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City of Passaic New Jersey Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes WORK-SESSION WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 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: 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 ROLL CALL AYES: Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love, Melo, Munk 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. Council Members Love, Melo and Munk took their seats on the dais. Council had an item for discussion discussion Re: Community Solar For Passaic/Gabel Associates. After a discussion, council president Schaer formed an ADHOC committee consisting of Council Members Melo, Munk and Patel to meet with Administration and discussed it further. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-06-189WS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC ON PASSAIC ON JUNE 18, 2019 AT 5:30 PM OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS. RE: MOTION TO PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION TO RECEIVE ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION REGARDING ONGOING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT NEGOTIATION AND PENDING LITIGATION WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exits: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Passaic, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, as follows; 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of an action upon the hereinafter specified subject matters; 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: a. Litigation b. Personnel c. Contract Negotiations 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter will be made public when deemed appropriate. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ------------------------------------------------------------ A motion by Councilman Love and seconded by Councilwoman Melo the work session meeting was reconvene. 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, JUNE 18, 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, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Hon. Hector C. Lora, Mayor, Ricardo Fernandez, Business Administrator, William Maslo, City Attorney 2 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes Invocation was rendered by Hon. Council Member Melo followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION/RECOGNITIONS: Mayor Hector Lora presented Certificates of Recognition for their service: • Rolando Rojano- Certificate of Recognition • Verushka Velez- Certificate of Recognition Mayor Hector Lora and Deputy Mayor Edwin Garcia presented a Certificate of Recognition and Mayors Choice Award to: • City of Passaic Film Festival Recognition (Passaic High School Students) Council Member Munk stepped down from the dais at 7:35 pm Council Member Munk took his seat at on the dais at 7:38 pm Council President read on record the addendums to the agenda with no objections from the council: Item No. 43A “Resolution Honorarily Designating the Corner of Market Street and Bergen Street as “Andres “Tito” Cruz Way” Council Member Garcia spoke about the legacy of Andres Cruz and Mayor Hector Lora read on record the resolution to be adopted. On a motion by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED FOR ADOPTION CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-06-190 RESOLUTION HONORARILY DESIGNATING THE CORNER OF MARKET STREET AND BERGEN STREET AS “ANDRES ‘TITO’ CRUZ WAY” WHEREAS, Andres “Tito” Cruz, Sr. was born on December 18, 1921 in Manati, Puerto Rico and was a long-time resident of the City of Passaic; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cruz was married to Sandalia “Sayito” Cruz for more than sixty-eight years and was blessed to share twelve children, thirty grandchildren, fifty-great grandchildren, and eleven great-great grandchildren; and 3 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, Mr. Cruz contributed greatly to the City of Passaic community through his kindness and good deeds and was a cornerstone of his church, “Iglesia Cristiana de Dios Pentecostal” for sixty-two years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cruz recently passed away but he will remain in the loving memory of his family and many friends. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Passaic that the corner of Market Street and Bergen Street shall be honorarily designated as “Andres ‘Tito’ Cruz Way.” ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Council President Schaer called for a ten minute recess at 7:46 p.m. Upon motion made by Council Member Patel and seconded by Council Member Melo the public meeting was opened at 7:51 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love City Council President Schaer called for a moment of silence in memory of the passing of Joseph Wise, husband to Francine Wise and Mr. Ponce Tidwell, former Zoning Board Member MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes for June 6, 2019, submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Council Member Melo and seconded by Council Member Patel the aforementioned meeting minutes were approved. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Love 4 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes HEARING OF CITIZENS Council President Schaer opened the public portion of the Meeting with the following statement for the record: 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. Joe Conoscenti, 170 Broadway • What is the status of the work being done in 41 Myrtle Avenue parking lot from June 6 meeting? • Armory park/Dog park between main avenue and Route 21 on hallowed grounds: fence was supposed to be pushed back, but is still inside the park • The sidewalk in Shevchenko Park on Main Avenue needs repairs. • Central Avenue parking area has a parking sign that offers parking for 5 cents for first hour. • Area around Boat house in Third Ward Park needs cleanup. • Loud music ordinance is not being enforced Council Member Love took his seat on the dais at 7:54 p.m. Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street • What is the status of police certification process? • What is status of ongoing personnel matters i.e., Ted Evans situation? • The DPW paved Orchard and Westervelt Streets and metal collars were removed temporarily, will those be removed? • Item #24 – is this the elevated high sweeper type? • Item #34 – what is the purpose? • Item #38 – what is being done for the $995,000.00? Council President Schaer stepped down from dais at 8:10 pm. Council President Schaer took his seat on the dais at 8:13 p.m. Evan Garcia, 65 Main Street • On Monday from 4pm to7pm, there will be a final community job fair at Martin Luther King School. • Many resident have already applied to work the census. 5 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes • We are considering adding additional job fairs since After ample opportunity given and no one else responding on a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Schwartz the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2214-19 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKINGFOR DISABLED PERSONS BY NJ LICENSE PLATE NUMBER Council Member Schwartz moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Council Member Garcia moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Patel and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2215-19 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 248 HOPE AVENUE, BLOCK 4063, LOT 74, AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Patel, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Schwartz the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Council Member Love moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Patel and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2216-19 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 141-147 BROADWAY, BLOCK 2203, LOTS 6 & 7, AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY Council Member Garcia moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Schwartz, So Ordered. The 7 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Council Member Patel moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Love and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2217-19 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 276 PASSAIC STREET, BLOCK 1081, LOT 15, AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: 8 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes Council Member Love moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Melo and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ------------------------------------------------------------ Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2218-19 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 620 MAIN AVENUE, BLOCK 1131.01, LOT 30, AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY Council Member Love moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Patel, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Garcia the public portion of the meeting was closed ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Council Member Munk moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage which motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia and adopted upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes Council President Schaer called up for the second and final reading Ordinance entitled: CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2219-19 ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITYOF PASSAIC TO ENTER INTO A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH PENNINGTON PASSAIC, LLC FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF PASSAIC AS: BLOCK 3236, LOT 36; BLOCK 3237, LOT 47; AND, BLOCK 3254, LOT 37, (176 PENNINGTON AVENUE; 191 PENNINGTON AVENUE; AND, 199- 31 PENNINGTON AVENUE) PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY Council Member Patel moved a public hearing to be held on Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member Garcia, So Ordered. The Council President then announced that all interested parties would be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the Ordinance. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Steve Siklosi, 23 Orchard Street, • How long is the tax exemption? • Why does the city have to give any tax breaks? • Why is the city giving up so much? After ample opportunity given and no one else responding, on a motion by Council Member Munk and seconded by Council Member Love the public portion of the meeting was closed. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: Council Member Munk moved the ordinance be TABLED INDEFINITELY which motion was seconded by Council Member Love upon a call of the roll. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: 10 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Patel the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted City of Passaic (Administration), 330 Passaic Street, submitting application to hold a 4th of July Fireworks Festival, on 100 Fourth Street, between July 4, 2019 and July 7, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 11: 00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) City of Passaic (Police Department), 330 Passaic Street, submitting application to hold a BBQ/Picnic in Pulaski Park, on July 11, 18 and 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Cong Shamrei Torah, 232 Terhune Avenue, submitting application to hold a Procession on June 23, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Procession will commence at 352 Terhune Avenue and travel to 232 Terhune Avenue. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Back 2 School Labor Day Cookout, 45 Aspen Place, Apt. 7E, submitting application to hold a Carwash, in Speer Village rear of 33 Aspen Place on June 22, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Mary Richie, 214 Central Avenue, submitting application to hold a Block Party Cookout, at 214 Central Avenue on July 6, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Our Lady of Fatima Church, 32 Exchange Place, submitting application to hold their Annual Picnic, at 22-24 Pennington Avenue (private parking lot) on June 29, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and June 30, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) Rana Samaj, USA, 231 Boulevard, submitting application to hold Cricket Tournament in Third Ward Park (baseball field) July 14, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Contingent Upon Departmental Approvals) ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. 11 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Patel the following communications and petitions were received placed on file and approval granted Personnel Actions- May 2019 Passaic Municipal Court – Monthly Report for May 2019 Millennium Strategies – Monthly Activity Report Zoning Board of the City of Passaic, submitting agenda of their June 11, 2019 meeting. Planning Board of the City of Passaic submitting agenda of their June 12, 2019 meeting NJ Departmental Environment Protection submitting the following: • Suspected Hazardous substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case No. 19-06-1336-50 • Suspected Hazardous substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case No. 19-05-29-1418-11 • Suspected Hazardous substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case No. 19-05-29-1614-43 Passaic Board of Education, submitting notice rescheduling their June 3, 2019 meeting to June 11, 2019 and notice of their June 11, 2019 meeting location change Peak Environmental LLC, submitting correspondence re: Response Action Outcome: ISRA Industrial Establishment as defined according to N.J.A.C 7:26 Leasehold – SignMasters Inc. 217 Brook Avenue, Passaic, NJ ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: RESOLUTIONS: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE VOTED ON BY ONE MOTION On a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Melo the following RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION 12 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-06-191 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PRE-PACKAGED MEALS FOR SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM 2019 WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing received bids on Friday, June 7, 2019 for Pre-Packaged Meals for the Summer Food Program 2019; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached summary: WHEREAS, in addition to the above, specifications were mailed to the following, none of whom submitted bids: Karsons Food Service Nu-Way Concessionaries The Maramont Corporation Ocean, NJ Kearny, NJ Brooklyn, NY Whitson’s Food Service Sodexo Management Feeding Our Children Elizabeth, NJ Medford, NJ Jersey City, NJ The Café on Clifton Wheat Road Cold Cuts Lakewood, NJ Vineland, NJ WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Jessica Lezcano, Superintendent of Recreation, that the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, Revolution Foods of Oakland, CA be awarded the contract in the estimated amount of $253,954.75 to be paid by the State of New Jersey, Department of Education, Bureau of Child Nutrition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the bid for Pre-packaged Meals for the Summer Food Program 2019 be awarded to Revolution Foods of Oakland, CA, in the estimated amount of $253,954.75. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Contingent upon award of grant funds for the above are available from the State of New Jersey Department of Education, Bureau of Child Nutrition- Account #G-02-40-SFD-018-029. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-06-192 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW AND UNUSED ELGIN PELICAN SERIES P SWEEPER WHEREAS, the Department of Public Work wishes to purchase One (1) New and Unused Elgin Pelican Series P Sweeper offered under 13 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative, ESCNJ Contract #17/18-30 from W.E. Timmerman Equipment Company of Whitehouse, NJ; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.40A:11-11 authorizes the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipment which has been approved by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury to purchase under Cooperative pricing system or joint purchasing system without the necessity for public bidding; WHEREAS, the sweeper is priced as follows: One (1) Elgin Pelican Series P Street Sweeper $236,871.38 Midwest Autolube – Dual $ 7,365.00 TOTAL $244,236.38 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that a contract be awarded to W.E. Timmerman Equipment Company of Whitehouse, NJ in the amount of $ 244,236.38. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #9-01-44-905-000-9PW ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-06-193 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TARGET YOUTH SOCCER GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notice from Target regarding a grant that funds player registration fees, player and field equipment, and/or training and professional development for volunteer coaches; 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 for the maximum request of $1,000. 14 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes 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 Target. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic Department of Recreation, Mayor, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to file this application and to accept grant funds from Target. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-06-194 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2019 SNY PLAY BALL FOOTBALL GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic has received notice from SNY regarding its 2019 Play Ball Football grant program, which provides grants, donations, and recreational opportunities to youth football 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 #19-06-195 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2019 BILL BELICHICK GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Passaic will apply for the $10,000 stipend to support recreational football programs in the City through the 2019 Bill Belichick Foundation grant program, which 15 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes provides grants to provide coaching, mentorship, and financial assistance to individuals, communities and organizations with a focus on the sports of football and lacrosse. 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 the 2019 Bill Belicheck Foundation Grant Program. 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 this program. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-06-196 APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CITY OF PASSAIC 2020 SAFE STREETS TO TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Passaic formally approves the grant application for the above stated project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as SST-2020-City of Passaic 2019 Safe Streets t-00017 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Passaic. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the City of Passaic and that their signatures constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approve the execution of the grant agreement. ------------------------------------------------------------ 16 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION# 19-06-197 RESOLUTION APPROVING TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CITY OF PASSAIC 2020 MUNICIPAL AID IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Passaic formally approves the grant application for the above stated project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2020-Passaic City-00149 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Passaic. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the City of Passaic and that their signatures constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approve the execution of the grant agreement. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-06-198 RESOLUTION APPROVING TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PASSAIC BIKEWAYS PROJECT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Passaic formally approves the grant application for the above stated project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Passaic are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as BIKE-2020-Passaic City-00012 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Passaic BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Passaic are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the City of Passaic and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement. 17 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-06-199 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HOMEOWNER HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES WHEREAS, a proposal was received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Services; and 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, a proposal was received as per the following; and CGP&H, Cranbury, NJ $ 112.00/hour WHEREAS, in addition to the above, specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following: Prime Vendor Wilmington, NC WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee, that the contract for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Services be awarded to CGP&H of Cranbury, NJ in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Services be awarded to Community Grants Planning & Housing of Cranbury, NJ in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above, on a form approved by City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for these services are available in Home Program Administration Account #H-24-43-HP7-000-826. ------------------------------------------------------------ 18 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-06-200 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS UNDER THE FY2019 RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (ROID) GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, there is a need to provide recreation and leisure services for individuals with disabilities in the City of Passaic City; and WHEREAS, the Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities (ROID) Grant supports projects that will provide these services to people with disabilities in our community by offering the ROID Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Passaic City Department of Recreation wishes to provide individuals with disabilities in need these services being offered under this grant program; and WHEREAS, the City of Passaic City desires to submit a grant application to the Department of Community Affairs on behalf of the Passaic City Department of Recreation for the FY2019 Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program in the amount of $20,000. WHEREAS, the City of Passaic recognizes and accepts that the Department may offer a lesser or greater amount, therefore upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreement; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the City of Passaic and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Passaic City that: 1. The City of Passaic City authorizes the submission of the grant for funding; and 2. These funds will be used by the Passaic City Department of Recreation to provide services for individuals with disabilities; and 3. The Municipal Council approves the allocation of the required 20% matching funds for this grant opportunity ------------------------------------------------------------ 19 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-06-201 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE REPLACEMENT SPRING STREET AND ELLIOT STREET PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, on May 30, 2019, there was a sanitary sewer manhole collapse on Spring Street and Elliot Street; and WHEREAS, it was the determination of the City Engineer, Dennis Harrington, that this sewer manhole collapse posed a serious potential for a health and safety hazard; and WHEREAS, a private contractor had to be hired to repair the collapse in this sanitary sewer manhole; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and WHEREAS, the following contractors were contacted and prices obtained for the original scope of work: John Garcia Construction $17,920.00 Clifton, NJ Delgado Brothers General $31,900.00 Passaic, NJ Your Way Construction, Inc. $38,364.00 Irvington, NJ WHEREAS, the final cost for this job was $ 17,006.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that payment to John Garcia, Clifton, NJ be made in the final amount of $17,006.00 is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Account #9-07-55-502-000-9ER. Council Member Patel stepped down from the dais at 8:39 p.m. Council Member Love stepped down from the dais at 8:39 p.m. Council Member Patel took his seat on the dais at 8:42 p.m. Council Member Love took his seat on the dais at 8:42 p.m. 20 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-06-202 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY ON CALL GASOLINE/DIESEL FUELING OF CITY OF PASSAIC VEHICLES WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Friday, May 31, 2019 for Emergency On Call Gasoline/Diesel Fueling of City of Passaic Vehicles; and WHEREAS, a bid was received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, emergency on call gasoline/diesel fueling to be used when the City of Passaic’s fueling system is not operational due to outages/repairs; and WHEREAS, the gasoline and diesel fuel pricing will be based on the Journal of Commerce – Oil Price Daily Posting; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible, responsive bid was received from Raineri’s Service Station, Inc. of Passaic; NJ WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Doris Dudek, the Director of Purchasing that the bid received from Raineri’s Service Station, Inc. of Passaic, NJ be awarded in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Emergency On Call Gasoline/Diesel Fueling be awarded to Raineri’s Service Station, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 45,000.00 for the time period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Passaic has made no commitment to purchase gasoline/diesel fuel. The fuel will be purchased on an as needed basis. 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 21 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes Funds for the above are available in Gasoline Account #9-01-31-460-000-074 and Diesel Account #9-01-31-460-000-078. Funds for the subsequent budget year is available providing that the budget is approved by the governing body ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-06-203 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY MOLD REMEDIATION AND REMOVAL OF CONTENTS AND DEBRIS PUBLIC WORKS BASEMENT– 870 MAIN AVENUE PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, on Wednesday, January 22, 2019, a complaint was filed with Mark Mora, Chief Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Passaic Health Department, regarding the conditions of the Public Works Basement – 870 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ; and WHEREAS, it was the determination of Mark Mora, Certified Health Education Specialist, Chief REHS that the situation posed a serious potential for a health and safety hazard; and WHEREAS, a private contractor; ServPro of Clifton, NJ had to be hired to perform emergency Mold Remediation and removal of contents and debris from the basement; and WHEREAS, emergency purchases and contracts may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and WHEREAS, the cost for this service is $ 27,425.51. NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that payment to ServPro of Clifton, NJ is hereby authorized. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for the above are available in Public Works - Account #9-01-26-290-000-028 ------------------------------------------------------------ 22 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-06-204 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES TIME AND MATERIAL CITY OF PASSAIC WHEREAS, bids were received by the Director of Purchasing on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 for Electrical Services -Time and Material; and WHEREAS, bids were received as per the attached; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, bids were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following, none of whom submitted bids: Prime Vendor Rapid Pump 4 Meter A1 Multi Service Wilmington, NC Paterson, NJ Passaic, NJ WHEREAS, the lowest responsible, responsive bid was received from Sal Electric Company of Jersey City, NJ; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Doris Dudek, the Director of Purchasing that the bid received from Sal Electric Company of Jersey City, NJ be awarded the contract as follows: Standard Hourly Rates Premium Hourly Rates Journeyman $85.00/hr. Journeyman $130.00/hr. Apprentice $40.00/hr. Apprentice $60.00/hr. Foreman $98.00/hr. Foreman $150.00/hr. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Electrical Services – Time and Material be awarded to Sal Electric Company of Jersey City, NJ in an amount not to exceed $ 45,000.00 for the time period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 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. Funds for the subsequent budget year is available, providing that the budget is approved by the governing body. ------------------------------------------------------------ 23 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-06-205 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MASONRY RESTORATION AND SOFFIT REPLACEMENT EASTSIDE FIREHOUSE PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, bids were received by the Division of Purchasing on Friday, May 17, 2019 for Masonry Restoration and Soffit Replacement Eastside Firehouse, Passaic, NJ; and WHEREAS, the attached bids were received; and WHEREAS, in addition to the attached, specifications were picked up by the following vendors, none of whom submitted bids: Northeast Roof Maintenance Arista Renovation Perth Amboy, NJ Bethpage, NY WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Lan Associates, that the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, A1 Construction of N. Bellmore, NY be awarded the contract in the amount of $ 182,000.00 inclusive of Alternate 1 (repair of existing metal coping seam covers at every seam location). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for Masonry Restoration and Soffit Replacement Eastside Firehouse, Passaic, NJ be awarded to A1 Construction of N. Bellmore, NY in the amount of $ 182,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form prepared by Corporation Counsel. Funds for the above are available in Bond Ord. #2169-18 - Acct. #C-04-55-980-018-ESF. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION NO. 19-06-206 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT THROUGH NEGOTIATIONS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RECONSTRUCTION 276 BROADWAY 24 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, the City of Passaic solicited bids for Interior and Exterior Reconstruction – 276 Broadway; and WHEREAS, bids were received on February 29, 2019 but were rejected as the prices exceeded the budget for this project; and WHEREAS, bids were again received on April 9, 2019 but were rejected as the prices exceeded the budget for this project; and WHEREAS, bids were again received on May 8, 2019 but were rejected as the prices exceeded the budget for this project; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40a;11-5 (3)(b) provides that any contract in excess of the bid threshold may be negotiated and awarded by Resolution of the governing body where bids have been rejected by the governing body on two occasions because it was determined that they were not reasonable as to price; and WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing has made a reasonable effort to determine that the same goods and services, at a price lower than the negotiated price, are not available from any agency or authority of the United States, the State of New Jersey, the County of Passaic or any local municipality; and WHEREAS, the terms, conditions, restrictions and specifications set forth in the negotiated contract are not substantially different from those which were the subject of the original bid document; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 2019 negotiations were conducted by Noel Musial, Architect; Doris Dudek, Director of Purchasing, and Dennis Harrington, City Engineer; and WHEREAS, the negotiations resulted in the following prices: TNS Construction, Stanhope, NJ $ 995,000.00 Billy Contracting, Pine Brook, NJ $ 999,999.00 WHEREAS, the City of Passaic wishes to enter into a contract with TNS Construction, Stanhope, NJ for Interior and Exterior Reconstruction – 276 Broadway, Passaic, NJ in the amount of $ 995,000.00. 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 with TNS Construction, Stanhope, NJ for Interior and Exterior Reconstruction – 276 Broadway, Passaic, NJ in the amount of $ 995,000.00. 25 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract for the above on a form approved by the City Attorney. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS Funds for this project are available in Account # B-12-44-BG8-133-870 ( $ 500,000.00) AND the General Capital Account #C-04-55-980-018-MAS ( $ 495,000.00) contingent upon HUD approval; the amount available and charged to the General Capital Fund will be re-classified and charged to the available funds in the 2019-2020 year 45 CDBG Action Plan. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-06-207 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING OF CONCESSION SERVICES THIRD WARD MEMORIAL PARK PASSAIC, NJ WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on May 8, 2019 for Furnishing of Concession Services Third Ward Memorial Park; and 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; specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals: Prime Vendor Wilmington, NC WHEREAS, the minimum bid for this service was $350.00/month; and WHEREAS, Rise & Go Catering dba Christopher Conoscienti has offered a $1,200.00/month rental fee to be paid to the City of Passaic for the operation of the concession stand; and WHEREAS, Francisco Lozano did not submit the required paperwork therefore their proposal was deemed non-responsive; and 26 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the evaluation committee, that the contract be awarded to Rise & Go Catering dba Christopher Conoscienti of Clifton, NJ in the amount of $1,200.00/month for a five (5) year period with the option to extend the contract for an additional Five (5) Year term. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the proposals for Furnishing of Concession Services Third Ward Park be awarded to Rise & Go Catering dba Christopher Conoscienti of Clifton, NJ. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19-06-208 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG CONSULTANT WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Director of Purchasing on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 for CDBG,HOME AND ESG CONSULTANT; and 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, a proposal was received as per the following vendor; and RES Advisors, Paoli, PA $ 80.00/hour - $ 200.00/hour WHEREAS, in addition to the attached; specifications were downloaded from the City of Passaic’s website from the following vendors, none of whom submitted proposals: Prime Vendor CGP&H Walter Moore & Assoc. Wilmington, NC Cranbury, NJ New York, NY Kairos Development Group Philadelphia, PA WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee, that the contract for CDBG, HOME AND ESG Consultant be awarded to RES Advisors, Paoli, PA as per the attached hourly rate schedule in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Passaic that the contract for CDBG, HOME AND ESG Consultant be awarded to RES Advisors, Paoli, PA as per the attached hourly 27 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes rate schedule in an amount not to exceed $ 25,000.00 for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 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 Contingent upon funds for the above being available in Budget SFY 2019-20 Home Program. ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-06-209 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the tax office has received an overpayment on the below mentioned property from the following property owner or their mortgage company in the amount of $1,739.20; WHEREAS, the property owner has submitted a written request to refund the overpaid amounts of $1,739.20 directly back to them; 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) and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly: BLOCK LOT PROPERTY NAME YEAR AMOUNT 2203 38 286 Paulison Ave. La Costa, Justino 2019 $1,739.20 ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION #19-06-210 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX PAYMENT MADE IN ERROR WHEREAS, the tax office has received a 1st quarter 2019 tax payment on 4 Katherine St. in the amount of $3,567.42 from CoreLogic Tax Service; WHEREAS, CoreLogic has submitted a written request notifying us that they made that payment in error and the payment received was intended for their mortgagee at 2 Katherine St. and they also requested a refund of the payment made in error of $3,567.42 to be paid directly back to them; 28 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes 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) and for the Tax Collector to adjust her records accordingly: BLOCK LOT QUAL PROPERTY YEAR AMOUNT 3309 19 C0002 4 Katherine St. 2019 $3,567.42 ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF PASSAIC RESOLUTION # 19 -06-211 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING C O N T R A C T FOR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION FIREWORKS DISPLAY WITH GARDEN STATE FIREWORKS, INC. WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to hold a Fourth of July Celebration with fireworks display on July 5, 2019, in Pulaski Park, Passaic, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 provides that a contract for professional services may be awarded without public advertising when the cost of same does not exceed the total sum of $17,500; and; WHEREAS, the City of Passaic desires to enter into the attached contract with Garden State Fireworks, Inc., Millington, New Jersey to provide fireworks display and related services at the rate of $8,000.00, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. 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 with Garden State Fireworks, Inc., Millington, New Jersey to provide fireworks display and related services on July 5, 2019, in Pulaski Park, Passaic, New Jersey at the rate of $8,000.00, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the attached contract; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract as well as any other documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: 29 Passaic City Council June 18, 2019 Minutes PAYMENT OF BILLS On a motion by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Love the PAYMENT OF BILLS was accepted and approved ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council on a motion by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Garcia the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. ROLL CALL AYES: Munk, Love, Melo, Patel, Schwartz, Garcia, CP Schaer ABSENT: ATTEST: APPROVED: Amada D. Curling, Gary S. Schaer, City Clerk Council President 30