[{"_1":2,"_111":-5,"_112":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6541578,"mediaKeyId","3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec","parentId",3375262,"title","Bayonne council adopts multiple ordinances, easements and equipment purchases; summary of votes and key items","audioSeconds",2270,"startMs",173000,"endMs",2443000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec&start=173&end=2443","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec/thumbnail_173000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6541578/Bayonne-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Bayonne-council-adopts-multiple-ordinances-easements-and-equipment-purchases-summary-of-votes-and-key-items","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541578-454f5900356d7bbb079bc01ecda92e0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183283&Signature=gJGwI3KSt2ShewtLZyyw9tutGGBZFKCg0Nl8CQ10mjvqsUD5ANe4S7FAQEEIUQi-IJljw4ZzIRruQT~E96C4nhB~zHeo67Ds-Kx63Jm2Hv~-WSCBTFxNbDzTxXPrdKUqw2j~oA23Vq-kWqkomE3xbKFmulmgVM~E3Q6siKiLOyFkAVxFqWqMghnXfr6FsXDkDod8hPBEYNDQJ4AyBrIRXfo6so0PhA96av~PSrinIoMaypfnPKe5Of~gqmtl9aQW9CaxcF9RY0CEkwTDVyca8zrc4U4QHis9uj1xXRGmauhZLz2ZdPYDZNdUfw5x885nLJ1PeSwRU5EBvjc1dm21mQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Bayonne","date","2025-05-19T04:00:56Z","article","The Bayonne Municipal Council on May 14 took final or introductory action on a mix of ordinances, development easements, contracts and equipment purchases. The following is a concise summary of the formal actions recorded at the meeting; vote tallies are listed where the roll call is shown in the transcript.

- Ordinances (second readings / public hearings):
- O1 (postponed): Ordinance adopting a redevelopment plan for 18–22 East 15th Street (Block 253, Lots 30, 39 and 40) — the council moved to postpone final consideration at the May 14 hearing (motion carried by roll call).
- O2: Ordinance authorizing an encroachment agreement with 111 Avenue F Partners Urban Renewal LLC (107–111 Avenue F and 86 East 20th Street, Block 456, Lot 78.0180.0280.039 and 10) — second reading held and final passage ordered; roll call recorded ayes.
- O3: Ordinance adopting redevelopment plan for 33–37 East 18th Street (Block 226, Lots 12–14) — second reading held and final passage ordered; council voted aye on final passage.
- O4–O9: Additional ordinances (amendments to the Revised General Ordinances chapters on traffic, property maintenance, building and housing, restricted parking zones, and stormwater) were advanced for public hearing/final passage on June 18; roll calls for introduction were recorded as ayes.

- Major contract and project awards:
- R2: Awarded contract to Zenith Construction Services, Inc. for Phase 3B of the Waterfront Walkway at Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, not to exceed $22,400,000 (motion moved and seconded; roll call: ayes recorded).
- R14: Awarded construction contract for Phase 1 of the lead service-line replacement project to Sugar Property Services Inc. for $8,628,080 (adopted on consent).
- R15: Awarded 2025 summer camp bus services contract to Beloved Community Charter School, total $127,600 (consent item).

- Development easements and related items:
- R5: Endorsed a conservation (conservative) easement between Bayonne Luxury Water Walk LLC and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the property at 219 West Fifth Street (Block 301.01, Lot 1.01); council recorded ayes.
- R6: Authorized temporary construction easement, sewer easement and license agreement with Bayonne Luxury Water Walk for 219 West Fifth Street (consent vote: ayes recorded).
- R7: Authorized a license agreement with 111 Avenue F Partners Urban Renewal LLC for street furniture and bike racks to be installed in the right-of-way in connection with the 107–111 Avenue F development (consent; ayes recorded).

- Public safety and equipment purchases:
- R8: Authorized purchase of mobile surveillance trailer cameras for the Police Department from SHI under NJCPA contract in the amount of $229,401.69 (consent; ayes recorded).
- R9 & R11: Authorized purchase of 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles and patrol vehicles through cooperative contracts (consent; ayes recorded).

- Finance and bonds:
- R10: Authorized issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes and special emergency notes to the Hudson County Improvement Authority in sums consistent with the adopted resolution (ayes recorded on roll call).

- Other items:
- CR8: The council adopted a resolution opposing proposed state legislation to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as-of-right; council members debated impacts on local zoning and fire safety before voting to adopt the resolution in opposition.
- A mayoral appointment and salary range adjustment for a public-health title were approved on consent; a brownfield development area steering committee was authorized as an addendum to the agenda and approved by the council.

Several items were approved on the consent calendar without extended debate; other items — notably the redevelopment designations for two Broadway corridors — prompted extended discussion and a recorded dissenting vote. Members of the public made several remarks during the public-comment portion, including concerns about contaminated properties, short-term rental violations and local wildlife (bird nesting) matters; those comments did not alter the voting outcomes reported above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-0514 Bayonne City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 14 meeting the Bayonne Municipal Council approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions including redevelopment-plan readings, an encroachment agreement, a $22.4 million waterfront walkway contract, easements for Bayonne Luxury Water Walk, police equipment purchases, and several ordinances scheduled for public hearing in June.","taxTitle","Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey","taxId",12589,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6541583,"Bayonne applies for $1.273 million in state grants for cameras and streetscape improvements; UEZ coordinator outlines plan",113,1753000,1866000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec&start=1753&end=1866","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec/thumbnail_1753000.jpg","/articles/6541583/Bayonne-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Bayonne-applies-for-1273-million-in-state-grants-for-cameras-and-streetscape-improvements-UEZ-coordinator-outlines-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541583-f0a80070a8e24f560587d575cf1ea8f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183283&Signature=G8jIYYbCGwuaiPGznRYkX-Z8UqFGJIAcGUi1XQaBdQ1Xh~b1Y1AokPmrs7fGASZQhRh49dFXtluDAGil01k3XRLxSe198CqPNMOzrxbg53uO9hINZlxDLotV9ce1Ry4-~SWI523J0dV70Vw0Xj16z7Frnl8tjB-DwHArtyRt6CJGgg2Qd4~9wNgCkDv7uLJ8g2~u1qwfrqbRtBA6U1cnjFRwQMLE68d94L6p~Iwfjsp6S7A2AwycuBuHfKQNH4VKoMHIzIlM9HSLVXGKFYULVSigsGPyhaIugLU2g14kPsr38RGWo4zXIPgprqivOI1T5cl4EIk8IiJh-z92akAnRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone coordinator told the council on May 14 that the city submitted two state grant applications: a $453,000 request for a second phase of security cameras and an $820,000 application for streetscape improvements along Broadway and nearby side streets.

According to the coordinator, the phase‑2 camera application would add 14 new cameras and upgrade eight existing cameras for a total of 22 cameras, building on an earlier phase. The work is intended to secure Broadway businesses and sidewalks and will be coordinated with the police department.

The second application would fund sidewalks and streetscape work on Broadway between Fifth and Cottage and on East 18th and East 20th streets to improve walkway quality and business access, the coordinator said. She urged local business owners to participate in an upcoming 5‑year plan meeting at the Bayonne Museum to help inform priorities.

During public comment, a resident raised concerns about deteriorating brick pavers on Broadway and asked who will maintain or replace them once U E Z projects are completed. The coordinator and other staff said the U E Z assists with initial installation but maintenance typically becomes the responsibility of property owners; the city said future sidewalks in the project area may be poured concrete rather than pavers to limit ongoing owner maintenance.

Councilmembers and staff also discussed earlier camera purchases: the council approved purchase of mobile surveillance trailer cameras for $229,401.69 and authorized additional camera‑related grant applications during the meeting.

The council adopted the related consent resolutions and encouraged the coordinator to publish event dates and application details so business owners can engage with the five‑year plan and streetscape work.","City UEZ coordinator told the council she submitted two state applications: $453,000 for phase‑2 security cameras (22 cameras total) and $820,000 for Broadway streetscape improvements. Council discussed paver maintenance and property-owner responsibilities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6541588,"Bayonne awards first-phase lead service-line replacement contract, officials outline schedule and outreach",207,3801000,4008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec&start=3801&end=4008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec/thumbnail_3801000.jpg","/articles/6541588/Bayonne-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Bayonne-awards-first-phase-lead-service-line-replacement-contract-officials-outline-schedule-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541588-9bb80b9e6d75fd25c3b16b8553d28984/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183283&Signature=S47Ya1d3ATGc48aRgEq-R9pYjY8n09TOcpmozTinKsxZsDN2Wv27QxImnmRJTOnqJBY~rXaG6TGCZL1-6p52kRkj~HupeDjf4~bt992O~3b9KVW4P752Y-7oM55SZUDjTP92c~s~98n2l80jDcvhuwphChx8dCQy2~RTBcIIGQ65jagghU8Uxmo8mjfaQ8gx7x2mAJXMHmdlEh5fWImoCcAUxVAtkOjw1wGea~UdRERfzlQZRJD7AO8ET8mGeKd0esbeZ-LLTU3oD~9Kc4o9UVF02LRtbeEhnZdiBFq1VXXmtABAEIgKAeDUb1CN1zc8KuDNVSbkamVEV3w2gEpfGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bayonne Municipal Council on May 14 awarded the first-phase construction contract for a lead service-line replacement program to Sugar Property Services Inc. for a total contract amount of $8,628,080, city officials said. The project is part of a state-mandated program that the city must complete by July 22, 2031.

John Armstrong, engineer for Municipal Services, told the council the program covers 12,276 water connections across the city, of which 2,419 are confirmed lead service lines and roughly 8,840 are unknown and require field verification. The first-phase contract covers about 960 connections, Armstrong said, and the work requires many small trial pits to identify which services are lead and which are not.

\"This project is a state mandate...we're in the third year of a 10‑year program,\" Armstrong said. He described the logistics of coordinating excavations with street repaving schedules and the need to work closely with Public Works to avoid tearing up newly paved streets.

Councilmembers asked for a simple schedule and for the administration to notify the council and the public before work begins in each neighborhood. Armstrong said staff can provide a drawing identifying the first-phase area and that the program will proceed in planned stages rather than at random.

The council approved the contract on the consent calendar. Councilmembers and staff emphasized the project's technical complexity and the need for resident outreach as trial pits and excavations begin.

The contract award follows state guidance and the city's identification of priority areas; city staff said the broader program will continue over multiple phases and include coordination with repaving and other infrastructure projects.","The council approved a roughly $8.63 million contract for the first phase of a state‑mandated lead service line replacement program. City engineers described the phased work, mapping and trial pits to confirm lead lines and committed to notifying council and residents as each work area begins.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6541593,"Bayonne council designates two Broadway corridors as redevelopment areas; debate centers on condemnation powers",430,2434000,2864000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec&start=2434&end=2864","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3375262-2337c84af77d6af4af1e4eda5f2b05ec/thumbnail_2434000.jpg","/articles/6541593/Bayonne-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Bayonne-council-designates-two-Broadway-corridors-as-redevelopment-areas-debate-centers-on-condemnation-powers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541593-0ed2e3f8e39e01e5e108b05e83883d63/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183283&Signature=gEA08x8R~jkgdxHtrXAk8QPnntL9WYyrOHj7MUVVRPFz3s1cG8JzXGAP8-zc~Hz2Q0M-GAELCCDlUrkNiGUdkLbXqS41wUj8PWPS3YE9LL8-w6SHxBcQsrWzRMtmdamwq896ErJrdjLyPicjPqFVCyfXqjxqrhQOewtNreH7DE6rnbballPRr-IE-kRFplavK8SntjpnJ-PMfgBiBP~P5NzqbQsRJ80pBzQX7IpRmz1Rf60nZcXC6cVJH2TyGQ4RA3FkSG1FY3AMPKJEjik6FnIhJlqw1eZs0P8FG8CkGHomaVhHmNhHkELpoVZsV6e26IJC4khPy2CNZoD9NFhU5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bayonne Municipal Council on May 14 adopted resolutions designating two groups of Broadway-area parcels as areas in need of redevelopment, preserving the city's option to seek condemnation in a future redevelopment process.

City redevelopment counsel Jessica Almeida of McManamon, Scotland & Bowman told the council the Planning Board had investigated the parcels and found they met the statutory criteria for redevelopment. The designations do not themselves seize property, she said, but preserve tools the city could use later if negotiations fail.

The action matters because it allows the city to move toward drafting redevelopment plans and, if necessary, later pursue condemnation under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. Almeida said the city's next steps will include drafting redevelopment plans, hearings before the Planning Board and council, and then possible negotiation of redevelopment agreements with developers.

Almeida and city staff told the council that some property titles are encumbered by large liens, complicating voluntary remediation or sale. For one parcel the transcript cites an Internal Revenue Service lien reported at roughly $18,000,000 and municipal demolition liens of about $200,000; those encumbrances are cited as a primary reason the city seeks a redevelopment pathway that would clear title issues as part of a future project.

Councilmembers expressed differing views. Councilmember Carroll said he opposed the condemnation designation on principle and voted no, saying he was uncomfortable using eminent-domain powers for these parcels. Councilmembers Perez, Weimer and LaPalouse (the council president) said the council had exhausted other options, that properties had sat vacant for years, and they voted to approve the designations. Multiple speakers noted the process began more than a year earlier and involved certified notices to nearby property owners and Planning Board hearings.

The council and city staff emphasized the designations are an early step: if the city later seeks to acquire property through a condemnation process the law requires a period of bona-fide good-faith negotiations, fair-market appraisals and judicial oversight before funds may be paid or possession taken.

Council members urged continued outreach to the property owners and to explore negotiations before any formal condemnation filing. The resolution passed with recorded opposition by Councilmember Carroll and recorded affirmative votes by Councilmembers Perez, Weimer and LaPalouse; other votes were recorded in the roll call associated with the resolution.

The designated parcels are described in the council resolutions by block and lot numbers as shown on the city tax map; the council and redevelopment counsel said the planning and redevelopment steps could take many months to complete.

Council members said their intent is to spur private action or settlement of outstanding liens so the properties are redeveloped, but they also acknowledged condemnation remains an available but last-resort tool.

Proponents said redevelopment could return long-vacant streetfront property to commercial use and remove public-safety hazards; opponents cautioned against early use of eminent domain and urged continued negotiation.

The council's action brings the parcels to the next procedural stage: drafting redevelopment plans, public hearings and, if a developer is designated, negotiation of a redevelopment agreement.","The Bayonne Municipal Council voted to designate two Broadway-area sites as redevelopment areas, preserving the city's ability to use eminent domain in the future. Councilmembers and city counsel described years of vacancy, large tax and demo liens, and a lengthy public process; one councilmember voted no.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Bayonne council adopts multiple ordinances, easements and equipment purchases; summary of votes and key items

Bayonne applies for $1.273 million in state grants for cameras and streetscape improvements; UEZ coordinator outlines plan

Bayonne awards first-phase lead service-line replacement contract, officials outline schedule and outreach

Bayonne council designates two Broadway corridors as redevelopment areas; debate centers on condemnation powers