensack deems it necessary to subcontract certain aspects of the renovations; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has solicited bids pursuant to a fair and open process rule N.J.S.A. 19: 44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in need of interior floor finish services of Abbey Floor and Window Fashions, located at 215 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 & was a low bidder for interior floor finish work; and WHEREAS, the bid was in the amount of $13,313; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing, hereon that funds are available for the renovations of the property located at 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601; and 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 Abbey Floor and Window Fashions, located at 215 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 to supply the interior floor finish work for the renovation of 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 in accordance with the bid proposal for the City of Hackensack. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi  NO. 378 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in the process of renovating the property located at 91Anderson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will be the general contractor for the purposes of renovation; and WHEREAS, City of Hackensack deems it necessary to subcontract certain aspects of the renovations; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has solicited bids pursuant to a fair and open process rule N.J.S.A. 19: 44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in need of interior painting Services of Brahma Construction Corp., located at 58 Wallington Ave Suite B, Wallington, NJ 07057 and was a low bidder for work; and WHEREAS, the bid was in the amount of $5,268; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing, hereon that funds are available for the renovations of the property located at 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601; and 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 Brahma Construction Corp., located at 58 Wallington Ave Suite B, Wallington, NJ 07057 to supply the interior paint work for the renovation of 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 in accordance with the bid proposal for the City of Hackensack. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 379 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in the process of renovating the property located at 91Anderson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will be the general contractor for the purposes of renovation; and WHEREAS, City of Hackensack deems it necessary to subcontract certain aspects of the renovations; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has solicited bids pursuant to a fair and open process rule N.J.S.A. 19: 44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in need of Electric Services of Figlia Electric Inc., 375 North Street, Teterboro, NJ and was a low bidder for electric work; and  WHEREAS, the bid was in the amount of $34,135; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing, hereon that funds are available for the renovations of the property located at 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601; and 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 Figlia Electric Inc., 375 North Street, Teterboro, NJ. to supply the electric work for the renovation of 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 I accordance with the bid proposal for the City of Hackensack. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 380 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFEE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in the process of renovating the property located at 91Anderson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will be the general contractor for the purposes of renovation; and WHEREAS, City of Hackensack deems it necessary to subcontract certain aspects of the renovations; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has solicited bids pursuant to a fair and open process rule N.J.S.A. 19: 44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in need of carpentry/gypsum board/suspended,ceiling/aluminumdoors/windows/glass/finishcarpentry/millwork/ doors/hardware/toilet accessories and partitions Services of Kaycon, Inc., located at 75 Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, NJ 07601 was a low bidder for work; and WHEREAS, the bid was in the amount of $74,400; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing, hereon that funds are available for the renovations of the property located at 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601; and 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 Kaycon, Inc., 75 Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, NJ 07601 to supply the above work for the renovation of 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 in accordance with the bid proposal for the City of Hackensack. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi  NO. 381 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in the process of renovating the property located at 91Anderson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will be the general contractor for the purposes of renovation; and WHEREAS, City of Hackensack deems it necessary to subcontract certain aspects of the renovations; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has solicited bids pursuant to a fair and open process rule N.J.S.A. 19: 44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is in need of the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services of Reiner Group, Inc. located at 11-07 River Road, P.O Box 1128, Fairlawn, NJ 07410 was a low bidder for HVAC; and WHEREAS, the bid was in the amount of $37,995; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing, hereon that funds are available for the renovations of the property located at 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601; and 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 Reiner Group, Inc., 11-07 River Road, P O Box 1128, Fairlawn, NJ 07410 to supply the HVAC work for the renovation of 91 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 for the City of Hackensack. (2) This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 382-08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack and the Teamsters Local 97 have been engaged in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between the City and the School Traffic Guards; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack and Teamsters Local 97 have reached an understanding with regard to such which they wish to memorialize in an Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement with Teamsters Local 97 regarding a new collective bargaining agreement, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2009. Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi  NO. 383 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, RTR Holding Corp. was the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 72, Lot 23 known as 85 Campbell Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed an appeal to its 2005 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments is $240,000.00; 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 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 which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled, “RTR Holding Corp. v Hackensack City”; Docket No. 006457-2005, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2005 be reduced to $199,000.00; 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 384 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, 85 Campbell Land Trust Robles is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 72, Lot 23 known as 85 Campbell Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed an appeal to its 2006 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments is $240,000.00; 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 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 which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled, “85 Campbell Land Trust Robles v Hackensack City”; Docket No. 007091-2006, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2006 be reduced to $199,000.00; 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 385 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, Oak Street 2001, LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 529, Lot 12 known as 59-69 Oak Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2005 and 2006 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments is $803,100.00; 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 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 which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled, “Oak Street 2001, LLC v Hackensack City”; Docket Nos. 002990-2005 and 003897-2006, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be maintained for 2005 and reduced to $731,200.00 for 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 386 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, Valile & Mihaela Grosu are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property designated as Block 457, Lot 26, known as 513 W. Anderson Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to their 2004, 2005 and 2006 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $171,000.00; 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 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 Attorney be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), entitled “Valilie & Mihaela Grosu v City of Hackensack” Docket Nos. 007977-2004; 006697-2005 and 007329-2006 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $166,000.00 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 387 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, Suzanne and Jacqueline Winkler are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property designated as Block 42, Lot 25.03, known as 70 Frederick Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to their 2005 and 2006 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $200,000.00; 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 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 Attorney be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), entitled “Winkler, Suzanne & Jacqueline v City of Hackensack” Docket Nos. 007044-2005 and 006762-2006 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be retained for 2005 and reduced to $170,000.00 for 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi  NO. 388 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, James and Jacqueline Magnotta are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property designated as Block 80, Lot 1.A, known as 55 Hobart Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to their 2005 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $260,400.00; 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 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 Attorney be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), entitled “James & Jacqueline Magnotta v City of Hackensack” Docket No. 005669-2005 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $178,000.00 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 389 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, Donald E. and Carole Kuder are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property designated as Block 46.A, Lot 1, known as 160 Hobart Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to their 2005 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $179,400.00; 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 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 Attorney be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), entitled “Donald E. & Carole Kuder v City of Hackensack” Docket No. 005672-2005 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $140,000.00 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 390 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, 157 Main Street Associates, LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 303, Lot 18, known as 157 Main Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to their 2006, 2007 and 2008 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments were $350,000.00 for 2006, $1,003,200.00 for 2007 and 2008; 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 the Tax Attorney be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), entitled “157 Main Street Associates, LLC v City of Hackensack” Docket Nos. 006664-2006; 003153-2007 and 000974-2008 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $300,000.00 for 2006 and maintained at $1,003,200.00 for 2007 and 2008; 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 391 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, Armour Realty, LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 304, Lot 5, known as 32 Mercer Street; and  WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2007 and 2008 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $1,428,600.00; 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 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 Attorney be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), entitled “Armour Realty, LLC v City of Hackensack” Docket Nos. 000538-2007 and 000214-2008 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1,204,800.00 for 2007 and 2008; 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 392 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, David E. Beyer is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 421, Lot 30, known as 39 Clinton Place; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2007 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $430,000.00; 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 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 Attorney be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation, including requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), entitled “David E. Beyer v City of Hackensack” Docket No. 0009720-2007 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $400,000.00 for 2007; 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- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 393 - 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, various Year 2008 bills have been presented for payment this year, which bills were not covered by Year 2008 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 Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the transfers in the amount of $1,317.00 be made between the Year 2008 Budget Appropriations as follows: Account No. Account Title From To 8.01.20.130.130.232 Financial Admin-O/E $1,317.00 8.01.45.920.925.281 Debt Service – Bond Anticipation Notes $1,317.00 Totals $1,317.00 $1,317.00 Roll Call: Ayes- Meneses, Townes, Sasso, McAuliffe, Melfi NO. 394- 08 OFFERED BY: MCAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.5A, the City of Hackensack advertised for, and, received proposals for daytime ambulance services for the City of Hackensack for the hours of 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.5. Competitive contracting proposals; solicitation process; and WHEREAS, three Emergency Medical Services proposals were received from Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Hospital and FUCHS E.M.S; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council, upon recommendation of a committee consisting of the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Purchasing Agent, are desirous of awarding the contract to Hackensack University Medical Center, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Hackensack University Medical Center be awarded the contract to supply daytime ambulance services to the City of Hackensack; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hackensack University Medical Center, to perform the afore-described services in accordance with the proposal submitted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk publish a Notice of this action once in The Record, and upon execution, retain a copy of the contract for public inspection. 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