City Council

NO. 449-09 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MELFI INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 46-2009, A BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 46-2009 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 January 5, 2010 at 8:00 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: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 450-09 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: MELFI ________________________________________________________________ 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 Fund $ 1,975,766.32 Grants 7,370.00 Payroll 132,725.12 Self Insurance 97,679.47 Public Parking 9,844.09 Capital 129,772.36 Trust Account 234,320.81 Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes “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.” **NOTE – THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TABLED: NO. 451-09 OFFERED BY: SECONDED BY: Council Meeting – 12/22/09  BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-44-033-004 heretofore issued to Rojas Wines & Liquors, 139 Hudson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey is approved for a person to person transfer to Rameshver, t/a Rojas Wines & Liquors, 139 Hudson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, effective December 29, 2009; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has complied with Sub-Chapter 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code. Roll Call: Ayes: NOT VOTED ON NO. 452-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A: 4-19 provides authority for appropriating in a temporary resolution the permanent debt service requirements for the coming fiscal year providing that such resolution is not made earlier than December 20 of the year providing the beginning of the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the date of the Resolution is subsequent to December 19, 2009; and WHEREAS, principal and interest will be due on various dates from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, inclusive, on sundry bonds issued and outstanding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following appropriations be made to cover the period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 inclusive: DEBT SERVICE – CITY OF HACKENSACK Payment of Bond Principal $ 1,900,000.00 Payment of Bond Interest $ 851,136.50 Waste Water Treatment Bonds Principal $ 254, 911.26 Interest $ 72,137.50 Bergen County Banc Loan Program Lease Payments Principal $ 185,798.41 Interest $ 42,241.58 DEBT SERVICE – PUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM Payment on Bond Principal $ 250,000.00 Payment of Bond Interest $ 57,815.00 Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 453-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE _______________________________________________________________ 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: Council Meeting – 12/22/09  Amount Block Lot Name Year Reason $ 8,065.47 407.01 2 Camden-State 2007 STB 8,499.14 407.01 2 Camden-State 2008 STB 1,107.50 407.01 2 Camden-State 2009 STB 598.05 452 14,C002E Choi, Youngjun & Sena 2009 CTB 886.00 340 13,C00A Flavien, Wayne & Morgan, Tricia 2009 CTB Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 454-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to repair and maintain an underground oil stripper in municipal facilities located at 205 State Street; and WHEREAS, Rapid Pump & Meter Service Company Inc., which is located at 285 Straight Street, Paterson, New Jersey can provide the repair and maintenance services that are necessary for the above referenced project; and WHEREAS, Rapid Pump & Meter Service Company Inc., has submitted a proposal for and has agreed to perform said services for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the contract is $4,000 and funds are available for this purpose. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Rapid Pump & Meter Service Company Incorporated, 285 Straight Street, Paterson, N.J. 07509 to provide oil stripper and maintenance services for the City of Hackensack; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27B-10 and 40A:4-57, that monies are available from the general fund in account number 9-01-27-330-331-204 in the amount of $4,000. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 455- 09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, John P. Vanden Dorpel, Mechanic, has requested a Leave of Absence without pay for three months for personal medical reasons, under the Family Leave Act; and WHEREAS, City Manager Stephen Lo Iacono has determined that this employee be granted a three (3) month Leave of Absence from November 2, 2009 to February 1, 2010; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that John P. Vanden Dorpel, Mechanic, be granted a three (3) month Leave of Absence, without pay, as requested; and Council Meeting – 12/22/09  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution is forwarded to the employee’s pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 456-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the services of a City Planner 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 DMR Architects, 777 Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604, to perform the services as the City Planner 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: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 457-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Stuart A. Kellner is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 426, Lot 6, and known as 62 Linden Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2006 and 2007 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $190,700 for 2006 and $335,900 for 2007; 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 Council Meeting – 12/22/09  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. 54:5 1A-8) which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Stuart A. Kellner v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 006085-2006 and 010051-2007 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments be reduced to $117,600 for 2006 and $303,900 for 2007; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 458-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Donato Realty Co., LLC is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 104, Lot 3, and known as 263-265 E. Pleasantview Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for 2006 was $1,200,000 and the yearly assessment for 2007, 2008 and 2009 is $2,808,400; 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 “Donato Realty Co., LLC v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 001156- 2006, 003823-2007, 003563-2008 and 017560-2009 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment for 2006 be reduced to $1,000,000 and that the assessment for 2007 be retained at $2,808,400 and the assessment for 2008 be reduced to $2,400,000 and that the assessment for 2009 be reduced to $2,000,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 459-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Denis and Michael Ferraro are the owners and taxpayers of certain Council Meeting – 12/22/09 real property designated as Block 521, Lot 18, and known as 140 Grand and 50 Fairmount Avenues; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed appeals to their 2007 and 2008 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property is $1,185,400; 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. 54:5 1A-8) which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Ferraro, Denis N. & Michael R. v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 003357-2007 and 001342-2008 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $910,000 for 2007 and 2008; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 460-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Denis and Michael Ferraro are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property designated as Block 9.01, Lot 15, and known as 25 Henry Place; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed appeals to their 2007 and 2008 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property is $1,677,600; 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. 54:5 1A-8) which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Ferraro, Denis N. & Michael R. v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 003260-2007 and 001755-2008 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1,200,000 for 2007 and $1,100,000 for 2008; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund pursuant to N.J.S.A. Council Meeting – 12/22/09 54:3-27.2. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 461-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City of Hackensack to provide an Employee Assistance Program for the employees of the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, Health Wise of Hackensack University Medical Center has agreed to provide professional services until September 30, 2010 for an amount not to exceed $8,923.80; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account No. 9-01-23-220-220-228 in the amount of $8,923.80 of the General Fund has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding and the contract itself must be available for inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: 1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Health Wise to perform the aforementioned services through September 30, 2010. 2) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2) of the Local Public Contracts Law. 3) That a notice of this resolution be published once in The Record. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 462-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE WHEREAS, pursuant to statute, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the City’s Health Department to provide animal control services; and WHEREAS, the County of Bergen, presently operating the Bergen County Animal Shelter at 100 United Way, Teterboro, New Jersey, has agreed to provide said services for the year 2010 for an amount not to exceed $66,576.12 and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from account #10- 01-27-340-340-204 of the Current Fund, in the amount of $66,576.12, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the County of Bergen to provide animal control services effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Council Meeting – 12/22/09  (2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are between a County and a Municipality and is excluded from competitive bidding and public advertising. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 463-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has a need to acquire a Third Party Administrator for Risk Insurance as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. – 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5; and WHEREAS, the Hackensack Insurance Committee has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $21,000.00, and, WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is one year; and WHEREAS, Bergen Risk Managers has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the Third Party Administrator services for $61,646.03; and WHEREAS, Bergen Risk Managers has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Bergen Risk Managers has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the City of Hackensack in the previous year, and that the contract will prohibit Bergen Risk Managers from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-6, et seq., the Mayor and Council instituted a self-insurance program and created an insurance fund requiring insurance consultation services for the administration therefore; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding and the contract must be available for public inspection; WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Bergen Risk Managers, Inc., to perform insurance consultation services as third party administrator of the insurance fund/self-insurance program for an amount not to exceed $61,646.03; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account No. 10-01-23-215-215-289 in the amount of $30,823.02 and Account No. 10-01-23-220- 220-289 in the amount of $30,823.01 of the Current Fund, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Bergen Risk Managers, Inc., P.O. Box 42, 417 Council Meeting – 12/22/09  Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604 to provide the aforesaid services for the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. (2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as professional services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law. (3) The Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution. (4) The City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 464-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City’s Health Department to provide Physician Services; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain the services of Arthur & Dewey Chaney, MD’s to provide said physician services for the Health Department; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from account #G- 02-09-900-000-001 of the General Fund in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00,has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional service without competitive bidding and the contract itself must be available for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (3) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Arthur & Dewey Chaney, MD’s, 259 Berry Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, to provide physician services effective November 30, 2009; and (4) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. of the Local Public Contracts Law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in the Record. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 465-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City’s Health Department to provide Physician Services; and Council Meeting – 12/22/09  WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain the services of Stephanie dos Santos, MD to provide said physician services for the Health Department; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from account #G- 02-09-900-000-001 of the General Fund in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00,has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional service without competitive bidding and the contract itself must be available for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (5) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Stephanie dos Santos, 5 Summit Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, to provide physician services effective November 30, 2009; and (6) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. of the Local Public Contracts Law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in the Record. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 466-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE WHEREAS, there exists a need for the City’s Health Department to provide Physician Services; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to retain the services of Advanced Pediatrics, LLC to provide said physician services for the Health Department; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from account #G- 02-09-900-000-001 of the General Fund in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00,has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional service without competitive bidding and the contract itself must be available for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: (7) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Advanced Pediatrics, LLC, 5 Summit Avenue, Council Meeting – 12/22/09  Hackensack, New Jersey, to provide physician services effective November 30, 2009; and (8) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. of the Local Public Contracts Law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in the Record. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 467-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, there exists a need in the City of Hackensack for the acquisition of property, commonly known as 102 State Street, in the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, and State of New Jersey; and, WHEREAS, Pioneer Lodge No. 70 F. & A.M., LLC, located at 102 State Street, in the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, and State of New Jersey; is the owner of the property located at 102 State Street, in the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, and State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, Pioneer Lodge No. 70 F. & A.M., LLC, wishes to convey the premises commonly known as 102 State Street, located in the City of Hackensack and State of New Jersey, to the City of Hackensack, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack finds that it is the best interests of the City of Hackensack to acquire the property located at 102 State Street. Hackensack, New Jersey. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby authorize the Mayor of the City of Hackensack to sign any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of the aforementioned property for the purchase price of $710,000.00. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 468-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has a need to acquire services on the Municipal Court of Hackensack General Accounts for the period January 1, 2010 thru December 31, 2010 as a non-fair and open contract to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44-20 -20.5; and WHEREAS, Garbarini and Co., P.C. indicated they will provide the accounting service for $12,000.00; and WHEREAS, Garbarini and Co. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Garbarini and Co. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the City of Hackensack in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit Garbarini and Co from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and Council Meeting – 12/22/09  WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-3(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contract Law; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law required that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding and the contract must be available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Garbarini and Co to perform services on the Municipal Court General Accounts for the contract amount of $12,000.00; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account No. 10-01-201-43-490-490-204 from the Chief Financial Officer, Purchase Order #169187; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized and directed to execute a contract with Garbarini and Co., Division Avenue and Route 17S, Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072, to provide the aforementioned services for the period January 1, 2010 thru December 31, 2010. 2) The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 (1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law. 3) The Business Entity Disclosure Certificate and Determination of Value be placed on file with the Resolution. 4) The City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to publish notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes NO. 469-09 OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: LABROSSE _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, bids were advertised to be received on December 6, 2009 for the purchase and delivery of two new 2010 Ford Explorers for the City of Hackensack Fire Department; and WHEREAS, bids were received from All American Ford, Warnock Fleet and Winner Ford; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack award the bid for the purchase of two new 2010 Ford Explorers to Warnock Fleet, 175 Route 10, East Hanover, New Jersey, 07936 for the contract price of $24,697.00 each, or $49,394.00 total; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from account #T-03-56-850-823-801 of the Trust Fund, Purchase Order #169254. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi, Townes Council Meeting – 12/22/09 Council Meeting – 12/22/09