The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack Was Held at City Hall s4

NO. 411

OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MENESES ______

WHEREAS, Ralph Patrick Busshie, School Crossing Guard, has requested a Leave of Absence without pay for three months for personal medical reasons; and

WHEREAS, City Manager Peter J. Capone has determined that this employee be granted a three months Leave of Absence, commencing September 7, 2005 and terminating December 7, 2005.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that Ralph Patrick Busshie, School Crossing Guard, be granted a three months Leave of Absence, without pay, as requested; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution is forwarded to the employee’s pension system by the Chief Financial Officer.

Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes

NO. 412

OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: SASSO ______

WHEREAS, the Department of Police and Human Services of the City of Hackensack require Hardware and Software Maintenance Support for their computer system; and

WHEREAS, the services are an extraordinary nature as it involves maintenance of a complex system as defined by 5:30 14c promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division of Local Government Services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposal submitted by DMA Data Industries Inc., 22-08 Route 208, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410, be accepted and awarded in the amount of $17,304.00;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in the General Fund of the 2005 Budget from accounts:

5-01-201-25-240-240-232 $12,960.00 5.1.201.27.345.345.232 4,344.00

Purchase Order #142914

NO. 413

OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES ______

WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that am emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public when a sewer collapse occurred at State Street and Ward Street and was rendered inoperable; and

WHEREAS, the Project Manager has notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency; and

WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned line to full operation; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the repair totaled $12,387.63, which was a fair and reasonable price; and

NO. 414

OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Hackensack believe that economic growth and development is an important priority for the future of Hackensack; and

WHEREAS, it is essential that the City of Hackensack conduct their own redevelopment site studies in order to ensure that the City’s opportunities and preferences are being examined sufficiently; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack has the power and authority to conduct such a study, and

WHEREAS, it is the perception and belief of the Mayor and Council that the following described property may qualify to be an area in need of redevelopment as that term is defined by N.J.S.A. 40A:12 A-3

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack is hereby authorized to undertake a preliminary investigation to make such determination pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 that a study for the redevelopment of the property located to the south of Moonachie Road and bordered by Hudson St. to the west, South River Street to the east, and the border of Little Ferry to the south be conducted in order to examine its potential as a redevelopment site.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Members of the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack.

Roll Call: Ayes- Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes

NO. 415

OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: SASSO ______

WHEREAS, State Statute, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, et seq. (“drunk driving laws”) makes it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle on a municipal street while under the influence of alcohol; and

WHEREAS, municipalities are charged with responsibility for enforcing the drunk driving laws; and WHEREAS, the municipal police have used the Breathalyzer to test citizens to determine whether they are under the influence of alcohol; and

WHEREAS, Breathalyzers owned and operated by municipal police departments have been tested and certified by the State Police at no charge; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has recently introduced a new device to measure alcohol consumption, known as the Alcotest 7110 MK III-C (“Alcotest”), which will cost approximately $13,000 per machine; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey had advised that it will no longer support the Breathalyzer, so that Breathalyzers currently owned by municipal police departments will no longer be capable of being used to measure blood alcohol; and

WHEREAS, the introduction of the Alcotest machine and the refusal of the State to support the Breathalyzer machine has in essence created a State mandate that municipalities purchase the Alcotest; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has passed cap laws that limit the ability of municipalities to increase spending in many categories of municipal budgets; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey recently created a $250 fee to be imposed on all persons who plead guilty in municipal courts to a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-97-2, which fee is a revenue generating mechanism by the State of New Jersey not associated and unrelated to the enforcement of the motor vehicle laws; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the State of New Jersey provide to or reimburse municipalities for the purchase of the Alcotest machine either out of general revenue of the State of New Jersey or through the funds raised by the fees imposed by the State in connection with guilty pleas or convictions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-97-2.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, New Jersey, as follows:

1. That the requirement that municipalities purchase an Alcotest 7110 MK III-C is a State imposed mandate upon municipalities that should be funded by the State of New Jersey. 2. That in light of the cap limitation on revenue raising by municipalities imposed by the State of New Jersey, the State should have the obligation to pay for or reimburse municipalities for the purchase of the Alcotest 7110 MK III-C. 3. That the State of New Jersey should reimburse or allow municipalities to take a credit against the $250 State imposed fee in connection with a plea to or finding of guilt in connection with N.J.S.A. 39:4-97-2, so as to fund the purchase of the Alcotest 7110 MK III-C by municipalities. 4. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to the following representatives:

a. Dennis McNerney, Bergen County Executive b. Bernadette P. McPherson, Freeholder Chairwoman c. David L. Ganz, Freeholder Vice Chairman d. Elizabeth Calabrese, Freeholder e. James M. Carroll, Freeholder f. Tomas J. Padilla, Freeholder g. Elizabeth Randall, Freeholder h. Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Freeholder i. Steven Rothman, United States House of Representatives j. Frank R. Lautenberg, United States Senate k. Jon S. Corzine, United States Senate l. Richard J. Codey m. Senator and Assemblypersons, District 37

5. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to each municipality in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey.

Roll Call: Ayes - Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes NO. 416

OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MELFI ______

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refund for the reason stated:

AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON

$23,650.00 75.01 5 Alan P. Spiniello, Atty Trust Acct 2003 STB 24,640.00 75.01 5 “ “ “ 2004 STB 25,795.00 75.01 5 “ “ “ 2005 STB 1,026.53 329 45 Stokes, Lana R. 2005 ERR PMT 100.00 595 21 Torres, Albert & Olga 2003 ERR PMT 1,612.04 341 8,C004K Countrywide Home Loans 2005 ERR PMT 45,720.87 527 7.01 Orchard Street 2001 LLC 2005 ERR PMT

NO. 417

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:82-1, et seq., Stephen LoIacono, be, and hereby is appointed City Manager of the City of Hackensack.

NO. 418

OFFERED BY: MELFI SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE ______

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $13,000.00 has been proposed by the ARC of Bergen & Passaic Counties, Inc. for Independent Living and Family Support Program in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and City Council; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of the City of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the aforesaid project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited.

NO. 419

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $29,040.00 has been proposed by the ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties, Inc. for Roof Replacement for 223 Moore Street in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and City Council, and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of the City of Hackensack, New Jersey, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the aforesaid project, and

NO. 420

OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE ______

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $81,125.00 has been proposed by the Bergen County Community Action Partnership, Inc. for Child Development Center of Hackensack in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and City Council; and

NO. 421

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $143,855.00 has been proposed by the Bergen County Community Action Partnership, Inc. for Bergen County Homeless Shelter in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 422

OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES ______WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $15,000.00 has been proposed by the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation for Planning and Analysis Activities in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 423

OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: SASSO ______

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $122,000.00 has been proposed by the Bergen County Housing Coalition for Tenant Outreach and Guidance Project of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 424

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $31,548.00 has been proposed by the Alliance Against Homelessness of Bergen County Inc. for Bridge Haven Housing Supportive Services and Operations in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 425 ***TABLED***

OFFERED BY: SECONDED BY: ______

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Community Housing Development Organization Home Investment Partnership grant of $746,628.00 has been proposed by the Madeline Corporation for Martin Luther King, Jr. Affordable Housing in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

Roll Call: Ayes -

NO. 426

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $25,000.00 has been proposed by the Community Resource Council for Emergency Helpline Program in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 427

OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MELFI ______

WHEREAS, a Unprogrammed Bergen County Community Development grant funds of $25,000.00 has been proposed by the Community Resource Council for Emergency Helpline Program in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 428

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $283,000.00 has been proposed by the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey for Discrimination/Comprehensive Housing Counseling in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 429

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $55,235.00 has been proposed by the Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP) for Project Outreach to Disabled Minorities in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes – Melfi, Sasso, Meneses, McAuliffe, Townes

NO. 430 ***TABLED***

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $463,052.00 has been proposed by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior Center for Construction of a New Senior Center in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

Roll Call: Ayes -

NO. 431

OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: MELFI ______

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $34,000.00 has been proposed by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior Center for Intergenerational Afterschool Program in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 432

OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: McAULIFFE ______

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $33,000.00 has been proposed by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior Center for Program Coordinator Salaries and Supplies in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 433

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $15,000.00 has been proposed by the Salvation Army of Hackensack for Salvation Army Feeding Program in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 434

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $25,000.00 has been proposed by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, Inc. for Parent Aides for Teens Program in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 435

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $18,000.00 has been proposed by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County Inc. for Chore Service Program in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the aforesaid project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited.

NO. 436

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $6,600.00 has been proposed by the North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. for Renovation to Food Service Roof in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 437

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $101,750.00 has been proposed by the North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. for Renovation to Building in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

NO. 438

***TABLED***

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $1,100,000.00 has been proposed by the New Hope Baptist Church for Construction of Family Life Center in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

Roll Call: Ayes -

NO. 439

***TABLED***

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $40,000.00 has been proposed by the New Hope Community and Economic Development Corp., Inc. for Rehabilitation of 322 First Street Project Katrina Rebound in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of the City of Hackensack, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds.

Roll Call: Ayes -

NO. 440

OFFERED BY: McAULIFFE SECONDED BY: MENESES ______

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid: Current Account $11,040,123.03 Capital Account 185,433.74 Trust Account 42,556.00 Public Parking System 8,311.59 Escrow Account 2,733.85 Payroll Agency Account 240,901.45

NO. 441

WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development grant of $40,000.00 has been proposed by the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation for Life Science Master Plan Implementation and Expansion in the municipality of Hackensack, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development Funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and City Council; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirms endorsement of the aforesaid project, and