Rahway City Council

CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PRE-MEETING CONFERENCE April 5, 2022, 7 p.m. “Each person addressing the Council shall first give their name and address to the Clerk. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof and, shall not exceed five (5) minutes in duration.” (Chapter 5-63 (C) Rules of Order No. 3) *All items with an asterisk are not conducted at the pre-meeting conference 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and INVOCATION 3. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act as required by law. *4. MINUTES March 14, 2022 Regular Meeting *5. PRESENTATIONS Mayoral Proclamation honoring Thomas Maye 6. COMMUNICATIONS: MAYOR, REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND BILL PAYMENT 7. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES *8. HEARING OF CITIZENS: ITEMS ON AGENDA Except ordinances on Second Reading (five minutes per speaker) 9. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING *10. CONSENT AGENDA All items considered routine by the City Council will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or citizen requests. Any item not included on the Consent Agenda will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. 11. RESOLUTIONS Department of Administration AR-79-22 RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO HOLD THE 2022 ANNUAL HOT RODS AND HARLEYS EVENT AR-80-22 RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 365-1 THROUGH 365-3 (SIDEWALK ENCUMBRANCES) AND CHAPTERS 365-50 THROUGH 365-51 (CLOSING OF STREETS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (HOT RODS & HARLEYS 2022) Pre-Meeting Conference of April 5, 2022 1 of 4 City of Rahway  AR-81-22 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Department of Engineering AR-82-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WHITESTONE ASSOCIATES, INC. LSRP SERVICES FOR 80 E. MILTON AVE AR-83-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FINAL CHANGE ORDER TO S. BROTHERS INC. FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NJDOT FY2020 ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AR-84-22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND SUEZ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY PROJECT AR-85-22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND SUEZ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PLAN PROJECT AR-86-22 RESOLUTION RATIFYING PAYMENT TO BERTO CONSTRUCTION FOR EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FULTON STREET AND EAST HAZELWOOD AVENUE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A11-6 AR-87-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUEZ TO CONSTRUCT WATERMAIN AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS ON W. HAZELWOOD AVENUE FROM ST. GEORGES AVE. TO PIERPONT STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF RAHWAY IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000.00 AR-88-22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE BOND TO R2-N2 PROPERTIES LLC, 160 HOPPER AVENUE, WALDWICK, NJ, FOR EAST CHERRY STREET, BLOCK 318, LOT 18, 19, 20, 21, 1.03 SUBJECT TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE BOND Department of Revenue & Finance AR-89-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION (RENE MARTINEZ) Pre-Meeting Conference of April 5, 2022 2 of 4 City of Rahway  Department of Administration AR-91-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT TO TRIBU PARTNERS LLC FOR SERVICES RELATED TO PERSONNEL MATTERS FOR CITY OF RAHWAY AR-92-22 RESOLUTION RESCINDING AR-64-22 AR-93-22 RESOLUTION TO AWARD A SERVICE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES 12. ORDINANCES – FINAL ADOPTION / SECOND READING* O-13-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP CODE CHAPTER §47-2 “ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY; POWER AND DUTIES” ESTABLISHING TERMS FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND ESTABLISHING CURRENT MEMBERS’ TERMS (Miles, Entire Council) O-14-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 421 ZONING OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO PERMIT CANNABIS BUSINESSES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS (Miles, Entire Council) O-15-22 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TENNIS COURT SURFACES AT BERZINEC PARK IN, BY AND FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $400,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS (Newbury, Gibilisco) O-16-22 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE 2022 ROAD AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN, BY AND FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,650,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS (Miles, Entire Council) O-17-22 BOND ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $325,000 FOR THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO BRENNAN FIELD IN, BY AND FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE Pre-Meeting Conference of April 5, 2022 3 of 4 City of Rahway  OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS (Parson, Brown) 13. MISCELLANEOUS (Unfinished Business) 14. COMMUNICATIONS: HEARING OF CITIZENS ON ANY ITEM (Five minutes per speaker) *15. COUNCIL COMMENTS (Three minutes per member) 16. ADJOURNMENT Pre-Meeting Conference of April 5, 2022 4 of 4 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-79-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO HOLD THE 2022 ANNUAL HOT RODS AND HARLEYS EVENT WHEREAS, Chapter 129; Article II, Section 14 “Permitted consumption in public places” gives the Municipal Council the right to grant permission for alcoholic beverages to be served at an event to be held in a designated park, playground or recreational area or other public place at a designated time or times in connection with any purpose or events which have been authorized by the Council of the City of Rahway; and WHEREAS, the “Hot Rods and Harleys” event has been an annual event held in Rahway for over 20 years; and WHEREAS, this event has brought thousands of people to the downtown area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby grant permission to U4 Guys Hot Rods & Harleys Committee to hold the Hot Rods and Harleys event in the Central Business District on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (with a rain date of May 21) and to grant permission to the following organizations and businesses to dispense alcoholic beverages and/or non-alcoholic refreshments during the hours indicated: Applicant Address Hours U4 Guys Hot Rods & Harleys Committee Train Station Plaza 11:30 am-7 pm U4 Guys Hot Rods & Harleys Committee Irving St./Elm. Ave. 11:30 am-7 pm Cubanu 1467 Main St. 11:30 am-6 pm Nancy’s Towne House 1453 Main St. 11:30 am-6 pm Watt Hotel 1403 Irving St. 11:30 am-6 pm The Irving Inn 1449 Irving St. 11:30 am-6 pm BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the requirements of Ch. 311-34M(5) are suspended for all holders of a one-day Special Event Food Truck license participating in the Hot Rods and Harleys event on May 14, 2022 (with a rain date of May 21); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the requirements of Ch. 311-38D are suspended on May 14, 2022 (with a rain date of May 21) for the organizations and businesses listed above. AR-79-22 1 of 1 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-80-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 365-1 THROUGH 365-3 (SIDEWALK ENCUMBRANCES) AND CHAPTERS 365-50 THROUGH 365- 51 (CLOSING OF STREETS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (HOT RODS & HARLEYS 2022) WHEREAS, on Saturday, May 14, 2022 the Hot Rods and Harleys Day in downtown Rahway will be held (with a rain date of May 21, 2022); and WHEREAS, it has been requested that provisions of Chapters 365-1 through 365-3 of the Code of the City of Rahway be temporarily suspended and certain streets in the downtown area be closed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that it hereby authorizes that the provisions of Chapters 365-1 through 365-3 (Sidewalk Encumbrances) are suspended between the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 (with a rain date of May 21) on the following streets: 1. City Hall Plaza 2. Main St from E Hazelwood Ave. to Elizabeth Ave (leaving Monroe Street accessible to residents ONLY) 3. Milton Ave from Jaques to Lawrence St. 4. Irving St from E. Milton Avenue to Elizabeth Ave 5. East Cherry St from Main St to Irving St 6. Lewis St from Irving St to Augusta St 7. Rahway Train Station 8. Elm Avenue from Main St to Irving St 9. Broad Street from Milton Ave to Irving St 10. Campbell St from Broad St to W Cherry St BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the streets listed above also be closed during the same dates and times in accordance with Chapters 365-50 and 365-51 of the Code of the City of Rahway. AR-80-22 1 of 1 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-81-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK WHEREAS, Public Works Professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and wellbeing of the people of the City of Rahway; and WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment, storm water management and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in the City of Rahway to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and WHEREAS the year 2022 marks the 62nd annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize the mayor to recognize National Public Works Week from May 16th – May 20th, 2022. We urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life. AR-81-22 1 of 1 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-82-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WHITESTONE ASSOCIATES, INC. LSRP SERVICES FOR 80 E. MILTON AVE WHEREAS, the City of Rahway requires the services of a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (“LSRP”) to address requirements from the NJDEP for the site commonly known as 80 E. Milton Ave; and WHEREAS, the City desires to award a contract to Whitestone Associates, Inc. to provide LSRP services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the City of Rahway are hereby authorized to execute a professional services agreement with Whitestone Associates in an amount not to exceed $59,500.00. 2. A notice in accordance with this Resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law shall be published in the official newspaper of the City of Rahway as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage. 3. That an executed copy of the Contract and a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk of the City of Rahway and shall be available there for public inspection in accordance with the law. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately or as otherwise provided by law. 5. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service Agreement” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-5) and under the fair and open process of the Local Unit Pay-To-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. Attached hereto is the certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Rahway, which states that there are legally appropriated funds within the Current Fund – Account 01-201-20-165-028, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. AR-82-22 1 of 2 City of Rahway City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance April 11, 2022 Hon. Raymond A. Giacobbe, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Re: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WHITESTONE ASSOCIATES, INC. LSRP SERVICES FOR 80 E. MILTON AVE Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Current Fund – Account 01-201-20-165-028 to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. Sincerely, Frank C. Ruggiero Chief Financial Officer AR-82-22 2 of 2 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-83-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FINAL CHANGE ORDER TO S. BROTHERS INC. FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NJDOT FY2020 ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, S. Brothers, Inc., 16 Sobechko Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726 was previously awarded a construction contract for the “NJDOT FY2020 Road Resurfacing Project” with a total project price of $515,331.35; and WHEREAS, the City of Rahway would like to complete additional paving on Jefferson Avenue (Lake Avenue to Meadow Avenue and Orchard Street to Intersection of Inman Avenue) and new concrete curbing and sidewalk work on Park Street; and WHEREAS, Colliers Engineering has reviewed the request and prepared a summary dated March 16, 2022 which outlines the additional construction costs for said improvements in the amount of $80,999.86; and WHEREAS, the adjusted contract amount will be $596,331.21 (15.72% above the original contract amount of $515,331.35).; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available within the current and/or previously adopted Ordinances for said purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the above referenced Final Change Order for additional work associated with the NJDOT FY2020 Road Resurfacing Project is awarded to S. Brothers, Inc. 16 Sobechko Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726 in the amount of $80,999.86, (15.72% above the original contract amount of $515,331.35). Attached hereto is the certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Rahway, which states that there are legally appropriated funds within the General Capital Fund - Account No. 04-215-55-699-105, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. AR-83-22 1 of 2 City of Rahway City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance April 11, 2022 Hon. Raymond A. Giacobbe, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Re: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FINAL CHANGE ORDER TO S. BROTHERS INC. FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NJDOT FY2020 ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the General Capital Fund - Account No. 04-215-55-699-105, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. Sincerely, Frank C. Ruggiero Chief Financial Officer  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-84-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND SUEZ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY PROJECT WHEREAS, on July 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, passed amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act and Municipal and County Utilities Authorities Law that address Community Public Water Systems obligations for managing lead in drinking water; and WHEREAS, the Safe Drinking Water Act amendment sets requirements for each Public Community Water System (PCWS) to begin physical inventorying of all service lines and provide an update on same by July 22, 2022 and each subsequent July 22 annually through July 22, 2031; and WHEREAS, the City requires services to assist with preparation of the physical inventory of greater than 8,000 service lines; and WHEREAS, Suez, the City’s licensed water system operator, provided a proposal dated March 2022 to perform the aforementioned services which are outside of the scope of the current contract with the City of Rahway due to the services being associated with new amendments; and WHEREAS, the City desires to award a contract to Suez, to provide professional services associated with Year 1 of the Lead Service Line Physical Inventory (up to 1,000 customers). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that: 1. The Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the City of Rahway are hereby authorized to execute a professional services agreement with Suez in an amount not to exceed $170,000.00. 2. A notice in accordance with this Resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law shall be published in the official newspaper of the City of Rahway as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage. 3. That an executed copy of the Contract and a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk of the City of Rahway and shall be available there for public inspection in accordance with law. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately or as otherwise provided by law. AR-84-22 1 of 3 City of Rahway Attached hereto is the certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Rahway, which states that there are legally appropriated funds within Water Capital Fund, Account Number 06-215-55-921-108. to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. AR-84-22 2 of 3 City of Rahway City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance April 11, 2022 Honorable Raymond A. Giacobbe, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 Re: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND SUEZ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY PROJECT Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Water Capital Fund, Account Number 06-215-55-921-108, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. Sincerely, Frank C. Ruggiero Chief Financial Officer AR-84-22 3 of 3 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-85-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND SUEZ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PLAN PROJECT WHEREAS, on July 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, passed amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act and Municipal and County Utilities Authorities Law that address Community Public Water Systems obligations for managing lead in drinking water; and WHEREAS, the Safe Drinking Water Act amendment sets requirements for each Public Community Water System (PCWS) to prepare a Lead Service Line Replacement Plan by July 22, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City requires services to assist with the preparation of the Lead Service Line Replacement Plan; and WHEREAS, Suez, the City’s licensed water system operator, provided a proposal dated March 2022 to perform the aforementioned services which are outside of the scope of the current contract with the City of Rahway due to the services being associated with new amendments; and WHEREAS, the City desires to award a contract to Suez, to provide professional services associated with the Lead Service Line Replacement Plan Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that: 1. The Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the City of Rahway are hereby authorized to execute a professional services agreement with Suez. in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. 2. A notice in accordance with this Resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law shall be published in the official newspaper of the City of Rahway as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage. 3. That an executed copy of the Contract and a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk of the City of Rahway and shall be available there for public inspection in accordance with law. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately or as otherwise provided by law. AR-85-22 1 of 3 City of Rahway Attached hereto is the certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Rahway, which states that there are legally appropriated funds within Water Capital Fund, Account Number 06-215-55-921-108. to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. AR-85-22 2 of 3 City of Rahway City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance April 11, 2022 Honorable Raymond A. Giacobbe, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 Re: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND SUEZ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PLAN PROJECT Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Water Capital Fund, Account Number 06-215-55-921-108, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. Sincerely, Frank C. Ruggiero Chief Financial Officer AR-85-22 3 of 3 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-86-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION RATIFYING PAYMENT TO BERTO CONSTRUCTION FOR EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FULTON STREET AND EAST HAZELWOOD AVENUE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A11-6 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6(b) states that “Upon the furnishing of such goods or services…the contractor furnishing such goods or services shall be entitled to be paid therefor and the contracting unit shall be obligated for said payment….”; and WHEREAS, a condition exists affecting the public health, safety, or welfare requiring the immediate delivery of goods or services; and WHEREAS, due to a damaged sanitary sewer main in the area of the intersection of Fulton Street and East Hazelwood Avenue, a sinkhole within the roadway formed creating a very hazardous condition along and across the pavement of East Hazelwood Avenue; and WHEREAS, Berto Construction (the “Contractor”) submitted a payment request for work performed to excavate the location of the damaged sanitary sewer main, replace the damaged section of the sanitary sewer main, restore the damaged pavement; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the repair and determined it to be acceptable and recommends that the Contractor be paid $10,723.77; and BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that a payment to Berto Construction for emergency work in the amount of ten thousand seven hundred twenty-three dollars and seventy seven cents ($10,723.77) is hereby ratified and authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A, 40:11-6(b). Attached hereto is the certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Rahway, which states that there are legally appropriated funds within the Current Fund- Account 11-216-55-110-105, to cover the cost of this payment. AR-86-22 1 of 2 City of Rahway City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance April 11, 2022 Honorable Raymond A. Giacobbe, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 Re: RESOLUTION RATIFYING PAYMENT TO BERTO CONSTRUCTION FOR EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FULTON STREET AND EAST HAZELWOOD AVENUE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A11-6 Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Current Fund- Account 11-216-55-110-105, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. Sincerely, Frank C. Ruggiero Chief Financial Officer AR-86-22 2 of 2 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-87-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUEZ TO CONSTRUCT WATERMAIN AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS ON W. HAZELWOOD AVENUE FROM ST. GEORGES AVE. TO PIERPONT STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF RAHWAY IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000.00 WHEREAS, Suez, as contracted operator of the City’s water system has determined and recommended items and systems on West Hazelwood Avenue between St. Georges Avenue and Pierpont Street that are in need of replacement or rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, Suez’s recommendations include replacement of the water mains and services; and WHEREAS, Suez, as contracted operator of the City’s water treatment plant and infrastructure, is obligated to make these improvements and has provided costs for the same as requested by the City; and WHEREAS, Suez has submitted proposals totaling $750,000.00 for these water system improvements; and WHEREAS, The City Engineer has reviewed the conditions and proposals and recommends that this work be performed to efficiently and safely operate the water system; and WHEREAS, the City’s Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the available funds and has determined that sufficient funds are available to award this Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the request for Suez to Construct Watermain and Services on West Hazelwood Avenue from St. Georges Avenue to Pierpont Street in the amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) is hereby authorized. Attached hereto is the certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Rahway, which states that there are legally appropriated funds within Ordinance No. O-34-21, and General Capital Fund - Account No. 06-216- 55-933-105, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. AR-87-22 1 of 2 City of Rahway City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance April 11, 2022 Honorable Raymond A. Giacobbe, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 Re: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUEZ TO CONSTRUCT WATERMAIN AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS ON W. HAZELWOOD AVENUE FROM ST. GEORGES AVE. TO PIERPONT STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF RAHWAY IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000.00 Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within Ordinance No. O-34-21, and General Capital Fund - Account No. 06-216-55-933-105, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. Sincerely, Frank C. Ruggiero Chief Financial Officer AR-87-22 2 of 2 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-88-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF A PERFORMANCE BOND TO R2-N2 PROPERTIES LLC, 160 HOPPER AVENUE, WALDWICK, NJ, FOR EAST CHERRY STREET, BLOCK 318, LOT 18, 19, 20, 21, 1.03 SUBJECT TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE BOND WHEREAS, the City Engineer has conducted a review toward release of Performance Bond #9238126 dated March 25, 2022 in the amount of $204,387.76 for the project at East Cherry Street, Block 318 Lots 18-21 and 23; and WHEREAS, the municipal council of the City of Rahway will accept a Maintenance Bond prior to the release of the performance bond; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer recommends formal release of the Performance Bond. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to return the Performance Bond #9238126 in the amount of $204,387.76 AR-88-22 1 of 1 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-89-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION (RENE MARTINEZ) WHEREAS, property known as Lot 12, Block 147, more commonly known as 254 Elm Ave, in Rahway, NJ is owned by Rene Martinez; and WHEREAS, Rene Martinez, who had qualified as a one hundred percent Disabled Veteran under the provision of the N.J.S.A 54; 4-3.30, causing his property to be exempt from taxation at the local level beginning with the 1st Quarter Calendar Year 2022 as verified by the Tax Assessor; and WHEREAS, the Tax Bills for the four quarters of Calendar Year 2022 were generated from the 2021 Assessor's Tax Lists, as required under regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services in The Department of Community Affairs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-64, thus presenting this property owner with a tax bill for the calendar year 2022, while the property is correctly classified as being Tax Exempt for the same period. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to cancel and refund any monies paid for the first half of 2022; in the amount of $3,239.17 on the property known and designated as Lot 12, Block 147. AR-89-22 1 of 1 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-90-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE INGERMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, AS THE SOLE REDEVELOPER OF CERTAIN LOTS LOCATED ALONG ESTERBROOK AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of Rahway (“City”) seeks to approve a redeveloper for the purpose of redeveloping 1430 Esterbrook Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey (also known as Block 151, Lots 7, 20, 21, 22, 23 in the City of Rahway) (the “Property”) into an approximately 60-unit affordable senior housing community (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Project will be financed through the usage of some or all of the following sources: Low Income Housing Tax Credits (expected to be 4% tax credits); tax credits through the Aspire program; tax exempt bond proceeds; HOME Funds from Union County; American Rescue Plan Funds from Union County; first mortgage financing; and/or other sources of funds to be identified in the future; and WHEREAS, Ingerman Development Company, LLC, together with its affiliates (collectively, “IDC”), is a highly experienced affordable housing development firm in the State of New Jersey and Mid-Atlantic region that has successfully developed more than 8,000 affordable units and secured in excess of $1 billion in financing for such projects over the past 30 years; and WHEREAS, IDC recently successfully developed The Willows at Rahway as a 58-unit family apartment community; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in its best interest to approve, appoint, and designate IDC as the exclusive redeveloper in connection with the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rahway that Ingerman Development Company, LLC is hereby approved, appointed, and designated as the exclusive redeveloper with respect to the Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is authorized, as a means to facilitate the effectuation of the Project, to acquire the Property and transfer or ground lease it to IDC, as may be later mutually determined by and between the City and IDC; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is authorized to negotiate a Redeveloper Agreement, PILOT Agreement, and/or such other documents as may be deemed necessary or desirable (collectively, the "Documents") for the Project with IDC. AR-90-22 1 of 1 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-91-22 Date of Adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT TO TRIBU PARTNERS LLC FOR SERVICES RELATED TO PERSONNEL MATTERS FOR CITY OF RAHWAY WHEREAS, the City of Rahway has a need for services related to personnel matters; and WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the value of the services will be below the $44,000 bid threshold; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract shall be one year on an on-call basis; and WHEREAS, the Business Administrator recommends that a contract be awarded in an amount not to exceed $25,000; and WHEREAS, Tribu Partners LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Tribu Partners LLC has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the City of Rahway in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Tribu Partners LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that there are sufficient funds in the Current Fund, to cover the cost of this contract – N.J.A.C. 5:30-5-4. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor, or Business Administrator as the Mayor’s designee, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Tribu Partners LLC, 382 Springfield Avenue, Suite 217, Summit, New Jersey 07901as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution. Attached hereto is the certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Rahway, which states that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Current Fund – Account 01- 201-20-155 to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. AR-91-22 1 of 2 City of Rahway City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance April 11, 2022 Hon. Raymond A. Giacobbe, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Re: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT TO TRIBU PARTNERS LLC FOR SERVICES RELATED TO PERSONNEL MATTERS FOR CITY OF RAHWAY Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Current Fund – Account 01-201-20-155, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. Sincerely, Frank C. Ruggiero Chief Financial Officer AR-91-22 2 of 2 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-92-22 Date of Adoption: April 11, 2022 RESOLUTION RESCINDING AR-64-22 WHEREAS, on March 14, 2022, the City Council of the City of Rahway adopted resolution AR- 64-22 titled “A RESOLUTION AWARDING A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR CUTTING AND CONTROL OF VEGETATION ON THE RAHWAY FLOOD CONTROL LEVEE;” and WHEREAS, the Mayor & Council no longer wishes to proceed with the service contract as presented; and WHEREAS, the Mayor & Council believes it is in the best interest of the City to rescind resolution AR-64-22. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that resolution AR-64-22 is hereby rescinded. AR-92-22 1 of 1 City of Rahway  RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR-93-22 Date of Adoption: __________________ RESOLUTION TO AWARD A SERVICE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Rahway is in need of providing employee health consulting services; and WHEREAS, Comprehensive Medical Nutrition Solutions (the “Consultant,”) is recognized as a leading consulting and services firm specializing in providing health consulting services; and WHEREAS, the City shall provide $13,500.00 to the Consultant to implement an employee health platform and maintain office hours onsite twice per month; and WHEREAS, the Consultant will conduct nutrition assessments, preventative health activities, create a culture of health among the City of Rahway Employees, and maintain metric tracking; and WHEREAS, the Consultant utilizes an electronic health record program to keep track of employee health; and WHEREAS, the Consultant will execute the proposed Scope of Services, attached hereto, over a one-year basis beginning on or about January 1, 2022 and concluding by December 31, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City would like to enter into a Service Contract (“Contract,”) with Consultant pursuant to the attached proposal attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The City of Rahway hereby approves the award of a Professional Consulting Agreement pursuant to the proposal attached hereto in substantially the form with such changes be approved by the Business Administrator on advice of counsel. 2. The City of Rahway hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute Professional Consulting Agreement in the form so approved. The City Clerk shall be authorized to attest to the signature of the Mayor appearing thereon and to affix the seal of the Authority thereto. The Chief Financial Officer of City of Rahway certifies that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Current Fund Account 01-201-27-330-197, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. AR-93-22 1 of 2 City of Rahway City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance April 11, 2022 Honorable Raymond A. Giacobbe, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 Re: RESOLUTION TO AWARD A SERVICE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Current Fund Account 01-201-27-330-197, to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services. Sincerely, Frank C. Ruggiero Chief Financial Officer AR-93-22 2 of 2 City of Rahway