REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MAY 11, P.M.

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1 REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MAY 11, 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) 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Presentations April 7, p.m. Pre-Meeting Conference April 13, p.m. Regular Meeting 5. Communications from Mayor, reports of City Officers and list of Payment of Bills. 6. Reports of Council Committees. 7. Hearings of Citizens on Items on Agenda, Except Ordinances on Second Reading. (Five Minutes per Speaker) 8. CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda defined: All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. 9. ORDINANCES - First Reading 10. RESOLUTIONS AR A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CY 2015 MUNICIPAL BUDGET (PUBLIC HEARING) (Bresenhan, Entire Council)

2 Regular Council Meeting May 11, 2015 Page 2 of 4 * AR A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION S DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF STATE ROUTE 27 IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AS A NO PASSING ZONE (Bresenhan, Entire Council) * AR A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL A-4325, THE TRANSPARENT TAX ACT OF 2015 (Bresenhan, Entire Council) * AR A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED SINKHOLE REPAIR PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO S. BROTHERS, INC. (Wenson Maier, Brown) * AR A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (Farrar, Cox) * AR A RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES RELATIVE TO CONTINUED HYDRAULIC ANALYSES OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Brown, Wenson Maier) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY FOR RAHWAY STREETSCAPE SECTION III-A (Cox, Farrar) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF RAHWAY FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE 1033 PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. s. 2576a (Miles, Cox) * AR A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION AR-84-15, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE RADIO FOR THE POLICE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER VIA STATE CONTRACT (Brown, Miles) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE RADIO FOR THE POLICE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER VIA STATE CONTRACT (Farrar, Brown) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF PERFORMANCE BOND AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE HAMILTON STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CRC GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (Miles, Farrar)

3 Regular Council Meeting May 11, 2015 Page 3 of 4 * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF PARKS & RECREATION FEES (Cox, Miles) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF SENIOR SERVICES FEES (Bresenhan, Farrar) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF MONEY DUE TO THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES (Brown, Wenson Maier) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES FOR THE 2011 & 2015 CALENDAR YEARS (Wenson Maier, Farrar) * AR A RESOLUTION CANCELLING A LIEN PLACED ON A CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY (Cox, Farrar) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOND RELEASES TO BUNKER HILL HOMES, INC., FOR 457 TENEYKE PLACE (A.K.A.JOSE GONZALES RUTHERFORD STREET), BLOCK 385, LOTS (Miles, Cox) * AR A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE RADIO FOR THE POLICE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER VIA STATE CONTRACT (Brown, Wenson Maier) 11. ORDINANCES - Second Reading O-4-15 O-5-15 O-6-15 O-7-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) PERMIT PARKING (Cox, Farrar) AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: ) (Miles, Baker) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) - HANDICAPPED PARKING (Giacobbe, Farrar) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 381 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (TAXICABS) (Cox, Brown)

4 Regular Council Meeting May 11, 2015 Page 4 of 4 O-8-15 O-9-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE O-16-14, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL CONSENT TO COMCAST TO CONSTRUCT, CONNECT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY" (Baker, Giacobbe) AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MANAGEMENT POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY AND AMENDING ALL ORDINANCES CONCERNING SUCH COMPENSATION HERETOFORE ADOPTED (Farrar, Wenson Maier) 12. MISCELLANEOUS 13. Communications - Hearing of Citizens on Any Item. (Five Minutes per Speaker) 14. Council Comment (Three Minutes per Member) ADJOURNMENT

5 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION S DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF STATE ROUTE 27 IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AS A NO PASSING ZONE WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) recently completed a traffic investigation on State Route 27 in the City of Rahway; and WHEREAS, the NJDOT investigation revealed the current centerline pavement markings on Route 27 meet and conform to current design standards; and WHEREAS, NJDOT will update existing records to reflect current No Passing Zone conditions along Route 27. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that it supports the use of a No Passing Zone on Route 27 as recommended by NJDOT; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to NJDOT as requested.

6 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL A-4325, THE TRANSPARENT TAX ACT OF 2015 WHEREAS, Assembly Bill No. A-4325 supplementing chapter 4 of Title 54, R.S.54:4-65 and designated the "Transparent Tax Act of 2015" is being considered for adoption by the New Jersey State Assembly; and WHEREAS, the amendment would permit the local jurisdiction to print separate tax bills to each taxpayer, one showing the amount of property taxes due and payable for municipal tax purposes, the other shall state the amount of property taxes due and payable for county purposes, school purposes, fire district purposes, and for the purposes of any other special district on behalf of which the municipality collects property taxes; and WHEREAS, both bills shall include a brief tabulation showing the distribution of the total amount to be raised by taxes; and WHEREAS, A-4325 would require the municipal tax collector to send notice of the pro rata share, if any, of the property tax appeal refunds paid by the municipality during the tax year to the county, school districts, and fire districts for inclusion in their annual budgets; and WHEREAS, in the following tax year in which the refunds were paid, the municipal tax collector is then required to deduct the applicable pro rata share of the property tax refund from the amounts to be paid to the county, and each school and fire district; and WHEREAS, these amendments, if adopted, will assist the general public to understand the tax bill, the structure of the taxes, and the level of support for each agency, and will further provide a more equitable structure to share the obligation of paying approved tax appeals as the title states, creates transparency in the tax supporting local assessments. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union and State of New Jersey, hereby supports Assembly Bill A-4235 amending Title 54:4-65 and urges the Legislature to approve and pass the bill for the reasons expressed herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the members of the District 22 State Assembly and State Senators, the Governor of the State of NJ, the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, the Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey, and all Union County municipalities.

7 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED SINKHOLE REPAIR PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO S. BROTHERS, INC. WHEREAS, bids were received in the manner provided by law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rahway that the following bid is hereby found and determined, as per the specifications, that S. Brothers, Inc., 16 Sobechko Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726, has bid the lowest price and is the lowest responsible bidder, and a contract is hereby awarded to S. Brothers, Inc. consisting of the following bid breakdown: 1. Base Bid: $286, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rahway that the following bid be and is hereby accepted: BID OF: FOR: S. BROTHERS, INC. 16 SOBECHKO ROAD, MANALAPAN, NJ SINKHOLE REPAIR PROJECT AMOUNT: $286, 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 General Capital Fund Ordinances O and O to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services.

8 City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance May 11, 2015 Hon. Samson Steinman, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, New Jersey Re: A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED SINKHOLE REPAIR PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO S. BROTHERS, INC. Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the General Capital Fund Ordinances O and O 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

9 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Rahway issued bids on April 15, 2015 for the replacement of sidewalks at various locations (the Project ) pursuant to New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, bids for the Project were advertised on April 15, 2015; and WHEREAS, on April 29, 2015, the City received and opened one (1) bid from the following bidder: 1. A & A Curbing, Inc. WHEREAS, only one bid was submitted; and WHEREAS, the submitted bid by the responsive bidder substantially exceeded the Project budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway hereby rejects the bids for the Project received on April 29, 2015 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: (a); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway authorizes the advertisement for re-bid for the replacement of sidewalks at various locations.

10 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES RELATIVE TO CONTINUED HYDRAULIC ANALYSES OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WHEREAS, there is a need to conduct additional hydraulic analyses related to the new Middlesex Water Company contract and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection efforts related to water supply of the City s Water Distribution System; and WHEREAS, there exists for the City of Rahway a need for the services of a firm specializing in engineering consulting services to for the above mentioned work; and WHEREAS, Buck, Seifert & Jost, Inc. has submitted a Proposal dated April 22, 2015 to provide the above services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the certification of the Chief Financial Officer and is satisfied that said certification is in proper form; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway as follows: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute for the City, an agreement with Buck, Seifert & Jost. Inc. to provide engineering consulting services associated with this work. 2. That the compensation for such Agreement shall be in an amount not to exceed $8, This agreement is awarded without competitive bidding as a Professional Service Agreement under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5). Because Professional Services means services rendered or performed by a person 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 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 (6); and, 4. A copy of this resolution shall be advertised according to law within ten (10) days of its passage. Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the General Capital Fund Ordinance O to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services.

11 City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance May 11, 2015 Hon. Samson Steinman, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ Re: A RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES RELATIVE TO A HYDRAULIC STUDY OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UNDER A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the General Capital Fund Ordinance O 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

12 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY FOR RAHWAY STREETSCAPE SECTION III-A WHEREAS, the City of Rahway entered into a contract with Buckler Associates, Inc. pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. in regard to a construction project commonly known as Streetscape Section III-A Project; and WHEREAS, the contractor, Buckler Associates, Inc. failed to complete the project and has been deemed to be in default; and WHEREAS, the City of Rahway contacted Buckler Associates, Inc. s surety company, The Colonial Surety Company in order to put them on notice of the contractor s failure to complete the project; and WHEREAS, the City of Rahway sought and obtained three (3) proposals from contractors that were each ready, willing and able to complete the project; and WHEREAS, Berto Construction, Inc., PO Box 276, 625 Leesville Ave, Rahway, NJ provided the lowest responsible price of the three (3) contractors, that being the sum of $45,000; and WHEREAS, all three (3) proposal prices were submitted to Colonial Surety Company for its review; and WHEREAS, as a result of negotiations between the City of Rahway and Colonial Surety Company, the Colonial Surety Company has agreed to settle this matter by authorizing the City of Rahway to enter into a contract with Berto Construction Inc. pursuant to the proposal dated April 20, 2015 in the amount of $45,000 in order to complete the project; and WHEREAS, Colonial Surety Company and the City of Rahway have negotiated the terms of a settlement agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the City of Rahway through its Mayor and Council determine that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Rahway to enter into the Settlement Agreement with Colonial Surety Company in order to complete the Streetscape Section III-A Project in an expedited manner. AR Streetscape III-A settlement with Colonial Surety

13 AR Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey as follows: 1) That the Mayor, City Administrator, the Director of Law of the City of Rahway and/or such other individuals as are necessary are hereby authorized to enter into the Settlement Agreement with Colonial Surety Company. AR Streetscape III-A settlement with Colonial Surety

14 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF RAHWAY FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE 1033 PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. s. 2576a WHEREAS, federal law permits the Secretary of the United States Department of Defense to transfer to federal and state agencies personal property of the Department of Defense that the Secretary determines is suitable for use by agencies and law enforcement activities including counterdrug and counterterrorism activities and is excess to the needs of the Department of Defense; and WHEREAS, this initiative (commonly known as 1033 Program ) allows local law enforcement agencies to obtain, at little or no cost, and without the approval of the governing body of the local unit, surplus federal property, including aircraft, armored vehicles, automatic weapons and night vision equipment originally intended for use by the United States Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, although equipment is provided through the 1033 Program at no or little cost to municipal law enforcement agencies, these entities are responsibly for costs associated with the maintenance, fueling, and upkeep of this equipment, and for specialized training for its operation; and WHEREAS, taxpayers are the primary consumers and financiers of services provided by county and municipal law enforcement agencies and have the right to be assured that their money is spent in an efficient and effective manner and the right to know the purposes for which public funds are utilized; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey State Legislature therefore determined it to be appropriate to establish a system of local oversight for county and municipal law enforcement agencies that participate in and acquire equipment through the 1033 Program and guidelines for the use of this equipment by those entities; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2015, the New Jersey State Legislature adopted an Act regulating the use of surplus federal property transferred to local enforcement agencies (N.J.S.A. 40A: and 30.2); and AR DoD 1033 program

15 AR Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-30.2a, an application for the enrollment of a county or municipal law enforcement agency in any 1033 Program established by the United States Department of Defense shall be approved by a resolution adopted by a majority of the full membership of the governing body of a local unit prior to the transmittal of any such application to the State Coordinator of any such 1033 Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Rahway desires to continue to participate in the 1033 Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Rahway desires to adopt a resolution in compliance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-30.2a to ensure the City s continued participation in the 1033 Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, as follows: 1) The appropriate municipal official(s) are hereby authorized to execute an application for the enrollment of the City of Rahway in the 1033 Program established by the United States Department of Defense pursuant to 10 U.S.C. s. 2576a to be submitted to the State Coordinator of the 1033 Program. 2) The appropriate municipal official(s) are hereby authorized to approve any future requisitions for materials and equipment made under the 1033 Program by the City s Law Enforcement Support Office Liaison Officer and approved by the City s Chief of Police. AR DoD 1033 program

16 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION AR-84-15, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE RADIO FOR THE POLICE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER VIA STATE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Rahway Police Department is in need of upgrading the radio equipment in their dispatch communications center; and WHEREAS, resolution AR authorized purchase of police radios under state contract for an amount not to exceed $26, WHEREAS, upon further review, the Rahway Police Department decided not to purchase said police radios as authorized in resolution AR because the vendor name and purchase amount needs to be changed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, that Resolution AR be recinded.

17 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE RADIO FOR THE POLICE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER VIA STATE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Rahway Police Department is in need of upgrading the radio equipment in their dispatch communications center; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the installation of said equipment under State Contract is the most practical way to proceed at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, that the purchase of new radio equipment for the Rahway Police Department from Pinnacle Wireless (State Contract No. T-0109, sec 83918), 1801 Pollitt Drive, Fair Lawn NJ 07401, is hereby authorized for an amount not to exceed $4, 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 Number to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services.

18 City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance May 11, 2015 Hon. Samson Steinman, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ Re: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE RADIO FOR THE POLICE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER VIA STATE CONTRACT Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Current Fund Account , 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

19 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF PERFORMANCE BOND AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE HAMILTON STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CRC GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. WHEREAS, attached is a Bohler Engineering letter dated April 30, 2015 with regard to the release of CRC General Contractors, Inc. s Performance Bond and Final Payment; and WHEREAS, the Maintenance Bond has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney s Office and Bohler Engineering recommends the release of CRC General Contractors, Inc. s Performance Bond and final payment in the amount of $28, and IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway that the Treasurer is authorized and directed to return the Performance Bond and final payment in the amount of $28, posted for the Hamilton Street Roadway Improvement Project by CRC General Contractors, Inc.; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the return of the Performance Bond and final payment in the amount of $28, be returned to CRC General Contractors, Inc., 137 ½ Washington Avenue, Suite 290, Belleville, NJ

20 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF PARKS & RECREATION FEES IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway that the Treasurer is authorized and directed to refund the following amount to the following people for fees incurred with the Department of Parks & Recreation: Event Name/Company Address Amount Sidra Rucker-Colvin 997B Leesvile Ave. $ Hart Street Park Roosevelt School/Celeste Ruzak 811 St. Georges Avenue $ Hart Street Park Ramona Wilkerson 1673 Irving St., Apt. 1 $ Hart Street Park George Rusin 400 W. Webster Ave. $ Hart Street Park Nancy Saliga 1103 Milton Avenue $ Hart Street Park Ernestine Joyner 501 E. Hazelwood Avenue $ Hart Street Park Tracie Murriel 241 E. Hazelwood Ave. $ Hart Street Park Total $ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the refunds be sent to the above names and addresses listed above.

21 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF SENIOR SERVICES FEES IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway that the Treasurer is authorized and directed to refund the following amount to the following people for fees incurred with the Division of Senior Services: Name/Company Address Amount Event Regina Hibell 337 W. Milton Ave. #209 $60.00 April 8, 2015 Staten Isl. Trip Rahway, NJ Barbara Marshall 295 W. Scott Ave. $35.00 Watercolor class, Tai Chi, Oil Painting TOTAL $95.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the refunds be sent to the above names and addresses listed above.

22 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF MONEY DUE TO THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES WHEREAS, the City of Rahway held tax lien sales on various dates for unpaid fiscal year taxes and municipal charges, and various tax sale certificates were struck off and sold to the following lien holders on the following blocks and lots; and WHEREAS, the owners of said properties have paid all money due to the tax collector for the redemption of said tax sale certificates; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant on the Chief Financial Officer in the following names and amounts to refund said money. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer deliver the checks to the Municipal Tax Collector to be delivered to said persons after proper notation of the refund has been recorded on the tax records Liens BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY ADDRESS CERT OWNER REFUND PREMIUM Maple Ave Certificate US Bank Cust for Phoenix Funding $20, $11, Liberty Place Philadelphia PA Adams Street FWDSL & ASSOCIATES LP $22, $12, Cold Hill Rd S STE 11 Mendham NJ Certificate E Hazelwood Ave FWDSL & ASSOCIATES LP $ $ Cold Hill Rd S STE 11 Mendham NJ Certificate Clark St FWDSL & ASSOCIATES LP $11, $11, Cold Hill Rd S STE 11 Mendham NJ Certificate

23 AR Page 2 of Tax Lien BLOCK/LOT PROPERTY ADDRESS CERT OWNER REFUND PREMIUM Jefferson Ave US Bank C/F Tower DBW IV $10, $9, S 16th Street STE 2050 Philadelphia, PA Certificate Elm Ave US Bank C/F Tower DBW IV $ $15, Certificate S 16th Street STE 2050 Philadelphia, PA Fulton Street Certificate Barnett Street Certificate US Bank Cust For FNA Jersey BOI LLC $31, $27, South 16th Street STE 1950 Philadelphia PA Inna Gelin & Jack Gelin $7, $7, East 24th Street Brooklyn NY 11229

24 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES FOR THE 2011 & 2015 CALENDAR YEARS WHEREAS, it has been found that the following CY 2014 and 2015 taxes have been overpaid in error. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant on the Chief Financial Officer in the following names and amounts to refund said overpayments. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer deliver the checks to the Municipal Tax Collector to be delivered to said taxpayers after proper notation of the refund has been made on the tax records and Tax computer FISCAL YEAR TAXES BLOCK LOT OWNERS PROPERTY ADDRESS REFUND 11 3 Lorraine Jakub 59 Minna Street $ CALENDAR YEAR TAXES BLOCK LOT OWNERS PROPERTY ADDRESS REFUND 11 3 Lorraine Jakub 59 Minna Street $ Shao Fu Yi & Yuan Qin Huang 1212 Jaques Ave $ Owen Sharkey 2086 Kmak Place $586.04

25 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION CANCELLING A LIEN PLACED ON A CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY WHEREAS, on March 9, 2015, Resolution AR authorized the placement of a lien on Block 309, Lot 16, also known as 127 E. Emerson Ave. for $ pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40: and Rahway Code Section 151-4; and WHEREAS, the City Tax Collector was notified that above charge had to be voided as it was unenforceable on the new owner of the property; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Rahway that it hereby authorizes the cancellation of a lien in the amount of $ on the property listed below: Block Lot Address Property Owner Owner s Address Amount E. Emerson Ave Mattison, Jackie 15 Wilbur Ave. $ Rahway, NJ Newark, NJ 07112

26 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOND RELEASES TO BUNKER HILL HOMES, INC., FOR 457 TENEYKE PLACE (A.K.A.JOSE GONZALES-1075 RUTHERFORD STREET), BLOCK 385, LOTS WHEREAS, Bohler Engineering has reviewed the project for release of previously posted Cash Bond and the Two year Maintenance Bond in a letter dated April 10, 2015; and WHEREAS, based upon this review of the Off-Site Two Year Maintenance Bond, LX , dated February 13, 2013 in the amount of $1, shall be released; and WHEREAS, the Cash Performance Bond, check #2447 in the amount of $1, may be released and the work was completed on August 6, 2012, the subsequent Maintenance Bond shall not be required; and WHEREAS, the Inspection/Escrow Fees, Check #2448, in the amount of $52,50 shall have remaining funds released less the amount deducted for Bohler s April Billing Cycle on Escrow Account #5416; and NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway that the Treasurer is authorized and directed to release and return the bonds as recommended by Bohler Engineering; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the return of these Bonds be sent to Bunker Hill Homes, 106 Apple Street, Suite 205, Tinton Falls New Jersey 07724, Attn: Frank Severino.

27 RESOLUTION CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. AR Date of Adoption A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE RADIO FOR THE POLICE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER VIA STATE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Rahway Police Department is in need of upgrading the radio equipment in their dispatch communications center; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that purchase of said equipment under State Contract is the most practical way to proceed at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the City of Rahway, that the purchase of new radio equipment for the Rahway Police Department from Motorola Solutions, c/opinnacle Wireless (State Contract No. T-0109), 1801 Pollitt Drive, Fair Lawn NJ 07401, is hereby authorized for an amount not to exceed $22, 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 Number to cover the cost of this contract. This certification is required on all contracts as per regulations of the Director of Local Government Services.

28 City of Rahway Department of Revenue & Finance May 11, 2015 Hon. Samson Steinman, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council City of Rahway One City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ Re: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE RADIO FOR THE POLICE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS CENTER VIA STATE CONTRACT Dear Mayor and Council Members: Please be advised that there are legally appropriated sufficient funds within the Current Fund Account , 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

29 ORDINANCE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. O-4-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) PERMIT PARKING BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Schedule XXVII: Parking By Permit Only in Designated Residential and Business Areas: In accordance with the provisions of , parking in the following locations shall be restricted to permit parking only. Name of Street Side Hours/Days Location Campbell Street West 24 Hours per Day Monday thru Sunday From Elm Avenue to W Cherry Street Elm Avenue South 24 Hours per Day Mon thru Sunday From Campbell Street heading west towards Esterbrook Avenue W. Cherry Street North 24 Hours per Day Mon thru Sunday From Campbell Street heading west towards Esterbrook Avenue Lewis Street North 24 Hours per Day Mon thru Sunday Between Main and Dock Streets

30 ORDINANCE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. O-5-15 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: ) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A: et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget up to 1.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rahway in the County of Union finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2015 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and, WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that a 2.0 % increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $826,813 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and, WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Rahway in the County of Union, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2015 budget year, the final appropriations of the City of Rahway shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: , be increased by up to 3.5 %, amounting to $1,446,922, and that the CY 2015 municipal budget for the City of Rahway be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption.

31 ORDINANCE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. O-6-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) - HANDICAPPED PARKING BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Schedule XXI: Handicapped Parking Add: In front of 1536 Campbell Street West Side- Beginning at a point 91 feet South of the intersection of Central Ave extending to point 22 feet South thereof. ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE HEREBY REPEALED. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON FINAL PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION AS PROVIDED BY LAW

32 ** Revised ** ORDINANCE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. O-7-15 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 381 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (TAXICABS) WHEREAS, the City of Rahway has adopted a Taxicab Ordinance to regulate the issuance of permits and licenses by the City to qualified taxicabs owners and drivers and to ensure the safety of all taxicab drivers and passengers; and WHEREAS, the City of Rahway desires to amend portions Chapter 381, Taxicabs, of the Code of the City of Rahway. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Rahway, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 381, Article II, Taxicab Licenses, License Required., of the Code of the City of Rahway is deleted in its entirety and revised to read as follows: License required. No person shall operate or permit a taxicab owned or controlled by him or her to be operated as a vehicle for hire without having first obtained a taxicab license from the City of Rahway after approval by the Police Chief. The number of outstanding certificates shall be limited to a total of thirty (30) taxis. Section 2. Chapter 381, Article II, Taxicab Licenses, Application for Taxicab License., of the Code of the City of Rahway is deleted in its entirety and revised to read as follows: Application for taxicab license. An application for a taxicab license shall be filed with the Police Chief upon forms provided by the Police Department and the application shall be verified under oath and shall furnish the following information: A. Name, address, date of birth, telephone, social security and motor vehicle operator license numbers of the applicant. B.

33 O-7-15 Page 2 of 6 C. Experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers. D. Any facts in which the applicant believes tend to prove that public convenience and necessity require the granting of a taxicab license. E. Number of vehicles to be operated or controlled by the applicant and the location of proposed depots and terminals. F. Four (4) photographs (minimum size of 3 ½ inches by 3 ½ inches) of each taxi (full frontal, full rear and bumper-to-bumper left and right side views). (This requirement shall not apply to renewal applications, but to initial applications under this ordinance and replacement vehicles only.) G. A statement as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of any violation of the law in this or any other jurisdiction, other than minor motor vehicle violations not resulting in the suspension or revocation of his driver s license or vehicle registration nor in damage or injury to the property or persons of others, and if so, a statement of the nature of each such conviction, the penalty imposed for each such conviction and the date and place at which each such conviction was entered. H. A statement to the effect that prior to or concurrent with the filing of the application, the applicant s fingerprints have been recorded with the Police Chief or his designee. I. Such other information the Police Chief may require. Section 3. Chapter 381, Article II, Taxicab Licenses, Approval and Issuance of Licenses., of the Code of the City of Rahway is deleted in its entirety and revised to read as follows: Approval and issuance of licenses. A. No application shall be approved, nor shall any license be issued, unless the Police Chief or his designee determines: (1) That the applicant is of good character, fit, willing and able to provide such public transportation and to conform to all of the conditions and provisions of this chapter. (2) That the vehicle is covered by a bond or liability insurance policy inuring to the benefit of any person or persons who may sustain injury or damage by reason of the negligence of the applicant or his agents, servants or employees arising out of or in the course of the use of the vehicle as a taxicab and providing for limits of not less than $15,000 for injury to any one person,

34 O-7-15 Page 3 of 6 $30,000 for injuries to more than one person sustained in the same accident, and $5,000 for property damage resulting from any one accident. (3) That the vehicle is validly registered in the State of New Jersey, bears on each side, in letters readable at a distance of 20 feet, the name of the licensee and bears a color scheme or insignia sufficiently distinctive to identify it as a taxicab and to differentiate it from the taxicab or taxicabs of any other licenses at a distance of 50 feet. If more than one taxicab is owned or operated by any licensee, each such taxicab shall be designated by a different number, which number shall also appear on each side and the rear of the vehicle. B. If the Police Chief finds that all of the foregoing conditions and provisions have been met or complied with and that the public convenience and necessity will be served by the issuance of such license, he shall approve the application and shall cause to be issued to the applicant a taxicab license stating the name and address of the applicant, a description of the vehicle and such other information as he may deem appropriate; otherwise the application shall be denied. C. In making the above findings, the Police Chief shall take into consideration the number of taxicabs already in operation, whether existing transportation is adequate to meet the public need, the probable effect of increased service on local traffic conditions, and the character, experience and responsibility of the applicant. D. If the application is denied, written reasons for such denial shall be given to the applicant. The applicant may appeal such denial to the Business Administrator in writing within 20 days of his or her receipt of the written reasons for denial. A hearing shall be scheduled upon at least 10 days notice to the applicant. Section 4. The second sentence in Chapter 381, Article II, Taxicab Licenses, Term of License, Fees. of the Code of the City of Rahway is deleted in its entirety and revised to read as follows: The fee for a new license shall be $75.00 and the fee for a renewal license shall be $ Section 5. The fee stated in Chapter 381, Article II, Taxicab Licenses, Transfer of License, Fees, of the Code of the City of Rahway shall be revised from $12.50 to $50.00.

35 O-7-15 Page 4 of 6 Section 6. Chapter 381, Article III, Taxicab Driver Permits, Approval and Issuance of Permit., of the Code of the City of Rahway shall be amended to include the following: C. Should the Chief of Police or his designee find that the applicant is not fit for an annual taxi permit, he may issue a conditional license which will be valid for a period of three (3) months at which point a new background check will be conducted. If no violation or improper conduct is found, the applicant may apply for an annual taxicab driver permit. Section 7. The fee stated in Chapter 381, Article III, Taxicab Driver Permits, Term of Permit, Fees. of the Code of the City of Rahway shall be revised from $6 to $ The last sentence in shall be deleted. Section 8. Chapter 381, Article II, Taxicab Licenses, Standards for taxicabs and drivers., of the Code of the City of Rahway is deleted in its entirety and revised to read as follows: A. A taxicab driver shall have a good driving record. B. Every taxicab operating within the city under this chapter shall be periodically inspected by the Police Department at such intervals as shall be determined by the Police Chief to ensure continued safe, clean and lawful operating conditions. C. No driver of a taxicab within the city shall drink any intoxicating beverages, ingest any medicines or drugs likely to affect his ability to drive, use any profane or indecent language, shout or call to any prospective passengers or disturb the peace in any way while on duty. D. A taxicab driver will report any motor vehicle accident, any motor vehicle summons, any motor vehicle drivers license suspension and any arrest to the Police Chief or his designee within 48 hours of any violation whether said violation occurred while on duty as a taxi driver or while off duty. E. Any controlled substance or narcotic prescribed by a doctor shall be reported to the Police Chief or his designee prior to the start of a taxicab driver s next shift. F. All drivers of taxicabs within the city shall accept as passengers any persons who seek to so use the taxicab, provided that such person is not intoxicated and conducts himself in an orderly manner. No person shall be admitted to a taxicab occupied by a passenger without the consent of the passenger. The driver shall take his passenger to his destination by the most direct available route from the place where the passenger enters the taxicab. G. Every taxicab driver operating a taxicab within the city shall display his taxicab driver permit in such a manner as to be in view by all passengers.

36 O-7-15 Page 5 of 6 H. A taxicab driver shall thoroughly search the interior of the vehicle immediately after the termination of each trip and note if the passenger has left any article therein. Any property found shall be taken to Rahway police headquarters and turned in to the officer in charge within 24 hours. I. A taxicab driver entering a taxi stand shall do so by taking his position at the rear of any taxis already on the stand. J. A taxicab driver shall not solicit patronage from restaurants, night clubs, cabarets, dance halls, hotels, or like places, nor solicit for any place maintained in violation of the law Section 9. Chapter 381, Article VI, Enforcement. of the Code of the City of Rahway is deleted in its entirety and revised to read as follows: Article VI. Enforcement Suspension or revocation. Any taxicab license or taxicab driver permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the Police Chief or his designee after due notice and hearing if: A. The holder thereof has violated any of the provisions of this chapter. B. The holder thereof has violated any ordinances of the city or laws of the United States or of the State of New Jersey, the violation of which, in the judgment of the Police Chief or his designee, renders the holder unfit to continue to hold such license or permit. C. The holder thereof has performed any act or omitted to perform any act which would constitute a basis for a denial of an application for his license or permit. D. The licensed taxicab is found to be unfit, unsafe, unsanitary or unsuited for public patronage Notice prior to suspension or revocation; hearing. A. Prior to suspension or revocation, the holder shall be given notice and a copy of the charges and shall have an opportunity to present evidence on his or her behalf to the Police Chief. B. An adverse ruling by the Police Chief may be appealed to the Business Administrator. The request to appeal shall be in writing and submitted within 20 days of adverse ruling. A hearing shall be scheduled upon at least 10 days notice to the holder.

37 O-7-15 Page 6 of Violations and penalties. Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. Section 10. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are repealed. Section 11. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or a portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. Section 12. This Ordinance shall become effective after second reading and publication as required by law.

38 ORDINANCE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY No. O-8-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE O-16-14, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL CONSENT TO COMCAST TO CONSTRUCT, CONNECT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received the Comcast of New Jersey II, LLC ( Comcast ) Application for Renewal of Municipal Consent (the Application ) dated September 23, 2013 regarding the renewal of Comcast s non-exclusive cable television franchise agreement with the City of Rahway (the City ); and WHEREAS, upon receipt of the Application, the City began the formal process to determine whether to renew its existing cable television franchise agreement with Comcast and held a public hearing on February 4, 2013 to determine whether to renew, or deny renewal of Municipal Consent to Comcast; and WHEREAS, based upon the review of the Application and the information garnered at the February 4, 2014 public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution # AR on February 10, 2014 whereby it granted consent to Comcast and authorized the City s Business Administrator to enter into negotiations with Comcast for a new cable television franchise agreement. WHEREAS, on June 11, 2014 the City Council adopted a resolution referring a franchise renewal ordinance to the Office of Cable Television within the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for review and approval; and WHEREAS, after receiving the approval of the Office of Cable Television within the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities the City Council introduced the franchise renewal ordinance at a meeting held on July 14, 2014; and WHEREAS, after a public hearing on August 11, 2014, the City Council adopted O granting renewal of municipal consent for Comcast to construct, connect, operate and maintain a cable television and telecommunications system in the City of Rahway; and WHEREAS, after receiving O-16-14, Comcast made the City Council aware that it required the ordinance to be amended to include certain language concerning Comcast s reservation of its rights pursuant to law; and