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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AT 5:30 PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIRST FLOOR CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC ST., PASSAIC, NJ. Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read the following notice into record: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT, BE ADVISED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC HAS SCHEDULED WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. TO BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL 330 PASSAIC STREET, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY. FURTHERMORE, FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION, THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF PASSAIC CITY HALL, 330 PASSAIC STREET, PASSAIC, NJ. ROLL CALL AYES: Love, Melo, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia, Munk, Patel ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslo, City Attorney Council President Schaer opened the work session with an informal review and discussion regarding agenda items. Councilmen Munk and Patel took their seats on the dais After a discussion on the agenda items, the Council went into Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL Amada D. Curling, City Clerk read the following notice into record: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 PUBLIC LAWS OF 1975, ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ADOPTED ON JUNE 19, 2018 SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 2018-2019, SAID NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED AND POSTED ON THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ON CALL OF THE ROLL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS RESPONDED: ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslo, City Attorney On a motion by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Munk the following petition was received placed on file and approval granted Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes • Minnie Hiller-Cousins, 368 Highland Avenue, submitting application to hold a Flag Raising, in front of City Hall Magnus Ellen Square, on February 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia Invocation was rendered by Council Member Melo followed by the Presentation of Colors, and Pledge of Allegiance PRESENTATION Flag Raising Ceremony of the African American Flag Retirement of Colors PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION FOR POLICE OFFICER ANGEL CASTRILLON Mayor Lora presented and read on record a proclamation honoring Police Officer Angel for outstanding service, followed by comments from the City Council and Mayor Lora. Council President Schaer called for a recess at 7:59 p.m. Upon motion made by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the meeting was reconvened at 8:10 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia Council President Schaer read on record the addendum to the agenda Item No. 22A, no objections from City Council Members. MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2019, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Patel the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer opened the public portion of the Meeting with the following statement for the record: 2 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes In Accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.). The Council opens every public meeting for comments of the public. However, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 “nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the discretion of a public body to permit, prohibit or regulate the active participation at any meeting,” Therefore, the City Council will not entertain any comments from persons who communicate obscene material, make statements which are considered bias intimidation in which any person attempts to intimidate any individual or group because of race, color, religion, handicap, sexual orientation or ethnicity or makes personally offensive or abusive, defamatory or profane comments, comments intending to harass or speak any offensive or abusive language. The person who makes these statements will relinquish their allotted five minutes for public discussion. HEARING OF CITIZENS Jeffrey Dye, 443 Howe Avenue, President Passaic NAACP • How long did city council now about flag raising event? • He feels that city council has lack of respect for NAACP. • He feels that flag raising should have been done st the beginning of the month and during daytime hours. Rosa Najarro, 108 Gregory Ave • How can TNR work with community? • She has concerns with how long the process is taking the City to adopt an ordinance removing the feeding ban. • If you allow cats to starve, what are you teaching community? Karen Schinava, 7 Argyle Road, Montclair • Has nonprofit that provides low cost pet care and she is willing to work with the city in the adoption of an ordinance removing the feeding ban on cats. Minnie Hiller-Cousins, 368 Highland Avenue • She thanks city council for allowing opportunity to hold the African American Flag Raising. • Prior gentleman views does not represent me; does not agree with his behavior. Evelyn T. Robinson, 222 6th Street • Feels that prior gentleman’s comments were a disservice to the presentation • As president of 6th Street Resident Association, asks residents not to feed outdoor animals near Pulaski Park, because it attacks animals out of the river, such as possums, raccoons, etc. Alice Bell, 165 Van Buren Street • Apologizes to council and people for the comment made by the previous man; charity begins at home. • Happy about something being done about cats 3 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes Regina Ortiz, 289 Sherman Street • She is part of TNR trying to save cats. She encourages people to feed cats then remove the food immediately after. After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Melo the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: On a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Patel the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Amada D. Curling, City Clerk, submitting application for a Raffle License for the following organization: • St. Anthony of Padua Church, 101-103 Myrtle Avenue ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ALL MATTERS LISTED HEREUNDER ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION ANY COUNCIL MEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. On a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Love the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Personnel Actions- January 2019 City of Passaic Planning Board, submitting agenda of their February 13, 2019 meeting. City of Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment, submitting notice cancelling their February 12, 2019 meeting. Public Entity Joint Insurance Fund, submitting notice of their February 8, 2019 meeting. NJ Department of Environmental Protection submitting the following: • Suspected hazardous substance discharge notification NJDEP Case Number: 19-01-31-1409-54 ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia 4 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN OFF THE AGENDA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AT 5:30 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Patel the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-047 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2019 BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR (BFPC) FUNDING APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Division of Health/WIC Program has received notice from the New Jersey State WIC Program regarding the availability of additional funds for the 2019 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, $17,000.00 in additional BFPC funds are being made available to the Passaic WIC Program to cover the remainder of the salary and fringe cost for the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Division of Health/WIC Program wishes to submit an application for this grant; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic Division of Health/WIC Program is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to the New Jersey State WIC Program in the amount of $17,000.00 for the breastfeeding peer counselor program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor, the Passaic WIC Program, John Biegel, III, Health Officer, and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to file this application and to accept 2019 grant funds from the State of New Jersey. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-02-048 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS 5 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, the below mentioned property owner and his mortgage company have made payments for the same tax quarter creating an overpayment on the account; WHEREAS, the property owner has submitted a written request to refund the overpaid amount of $3,749.79 directly to him; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, that the Chief Financial Officer, be and is hereby authorized to make the following refund(s) to the property owner and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly: BLOCK LOT PROPERTY NAME YEAR AMOUNT 3302 30 469 Passaic Ave. Zarour, Fakhry 2019 $3,749.79 --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-049 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2019 SNY PLAY BALL BASEBALL GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notice from SNY regarding its 2019 Play Ball Baseball grant program, which provides grants, donations, and recreational opportunities to youth baseball and softball programs in the New York metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, said grant requires no matching contributions from the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to submit an application for this grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to SNY. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic Recreation Department, Mayor, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to file this application and to accept grant funds from SNY. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-050 RESOLUTION TO APPLY AND ACCEPT THE 2019 SAFE & SECURE GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY WHEREAS, the City of Passaic is authorized to apply for and accept a grant (subaward number: 19-1607) in the amount of $90,000.00 from the NJ Department of Law & Public Safety for the 6 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes 2019 Safe & Secure Grant for the subaward period of 1/22/19 to 1/21/20; and WHEREAS, this grant funding will be used towards the salaries of three police officers within the Passaic City Police Department, and the City of Passaic shall pay all fringe benefit expenses and all costs in excess of the grant award as a match; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the City of Passaic that the above referenced grant is hereby accepted and Mayor Hector Lora is hereby authorized to execute grant documents for the City as an authorized representative thereunder, as the representative for the City of Passaic; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the NJ Department of Law & Public Safety --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-051 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FY2020 NJDOT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notification from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, regarding a grant for the FY2020 Pedestrian Safety Grant Program; and WHEREAS, under the Pedestrian Safety Grant Program $30,000.00 in funding may be utilized from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, for law enforcement personnel costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Police Department wishes to submit an application for this grant. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic Police Department is hereby authorized to submit a FY2020 grant application to the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the amount of $30,000.00 for law enforcement personnel costs under the Pedestrian Safety Grant Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Passaic City Police Department, Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary action to file this application and to accept the 2020 grant funds from the State of New Jersey --------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTON # 19-02-052 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT WITH HOWARD C. STORER FOR THIRD WARD MEMORIAL PARK CONCESSION STAND/RESTROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING WHEREAS, on July 24, 2018, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #18-07-246 (attached) approving a contract with Howard C. Storer in the amount of $ 890,000.00 for Third Ward Memorial Park Concession Stand/Restrooms/Storage Building; and WHEREAS, Change Order #1 in the amount of $4,300.00 is necessary for additional excavation to solid bearing , soil removal , additional aggregate and compaction resulting in a revised contract amount of $ 894,300.00; and WHEREAS, Change Order #2 in the amount of $ 1,950.00 is necessary for testing of soil contamination resulting in a revised contract amount of $ 896,250.00; and WHEREAS, Change Order #3 in the amount of $9,074.00 is necessary for additional excavation to solid bearing, provide additional aggregate and compaction resulting in a revised contract amount of $ 905,324.00; and WHEREAS, Change Order #4 in the amount of 6,900.00 is necessary for soil removal resulting in a revised contract amount of $ 912,224.00; and WHEREAS, Change Order #5 in the amount of 9,775.00 is necessary for a 6” curtain drain resulting in a revised contract amount of $ 921,999.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that Change Orders #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 in the amount of $31,999.00 between the City of Passaic and Howard C. Storer for Third Ward Memorial Park Concession Stand/Restrooms/Storage Building is ratified and accepted, adjusting the contract to the revised total amount of $921,999.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is hereby authorized to execute these Change Orders on a form approved by the City Attorney and that these Change Orders be filed in the City Clerk’s Office. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS 8 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes Funds for the above are available in Account #G-02-40-GA7-017-VMP in the amount of $23,999.25 and Account #B-12-43-BG7-110-9MP in the amount of $7.999.75 --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-053 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MONROE STREET AND SPRING STREET ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 for Monroe Street and Spring Street Road Improvements; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications and plans were picked up from the following, none of whom submitted bids: Construct Connect Asphalt Construction Company Cincinnati, OH Wallington, NJ WHEREAS, the lowest responsible, responsive bid was received from American Asphalt & Milling Services, LLC of Kearny, NJ in the amount of $277,843.17; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Dennis Harrington, City Engineer that the contract for Monroe Street and Spring Street Road Improvements be awarded to American Asphalt & Milling Services of Kearny, NJ in the amount of $277,843.17. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Monroe Street and Spring Street Road Improvements be awarded to American Asphalt & Milling Services in the amount of $277,843.17. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in DOT Grant Account #G-02-40-346-017-9RD. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-02-054 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CURRENT CONTRACT FOR MARKETING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS 9 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, on March 7, 2017 the City Council adopted Resolution #17-03-075 (attached) approving a contract with Atlantic Coast Fibers, of Passaic, NJ for Marketing of Recyclable Materials; and WHEREAS, on February 20, 2018, the City Council Adopted Resolution #18-02-075 (attached) extending the first additional one year term through February 28, 2019; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to exercise its option to extend the contract for the second additional one year term with the same terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Chris Butler, Recycling Coordinator that the contract be extended for the second additional One (1) year with the same terms. WHEREAS, the contract period shall be March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Marketing of Recyclable Materials be extended for the second additional one (1) year term, commencing on March 1 2019 and expiring on February 28, 2020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for these services, on a form approved by City Attorney. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTON # 19-02-055 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT WITH DELGADO BROTHERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR ICE RINK PLATFORM THIRD WARD MEMORIAL PARK WHEREAS, on December 18, 2018, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #18-12-402 (attached) approving a contract with Delgado Brothers General Contractors in the amount of $ 117,094.90 for Ice Rink Platform Third Ward Memorial Park; and WHEREAS, Change Order #1 in the amount of $13,614.12 is necessary for additional concrete resulting in a revised contract amount of $ 130,709.02; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that Change Order #1 in the amount of $13,614.12 between the City of Passaic and Delgado Brothers General Contractor for Ice Rink Platform Third Ward Memorial Park is 10 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes ratified and accepted, adjusting the contract to the revised total amount of $ 130,709.02. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is hereby authorized to execute this Change Order on a form approved by the City Attorney and that this Change Order be filed in the City Clerk’s Office. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Acct. #G-02-40-OS8-018-VMP in the amount of $4,370.10; Account #C-04-55-944-000-929 in the amount of $5,816.77 and Account #9-01-28-375-000-029 in the amount of $3,427.25. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTON # 19-02-056 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT WITH FINE CONSTRUCTION FOR EASTSIDE FIREHOUSE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS 11 HOPE AVENUE, PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, on May 8, 2018, the City Council of the City of Passaic adopted Resolution #18-05-150 (attached) approving a contract with Fine Construction in the amount of $ 195,000.00 for Eastside Firehouse Bathroom Renovations 11 Hope Avenue; and WHEREAS, Change Order #1 in the amount of $1,595.25 is necessary for Replacement of existing floor tile & cove base at the existing shower area resulting in a revised contract amount of $196,595.25;and WHEREAS, Change Order #2 in the amount of $ 1,627.25 is necessary for additional plumbing work in the second floor isolation valves resulting in a revised contract amount of $ 198,222.50; and WHEREAS, Change Order #3 in the amount of $ 321.45 is necessary for replacement of clogged section of pipe for a revised contract amount of $ 198,543.95; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that Change Orders #1, #2, and #3 in the amount of $3,543.95 between the City of Passaic and Fine Construction for Eastside Bathroom Renovations 11 Hope Avenue is ratified and accepted, adjusting the contract to the revised total amount of $ 198,543.95. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is hereby authorized to execute these Change Orders on a form approved by the City 11 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes Attorney and that these Change Orders be filed in the City Clerk’s Office. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #C-04-55-977-000-9FI. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION#19-02-057 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR AUTOMATED PAYROLL SERVICE WHEREAS, on December 19, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution #18-01-039 (attached) approving a contract with Action Data Services of Fairfield, NJ for Automated Payroll Service with the City of Passaic for a one year period with the option to renew the contract for two (2) one year terms or one (1) two year term; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to exercise their option to extend the contract for an additional two (2) year term with the same terms and conditions as the first year of the contract; and WHEREAS, the two (2) year contract shall commence on January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Automated Payroll Service with Action Data Services shall be extended for a two (2) year term expiring on December 31, 2021. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for these services, on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in account #9-01-20-130-000-029. Funds for the subsequent budget years, are available providing that the budgets are approved by the governing body. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-058 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2001 SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS FROM THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, NEW JERSEY 12 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, the City of Passaic Fire Department seeks to purchase a backup fire apparatus to supplement its regular fleet of fire engines in the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Chief of the Fire Department that acquiring a backup fire apparatus is critical to the Fire Department’s operations; and WHEREAS, should one of the Fire Department’s regular apparatus require service or maintenance, the Fire Department could be left without a spare fire apparatus to utilize, significantly impeding the Fire Department’s ability to respond to an emergency; and WHEREAS, the Chief of the Fire Department has recommended the purchase of a 2001 Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Vehicle Identification No. 78A17, Model No. TB70DA, from the Borough of Hawthorne, New Jersey, for the price of $30,000.00; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2) exempts a purchase from public bidding where such contract is to be made or entered into with the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, county or municipality or any board, body, officer, agency or authority thereof or any other state or subdivision thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the City of Passaic is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the purchase of a 2001 Seagrave Fire Apparatus from the Borough of Hawthorne, New Jersey, for the price of $30,000.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, City Clerk, and Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Passaic are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-059 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF 2018-2019 ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE ICE RINK PLATFORM WHEREAS, the City of Passaic receives federal financial assistance each year under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and we received such funding in the amount of $1,336,919.00 for the 2018-19 fiscal year which was approved by the City Council of the City of Passaic. WHEREAS $267,383.00, twenty percent (20%) of the above allocation is set-aside for the administering of the program; and 13 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS our 2018-2019 fiscal year ends June 30, 2019 and we have reserve funding under this line item; The Department of Community Development requests the following transfer of funds to facilitate the renovation of the Ice Rink Platform. 2018-2019 CDBG Grant Allocation Activity Name Total Amount Administration 267,383.00 Current 2018-2019 Administration Balance 188,365.00 Amount to be Transferred Ice Rink Platform 9,000.00 Balance of 2018-2019 Administration Account After 179,365.00 Transfer --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-060 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO ISSUE AND EXECUTE A DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE WHEREAS, MTAG Custodian for FIG Capital Investments NJ13, LLC has made a formal request for the issuance of a Duplicate of an Original Tax Sale Certificate number 16-00135 which was lost; WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:5-52.1 provides that the Tax Collector of a municipality shall issue and execute a new Certificate of Sale in place of a certificate that have been destroyed or lost, and there shall appear on the new certificate a statement that it is a duplicate of the original which was lost or destroyed with a charge not to exceed $100 for the duplicate certificate; provided that the Tax Collector is authorized to do so by resolution of the governing body of the municipality; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-52.1 that the Council hereby directs that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to issue and execute a Duplicate for Tax Sale Certificate 16-00135 and to collect the $100 fee from the above lienholder. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-02-061 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PLUMBING SERVICES TIME AND MATERIAL CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 for Plumbing Services -Time and Material; and 14 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, the proposals were solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et.seq; and WHEREAS, proposals were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, proposals were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following none of whom submitted proposals: Prime Vendor Wilmington, NC WHEREAS, the evaluation Committee reviewed the proposals received and recommends that the contract for Plumbing Services - Time and Material, be awarded to Delgado Brothers Plumbing & Heating of Passaic, NJ as per the following hourly rates in an amount not to exceed $17,500.00: Standard Hourly Rates Premium Hourly Rates Journeyman $65.00/hr. Journeyman $97.50/hr. Apprentice $40.00/hr. Apprentice $60.00/hr. Foreman $70.00/hr. Foreman $105.00/hr. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Plumbing Services – Time and Material be awarded to Delgado Brothers Plumbing & Heating of Passaic, NJ in an amount not to exceed $ 17,500.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Building and Grounds Contractual Account #9-01-26-310-000-029. --------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-02-062 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SENIOR CENTER BATHROOM RENOVATIONS CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Friday, January 25, 2019 for Senior Center Bathroom Renovations; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications were picked up by the following, none of whom submitted a bids: 15 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes Goksu Construction Greater Bergen Community Action Sparta, NJ Hackensack, NJ The Blue Book Construct Connect UGV Jefferson Valley, NY Norcross, GA Haledon, NJ A.B. Designs Delgado Brothers General Contractor Summit, NJ Passaic, NJ WHEREAS, the lowest responsible, responsive, bid was received from SAAR, LLC of Passaic, NJ in the amount of$103,700.00 which is inclusive of Alternate #1 and Alternate #2; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Coppa Montalbano Architects that SAAR, LLC of Passaic, NJ be awarded the contract for $ 103,700.00 which is inclusive of Alternate #1 and Alternate #2. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Senior Center Bathroom Renovations be awarded to SAAR, LLC of Passaic, NJ in the amount of $ 103,700.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form prepared by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #C-04-55-977-000-9FI ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Patel the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Hector C. Lora invited the City Council members to the Ice Skating Rink Grand Opening on March 3, 2019. 16 Passaic City Council February 19, 2019 Minutes ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Council Member Schwartz and seconded by Council Member Patel the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, CP Schaer ABSENT: Garcia ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President 17