City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · September 7, 2022
Minutes
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Please be advised that the notice requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act have been complied
with and satisfied in that the annual notice, which gave sufficient notice of the time and place, and
conduct of all public meetings of the Municipal Council of the City of New Brunswick, has been
filed with the City Clerk, has been placed on an appropriate bulletin board and posted in the back
vestibule of City Hall visible to the public through the windows in the lobby of City Hall, New
Brunswick, N.J. and has been transmitted to the official newspaper for the City of New Brunswick,
namely The Home News Tribune.
The City Council met with all voting members of the City Council present.
Salute to the Flag.................................................................... Shalon T. Bennett
Pause for a moment to honor those American, Iraqis, and Afghanis who have lost their lives in this
current conflict.
Staff in attendance:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Library Director Bob Belvin
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
Director of Senior Center Melanie Ford
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Police Officer Jamaal James
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Fire Inspector Victor Ortiz
City Attorney TK Shamy
City Clerk Staff Jasmine Sosa
City Market Director Pamela Stefanek
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on July 20, 2022 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson, Egan,
Fleming and Escobar present.
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President stated she would look into the order of succession if the Mayor is not available to
handle City business.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-082203 TABLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.80 – RENT CONTROL
ADD: SECTION 5.80.215 - DISPLACEMENT OF TENANTS DUE
TO VIOLATIONS OR UNINHABITABILITY
Council President Sicora Ludwig stated the Ordinance above was to be voted to be tabled at the
request of the City Council.
On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was Tabled on Final Reading on September 7, 2022
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082204 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING, SECTION
10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
137 REMSEN AVENUE
95 SO. WARD STREET
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 7, 2022
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082205 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG-TERM TAX
EXEMPTION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND JERSEY AVE NB
URBAN RENEWAL LLC
RE: 100 JERSEY AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
BLOCK 242, LOTS 1, 2.06, 3.02, 5.06
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil, Ms. Moore and Mr. Kaplan inquired on the above ordinance.
Council President, Mr. Dominguez, and Council Member Anderson responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 7, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-092201 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS,
SECTION 10.12.160 – SCHEDULE 18, “RIGHT TURN ON
RED LIGHT PROHIBITED”
RE: PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on September 21,
2022 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from Middlesex County Hazmat – Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge
Notification NJDEP Case Number: 22-09-06-1545-37.
2. A letter from Wick Companies, L.L.C. with plans to demolish the residential structure at
159 New St.
3. A letter from Middlesex County Hazmat – Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge
NJDEP Case Number: 22-08-31-1615-40.
4. A letter from MidAtlantic Engineering Partners, LLC (MidAtlantic) and Licensed Site
Remediation Professional, Sarah Dyson (#715631) have been retained by Recon
Services, LLC (the “Client”) to oversee remediation of the Providence Square II
Development property located at 217 Somerset (aka 55 Harvey St) in New Brunswick,
Middlesex County, New Jersey (“Site”).
5. A letter from The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has established
a Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area (CEA/WRA) for PSE&G Jersey
Avenue Substation located at 786 Jersey Avenue.
6. A letter of resignation from Anthony M. Camaloni II from the Planning Board.
7. A letter from Roux Associates, Inc. Regarding a Response Action Outcome for 783
Jersey Ave.
8. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding an
application for Renewal of a Solid Waste Facility Permit.
9. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of
Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding Standard Distribution of Division’s Action in the
matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against: Due Mare LLC; t/a Due Mari.
10. An Ordinance from The Borough of Highland Park Regarding The Affordable Housing
Program.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-092205, R-092214, R-092215, R-092220, and R-
092222. Council President, Mr. Shamy, Mr. Valenti, Mr. Drulis, and Council Member Anderson
responded. Ms. Moore of 333 Somerset Street inquired on R-092209 and R-092220. Mr. Drulis and
Council President responded.
Resolutions R-092201 through R-092241, moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council
Member Fleming, and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President thanked Devco and Jingoli for the Train to Hire Program with a total of 40
graduates, which was 20 more than last year. CP also congratulated Council Vice President Escobar
for her involvement and implementation of YAP and congratulated the children as well. Council
Vice President mentioned the Rock the Books event held at Roosevelt School where 900 book bags
were given out to the children in the community and thanked Capt. Michael Bobadilla, New
Brunswick Performing Arts Center and others for the excellent event. Council Member Anderson
reminded everyone to be careful as school is back in session and to watch out for the children
walking and to not pass school buses with flashing red lights. Council Member Fleming also wished
everyone a safe school year and advises if you see something to say something. Mr. Brenden Kaplan
spoke on the state of the country and how it relates to the City of New Brunswick. Paul McClain of
225 Hale Street spoke about the severe flooding on Hale Street and inquired about the plan for
Feaster Park. Mr. Valenti responded and explained the redesign of Feaster Park. George Alston
from the Skyline Towers spoke about problems in his building regarding leaking windows, poor
insulation in the walls and an extremely high electric bill. Council President stated the property is
privately owned, but will make a note of the issues and look into it. Ms. Moore of Somerset Street
spoke about the concern of proper inspections not being done, allegations of racism from the Police
Department and the delay when calling 911. Ms. Moore also questioned city employees cleaning
private property. Britney R from Highland Park spoke about “Parking Day” and the use of a few
parking spaces on the corner of College Avenue and Somerset Street. Mr. Kratovil thanked the
police department during his march and rally last month. He also spoke about Mr. Clarke of the
Housing Authority working multiple jobs, children working with the DPW, allegation of picking up
medical waste by DPW and the crimes within New Brunswick with no notification to the public. A
representative for a local church spoke about how they help the people in the community and are
looking for support from the city. Brittany Richardson of Livingston Avenue spoke about multiple
lawsuits being filed and the poor conditions in the DPW. Council President reiterated the collective
bargaining is not something the council can speak on. Zack from Townsend Street mentioned a
citation he received. Mr. Drulis addressed some of the comments made by the public.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:04 P.M.
Shalon T. Bennett Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
Deputy City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 @ 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 20, 2022
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-082203 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 5, BUSINESS
LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.80 – RENT CONTROL
ADD: SECTION 5.80.215 - DISPLACEMENT OF TENANTS DUE TO
VIOLATIONS OR UNINHABITABILITY
O-082204 JC 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING, SECTION
10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR HANDICAPPED
PERSONS”
ADD:
137 REMSEN AVENUE
95 SO. WARD STREET
O-082205 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
AND JERSEY AVE NB URBAN RENEWAL LLC
RE: 100 JERSEY AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
BLOCK 242, LOTS 1, 2.06, 3.02, 5.06
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F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-092201 CG 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS,
SECTION 10.12.160 – SCHEDULE 18, “RIGHT TURN ON RED LIGHT
PROHIBITED”
RE: PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-092201 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-092202 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLLS
A. 08/06/22 – 08/19/22
B. 08/20/22 – 09/02/22
R-092203 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-092204 CG 4 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052224
REASON: CORRECT AMOUNT FROM R-052224 TO $27,178.05
WITH: M.S.P. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
FOR: SIMPLEX AVENUE & HAY STREET WATER MAIN/SERVICES
PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 984-22W
NTE: $27,178.05
R-092205 TKS 5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF FINANCIAL
AGREEMENT FROM NEW STREET URBAN RENEWAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
TO NEW STREET URBAN RENEWAL ASSOCIATES, LLC AND RK
GEORGE URBAN RENEWAL ASSOCIATES, LLC AND LRFI GEORGE
URBAN RENEWAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
285 GEORGE STREET
BLOCK 119, LOT 11.01
R-092206 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT MOVE-IN DAYS – HONORS
COLLEGE STUDENTS
DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022 & LOCATION: SEMINARY PLACE
TIME: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY MOVE-IN DAYS – COLLEGE AVENUE
STUDENTS
DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN HUNTINGTON & STONE
STREETS
TIME: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 & LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE
TIME: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
NUNC PRO TUNC
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R-092207 CG 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY/MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF
THE ARTS – FILMMAKING CENTER
FOR: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS MIXER
LOCATION: PARKING SPACE ONLY IN FRONT OF 33 LIVINGSTON
AVENUE
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
R-092208 JC 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CLUBS
FOR: PARKING DAY
PARKING SPOTS AT THESE STREET LOCATIONS: (1) COLLEGE
AVENUE & SOMERSET STREET INTERSECTION: FIRST TWO (2)
PARKING SPOTS IN COLLEGE AVENUE EAST SIDE LANE (2) FIRST
TWO (2) PARKING SPOTS IN SOMERSET STREET NORTH SIDE LANE
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
TIME: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-092209 JC 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: ANNUAL RARITAN RIVER FESTIVAL
LOCATION: BOYD PARK AND AMPHITHEATRE
DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-092210 CG 10 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102138
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $9,100.02
WITH: EDMUNDS GOVTECH, INC.
FOR: PROPRIETARY TAX/UTILITY SOFTWARE
NTE: $9,100.02
R-092211 TKS 11 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012285
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $13,418.06
AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: OMSUM ENGINEERING, LLC
FOR: ENGINEERING SITE INSPECTIONS FOR SITE PLANS AND CAPITAL
PROJECTS
NTE: $13,418.06
R-092212 FIN 12 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY
FOR: 2022 SAFE & SECURE GRANT
AMOUNT: $32,400.00
R-092213 FIN 13 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NEW BRUNSWICK TOMORROW
FOR: 2022 FAMILY FRIENDLY GRANT
AMOUNT: $42,453.00
R-092214 FIN 14 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR: NJDOT – LOUIS/COURTLAND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
AMOUNT: $301,834.00
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R-092215 FIN 15 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR: NJDOT – VAN DYKE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
AMOUNT: $350,000.00
R-092216 FIN 16 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
FOR: 2022 HOME GRANT
AMOUNT: $582,567.00
R-092217 FIN 17 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
FOR: COMMUNITY ENERGY PLAN GRANT
AMOUNT: $25,000.00
R-092218 FIN 18 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY SAFETY
FOR: 2022 CLICK IT OR TICKET
AMOUNT: $8,750.00
R-092219 FIN 19 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY SAFETY
FOR: 2022 DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER
AMOUNT: $8,750.00
R-092220 FIN 20 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
US TREASURY – STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND
FOR: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
AMOUNT: $10,363,187.50
R-092221 TKS 21 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052213
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $10,000.00
WITH: FINESTEIN & MALLOY, LLC
FOR: IN THE MATTER OF MO GEO LLC V CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NTE: $10,000.00
R-092222 TKS 22 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NAME: KATTY WONG-TAYLOR
EXPIRES: JANUARY 18, 2024
R-092223 JC 23 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER NJ
START CONTRACT T-0109/83921 - RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
FROM: MICRO STRATEGIES, INC.
FOR: SOFTWARE – INFINITE CLOUD
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,
2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
NTE: $14,663.25
R-092224 CG 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: REAL AUCTION
FOR: HOSTING ONLINE TAX SALES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 17,
2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
SPECIFICATION NO.: 122-22RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-092225 JC 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082213
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $5,000.00
TO: GARDEN STATE VETERINARY SERVICES
FOR: AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN SERVICES –
DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
NTE: $5,000.00
R-092226 CG 26 APPROVE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE/ESCROW
DEPOSIT
TO: PAVING ASSOCIATES LLC
FOR: SIDEWALK PERMIT NO. 16789
AMOUNT: $6,878.50
R-092227 TKS 27 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032121
REASON: AMEND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES RENDERED BY MUNICIPALITIES
FOR: SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS TO CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT TO
MUNICIPAL LAND USE LAW
R-092228 JC 28 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND LANE
CLOSURE OF ALBANY STREET BETWEEN SPRING AND GEORGE
STREETS
REQUESTED BY: PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
(PSE&G)
REASON: UTILIZE A CRANE TO REPLACE AN UNDERGROUND
TRANSFORMER AT 120 ALBANY STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 1, 2022 OR OCTOBER 8,
2022
TIME: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-092229 CG 29 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-072243
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $1,297.93 FOR THE WATER UTILITY
WITH: SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SIMPLEX AVENUE AND HAY
STREET WATER MAIN/SERVICES REPLACEMENT PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 940-21RFP
NTE: $1,297.93
R-092230 JC 30 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: INSTITUTE FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
FOR: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 8,
2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
SPECIFICATION NO.: 117-22RFP
NTE: $18,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-092231 CG 31 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: BAKER & TAYLOR, LLC – A SUBSIDIARY OF BTAC ACQUISITION
CORP.
FOR: BOOKS PURCHASED FROM A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR FOR
THE NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 8,
2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
SPECIFICATION NO.: 116-22RFP
NTE: $40,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-092232 TKS 32 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092204
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - CREDIT
WITH: M.S.P. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
FOR: SIMPLEX AVENUE AND HAY STREET WATER MAIN/SERVICES
PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 984-22W
CREDIT AMOUNT: $10,875.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT
R-092233 JC 33 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062251
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - CREDIT
WITH: M.S.P. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
FOR: PAULUS BOULEVARD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 942-21W
CREDIT AMOUNT: $22,421.42
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT
R-092234 CG 34 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE
HOUSING/SANITATION INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
FROM: RICOH USA, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #IMC4500G DIGITAL COPIER
NTE: $324.09 PER MONTH BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1, 2022 AND
ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2026 – FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH CONTRACT
STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES
R-092235 JC 35 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-072231
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $36,995.77
WITH: FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A FERGUSON
ENTERPRISES, LLC
FOR: PIPE AND APPURTENANCES FOR THE WATER UTILITY
NTE: $36,995.77
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE OF
TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT
R-092236 TKS 36 APPROVE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH: COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
FOR: MILLING, PAVING AND STRIPING A PORTION OF NEW STREET
R-092237 JC 37 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET
CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: CAR SHOW
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET CLOSURES: LIVINGSTON AVENUE FROM NEW STREET TO
GEORGE STREET (ONE SIDE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC); GEORGE STREET FROM NEW STREET TO
BAYARD STREET; LIBERTY STREET
DATE: THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 & OCTOBER 20, 2022
TIME: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-092238 CG 38 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082128
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $125,208.00
WITH: CONSULTING AND MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS D/B/A CME
ASSOCIATES
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FRENCH STREET/ALBANY
STREET/EASTON AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT DESIGN
SPECIFICATION NO.: 939-21RFP
NTE: $125,208.00
R-092239 TKS 39 AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
FOR: FMBA #17 (2022 – 2025)
R-092240 TKS 40 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH: DMR ARCHITECTS
FOR: ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
RENOVATION OF CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
NTE: $17,000.00
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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