City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · February 1, 2023
Minutes
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023 AT 5:30 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 six (6) voting members of the City Council present.
Salute to the Flag.................................................................... Leslie R. Zeledón
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
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Water Department Erick Ekoue
Social Services Director Melanie Ford
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Police Officer Jamal James
Director of Human and Community Services Keith Jones
Finance Staff Michael Licameli
Deputy Director JT Miller
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Fire Official Victor Ortiz
City Attorney TK Shamy
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on December 21, 2022 was approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Rebecca Escobar with Council Members Anderson,
Castaneda, Egan, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present. Council Member Fleming was absent
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President asked Mr. Shamy to provide an overview and rules of council meetings and public
participation. Mr. Shamy read from the Ordinance outlining the appropriate conduct from the
public at meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Distance Waiver Application for the Stress Factory Inc. Expansion of Liquor License
Premises-Liquor License No.: 1214-33-003-007
Council President opened the Public Hearing. TK Shamy gave a brief summary of the expansion and
distance waiver. Lisa Barata and Vinny Brand were in attendance.
Public Comment: Council Member Anderson asked about the access between the two
establishments of the Stress Factory and the current Panico’s Restaurant.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and carried, the
above expansion and distance waiver was adopted on February 1, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-012302 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE,
CHAPTER 3.28 – FEE SCHEDULE
ADD A NEW SECTION: 3.28.045
PURCHASE OF MANHOLE COVER FEES
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Valenti responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on February 1, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012303 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.16 – STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING,
SECTION 10.16.210, SCHEDULE 38, TIME LIMIT PARKING
AREAS
RE: LIVINGSTON AVENUE
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Council President and Mr. Valenti
responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on February 1, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-022301 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SYSTEM BY AND IN
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING
$21,000,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $21,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE
PART OF THE COST THEREOF
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on February 15,
2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-022302 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” AND SCHEDULE 40 –
“PARKING SPACES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD (3) PARKING ZONES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS
AT 66 PAULUS BOULEVARD, 115 SEAMAN STREET & 261
PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
ADD ONE (1) PARKING SPACE FOR HANDICAPPED
PERSONS AT 123 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on February 15,
2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-022303 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG-TERM TAX
EXEMPTION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND NJ INNOVATION
ASSOCIATES URBAN RENEWAL LLC
RE: NEW JERSEY INNOVATION HUB/RUTGERS MEDICAL
SCHOOL/RUTGERS TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH FACILITY
BLOCK 17.01, LOT 1.03
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on February 15,
2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain: Castaneda
Motion carried.
O-022304 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AND
BY THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $36,000,000
THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$36,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE
THE COST THEREOF
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on February 15,
2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from Valerie Grier regarding her concerns about Joyce Kilmer Avenue.
2. A letter from PS&S regarding a Soil Remedial Action Protectiveness/Biennial
Certification Form for 268 Baldwin Street.
3. Two letters from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
regarding a suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification at 172 New Street.
4. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
regarding a GW Remedial Action Permit for 200 Jersey Avenue.
5. A resolution from the Planning Board of the Township of Franklin, Somerset regarding
the approval and adoption of the Master Plan updated in relation to the warehouse
development and amending land use element Master Plan.
6. Ordinance No. 4391-22 from the Township of Franklin, Somerset regarding the
amendment of Chapter 112, Land Development.
7. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
regarding a Solid Waste Facility Permit Application for Republic Services of NJ-New
Brunswick.
8. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
regarding a Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification for 298 Redmond
Street.
9. A letter from Margo Wegner regarding her concern of fraudulent mail being sent from
the National Police Association.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Council Member Sicora Ludwig gave an overview of R-022329. Ms. Moore
inquired on R-022304, R-022311, R-022327 and R-022328. Council President, Deputy JT Miller and
Ms. Ford responded. Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-022309, R-022327 and R-022329. Mr. Goldberg,
Council Member Sicora Ludwig, Mr. Valenti and Mr. Shamy responded.
Resolutions R-022301 through R-022329, except R-022326, moved by Council Member Egan,
seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried were adopted, on consent, by the
Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President reiterated to the public to follow the rules of the meeting, to avoid personal
attacks and be respectful to everyone. She also asked Deputy Director Miller to provide an update
from the previous meeting, regarding the crime map. CP mentioned the incident that took place at
the high school, stating it is under investigation. Council Member Castaneda commended the
student from the last meeting for being brave and speaking his mind at a public meeting. Council
Member Sicora Ludwig reminded everyone of the Pan-African Flag Raising Event mentioning and
congratulating Council Member Gaskins for being an honoree. Council Member Gaskins mentioned
February was the start of Black History Month, a special month to celebrate and recognize Black
History is American History. Ms. Moore spoke about racism, safety in New Brunswick and the
increase in charges by PSE&G. Resident of Laurel Place spoke on behalf of Carlos Lapola,
requesting a handicap parking permit. Anne Swerdloff, chair of the Environmental Commission of
NB asked the council to consider passing a resolution opposing to the proposed plant in
Woodbridge. Mr. Kratovil of 143 Suydam Street spoke about the city’s crime map and the New
Brunswick Housing Authority Meeting being cancelled. Ms. Britney Richardson, resident and DPW
employee spoke of wellness checks, African American month and the union’s bargaining system.
City Attorney Shamy read 2.08.150 and 2.08.160 from the Revised General Ordinances and
provided a generalization on the proper conduct of employees in or out of a public forum.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE FEBRUARY 1, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 21, 2022
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
DISTANCE WAIVER APPLICATION FOR THE STRESS FACTORY INC. EXPANSION OF LIQUOR LICENSE
PREMISES - LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-003-007
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-012302 JC 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.28 – FEE SCHEDULE
ADD A NEW SECTION: 3.28.045
PURCHASE OF MANHOLE COVER FEES
O-012303 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.16 – STOPPING,
STANDING OR PARKING, SECTION 10.16.210, SCHEDULE 38, TIME
LIMIT PARKING AREAS
RE: LIVINGSTON AVENUE
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F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-022301 FIN 1 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE WATER SYSTEM BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN
THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY;
APPROPRIATING $21,000,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $21,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE PART OF
THE COST THEREOF
O-022302 CG 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” AND SCHEDULE 40 – “PARKING
SPACES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD (3) PARKING ZONES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS AT 66
PAULUS BOULEVARD, 115 SEAMAN STREET & 261 PAUL ROBESON
BOULEVARD
ADD ONE (1) PARKING SPACE FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS AT 123
JOYCE KILMER AVENUE
O-022303 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
AND NJ INNOVATION ASSOCIATES URBAN RENEWAL LLC
RE: NEW JERSEY INNOVATION HUB/RUTGERS MEDICAL
SCHOOL/RUTGERS TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH FACILITY
BLOCK 17.01, LOT 1.03
O-022304 FIN 4 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE WATER TREATMENT
PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AND BY THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING $36,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $36,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO
FINANCE THE COST THEREOF
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-022301 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-022302 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
01/07/23 – 01/20/23
R-022303 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
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R-022304 JC 4 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR 2023
FOR: FY2023 SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT NO.: 23-1213
AMOUNT: $32,400.00
R-022305 CG 5 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC./ARTS
INSTITUTE OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
FOR: 2023 FIRST FRIDAYS AT MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
DATES: FRIDAYS – MARCH 4, 2023, MAY 5, 2023, JUNE 2, 2023,
AUGUST 4, 2023, OCTOBER 6, 2023, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 &
DECEMBER 1, 2023
TIME: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
EVENT TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
R-022306 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS STUDENT CENTERS AND ACTIVITIES
LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE (BISHOP PLACE TO SENIOR STREET)
FOR: HOT DOG DAY 2023
DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023
TIME: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-022307 CG 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS STUDENT CENTERS AND ACTIVITIES
LOCATION: GEORGE STREET (BISHOP PLACE TO HUNTINGTON
STREET)
FOR: SCARLET DAY OF SERVICE SPRING 2023
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023
TIME: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-022308 TKS 8 AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
FROM: PARKER FOUNDATION
TO: SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER TRUST FUND
FOR: $50,000.00
R-022309 JC 9 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: BUSINESS & GOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE AGENCY (BGIA)
FOR: INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES (PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM)
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 2,
2023 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 157-23RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
R-022310 CG 10 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR: INTERPRETERS FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT
WITH: ELSA GONZALEZ D/B/A EXACTO SPANISH INTERPRETERS, LLC
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2023 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 159-23RFP
NTE: $45,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-022311 TKS 11 AUTHORIZATION FOR EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER
AND PARKER FOUNDATION, INC.
FOR: CONTINUE THE VIRTUAL VITALITY TABLET PROGRAM
FOR: CONTINUED SUPPORT OF DIAL-A-RIDE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$215,000.00
R-022312 JC 12 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: NEARMAP US, INC.
FOR: PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE FOR THE TAX ASSESSOR
NTE: $16,518.75
R-022313 CG 13 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS INC.
FOR: 2023 PROPERTY INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ADDED
ASSESSMENTS – DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
NTE: $10,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-022314 CG 14 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112142
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: JOHN GARCIA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
FOR: 2018 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS – RYDERS LANE AT
DUDLEY ROAD
SPECIFICATION NO.: 944-21W
NTE: $72,962.54
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-022315 JC 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-072108
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CORP.
FOR: HANDY STREET WATER MAINS REPLACEMENT FOR THE
WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 922-21W
NTE: $868,249.21
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-022316 TKS 16 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012341
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $1,663.64
WITH: INSYNC MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS D/B/A FIRST BYTE
CORPORATION
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF CITY SOFTWARE
NTE: $1,663.64
R-022317 CG 17 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY THE SENIOR CITZEN RESOURCE
CENTER DEPARTMENT UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE APPROVED
CO-OP #65MCESCCPS-THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION
OF NJ PRICING SYSTEM
FROM: MALL CHEVROLET, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) 2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $26,052.75
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R-022318 JC 18 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ABSOLUTE FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY, INC.
FOR: FIRE AERIAL LADDER DEVICE REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 8,
2023 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 156-23P
NTE: $20,000.00
R-022319 CG 19 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ON SITE FLEET SERVICE, INC.
FOR: EMERGENCY VEHICLES PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 20,
2023 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 19, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 155-23P
NTE: $65,000.00
R-022320 JC 20 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE BOROUGH
OF HIGHLAND PARK
REQUESTED BY: DIVISION OF RECREATION
FOR: FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 IN
CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
RAIN DATE: MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023
NTE: $7,500.00
R-022321 CG 21 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012329
REASON: ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
WITH: SAL ELECTRIC CO., INC.
FOR: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2023 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 977-22P
NTE: $157,000.00
R-022322 JC 22 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE-
BID FOR ONE (1) CHEMICAL (POWDERED ACTIVATED CARBON)
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER CHEMICALS FOR BULK FEED
FACILITIES
WITH: GREER LIME COMPANY
CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS CORPORATION
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
USALCO BALTIMORE PLANT, LLC
CARUS CORPORATION
SHANNON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2023 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-2023W
NTE: $1,945,273.50
R-022323 TKS 23 APPROVE PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER (EXPANSION OF LICENSED
PREMISES) OF LIQUOR LICENSE
FROM: THE STRESS FACTORY, INC.
90 CHURCH STREET
TO: 90-92 AND 94 CHURCH STREET
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-003-007
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R-022324 JC 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, INC.
FOR: KENNEL SERVICES FOR THE DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS, SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 127-22RFP
NTE: $77,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-022325 TKS 25 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AWARD TWO (2) MICRO ENTERPRISE
GRANTS:
NB HEALTHFOOD LLC: $10,000.00
DOSDIAZ INC/PIZZA CITY: $2,500.00
R-022326 TKS 26 APPROVE PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE
FROM: JSM INVESTMENTS AT NEW BRUNSWICK LLC (POCKET)
TO: 11 US HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-014-014
R-022327 CG 27 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052123
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $21,332.00
WITH: CURBTENDER INC.
FOR: ONE (1) 2022 GARBAGE TRUCK FOR THE DIVISION OF PARKS
AND SHADE TREES
NTE: $21,332.00
SOURCEWELL FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE
(NJPA)
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-022328 JC 28 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042219
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $17,142.50
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
UNDER NJ START CONTRACT 88214/T 2102-VEHICLES, TRUCKS,
CLASS 4, UTILITY/DUMP, WITH SNOW PLOW OPTION
FROM: BEYER FORD, LLC
FOR: ONE (1) 2022 FORD F-450 WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $17,142.50
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-022329 TKS 29 APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF LONG-TERM TAX
EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR NJ INNOVATION ASSOCITES URBAN
RENEWAL LLC
FOR: NEW JERSEY INNOVATION HUB/RUTGERS MEDICAL
SCHOOL/RUTGERS TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH FACILITY
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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, FEBRUARY 15, 2023
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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