City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · September 20, 2023
Minutes
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 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 five (5) 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:
Director of Youth Services Melanie Arent
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Parking Authority Officer Harry Delgado
Deputy Director of Human Services Edmund DeVeaux
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Water Department Staff Eric Ekoue
Assistant City Attorney Charly Gayden
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Lieutenant James Hoover
Police Officer Jamaal James
Finance Staff Michael Licameli
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Department Staff Cheryl Smith
Senior Center Staff Lisa Troulis
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Director of Water Utility Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins and carried,
the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on August 2, 2023 were approved and adopted
as engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council Vice President Egan with Council Members Anderson, Gaskins
and Sicora Ludwig present. Council Member Fleming arrived late. Council President Escobar and
Council Member Castaneda were absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-092301 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT ENCROACHMENTS INTO
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY TO
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY CELL PHONE
STATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Council Vice President Egan opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Valenti responded Rutgers
University has taken initiative in installing about 60 cell phone stations.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 20, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092302 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 12, “STREETS, SIDEWALKS
AND PUBLIC PLACES”, CHAPTER 12.28, PARKS AND
PLAYGROUNDS
ADD: NEILSON STREET PARK
Council Vice President Egan opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 20, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092303 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 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME”
ADD: DELAVAN STREET
Council Vice President Egan opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Valenti spoke on the
enforcement pf the proposed ordinance.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 20, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092304 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 10.12.210 – SCHEDULE 21, “MID-BLOCK
CROSSWALKS”
RE: HANDY STREET
Council Vice President Egan opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Valenti responded.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 20, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092305 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 9, “PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE”, CHAPTER 9.12, DRUG-FREE SCHOOL
ZONES, SECTION 9.12.010, MAP ADOPTED
Council Vice President Egan opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Council Vice President Egan
responded.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 20, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-092306 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:
286 COLUMBUS PLACE
151 SEAMAN STREET
72 WRIGHT PLACE
84 WRIGHT PLACE
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
October 4, 2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092307 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 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME”
ADD: JERSEY AVENUE
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
October 4, 2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Emergency
Management Program Bureau of Communications & Response Services regarding
Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 23-09-
13-0934-40.
2. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Remediation Review Element Bureau
of Remedial Action Permitting regarding Soil Remedial Action Permit at Rutgers, The
State University NJ A/K/A Rutgers University – Cook Douglas Campus, 23 Nichol
Ave.
3. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Bureau of Inspection and Review
regarding Royale Cosmetics at 4 Jules Lane.
4. A letter from Liberty Mutual Surety regarding Bond Number: 015203946.
5. A letter from Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission regarding 18 Railroad Avenue—
Parking Lot/Apartment Conversion.
6. A letter from JS Held regarding Response Action Outcome for Innovative Lithographers
for 4 Jules Lane Block: 57 Lot: 5 (portion of).
7. A notice from SUNOCO LP regarding Sunoco Linden Terminals.
8. A notice from Kelso & Burgess Attorneys at Law regarding Bayard Group Urban
Renewal, LLC, Kirkpatrick St./Bayard St./New St. City of New Brunswick, NJ.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-092338, R-032346, R-092348 and R-092353. Mr.
Walus, Mr. Drulis, Mr. DeVeaux and Council Vice President Egan responded. Ms. Moore inquired
on R-092341. Mr. Walus responded.
Resolutions R-092334 through R-092365 moved by Council Member Sicora Ludwig seconded by
Council Member Gaskins and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Moore spoke about traffic with the closing of George Street, pedestrian crossing next to the
Blanquita B. Valenti school, a stabbing that took place and her use of a body camera. Mr. Kratovil
asked about a shooting that took place, causing a window to break, a murder that took place on June
4th and public employees John Clarke and Anthony Jones. Mr. Kratovil also inquired on the hiring
process for the Fire Department. Lt. Hoover and Mr. Shamy responded. Ms. April McClous spoke
about the rest rooms at Feaster Park, Mr. Valenti provided an explanation for the need of closing
the restrooms to prevent vandalism after the work shift ends. Ms. McClous also inquired on traffic
and climate control. Ms. Britney Richardson spoke on an altercation that involved her, camera
footage, suspension and discrimination.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 2, 2023
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-092301 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY TO RUTGERS, THE STATE
UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY CELL PHONE STATIONS
WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY
O-092302 JC 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
12, “STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES”, CHAPTER 12.28,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
ADD: NEILSON STREET PARK
O-092303 CG 3 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 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO
PARKING AT ANY TIME”
ADD: DELAVAN STREET
O-092304 JC 4 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 10.12.210 – SCHEDULE 21, “MID-BLOCK
CROSSWALKS”
RE: HANDY STREET
O-092305 TKS 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
9, “PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE”, CHAPTER 9.12,
DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONES, SECTION 9.12.010, MAP ADOPTED
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F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-092306 CG 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED
PARKING, SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES
FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
286 COLUMBUS PLACE
151 SEAMAN STREET
72 WRIGHT PLACE
84 WRIGHT PLACE
O-092307 JC 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, CHAPTER 10.16, STOPPING,
STANDING OR PARKING, SECTION 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO
PARKING AT ANY TIME”
ADD: JERSEY AVENUE
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-092334 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-092335 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
09/02/23 – 09/15/23
R-092336 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-092337 JC 4 APPROVE EXECUTION OF JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
FOR: NEW JERSEY WATER SCIENCE WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS
TERM: OCTOBER 1, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
NTE: $17,945.00
R-092338 TKS 5 HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD APPOINTMENT
NAME: DOUGLAS A. PETIX – RESIDENT COMMISSIONER
EXPIRES: APRIL 3, 2024
R-092339 CG 6 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-072262
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $3,247.83
WITH: MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE COMPANY
FOR: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND
EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
AND PUMP STATIONS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-22W
NTE: $3,247.83
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
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R-092340 JC 7 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ESRI, INC.
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT CONTRACT FOR PROPRIETARY
SOFTWARE FOR GIS DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
FOR THE DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 18,
2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
NTE: $3,221.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-092341 CG 8 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: LIVINGSTON AVENUE WATER MAIN UPGRADES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 206-23W
R-092342 JC 9 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT –
PHASE VI
SPECIFICATION NO.: 207-23W
R-092343 CG 10 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: REAL AUCTION
FOR: HOSTING ONLINE TAX SALES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 21,
2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 196-23RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
R-092344 JC 11 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: AMBIENT CONDITIONING, INC.
REASON: CRANE PLACEMENT ON PATERSON STREET FOR 371
GEORGE STREET
ROAD CLOSURE: PATERSON STREET FROM GEORGE STREET TO
NEILSON STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023
ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023
TIME: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
R-092345 CG 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082221
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $175,000.00
WITH: GRANT ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
FOR: DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS SUPPORT AND SUPERVISORY
SERVICES PROJECT FOR THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 119-22RFP
NTE: $175,000.00
R-092346 JC 13 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: CONSULATE OF MEXICO
FOR: INAUGURATION AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE
CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN NEW BRUNSWICK
STREET LOCATION: GEORGE STREET FROM ALBANY STREET TO
CHURCH STREET
SIDEWALK USE: FULL WESTERN SIDEWALK OF GEORGE STREET
FROM ALBANY TO CHURCH STREET; TWO FEET OF EASTERN
SIDEWALK OF GEORGE STREET FROM ALBANY TO CHURCH
STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
STREET CLOSURE TIME: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SIDEWALK USE TIME: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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R-092347 CG 14 APPROVE REQUEST TO RESERVE TWO (2) PARKING SPACES
REQUESTED BY: ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
FOR: FREE INDOOR COMMUNITY EVENT “SPARKNIGHT” WITH TWO
FOOD TRUCKS ON THE STREET
TWO (2) PARKING SPACES LOCATION: 71 HAMILTON STREET
BETWEEN GEORGE STREET AND COLLEGE AVENUE FOR FOOD
TRUCKS
DATES: THURSDAYS – OCTOBER 5, 2023; NOVEMBER 2, 2023;
DECEMBER 7, 2023; FEBRUARY 1, 2024, MARCH 7, 2024; APRIL 4,
2024 & MAY 2, 2024
TIME: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ADDITIONAL DATE/TIME: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 FROM 12:00
PM – 6:00 PM
R-092348 TKS 15 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: FILMTEC CORPORATION
FOR: PROPRIETARY WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT AND
APPURTENANCES FOR THE WATER UTILITY
NTE: $8,447,000.00
R-092349 CG 16 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT
FOR: DEPARTMENT INSPECTION CEREMONY
LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER AVENUE BETWEEN HANDY STREET AND
SUYDAM STREET; SEAMAN STREET BETWEEN LIVINGSTON AVENUE
AND JOYCE KILMER AVENUE; DRIFT STREET BETWEEN SEAMAN
STREET AND SUYDAM STREET
DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023
TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
R-092350 JC 17 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
FOR: ANNUAL HOMECOMING CHARITY BED RACES
LOCATION: SICARD STREET BETWEEN BARTLETT STREET AND
SENIOR STREET; MORELL STREET BETWEEN COLLEGE AVENUE
AND SICARD STREET
DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023
TIME: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-092351 TKS 18 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
FOR: SCARLET DAY OF SERVICE
LOCATION: GEORGE STREET BETWEEN BISHOP PLACE AND
HUNTINGTON STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023
TIME: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-092352 JC 19 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: GOOD DEEDS FOOD PANTRY
FOR: WALK-A-THON
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK TRACK, PAVILION AND GRASSY
AREA
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-092353 TKS 20 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS
COMPANY (PSE&G)
FOR: DISTRIBUTION POLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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R-092354 CG 21 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: JOYCE KILMER AVENUE AREA WATER MAIN UPGRADE PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 209-23W
R-092355 JC 22 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: REMSEN AVENUE WATER MAIN UPGRADE PROJECT – PHASE II
SPECIFICATION NO.: 208-23W
R-092356 CG 23 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 937-21W
R-092357 JC 24 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) 2023 OR NEWER FORD F-350
4X4 DUAL REAR WHEEL WITH 9 FT. 2-3 YARD MASON DUMP BODY
OR EQUIVALENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 210-23W
R-092358 FIN 25 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-092359 TKS 26 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: BLACK ROCK ENTERPRISES, LLC
FOR: LOUIS STREET & COURTLANDT STREET ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 974-23
NTE: $786,116.26
R-092360 CG 27 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042328
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.00
WITH: GRIFFITH-ALLIED TRUCKING, LLC D/B/A ALLIED OIL
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER DIESEL FUEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING APRIL 8, 2023
AND ENDING APRIL 7, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 166-23P
NTE: $50,000.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-092361 JC 28 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: WIRELESS ELECTRONICS, INC., D/B/A WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS
FOR: RADIO MAINTENANCE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
SPECIFICATION NO.: 195-23P
NTE: $165,000.00
R-092362 TKS 29 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ABLE FORD OF NEW JERSEY, INC., D/B/A ALL AMERICAN
FORD, SUBARU
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER TWO (2) 2023 FORD F-250 4X4 OR
EQUIVALENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 203-23W
NTE: $121,050.00
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R-092363 TKS 30 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042358
REASON: APPROVE ACCEPTANCE
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2023-2024 NEW BRUNSWICK ALLIANCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION (FISCAL YEAR 2024)
DEDR: $22,056.00
CASH MATCH: $ 5,514.00
IN-KIND: $16,542.00
R-092364 TKS 31 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042359
REASON: APPROVE ACCEPTANCE
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2023 – 2025 NEW BRUNSWICK MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE
PROGRAM: YOUTH LEADERSHIP GRANT – TERM TWO
DMHAS GRANT FUNDING: $5,000.00
R-092365 TKS 32 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: RANKINS ROYALTY GROUP
FOR: RECREATION SERVICES
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, OCTOBER 4, 2023
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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