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ADOPTED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL January 19, 2021

Abubakar Jalloh, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk

CLERK’S CERTIFICATION

I, Abubakar Jalloh, City Clerk of the City of Plainfield do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Plainfield City Council.

Abubakar Jalloh, R.M.C.

Municipal Clerk

Vote Record - Resolution R 044-21

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R 045-21

RESOLUTION GRANTING ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE APPOINTMENTS TO

THE PLAINFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY.

RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Plainfield does hereby advise and consent to

the appointments by His Honor, the Mayor of:

Pedro Estevez Succeeds Self for a 5 year term; 520 East Front Street term ending 02/01/26

Plainfield, NJ 07060

Miguel Edghill Succeeds Self for a 5 year term; 824 Central Avenue term ending 02/01/2026


Marleen Powell, Alt.#1 Succeeds Self for a 2 year term; 11 Norwood Avenue term ending 01/31/2023


Ron Scott Bey, Alt.#2 Succeeds Self for a 2 year term; 1070 Rose Street term ending 01/31/2023


as Commissioners of the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority, effective February 1, 2021 upon

adoption and confirmation of oath of office.






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R 046-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FINAL APPROPRIATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT

TO EXCEED $15,246.00 FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH

DECEMBER 31, 2020 FOR RUDERMAN & ROTH, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AS LABOR/PERSONNEL COUNSEL

WHEREAS, the City Council by Resolution(s) R048-20, R192-20 and R303-20 adopted

January 21, 2020, June 8, 2020 and November 9, 2020 respectively, authorizing appropriation(s)

in an aggregate amount not to exceed $170,00.00 for payment of legal fees rendered by

RUDERMAN & ROTH, LLC, 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 303, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 as

Labor/Personnel Counsel; AND

WHEREAS, the services to be performed consist of professional services within the

definition of the Local Public Contracts Law of the State of New Jersey, which are within the

exceptions from competitive bidding provided for in the Local Public Contracts Law; AND

WHEREAS, unexpected and unusually extensive legal proceedings and intensive

negotiations have been required, an additional appropriation in an amount not to exceed Fifteen

Thousand two Hundred Forty-Six Dollars ($15,246.00) is needed to cover services rendered on

behalf of the City of Plainfield through December 31, 2020 by said vendor; AND

WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding for this appropriation from Corporation

Counsel’s Budget 0-01-04-155-001-278 ($15,246.00), as evidenced by the City Finance

Officer’s Certificate attached hereto; Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, New Jersey that:

1. Resolutions R048-20, R192-20 and R303-20 are hereby amended to provide for a

final appropriation in an amount not to exceed ($15,246.00) for RUDERMAN &

ROTH, LLC, 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 303, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 and the

Agreement, be and the same are hereby amended accordingly.

2. Funding shall be paid from Corporation Counsel’s Budget 0-01-04-155-001-278.

3. A copy of this resolution shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk with

Resolutions R048-20, R192-20 and R303-20 as one (1) document.






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R 047-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO PLAINFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2:10-18

TO WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, PA, AS BOND COUNSEL AND

REDEVELOPMENT COUNSEL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00.

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has a need to retain special counsel to represent the City

in connection with the issuance of debt obligations and other matters of capital finance, and

redevelopment and other legal actions as may be assigned through the Office of Corporation Counsel

as more fully expressed and described in the contract(s) for services attached hereto and made a part

hereof; AND

WHEREAS, in accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-18, the City of

Plainfield instituted a policy to negotiate agreements for Professional Services on the basis of

demonstrated confidence and qualifications for various types of Professional Services required by the

City; AND

WHEREAS, on January 6, 2021, the City Council of the City of Plainfield adopted

Resolution R033-21 approving WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, PA, among others as

qualified vendors and service providers in accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-

18; AND

WHEREAS, pursuant to the list of approved qualified vendors and service providers, and

based upon a review of the qualifications and recommendations for legal services as Bond Counsel

and Redevelopment Counsel needed by the City of Plainfield; WILENTZ, GOLDMAN &

SPITZER, PA, 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-0958 has

been deemed appropriate and qualified to perform the professional services required; AND

WHEREAS, funding for legal services as Bond Counsel will be provided from various Bond

Ordinances in the General Capital Fund of the City; and legal services rendered as Redevelopment

Counsel in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 shall be paid from Budget Account No. 1-01-04-

155-001-281; Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, New Jersey as follows:

1. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a

professional service agreement as approved by the Office of Corporation Counsel

attached hereto and made a part hereof, between the City of Plainfield and WILENTZ,

GOLDMAN & SPITZER, PA, 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900, Woodbridge,

New Jersey 07095-0958, effective as of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, for

Bond Counsel services will be provided from various Bond Ordinances in the General

Capital Fund of the City; and legal services rendered as Redevelopment Counsel in an

amount not to exceed $25,000.00 shall be paid from Budget Account No. 1-01-04-155-

001-281 as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate attached hereto, and any

additional amounts from any and all escrow accounts designated for professional fees;

2. This agreement and the terms contained herein shall continue in full force and effect as to

all matters assigned to Counsel until a successor is qualified and appointed.

3. A brief notice of this action shall be published within 20 days in the newspaper

authorized to publish legal notices on behalf of the City.

4. A copy of this resolution and the executed agreement shall be filed in the Office of the

City Clerk.






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R 048-21



TO RUDERMAN & ROTH, LLC, AS LABOR/PERSONNEL COUNSEL, FOR AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000.00

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has a need to retain special counsel to represent the City in connection with labor/personnel matters and other related legal actions as may be assigned through the Office of Corporation Counsel; AND

WHEREAS, in accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-18, the City of Plainfield instituted a policy to negotiate agreements for Professional Services on the basis of demonstrated confidence and qualifications for various types of Professional Services required by the City; AND


Resolution R033-21 approving RUDERMAN & ROTH, LLC, 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 303, Springfield, New Jersey 07081, as a qualified vendor and service provider in accordance

with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-18; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the list of approved qualified vendors and service providers,

and based upon a review of the qualifications and recommendations for legal services as

Labor/Personnel Counsel needed by the City of Plainfield; RUDERMAN & ROTH, LLC, has been deemed appropriate and qualified to perform the professional services required; AND

WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding for this agreement from Budget Account No. 1-

01-04-155-001-278 for an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate attached hereto; Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, New Jersey as follows:

1. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a professional service agreement as approved by the Office of Corporation Counsel

between the City of Plainfield and RUDERMAN & ROTH, LLC, 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 303, Springfield, New Jersey 07081, effective as of January 1, 2021, for a period not to exceed December 31, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 from Budget Account No. 1-01-04-155-001-278 as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate attached hereto, and not otherwise compensated through the City’s Third-Party Claims Administrator;

2. This agreement and the terms contained herein shall continue in full force and effect as to all matters assigned to Counsel until a successor is qualified and appointed;

3. A brief notice of this action shall be published within 20 days in the newspaper authorized to publish legal notices on behalf of the City;

4. A copy of this resolution and the executed agreement shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.






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R 049-21



TO KOLOGI SIMITZ, AS LITIGATION/DEFENSE COUNSEL FOR AN AMOUNT

NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00.

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has a need to retain special counsel to represent the City in

connection with litigation and other legal actions as may be assigned through the Office of Corporation

Counsel; AND




City; AND

WHEREAS, on January 6, 2021, the City Council of the City of Plainfield adopted Resolution

R033-20 approving KOLOGI SIMITZ, 500 N. Wood Avenue, Suite 4B, Linden, New Jersey 07036,

as a qualified vendor and service provider in accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-

18; AND

WHEREAS, pursuant to the list of approved qualified vendors and service providers, and based

upon a review of the qualifications and recommendations for legal services as Litigation/Defense Counsel

needed by the City of Plainfield; KOLOGI SIMITZ, has been deemed appropriate and qualified to

perform the professional services required; AND

WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding for this agreement from Budget Account No. 1-01-04-

155-001-272 for an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s

Certificate attached hereto; Now, therefore, be it


1. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a professional

service agreement as approved by the Office of Corporation Counsel between the City of

Plainfield and KOLOGI SIMITZ, 500 N. Wood Avenue, Suite 4B, Linden, New Jersey

07036, effective as of January 1, 2021, for a period not to exceed December 31, 2021, for an

amount not to exceed $35,000.00 from Budget Account No. 1-01-04-155-001-272 as

evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate attached hereto, and not otherwise

compensated through the City’s Third-Party Claims Administrator;

2. This agreement and the terms contained herein shall continue in full force and effect as to all

matters assigned to Counsel until a successor is qualified and appointed;

3. A brief notice of this action shall be published within 20 days in the newspaper authorized to

publish legal notices on behalf of the City;

4. A copy of this resolution and the executed agreement shall be filed in the Office of the City

Clerk.






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R 050-21



TO RAINONE COUGHLIN MINCHELLO, LLC, AS LITIGATION/ DEFENSE

COUNSEL, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00. –CORPORATION

COUNSEL.


connection with litigation and other legal actions as may be assigned through the Office of Corporation

Counsel; AND




City; AND


R033-21 approving RAINONE COUGHLIN MINCHELLO, LLC, 555 US One South, Suite 440,

Iselin, New Jersey 08830, as a qualified vendor and service provider in accordance with Plainfield

Municipal Code Section 2:10-18; AND



needed by the City of Plainfield; RAINONE COUGHLIN MINCHELLO, LLC, has been deemed

appropriate and qualified to perform the professional services required; AND







Plainfield and RAINONE COUGHLIN MINCHELLO, LLC, 555 US One South, Suite

440, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, effective as of January 1, 2021, for a period not to exceed

December 31, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 from Budget Account No. 1-

01-04-155-001-271 as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate attached hereto,

and not otherwise compensated through the City’s Third-Party Claims Administrator;






Clerk.










R 051-21



TO JOSEPH M. WENZEL, ESQ. OF FRIEND & WENZEL, LLC, AS

LITIGATION/DEFENSE COUNSEL, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000.00.

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has a need to retain special counsel to represent the City in connection with litigation and other legal actions as may be assigned through the Office of Corporation Counsel; AND



Resolution R026-20 approving JOSEPH M. WENZEL, ESQ. of FRIEND & WENZEL, LLC, 1000 Clifton Avenue, Suite 101,Clifton, New Jersey 07013, as a qualified vendor and service provider in

accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-18; AND



needed by the City of Plainfield; JOSEPH M. WENZEL, ESQ. of FRIEND & WENZEL, LLC, has

been deemed appropriate and qualified to perform the professional services required; AND







Plainfield and JOSEPH M. WENZEL, ESQ. of FRIEND & WENZEL, LLC, 1000 Clifton

Avenue, Suite 101, Clifton, New Jersey 07013, effective as of January 1, 2021, for a period

not to exceed December 31, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 from Budget

Account No. 1-01-04-155-001-275 as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate

attached hereto, and not otherwise compensated through the City’s Third-Party Claims

Administrator;






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R 052-21



TO MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC AS REDEVELOPMENT

COUNSEL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has a need to retain special counsel to represent the City

in connection with redevelopment and other legal actions as may be assigned through the Office of

Corporation Counsel; AND




City; AND


Resolution R033-21 approving McMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC, 75 Livingston

Avenue, 2nd Floor, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 as a qualified vendor and service provider in

accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-18; AND

WHEREAS, pursuant to the list of approved qualified vendors and service providers, and

based upon a review of the qualifications and recommendations for legal services as Redevelopment

Counsel as needed by the City of Plainfield; McMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC,

has been deemed appropriate and qualified to perform the professional services required; AND

WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding for this agreement from Budget Account No. 1-01-

04-155-001-281 for an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s



1. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a

professional service agreement as approved by the Office of Corporation Counsel

between the City of Plainfield and law firm of McMANIMON, SCOTLAND &

BAUMANN, LLC, 75 Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor, Roseland, New Jersey 07068,

effective as of January 1, 2021, for a period not to exceed December 31, 2021, for an

amount not to exceed $35,000.00, from Budget Account No. 1-01-04-155-001-281 as

evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate attached hereto, and any additional

amounts from any and all escrow accounts designated for professional fees;

2. This agreement and the terms contained herein shall continue in full force and effect as to

all matters assigned to Counsel until a successor is qualified and appointed;

3. A brief notice of this action shall be published within 20 days in the newspaper

authorized to publish legal notices on behalf of the City;

4. A copy of this resolution and the executed agreement shall be filed in the Office of the

City Clerk.






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R 053-21



TO GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL,

P.C., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR IN REM, IN PERSONAM TAX FORECLOSURES,

PROPERTY ABANDONMENT ACTIONS AND/OR RELATED MATTERS FOR AN



connection with in rem, in personam tax foreclosures, property abandonment actions and/or related

matters as may be assigned through the Office of Corporation Counsel; AND




City; AND


R033-21 approving GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL, P.C., 660 New Road, First Floor, Northfield, New Jersey 08225, as a qualified vendor and service

provider in accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-18; AND


upon a review of the qualifications and recommendations for legal services as Special Counsel for in rem,

in personam tax foreclosures, property abandonment actions and/or related matters as needed by the City

of Plainfield; GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL, P.C., has been deemed appropriate and qualified to perform the professional services required; AND







Plainfield and law firm of GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL, P.C., 660 New Road, First Floor, Northfield, New Jersey 08225,

effective as of January 1, 2021, for a period not to exceed December 31, 2021, for an amount

not to exceed $25,000.00 from Budget Account No. 1-01-04-155-001-269 as evidenced by

the City Finance Officer’s Certificate attached hereto, and not otherwise compensated

through the City’s Third-Party Claims Administrator;






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R 054-21



TO WISNIEWSKI AND ASSOCIATES, LLC, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR TAX

APPEALS, IN REM, IN PERSONAM TAX FORECLOSURES, PROPERTY

ABANDONMENT ACTIONS AND/OR RELATED MATTERS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT

TO EXCEED $45,000.00

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has a need to retain special counsel to represent the City in connection with tax appeals and in rem, in personam tax foreclosures, property abandonment actions and/or related matters as may be assigned through the Office of Corporation Counsel; AND



Resolution R033-21 approving WISNIEWSKI and ASSOCIATES, LLC, 17 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey 08872-1559, as a qualified vendor and service provider in accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-18; AND

WHEREAS, pursuant to the list of approved qualified vendors and service providers,

and based upon a review of the qualifications and recommendations for legal services as Special Counsel for tax appeals and in rem, in personam tax foreclosures, property abandonment actions and/or related matters as needed by the City of Plainfield; WISNIEWSKI and

ASSOCIATES, LLC, has been deemed appropriate and qualified to perform the professional services

required; AND







Plainfield and law firm of WISNIEWSKI and ASSOCIATES, LLC, 17 Main Street,

Sayreville, New Jersey 08872-1559, effective as of January 1, 2021, for a period not to

exceed December 31, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 from Budget Account

No. 1-01-04-155-001-269 as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate attached

hereto, and not otherwise compensated through the City’s Third-Party Claims

Administrator;






Clerk.



CLERK’S CERTIFICATION I, Abubakar Jalloh, City Clerk of the City of Plainfield do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Plainfield City Council.


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R 055-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $25,000.00 FOR NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AS A FINANCIAL ADVISOR

WHEREAS, the City Council by Resolution R-035-21 adopted January 6,

2021 approved NW Financial Group, LLC as a Financial Advisor for the City of

Plainfield; and

WHEREAS, the services to be performed consist of professional services

within the definition of the Local Public Contracts Law of the State of New

Jersey, which are within the exceptions from competitive bidding provided for in

the Local Public Contracts Law; and

WHEREAS, there exists debt financing and numerous existing and new

redevelopment projects, requiring financial advisory services; and

WHEREAS, an appropriation in an amount not to exceed Twenty Five

Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) is needed to cover the services anticipated to be

rendered on behalf of the City of Plainfield through December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, $10,000.00 will be charged to account 1-01-26-170-001-219

and there is sufficient funding for the balance of this appropriation from capital,

escrow and trust accounts, as certified by the City Finance Officer; and

WHEREAS, payments are authorized through escrow and trust

agreements as necessary;

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the

City of Plainfield, New Jersey that:

1. NW Financial Group, LLC located at 2 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ

07030, is hereby approved to provide financial advisory services in an

amount not to exceed ($10,000.00) and payable through account 1-01-

26-170-001-219.

2. NW Financial Group, LLC is also authorized to provide financial

advisory services payable from capital, escrow and trust accounts as

necessary in an amount not to exceed $15,000.

3. A copy of this resolution shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.






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R 056-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS IN THE

CALENDAR YEAR 2020 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD IN THE AMOUNT

OF $40,000.00

WHEREAS, it has been determined that various line items within the 2020 calendar year

operating budget need additional funds to cover necessary expenditures; and,

WHEREAS, it has also been determined that sufficient balances remain in various

expense accounts to cover these expenditures; and,

WHEREAS, New Jersey Statute 40A: 4-58 allows for the transfer of funds between line

items during the last two months during the fiscal year and the first three months of the following

year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of

Plainfield, in the County of Union, in the State of New Jersey that the Chief Financial Officer is

hereby authorized to make the following budget transfers:

2020 Appropriation Reserves:

Current Fund

From: Electricity and Gas $40,000.00

To: Water Account 30,000.00

Health Insurance 10,000.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a duly certified copy of this resolution will be filed

in the office of the City Clerk.






Municipal Clerk





R 057-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO CANCEL THE 2021 TAXES BILLED

DUE TO A 100% DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,

2021.

WHEREAS, Sheila R. Hall, owner of the property on 334-36 Manson Place, Block 128

Lot 08, was granted a 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption on his portion by the Tax Assessor

effective January 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector’s Office was made aware of the Exemption after the

billing had already been done, the 2021 taxes in the amount of $ 3,754.09 must be cancelled;

Now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield that

the 2021 taxes in the amount of $ 3,754.09 be cancelled, and that the tax records of the Tax

Collector’s Office be accordingly adjusted; Be It

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be filed in the Office of the City

Clerk as one (1) document.






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R 058-21

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DELINQUENT TAX AND ASSESSMENT INTEREST

RATES AND PENALTIES.

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 permits the governing body of each municipality to fix the rate of

interest to be charged for nonpayment of taxes or assessments subject to any abatement or discount for the

late payment of taxes as provided by law; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 permits the fixing of said rate up to 8% per annum on the first

$1,500.00 of the delinquency and up to 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 permits the governing body to fix a penalty up to

6% be charged on any property with a delinquency in excess of $10,000.00 at the end of the Fiscal Year

(inclusive of interest on said delinquency calculated to the end of the same Fiscal Year); said delinquency

to be for said fiscal year and not cumulative across years; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:5-26 requires that the tax sale be advertised once in each

of the four calendar weeks preceding the calendar week containing the day appointed for

the tax sale; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. permits the Tax Collector of a municipality to, in lieu of up

to two publications, send a notice of the tax sale to the property owner and to any person or

entity entitled to notice of foreclosure, the cost of which shall be added to the cost of the

sale, not to exceed $25.00 for each notice sent on a particular property; Now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, as follows:

. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to and charge 8% per annum on the

first $1,500.00 of taxes becoming delinquent after the due date and 18% per annum on

any amount in excess of $1,500.00, the same to

be calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date of actual payment.

. There will be a ten (10) day grace period of quarterly tax payments made by cash, check

or money order.

. Any payments made after the ten (10) day grace period will revert the interest charge

back to the original due date.

. The Tax Collector is directed to charge a 6% penalty on any delinquency in excess of

$10,000.00 (inclusive of interest, said delinquency is calculated to the end of the fiscal

year) that remains delinquent at the end of the fiscal year, for that fiscal year.

5. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized to charge a fee of $25.00 to cover all costs

associated with the mailing of each notice on a particular property, not to exceed two (2)

mailings per property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be filed in the office of the City

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R 059-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL FOR THE CANCELLATION OF SMALL

CREDITS AND/OR BALANCES ON VARIOUS TAX ACCOUNTS

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17.1 provides that a municipality may authorize the

cancellation of tax account credits/balances of $10.00 or less; and

WHEREAS, said cancellations are routinely needed in an effort to increase the financial

integrity of the records of the tax collector’s office; and

WHEREAS, said cancellations are recommended by the Tax Collector as being in the

best interests of the City; Be it

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield that the cancellations to

surplus, as needed and recommended by the Tax Collector, are hereby approved, and that the

records of the Tax Collector's Office be accordingly adjusted; Be It

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be filed in the Office of the City

Clerk.






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R 060-21

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CANCELLATION FEE FOR LIEN

REDEMPTIONS

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector’s office is charged a fee for the discharge of a lien by the County;

and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all parties that all redeemed liens be discharged at the

County in a prompt and timely manner; and

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield Tax Collector prepares Certificates of Redemption to

discharge redeemed liens at the County and the cost to the City is nominal as opposed to the costs to

other entities; and

WHEREAS, the $30.00 fee charged to redeeming parties is enough to recoup the amount

charged to the City; Now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield that a $30.00

fee be established for the preparation of Certificates of Redemptions to be sent to the County to cancel the

liens on the County records; Be It

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be filed in the office of the City Clerk.






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R 061-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD TO ENTER INTO

CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN STATE APPROVED VENDORS FOR CONTRACTING

UNITS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12A AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,296,000.00

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-29(c), may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State Contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has the need, in a timely manner to purchase goods or services utilizing State Contracts; and

WHEREAS, when appropriate and necessary, the City of Plainfield intends to enter into contracts with the attached State Contract Vendors for Public Safety Equipment and Services through this resolution and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State Contracts; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainfield does hereby authorize the Purchasing Agent during CY21 to purchase certain goods or services from State Contract Vendors for Public Safety and Equipment as identified on the attached Schedule A , pursuant to the terms and conditions of such State Contracts; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has validated that the vendors on the attached list are currently

valid State Contractors. Based on previous experience and projected budget needs it is recommended that the attached, Schedule A, be used in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,296,000.00 subject to the CY21 budget being approved; Now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the governing body of the City of Plainfield, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b), shall either certify the full maximum amount against the budget at the time the contract amount shall be awarded, or no contract amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for, prior to placing the order, and a certification of availability of funds is made by the Chief Financial Officer; be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duration of the contracts between the City of Plainfield and the referenced State Contract Vendor shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021; be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.






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R 062-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD TO ENTER INTO

CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN STATE APPROVED VENDORS FOR

CONTRACTING UNITS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12A AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $393,000.00 (PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT).

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-29(c), may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State Contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has the need, in a timely manner to purchase goods or services utilizing State Contracts; and

WHEREAS, when appropriate and necessary, the City of Plainfield intends to enter into contracts with the attached State Contract Vendors for Public Works Equipment through this resolution and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State Contracts; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainfield does hereby authorize the Purchasing Agent during CY21 to purchase certain goods or services from State Contract Vendors for Public Works Equipment as identified on the attached Schedule A , pursuant to the terms and conditions of such State Contracts; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has validated that the vendors on the attached list are currently valid State Contractors. Based on previous experience and projected budget needs it is recommended that the attached Schedule A, be used in an aggregate amount not to exceed $393,000.00 subject to the CY21 budget being approved; Now; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the governing body of the City of Plainfield, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b), shall either certify the full maximum amount against the budget at the time the contract amount shall be awarded, or no contract amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for, prior to placing the order, and a certification of availability of funds is made by the Chief Financial Officer; be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duration of the contracts between the City of Plainfield and the referenced State Contract Vendor shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021; be it







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R 063-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD TO ENTER INTO CON-

TRACTS WITH CERTAIN STATE APPROVED VENDORS FOR CONTRACTING

UNITS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12A AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $229,000.00

(FIRE EQUIPMENT)

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c), may

by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New

Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State Contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the

Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has the need, in a timely manner to purchase goods or services

utilizing State Contracts; and

WHEREAS, when appropriate and necessary, the City of Plainfield intends to enter into contracts

with the attached State Contract Vendors for Fire Equipment and Services through this resolution and

properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State

Contracts; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainfield does hereby authorize the Purchasing Agent

during CY21 to purchase certain goods or services from State Contract Vendors for Fire Equipment and

Services Equipment as identified on Schedule A, pursuant to the terms and conditions of such State

Contracts; and

WHEREAS, The Purchasing Agent has validated that the vendors on the attached list are currently

valid State Contracts. Based on previous experience and projected budget needs it is recommended the

attached list of vendors be used in an aggregate amount not to exceed $229,000.00 subject to the CY21

budget being approved; Now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the governing body of the City of Plainfield, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b),

shall either certify the full maximum amount against the budget at the time the contract amount shall be

awarded, or no contract amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the goods or services are

ordered or otherwise called for, prior to placing the order, and a certification of availability of funds is made

by the Chief Financial Officer; be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duration of the contracts between the City of Plainfield and the

referenced State Contract Vendors shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021; be it







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R 064-21




(PURCHASING OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT)








with the attached State Contract Vendors for Office Supplies and Equipment through this resolution and

properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State

Contracts; and


during CY21 to purchase certain goods or services from State Contract Vendors for Office Supplies and

Equipment as identified on Schedule A, pursuant to the terms and conditions of such State Contracts; and


















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R 065-21




(COMPUTER EQUIPMENT)








with the attached State Contract Vendors for Computer Equipment through this resolution and properly

executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State Contracts;

and


during CY21 to purchase certain goods or services from State Contract Vendors for Computer Equipment

as identified on Schedule A, pursuant to the terms and conditions of such State Contracts; and


















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R 066-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL FOR A STREET OPENING AT 714-16

WEST THIRD STREET TO NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER AND PUBLIC

SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD

MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13:4-2(G) (2) FOR OPENINGS WITHIN A ROADWAY

THAT ARE UNDER A FIVE (5) YEAR MORATORIUM

WHEREAS, a request was made regarding a street opening application for 714-16 West

Third Street on behalf of New Jersey American Water and PSE&G; and

WHEREAS, the proposed location of the road opening is at 714-16 West Third Street

which was paved within the last five years, (2017) and is currently under a five year

moratorium; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the City of Plainfield Municipal Code Section 13:4-2

(g)(2)(a), for any applicant to open any paved or improved street surface which is less than

five (5) years, approval must be obtained from the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the property owner, Adriano Colleoni, is requesting consideration for the

street opening, in an email dated January 8, 2021. Permission is being sought for the

installation of a water line, as the owner has recently purchased and renovated the property.

According to the application, the work will be performed by NJAW for a new waterline

connection. PSE&G will be installing a new gas line; and

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield, Department of Public Works, in accordance with the

Ordinance, presents this resolution for consideration by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, all requirements in accordance with the Ordinance must be met by the

applicant if approval to open the roadway is granted by the City Council; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, that:

1. The applicant must meet all requirements in accordance with the Ordinance.

2. That a copy of this resolution be filed in the office of the City Clerk.






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R 067-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CONTRACT TO PENNONI ASSOCIATES, 24 COMMERCE STREET, SUITE 300,

NEWARK, NJ 07102 FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES IN AN


WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), the City of Plainfield instituted a policy to negotiate agreements for Professional Services on the basis of demonstrated confidence and qualifications for various types of Professional Services required by the City pursuant to a fair and open process in accordance with 19:44A-20.4; AND

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield received in accordance with a published notice, sealed qualifications for various positions; AND

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield by Resolution on January 6, 2021, approved resolution number 042-21 for qualified service providers; AND

WHEREAS, pursuant to the fair and open process, and based upon review of the qualifications and recommendations by City staff, for engineering consulting services as needed by the City of Plainfield, PENNONI ASSOCIATES was deemed appropriate and qualified to perform the professional services required therefor; AND

WHEREAS, PENNONI ASSOCIATES has submitted an agreement dated January 4, 2021, attached hereto and made a part hereof; AND


1. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a professional services agreement to provide engineering consulting services to the City of Plainfield with PENNONI ASSOCIATES, having its principal offices located at 24 Commerce Street, Suite 300, Newark, New Jersey 07102, as approved by the Corporation Counsel for the time period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

2. This contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), and pursuant to the City of Plainfield’s policy to negotiate agreements for Professional Services on the basis of demonstrated confidence and qualifications for various types of Professional Services required by the City pursuant to a fair and open process in accordance with 19:44A-20.4

3. Funding in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 shall be paid from Account # 1-01-26-165-001-219 as evidenced by the City Finance Officer’s Certificate; and

4. A notice of this action shall be published in the official newspaper authorized to publish legal notices for the City of Plainfield within 20 days as required by law.







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R 068-21


CONTRACT TO REMINGTON & VERNICK ENGINEERS, 300 PENHORN AVE,

SECAUCUS, NJ 07094 FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FLOODPLAIN MANAGER

FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FOR THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00.

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has reviewed Remington & Vernick Engineers’

proposal to preform Floodplain Manager duties for the City of Plainfield; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Plainfield Municipal Code Section 2:10-18, the

City of Plainfield instituted a policy to negotiate agreements for Professional Services on

the basis of demonstrated confidence and qualifications for various types of Professional

Services; and


Resolution #042-21 approving Remington & Vernick Engineers, among others as

qualified vendors and service providers; and

WHEREAS, fees to provide professional engineering services for the Floodplain Management Services for the City of Plainfield would be in accordance with the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.; and

WHEREAS, Remington & Vernick Engineers has submitted a proposal dated

January 5, 2021 for Floodplain Manager Services; and

WHEREAS, funding is available contingent upon approval of the 2021 Municipal

Budget from account # 1-01-26-165-001-229 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Department of Public Works to have Remington

& Vernick Engineers provide services for a period of one (1) year, from January 1, 2021 to

December 31, 2021, to carry out the duties of Floodplain Manager as outlined in the City’s

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield as follows:

1. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a professional services agreement with Remington & Vernick Engineers, 101 Route 130, Suite 600, Cinnamonson, NJ 08077 for the appointment of Floodplain Manager for a period of one (1) year.







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R 069-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 FINAL, REDUCING THE

ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $31,620.34, RELEASE OF THE

PERFORMANCE BOND, ACCEPTANCE THE TWO YEAR MAINTENANCE BOND,

AND RELEASE OF THE RETAINAGE AND FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF

$10,005.17 FOR THE ST. MARY’S AVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO

FISCHER CONTRACTING, INC., 10 SHORT HILLS LANE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ

07076

WHEREAS, on July 13, 2020, the City Council of the City of Plainfield authorized a

construction contract with Fischer Contracting, Inc., 10 Short Hills Lane, Scotch Plains, NJ

07076 for the St. Mary’s Ave Roadway Improvement Project; and

WHEREAS, the award contract R# 220-20 was approved by City Council in the

amount of $399,725.83. Change Order #1 is due to a decrease in as built quantities, in the

amount of $10,005.17 which reduces the total amount of the contract to $368,105.49; and

WHEREAS, the project is complete and City Council approval is necessary to

finalize the project for reimbursement of the CDBG grant award; and

WHEREAS, recommendation is being made by Remington &Vernick Engineers in a

letter dated December 8, 2020, attached hereto and made a part hereof, to release the

performance bond, accept the two year maintenance bond, and release the retainage and final

payment in the amount of $10,005.17; Now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Plainfield authorizes Change Order

#1 Final, reducing the original contract amount by $31, 620.34, and that the Mayor and the

City Clerk are authorized to release the performance bond, accept the two year maintenance

bond, and release the retainage and final payment in the amount of $10,005.17 for the St,

Mary’s Ave Roadway Improvement Project to Fischer Contracting Inc., 10 Short Hills Lane,

Scotch Plains, NJ 07076; be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a duly executed copy of this resolution be filed in the

office of the City Clerk.






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R 070-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

CON-TRACT TO REMINGTON & VERNICK ENGINEERS, 101 ROUTE 130, SUITE

600, CINNAMINSON, NJ 08077 FOR THE RUSHMORE PLAYGROUND SYNTHETIC

TURF FIELD AND PARK UPGRADES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,650

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield entered into a contract for professional engineering services for the Rushmore Playground Synthetic Turf Field and Park Upgrades with Remington & Vernick Engineers; and

WHEREAS, the resolution was approved by City Council at the October 15, 2019 City Council meeting in the amount of $137,450.00. The grantor has requested that additional duties be fulfilled in order to complete the project, attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, Remington & Vernick Engineers has submitted a proposal dated December

9, 2020 to complete the additional task requested by the grantor, Green Acres; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works recommends that the City Council approve

this resolution in order to complete the additional required items necessary to close-out the project: and

WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding for this contract in an amount not to exceed

$9,650.00 from Budget Account # T-19-56-370-001-801, as evidenced by the City’s Finance Officer’s Certification of Funding attached hereto; Now, therefore, be it, RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, that the Mayor and City Clerk is authorized to amend the professional service agreement with Remington & Vernick Engineers, 101 Route 130, Suite 600, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 to provide additional engineering services for the Rushmore Playground Synthetic Turf Field and Park Upgrades; be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution and the executed agreement shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.






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R 071-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO AMEND RESOLUTION 316-20 TO

DELETE ONE (1) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LIEN.

WHEREAS, on or about November 9, 2020, the City Council of the City of Plainfield adopted

resolution R316-20, which approved and authorized lien placement for the clean-up of sixteen

properties; and

WHEREAS, it was determined that the property known as 201-11 West 6th Street (Block

711 Lot 01) has been assessed maintenance code violations by the City of Plainfield leading to

an emergency abatement for corrective action of said violations. As such a lien was incorrectly

assessed to the property known as 201-11 West 6th Street (Block 711 Lot 01) and should be

deleted; and

WHEREAS, a lien should be placed on property known as 202-08 West 7th Street (Block

711 Lot 2) in the amount of $1,016.92; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Plainfield to remove and otherwise

delete the said lien from Schedule A for (Block 711 Lot 01) and place lien on (Block 711 Lot 2)

of resolution R316-20; Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, that R316-20 is hereby

amended to remove and add the following properties from Schedule A thereof:

Block Lot Property Location Lien Status

711 01 201-11 West 6th Street Remove Lien

711 2 202-08 West 7th Street Add Lien

and that in all other respects, R316-20 shall remain unchanged, and in full force and effect;

Now, therefore, be it,

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, New Jersey that a copy of this

resolution shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk with Resolution R316-20 as one (1)

document.






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R 072-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO NEW

JERSEY TRANSIT UNDER THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION TO

OBTAIN VEHICLES TO TRANSPORT SENIOR CITIZENS.

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield Senior Citizens Service Center will need new and reliable

vehicles to transport our members, and has met the criteria to apply for the 5310 Grant Program

under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) section which is making funds available to the

State of New Jersey to assist the City of Plainfield Senior Citizens in meeting their transportation

needs; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Plainfield Senior Services: Sharron Peterson, is an active participant

in the County of Union coordination planning process which allows The City of Plainfield the

opportunity to be considered in the application process. Thus applying for vehicles/funding

under these grants.

WHEREAS, the City Council will not be responsible for matching funds, Under the Federal

Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Program. Private non-profit corporations and certain

public bodies may apply for Federal capital assistance to pay 80% of the purchase cost of

vehicles and/or transportation related equipment used to provide needed transportation services

to elderly individuals and people with disabilities which cannot be reasonably provided by

existing transportation services. NJ TRANSIT provides the required 20% match; and

WHEREAS, Upon FTA approval and the completion of final notifications and certifications, the

successful applicant agency will be eligible for a vehicle purchased by NJ TRANSIT for the

purposes of transporting Plainfield Senior Citizens, as originally outlined in the application. The

City of Plainfield will be responsible for all operational costs including, but not limited to, annual

motor vehicle registration, fuel, maintenance, insurance, salary and benefits of drivers. From the

time of inclusion in a grant submission to actual vehicle delivery can range anywhere from 18 to

24 months from time of award letter. Therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Plainfield, that the Mayor and the City Clerk

are hereby authorized to submit this application and execute any required documents to accept

said award as approved by the Corporation Counsel,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution and a duly executed contract be

filed in the Office of the City Clerk.






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R 073-21

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD,

AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THAT CERTAIN FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD

AND 803 SOUTH URBAN RENEWAL, LLC TO NEW OWNERS AND AUTHORIZING

THE EXECUTION OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield (the “City”) and 803 South Urban Renewal, LLC (the

“Entity”) entered into a redevelopment agreement (the “Redevelopment Agreement”) and a

financial agreement (the “Financial Agreement”, together with the Redevelopment Agreement,

the “Agreements”) in connection with the redevelopment of and tax exemption for certain

property identified as Block 645, Lot 12 on the City tax maps (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreements, a transfer of the Agreements requires notice to

the City and approval of the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the Entity has notified the City of its intent to transfer, and the City Council

desires to accept and consent to the transfer, of the benefits and obligations of the Agreements,

from the Entity, which is currently owned and controlled by Dennis Cieri, Tyler Bennett and Ken

Segal (the “Existing Owners”), to the Entity, to be owned and controlled by Avi Gagin, Amir

Ben-Yohanan, and Eyal Gagin (the “Proposed Owners”), with the Proposed Owners accepting

all of the benefits and obligations of the Entity pursuant to the Agreements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of

Plainfield, New Jersey as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby consents to the proposed transfer of the benefits

and obligations set forth in the Agreements as it relates to the Property from the Existing Owners

to the Proposed Owners.

Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor of the City to

execute the assignment and assumption agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, which provides

the details of the transfer, along with any document or writing or to make such representations,

on behalf of the City, which may be necessary to further evidence or acknowledge the City’s

consent and to take all other necessary or desirable action to effectuate the transfer referred to

herein.

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Exhibit A

Assignment and Assumption Agreement






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R 074-21

RESOLUTION APPROVING QUALIFIED VENDORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES


FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES

WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Codes Section 2:10-8, Plainfield instituted a

policy to negotiate agreements for Professional Services on the basis of demonstrated confidence

and qualifications for specific types of Professional Services required by the City; and

WHEREAS, the City has received in accordance with the notice published on December

2, 2020 sealed qualifications for Redevelopment & Professional Planning Consulting Services

within the City; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the fair and open process, the Department of Economic

Development, and the Purchasing Division has reviewed the qualifications and determined that

the following firms are qualified to be awarded contracts to provide redevelopment and

professional planning services on an as need basis for a period of one year or until completion of

the work phases commencing January 1, 2021;

CME Associates Attn: Michael J. McClelland, P.E. 3141 Bordentown Avenue Parlin, NJ 08859 CME Associates Attn: Gregory R. Valesi. 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 Nishuane Group Attn: Michele S. Delisfort 105 Grove Street Suite 3 Montclair, NJ 07042 Clarke Caton Hintz Attn: Michael F. Sullivan 100 Barrack Street Trenton, NJ 08608 DMR Architects Attn: Lloyd A. Rosenberg 777 Terrace Ave., 6th Floor Suite 607 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Harbor Consultants Attn: Victor E. Vinegra 320 N Ave E Cranford, NJ 07016

WHEREAS, awards of contracts to any of the above listed qualified professionals will

be based upon specific projects for which the city will obtain proposals from the approved

professionals and subsequently present a Resolution to City Council recommending the award of

the contract in an amount not to exceed the negotiated amount based on city funding sources;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve

the above qualified vendors list to provide redevelopment and professional planning services to

the City on an as needed basis as approved by the Department of Economic Development

Director for a one year period or the completion of the work commencing January 1, 2019; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be placed on file in

the Office of the City Clerk.






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R 075-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF EXISTING PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES CONTRACT # C2000010 TO PENNONI ASSOCIATES INC. IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $156.456.00 FOR REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION (RI)

AND REMEDIAL ACTION WORK PLAN (RAW) WORK REQUESTED BY THE

NJDEP AT FOUR SITES LOCATED WITHIN THE EAST 3RD AND RICHMOND

STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD’S BROWN-

FIELD DEVELOPMENT AREA (BDA).

WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Codes Section 2:10-8, the City of Plainfield instituted

a policy to negotiate agreements for Professional Services on the basis of demonstrated confidence and

qualifications for specific types of Professional Services required by the City; and

WHEREAS, the City has received in accordance with the notice published December 2, 2020,

sealed qualifications for a brownfield environmental contractor to perform work related to United States

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Hazardous and Petroleum Assessment Grants and New

Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Funds

(HDSRF) in the Brownfield Development Area (BDA) as well as other HDSRF sites identified within the

City; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the fair and open process, and based upon the review of the

qualifications and recommendations therein, 11 professional firms were determined qualified to provide

brownfield environmental work as needed by the City of Plainfield for a period from January 1, 2021

through December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Pennoni Engineers, was requested by the city to prepare proposals for additional

work on the following 4 sites: Carl’s Towing ($33,656.00) 412-414 E. 2nd Street, Block 307/Lot 20;

Contour Metal Shaping ($38,338.00) 419-421 Cottage Place, Block 306/Lot 28, PMUA ($46,724.00)

424-442 and 443 Cottage Place, Block 305/Lots 1 & 2.01; Block 306/Lots 20.01, 24.01, 26 & 27; Tree

Cycle ($37,738.00) 410-420 E. 3rd Street, Block 306/ Lot 19 for a total of $156.456.00; and

WHEREAS, proposals were prepared by Pennoni Engineers Inc. in September of 2020 and

approved by the NJDEP and;

WHEREAS, this additional RI/RAW must be completed by a Licensed Site Remediation

Professional (LSRP) and is required by the NJDEP for additional work; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funding for the additional RA/RAW work is available through grant

account number G-02-17-791-210-432 and setup as Contract C2000010.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT,

1. The Plainfield City Council does hereby authorize a contract with Pennoni Engineers to

provide additional RA/RAW as requested by the NJDEP for work at 4 locations at the East 3rd

and Richmond Street Redevelopment Area in the BDA for a one year period beginning January 1,

2021 through December 31 2021;

2. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement as

approved by the Office of Corporation Counsel, made with Pennoni Engineers, 24 Commerce

Street, Suite 300, Newark, NJ 07102, beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021;


publish legal notices on behalf of the City.


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R 076-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT # C1900007 TO REMINGTON & VERNICK

FOR 2 SITE INVESTIGATIONS (SI) LOCATED AT 652 SOUTH 2ND STREET

(BLOCK 112/LOT 5) AND 656 SOUTH 2ND STREET (BLOCK 112/LOT 7) IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000.00 AND FUNDED THROUGH THE 2016 USEPA

PETROLEUM ASSESSMENT GRANT

WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Codes Section 2:10-8, the City of Plainfield

instituted a policy to negotiate agreements for Professional Services on the basis of demonstrated

confidence and qualifications for specific types of Professional Services required by the City;

and

WHEREAS, the City has received in accordance with the December 02, 2020 published

notice and sealed qualifications for brownfield engineering contractor to perform work related to

the Brownfield Sites in the City; and

WHEREAS, based upon the review of the qualifications of the consulting firms that

submitted for Brownfield Engineering consultant services and review by the Department of

Economic Development one firm was selected; and

WHEREAS, the cost related to the SI work at these two sites is subject to approval by

EPA Region II and;

WHEREAS, no work will begin until such approval has been received by the City and;

WHEREAS, sufficient funding for the SI’s for the environmental engineering consultant

is available through budget account number G-02-16-791-310-432 and setup as Contract

C1900007.


1. The Plainfield City Council does hereby authorizes a contract to Remington & Vernick

Engineers to provide environmental engineering services to the City as needed and

recommended by the Department of Economic Development for a one year period beginning

January 1, 2021 through December 31 2021;


approved by the Office of Corporation Council, made with Remington & Vernick, One

Harmony Plaza, Suite 210, Secaucus NJ 07094, for a period of one year January 1, 2021

through December 31, 2021;




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R 077-21


CONTRACT TO CME ASSOCIATES, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$25,000.00 FOR GENERAL PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT SERVICES

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has need to retain the services of a planning firm to review

land use board applications, prepare redevelopment studies and plans and undertake general

planning services throughout the City; and

WHEREAS, on December 2, 2020, the City posted a Request For Qualifications (RFQ)

notice in The Courier News for redevelopment and planning services and six firms submitted

qualifications for review to serve as the planning consultant for these services; and

WHEREAS, on January 19, 2021 city council adopted a resolution deeming all

respondents as qualified to undertake the professionals planning services related to

redevelopment planning; and

WHEREAS after review by the Department of Economic Development, CME

Associates of 1460 Route 9 South, Howell, NJ 07731, with Malvika Apte, P.P. as representative has

been selected as the best qualified to undertake this position for the City; and

WHEREAS, among other factors, CME Associates was chosen because they have

performed redevelopment services for the city in a responsible and professional manner for the

past two years; and

WHEREAS, CME Associates is to undertake all tasks directly related to the review of

land use board applications with charges to the appropriate escrow accounts, and preparation of

redevelopment studies and redevelopment plans as directed by the city and in consultation with

the Department of Economic Development; and

WHEREAS, the services to be performed consist of professional services which have

been procured in the manner set forth in the Plainfield Municipal Code 210-18; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of this contract is $25,000.00 and the funding for

CY2021 shall be paid through the anticipated CY 2021 budget account number 1-01-26-180-001-

219 and anticipated in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 subject to the adoption of the 2021

annual budget; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of


. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a professional services

agreement with CME Associates, of 1460 Route 9 South, Howell, NJ 07731 for a period

of one (1) year (12 consecutive months), from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in

accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because

the contract is for service performed by a person(s) authorized by law to practice a

recognized profession, whose practice is regulated by law, and the performance of which

services requires knowledge of an advanced type in a specialized field of learning.

. Funding shall be paid from account 1-01-26-180-001-219 as evidenced by the Chief

Financial Officer’s certificate attached hereto in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00,

subject to availability of funding in the 2021 budget.

. A notice of this action shall be published in the official newspaper authorized to publish

legal notice for the City as required by law.

. A copy of this resolution and the executed agreement shall be filed in the Office of the

City Clerk.






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R 078-21


CONTRACT TO THE NISHUANE GROUP, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$60,000 FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield has need to retain the services of a planning firm to prepare

redevelopment studies and plans to advance redevelopment throughout the City; and

WHEREAS, on December 2, 2020, the City posted a Request For Qualifications (RFQ)

notice in The Courier News for redevelopment and planning services and six firms submitted

qualifications for review to serve as the planning consultant for these services; and

WHEREAS, on January 19, 2021 city council adopted a resolution deeming all

respondents as qualified to undertake the professionals planning services related to

redevelopment planning; and

WHEREAS after review by the Department of Economic Development, Nishuane

Group, LLC, of 105 Grove Street, Suite 1, Montclair, NJ 07042, with Michele S. Delisfort, P.P.

as representative has been selected as the best qualified to undertake this position for the City;

and

WHEREAS, among other factors, Nishuane Group was chosen because they have

performed redevelopment services for the city in a responsible and professional manner for the

past four years; and

WHEREAS, Nishuane Group, LLC is to undertake all tasks directly related to the

preparation of redevelopment studies and redevelopment plans as directed by the city and in

consultation with the Department of Economic Development; and

WHEREAS, the services to be performed consist of professional services which have

been procured in the manner set forth in the Plainfield Municipal Code 210-18; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of this contract is $60,000.00 and the funding for

CY2021 shall be paid through the anticipated CY 2021 budget account number 1-01-26-180-001-

219 and anticipated in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 subject to the adoption of the 2021

annual budget; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of


. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a professional services

agreement with Nishuane Group, LLC, of 105 Grove Street, Suite 1, Montclair, NJ 07042

for a period of one (1) year (12 consecutive months), from January 1, 2019 to December

31, 2019.

. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in

accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because

the contract is for service performed by a person(s) authorized by law to practice a

recognized profession, whose practice is regulated by law, and the performance of which

services requires knowledge of an advanced type in a specialized field of learning.

. Funding shall be paid from account 9-01-26-180-001-219 as evidenced by the Chief

Financial Officer’s certificate attached hereto in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00,

subject to availability of funding in the 2019 budget.

. A notice of this action shall be published in the official newspaper authorized to publish

legal notice for the City as required by law.

. A copy of this resolution and the executed agreement shall be filed in the Office of the

City Clerk.






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R 079-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,000.00 TO THE LEWIS

CONSULTING GROUP AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

FOR BROWNFIELD PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD




and

WHEREAS, the City has received in accordance with the December 02, 2020 published

notice and sealed qualifications for a brownfield grant management contractor to perform work

related to the Brownfield Sites in the City; and

WHEREAS, the evolving state and federal regulations regarding management of

brownfield investigations and reporting has increased applicant and responsible party

accountability; and

WHEREAS, based upon the review of the qualifications of the 5 consulting firms that

submitted for Brownfield Management and review by the Director of Economic Development

one firm was selected; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funding for the management is available through budget account

number 1-01-26-180-001-219 ($15,000), G-02-16-791-310-432 ($8,000), and G-02-16-791-210-432 ($8,000) and subject to the adoption of the 2021 annual budget.


1. The Plainfield City Council does hereby authorizes a contract to Lewis Consulting Group to

provide brownfield management services to the City as needed and approved by the Director

of Department of Economic Development or Business Administrator for a one year period

beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31 2021;


approved by the Office of Corporation Council, attached here to and made part hereof with

Louis Consulting Group, 2517 Highway 35, Suite P202, Manasquan NJ 08736, for a period

of one year January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021;




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R 080-21


FOR BROWNFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS AND

BROWNFIELD MANAGEMENT CONTRACTORS FOR THE US ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) HAZARDOUS AND PETROLEUM ASSESSMENT

GRANTS AND NJ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND (HDSRF) GRANTS




and

WHEREAS, the City has received in accordance with the published notice, sealed

qualifications for environmental engineering and management contractors to perform work

related to USEPA Hazardous and Petroleum Assessment Grants and NJDEP HDSRF in various

sites within the City; and

WHEREAS, costs associated with the work phases for environmental engineering

contractors and a management contractor are paid through USEPA Hazardous and Petroleum

Assessment grants and NJDEP HDSRF grant monies; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the fair and open process the Department of Economic

Development in conjunction with the Purchasing Department (December 2, 2020) has reviewed

the qualifications and determined that the follow firms are qualified to be awarded contracts to

provide environmental engineering services and management services on an as need basis for a

period of one year commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021;

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES BROWNFIELDS

BABS Engineering, PC

Brockerhoff Environmental Services

Brinkerhoff Environmental Services

CME Associates

Fennelly Environmental Services

Lan Associates

Lewis Consulting Group

Pennoni Associates

Prestige Environmental, Inc. (PEI)

Remington & Vernick Engineers

Whitman Company

MANAGEMENT SERVICES BROWNFIELDS

BABS Engineering, PC

H2M Associates, Inc.

Lewis Consulting Group

WHEREAS, awards of contracts to any of the above listed qualified professionals will

be based upon specific projects for which the city will obtain proposals from the approved

professionals and subsequently present a Resolution to City Council recommending the award of

the contract in an amount not to exceed the negotiated amount based on brownfield grant funding

sources;


BABS Engineering, Brocherhoff Environmental Services, Brinkerhoff Environmental Services,

CME Associates, Fennelly Environmental Services, Lan Associates, Lewis Consulting Group,

Pennoni Associates, Prestige Environmental, Inc. (PEI), Remington & Vernick Engineers, and

Whitman Company to provide environmental engineering services brownfields and BABS

Engineering, H2M Associates and Lewis Consulting Group for brownfields management

services to the City qualified firms as needed and approved by the Director of the Department of

Economic Development or City Administrator for a period of one year commencing January 1,

2021;

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately; be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be placed on file in the Office of

the City Clerk.






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R 081-21

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE QUALIFIED VENDOR AND SERVICE PROVIDER

FOR A CERTIFIED ARBORIST ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS




and

WHEREAS, the City has received in accordance with the published notice, sealed

qualifications for a Certified Arborist on an as needed basis throughout the City; and

WHEREAS, costs associated with this work will be dependent on the type of project,

work solicited and or undertaken/completed and will be taken from appropriate accounts outlined

in the 2021 City budget; and

HEREAS, pursuant to the fair and open process the Department of Economic

Development in conjunction with the Purchasing Department (December 2, 2020) has reviewed

the qualifications and determined that the follow firm is qualified to be awarded contracts to

provide arborist services on an as need basis for a period of one year commencing January 1,

2021 and ending December 31, 2021;

CERTIFIED ARBORIST

CME Associates, 3759 US Route 1 South, Suite 100, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

WHEREAS, awards of contracts to the above listed qualified professional will be based

upon specific projects for which the city will obtain proposals from the approved professional

and subsequently present a Resolution to City Council recommending the award of the contract

in an amount not to exceed the negotiated amount based on funding sources;


CME Associates, for Certified Arborist as needed and approved by the Director of the

Department of Economic Development or City Administrator for a period of one year

commencing January 1, 2021;

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately; be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be placed on file in the Office of

the City Clerk.






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R 082-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO APPLY AND ACCEPT THE UNION

COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES- DIVISION OF INDIVIDUAL &

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES-GAP FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 FOR

FISCAL YEAR 2021

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-59 the City of Plainfield through

Plainfield Action Services (PAS), operates a Community Action Agency; and

WHEREAS, consistent with the goals and objectives of Plainfield Action Services

(PAS), the City of Plainfield desires to apply and accept for a grant from the Union County

Department of Human Services, Division of Individual & Family Support Services- to provide

rental, energy, emergency food and case management assistance to Union County families with

an annual income below 350% as identified by the 2021 Federal Poverty Guidelines; and

WHEREAS, should the City of Plainfield be awarded the grant as hereinabove

described, the total amount of the award would be approximately $40,000. Any and all other

disbursements by the Union County Department of Human Services, Division of Individual &

Family Support Services pursuant to this grant program would be subject to availability of funds

through the end of the 2021 Fiscal Year; and

WHEREAS, the application and acceptance of said grant is in the best interest of Union

County and the City of Plainfield; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Plainfield Action Services is hereby

authorized to apply and accept the grant from the Union County Department of Human Services,

Division of Individual & Family Support Services which will be used to provide rental, energy,

emergency food and case management assistance to families with an annual income below 350%

as identified by the 2021 Federal Poverty Guidelines; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, his successors or assigns, shall be

authorized to execute the grant agreement from the Union County Department of Human

Services, Division of Planning and all other documents associated therewith on behalf of the City

of Plainfield - Plainfield Action Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution and duly executed copy

of the agreement be filed in the office of the City Clerk.






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R 083-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO APPLY AND ACCEPT THE UNITED

WAY OF GREATER UNION COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER

PROGRAM GRANT FEMA PHASE 38 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00.

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-59 the City of Plainfield through



(PAS), the City of Plainfield desires to apply and accept for a grant from the United Way of

Greater Union County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Grant FEMA Phase 38, to prevent

evictions and supply emergency food provision to individuals and families who meet the

household income eligibility as required by the funding source National Emergency Food and

Shelter Board; and


described, the total amount of the award would be approximately $50,000; and

WHEREAS, the application and acceptance of said grant is in the best interest of the

City of Plainfield; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Plainfield Action Services is hereby

authorized to apply and accept the grant from the United Way of Union County Emergency Food

and Shelter Program Grant FEMA Phase 38 which will be used to prevent evictions and supply

emergency food provisions to individuals and families who meet the household income

eligibility as required by the funding source National Emergency Food and Shelter Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, his successors or assigns, shall be

authorized to execute the grant agreement from United Way of Union County Emergency Food

and Shelter Program Grant FEMA Phase 38 and all other documents associated therewith on

behalf of the City of Plainfield - Plainfield Action Services.








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R 084-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO APPLY AND ACCEPT A GRANT

FROM THE UNION COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/ DIVISION OF

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, HOMELESS (SSH) FUND 2021 IN

AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,017.00

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-59 the City of Plainfield, through



(PAS), the City of Plainfield desires to apply for a grant from the Union County Department of

Human Services/Division of Individual and Family Support Services, Homeless (SSH) Fund to

provide administrative and supportive services to the Homeless and At- Risk of Homelessness

eligible participants in Union County eligible participants in Union County; and


described, the total amount of the award would be approximately $$52,017.00. Any and all

other disbursement by the Union County Department of Human Services/Division of Planning

pursuant to this program would be subject to county availability of funds through the end of the

2021 Fiscal Year; and

WHEREAS, the application to apply and accept said grant is in the best interest of the

City of Plainfield; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of Plainfield, does hereby authorize the application for

such a grant; and, recognizes and accepts that the Union County Department of Human

Services/Division of Individual and Family Support Services, may offer a lesser or greater

amount and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from the Union County Department of

Human Services/Division of Individual and Family Support Services, does further authorize the

execution of any such grant agreement; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement

from the Union County Department of Human Services/ Division of Individual and Family

Support Services, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the

agreement between the City of Plainfield, Plainfield Action Services and the Union County

Department of Human Services/Division of Individual and Family Support Services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Plainfield Action Services is hereby

authorized to apply and accept a grant from the Union County Department of Human

Services/Division of Individual and Family Support Services, which used to provide

administrative and supportive services to the Homeless and At-Risk of Homelessness eligible

participants in Union County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, his successors or assigns, shall be

authorized to execute the grant agreement from the Union County Department of Human

Services/Division of Individual and Family Support Services and all other documents associated

therewith on behalf of the City of Plainfield - Plainfield Action Services.








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R 085-21

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN

TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH

WHEREAS, during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the City of

Plainfield reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the eradication of this horrific injustice.

WHEREAS, human trafficking erodes personal dignity and destroys the moral fabric of society.

It is an affront to humanity that tragically reaches all parts of the world, including communities

across our Nation. Each day, in cities, suburbs, rural areas, and tribal lands, people of every age,

gender, race, religion, and nationality are devastated by this grave offense.

WHEREAS, trafficking crimes are perpetrated by transnational criminal enterprises, gangs, and

cruel individuals. Through force, fraud, coercion, and sexual exploitation of minors, traffickers

rob countless individuals of their dignity and freedom, splinter families, and threaten the safety

of our communities. In all its forms, human trafficking is an intolerable blight on any society

dedicated to freedom, individual rights, and the rule of law.

WHEREAS, the United States took decisive steps in the global fight against human trafficking

by enacting the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) and the United Nations’

Palermo Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women

and Children (Palermo Protocol).

WHEREAS, the TVPA and the Palermo Protocol established a comprehensive framework for

combating human trafficking by developing prevention programs, creating victim protections,

and advancing prosecutions under expanded criminal statutes to usher in the modern anti-

trafficking movement domestically and globally. These two measures illustrate a global

consensus on the issue, and yet as a Nation, we must continue to work proactively to foster a

culture of justice and accountability for this horrific crime.

WHEREAS, the City of Plainfield is committed to using every available resource, strengthening

strategic partnerships, collaborating with Federal, State and local, entities, and by introducing

innovative anti-trafficking strategies to bring the full force of our legal capabilities to help end

this barbaric practice once and for all.

WHEREAS, in January 2019, the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and

Protection Reauthorization Act and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act

reaffirming the federal government's commitment to preventing trafficking in all forms.

BE IT RESOLVED, this month, we renew our resolve to redouble our efforts to deliver justice

to all who contribute to the cruelty of human trafficking, and we will tenaciously pursue the

promise of freedom for all victims of this terrible crime.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that January 2021 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking

Prevention Month, culminating in the annual observation of National Freedom Day on February

1, 2021. The City of Plainfield calls upon the State of New Jersey, the County of Union,

industry associations, law enforcement, private businesses, fraternal organizations, faith-based

and other organizations of civil society, schools, families, and all Americans to recognize our

vital roles in ending all forms of modern slavery.






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Documents

R 044-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL FOR THE