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City Council Resolutions, April 7, 2009 NO. 124-09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO ________________________________________________________________ FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 9-2009, AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move? Motion offered by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Deputy Mayor Townes that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Kathleen Canestrino, 37 Brook Street, voiced her opposition to this resolution. She stated that municipalities are supposed to stay inside guidelines set by the state and that due to the pension deferral, there is no need to ask for an extension of 1% in order to bank it for next year. She stated that taxpayers can expect an anticipated budget increase of 4-1/2% and that this is not the right message to send out to the citizens of Hackensack, and that according to the newspaper, Montvale has decided not to take advantage of pension payment deferment. Mayor Melfi stated that Montvale is not Hackensack and that the citizens of Hackensack need the deferment at this time and that the program is at the suggestion of the Governor. He further stated that it is the Council’s intention to keep the budget at a zero percent increase this year while people are suffering in the working class community. He also stated that there are a lot of construction projects in the City, and, as soon as the economy frees up, builders will finish their projects which will result in increased ratables and this will offset the pension deferral. He then stated that this is part of the Council’s overall long term budget strategy. Motion offered by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Deputy Mayor Townes 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. 9-2009 entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted.  Roll Call: Ayes: Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent: Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 125 -09 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-2009, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 170-49.2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED, “PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 10-2009 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 April 20, 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- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 126 -09 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-2009, AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY AND IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS PARKS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 11-2009 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 April 20, 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- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 127 -09 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ 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 $ 8,054,224.96 Grants 10,949.00 Payroll 117,769.85 Public Parking System 6,484.53 Capital 103,188.97 Trust Account 42,382.20 Roll Call: Ayes – Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe “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. 128 - 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ 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 applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA: 1899 St. Francis of Assisi School RA: 1900 Hackensack University Medical Center  Roll Call: Ayes – Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 129- 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that G. Ross Bobal is hereby appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the City of Hackensack. Roll Call: Ayes – Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 130 – 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, there were 592 motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey in 2008; and WHEREAS, a large percentage of the motor vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes were not wearing a safety belt; and WHEREAS, use of a safety belt remains the most effective way to avoid death or serious injury in a motor vehicle crash; and WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 135,000 lives were saved by safety belt usage nationally between 1975- 2000; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey will participate in the nationwide Click It or Ticket safety belt mobilization from May 18 – May 31, 2009 in an effort to raise awareness and increase safety belt usage through a combination of enforcement and education; and WHEREAS, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety has set a goal of increasing the safety belt usage rate in the state from the current level of 91.75% to 100%; and WHEREAS, a further increase in safety belt usage in New Jersey will save lives on our roadways;  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hackensack declares it’s support for the Click It or Ticket safety belt mobilization both locally and nationally from May 18 – May 31, 2009 and pledges to increase awareness of the mobilization and the benefits of safety belt use. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 131- 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wishes to enter into a Grant Agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $31,500.00 in 2008 of Community Development Block Funds for Barrier Free Curb Cuts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes City Manager Stephen Lo Iacono to be a signatory to aforesaid Grant Agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes City Manager Stephen Lo Iacono to sign all county vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council recognizes that the City of Hackensack is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the Grant Agreement; and that the liability of the Mayor and Council is in accordance with HUD requirements. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 132- 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES 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  1123.24 12 21 Andujar, Mercedes 2008 07 HomeRebate 2262.00 218 1 Turner, Juliet 2008 Duplicate Pymt. 1430.00 218 27,C0206 Saco, Jose A. & Dora P. 2008 “ 1234.00 102 1,C001H Small, Keith & Rivera, Ivonne 2008 “ 40.30 3 58 DeRiso, Raymond & Judith 2008 “ 1933.00 591 30 Luppino, Carmelo & C. 2008 “ 2904.00 556 21 Dikitanan, Effren & Rowena 2008 “ 1759.00 144 15 Harley, Eric & Dawn K. 2008 “ 2245.08 440 28 Curtis, Robert Kern & B.M. 2008 “ 2049.74 557 11 Foschino, John 2008 “ Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 133 – 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 provides for appropriation in a temporary resolution the permanent debt service requirements for the fiscal year, provided that such resolution is effective after December 20 th of the year preceeding the beginning of the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the principal and/or interest will be due on various dates from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 inclusive, on sundry bonds and notes issued from outstanding debt; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council that the following appropriations be made to cover the period from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 inclusive: DEBT SERVICE – CITY OF HACKENSACK Payment of Bonds $1,940,000.00 Interest on Bonds 971,874.00 WASTEWATER TREATMENT LOAN Payment of Loan Principal 263,625.13 Payment of Loan Interest 78,637.50 BERGEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY BERGEN COUNTY BANK LOAN PROGRAM LEASE PAYMENTS  Principal 39,000.00 Interest 35,725.75 DEBT SERVICE – PUBLIC PARKING UTILITY Payment of Bonds 95,000.00 Interest on Bonds 11,947.50 EQUIPMENT LEASE PAYMENTS Lease Payments Principal 244,747.46 Lease Payments Interest 20,000.00 Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 134 – 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”) by resolution adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan (hereinafter referred to as the “Plan”) effective April, 1989 for the purpose of making available to eligible employees the accrual of tax benefits under a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Employer desires to adopt a restated Plan Document; and WHEREAS, such revised Plan Document shall supersede the previously adopted Plan Document; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the City of Hackensack hereby adopts a deferred compensation plan provided by Great- West Life Company that has been assigned the plan identifier 74-PD-GWL- 120208 by the Division of Local Government Services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Employer is adopting a deferred compensation plan substantially similar to one on which a favorable Private Letter Ruling has been previously obtained from the federal Internal Revenue Service except for provisions added by reason of The Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 (United States Public Law No. 104-188), the Taxpayer Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (United States Public Law No. 107-16), the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (HEART Act) and final Treasury Regulation 1.457-4, and all such provisions are stated in the plan in terms substantially similar to the text of those provisions in the Internal Revenue Code Section 457. The use of the Ruling is for guidance only and acknowledges that for Internal Revenue Service purposes, the Ruling of another employer is not to be considered precedent, and; WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”) the Employer desires to attract and retain qualified employees; and WHEREAS, the implementation of a Deferred Compensation Plan will serve the interests of the local government unit by enabling it to provide enhanced retirement security to its eligible employees; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chief Financial Officer, G. Ross Bobal, is hereby designated as the Local Plan Administrator of the Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor, Michael Melfi, is authorized to execute a Service Agreement with Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company 56-SA-GWL-010506 and to submit all necessary documents to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within the State Department of Community Affairs for approval; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services at P.O. Box 803; Trenton, NJ 08625-0803. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 135 -09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that an emergency affecting the welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public did occur when a sewer line collapsed on Clinton and Pangborn and was rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned sewer line to full operation; and  WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $5,041.42, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #9-010-26-311-311-204, purchase order #165519. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations and the vendor, J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, 101 East Broadway, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 136 -09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that an emergency affecting the welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public did occur when a sewer line collapsed on Hudson Street and was rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned sewer line to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $8,414.54, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account #9-010-26-311-311-204, purchase order #165520. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations and the vendor, J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, 101 East Broadway, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe  NO. 137- 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack purchased salt for the Department of Public Works through an authorized vendor of the Bergen County Purchasing Program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and WHEREAS, Atlantic Salt, 134 Middle Street, Lowell, Maine, 01852 has been awarded the Bergen County contract; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director of Purchasing concur the utilization of the contract on the grounds that Atlantic Salt represents the best price available; and WHEREAS, the actual cost for this purchase of salt is $13,037.52; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account 9-01-201-26-290-291-204, purchase order #164613; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Atlantic Salt be awarded the contract for the purchase of salt. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 138 – 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Isearchable, 161 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ, paid the 2009 monthly parking fee in the amount of $55.00; and WHEREAS, this parking space will no longer be needed effective April 1, 2009. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council that the proper officers be and hereby are authorized to refund the amount of $55.00 to Isearchable.  Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 139– 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to refund the amount of $70.00 for the Hackensack Jr. Track Program, as follows: Mr. Adewale Alimi, 15 Mury Lu Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07307 Mrs. Trisha Caldwell, 333 Passaic Street, Apt. 5A, Hackensack, NJ. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 140 – 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to release the following performance guarantee bonds: Name and Address Job Site Permit # Amount MSC Construction Corporation 588 Summit E-6910 $450.00 P.O. Box 424 Avenue Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Bogush, Incorporated 376 Simons E-6917 $625.00 190 Main Avenue Avenue Wallington, NJ 07057 Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe  NO. 141 – 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that Captain Robert Wright is hereby appointed to the Planning Board as a Class II member to replace Captain William Osinski for a term to expire June 30, 2009. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William J. Lynn is hereby appointed to the Construction Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2013. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 142-09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Transportation, acting for and on behalf of the State of New Jersey, and the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack are desirous of entering into an agreement wherein the State of New Jersey shall undertake the design and construction of Route 17 over I-80 deck replacement and roadway improvements in Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the Project may require the construction of new, and/or the protection, relocation and/or adjustment of facilities of the existing sewer system which is owned by Hackensack; and WHEREAS, Hackensack’s legal right to occupy the public right-of-way is not mitigated by the agreement; and WHEREAS, Hackensack is not obligated by State law or agreement to relocate its own facilities at its own expense for this type of project; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Stephen Lo Iacono, the City Manager of the City of Hackensack, is authorized on behalf of the City of Hackensack, to enter into this agreement in accordance with all the terms and conditions as more specifically specified in the agreement. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe  NO. 143- 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that Ordinance No. 7-2009 is hereby rescinded. Roll Call: Ayes – Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 144 - 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Green Street corridor plays an important role in the economy of the City of Hackensack and the region of which it is a part; and; WHEREAS, Green Street provides key linkages from state and interstate highways, including US-46 and I-80 and ties into major regional employers; and WHEREAS, Green Street runs parallel to Polifly Road, Huyler Street, Hudson Street, and River Street/Bergen Turnpike, thus providing a continuous route linking Route 80 and Route 46 through to Essex Street in the City of Hackensack, and providing congestion relief in its role as a “back door” into our community; and WHEREAS, this area is also plagued by frequent flooding and poor drainage; and WHEREAS, in an attempt to resolve these two problems, the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation and the affected municipalities are planning to arrange for a partnership in order to conduct a road and drainage study of this area by obtaining New Jersey Department of Transportation funding through local aid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that the City of Hackensack is authorized to enter into a partnership agreement with the County of Bergen and surrounding affected municipalities in order to apply for NJDOT funding in order to bring about much- needed improvements to the Green Street corridor to ensure the effective functioning of this key route, and, in turn, secure the economic viability of the region as a whole.  Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi NO. 145- 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack and IAFF Local 3172, Uniformed Fire Officers Association, have engaged in negotiations for a successor agreement to the preceding collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack and IAFF Local 3172 have reached an understanding with regard to such which they wish to memorialize in a Memorandum of 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 Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 3172 regarding a new collective bargaining agreement, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Roll Call: Ayes: Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 146 - 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, on April 19, 1973, Joan Angela D’Alessandro, a resident of Hillsdale, Bergen County, then seven years old, was brutally assaulted and murdered by her neighbor, Joseph McGowan, while delivering Girl Scout cookies; and WHEREAS, Joseph McGowan, a former high school chemistry teacher, is currently incarcerated for the killing of Joan Angela D’Alessandro; and WHEREAS, Joan Angela D’Alessandro’s mother, Rosemarie D’Alessandro, has worked effortlessly for 15 years to persuade the New Jersey Parole Board to keep Joseph McGowan behind bars; and  WHEREAS, Joseph McGowan has gone before the Parole Board of East Jersey State Prison many times already. His release was denied in 1993, 1998, 2002 and 2008. The parole hearing found that Joseph McGowan was unwilling to take responsibility for murdering his neighbor; and WHEREAS, Joseph McGowan has never shown any remorse for his crime and has made no substantial progress in addressing the issues that led him to murder Joan Angela D’Alessandro and has demonstrated a substantial risk for recidivism. Joseph McGowan has even been characterized as having the personality of a mass murderer; and WHEREAS, Joan’s family should not be made to relive this horrible crime every few years when there is a parole hearing. They continue to suffer unnecessarily on Joseph McGowan’s account; and WHEREAS, in addition to the efforts of Rosemarie D’Alessandro, the City of Hackensack hereby supports the position that Joseph McGowan should not be granted another parole hearing for a minimum of thirty-five years. The rape and murder of an innocent child is a serious crime that demands justice; and the family of Joan Angela D’Alessandro should be given the peace of mind of knowing that their child’s murderer will remain behind bars for another thirty-five years before he can be eligible for parole. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hackensack hereby abides by the conclusion that the next eligible parole date of Joseph McGowan should not be for a minimum of thirty-five years from now, otherwise this creates a grave injustice to the family of Joan Angela D’Alessandro, as well as to society. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the New Jersey State Assembly, All Bergen County municipalities, the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association, the New Jersey PBA, the New Jersey State Senate, the Office of the Bergen County Prosecutor, and to Chairman Peter J. Barnes, Jr. of the New Jersey State Parole Board. Roll Call: Ayes – Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 147 - 09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO _______________________________________________________________  WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Department of Building, Housing and Land Use accepts cash and debit cards for permit and other fees; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Department of Building, Housing and Land Use is now located at 89 Anderson Street and does not have access to a change drawer; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Department of Building, Housing and Land Use is authorized to provide change for two change drawers containing no more than $100 each for operations at the Department of Building, Housing and Land Use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Building, Housing and Land Use be and is hereby authorized to maintain two change drawers at 89 Anderson Street, and; IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Construction Official is authorized to manage the change drawers. Roll Call: Ayes – Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 148-09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of $200,000.00 (CDBG) has been proposed by the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, Inc. for interior renovation of BVMI physicians offices at 241 Moore Street in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Governing Body, and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid CD funds, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid project, 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 the implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited.  Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe NO. 149-09 OFFERED BY: TOWNES SECONDED BY: SASSO WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant of $400,000.00 (CDBG) has been proposed by the City of Hackensack for the construction of an emergency services training facility in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Governing Body, and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid CD funds, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the aforesaid project, 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 the implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes- Townes, Sasso, Melfi Absent – Meneses, McAuliffe