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Deputy County Manager Amy Wagner said the county \"offers it to all 21 municipalities if they would like to use it at no cost to them\" and that negotiators secured \"no increase on this contract,\" adding that the arrangement \"will take us to 10 years.\" The remarks were made during an agenda-setting meeting when Wagner introduced two Department of Economic Development resolutions related to the service.

Why it matters: Everbridge is the county's primary emergency-alert platform. Extending the contract without an increase preserves the county's current expense level and gives municipal governments in Union County access to an alert system without an additional local cost.

Commissioner Mirabella, who asked for an explanation, praised the arrangement and said it saved municipalities money: \"I'm happy that you were able to include that ... saving them significant dollars to use this program.\" No formal vote on the contract modification was recorded in the agenda-setting portion of the meeting.

The county presented the item as an agenda resolution; County staff offered to answer questions but no substantive policy change or additional funding was announced at the meeting. The matter was placed on the evening's agenda for consideration during the regular meeting.

The discussion occurred during the Department of Economic Development's presentation; further details about the contract term, vendor payment schedule, or a formal Commission action were not specified in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","UCBOCC 091825 A","oneSentenceSummary","Deputy County Manager Amy Wagner told commissioners the county negotiated no price increase on its Everbridge emergency-notification contract and offers the system to all 21 municipalities at no cost; the item was presented on the agenda without a vote.","taxTitle","Union County, New Jersey","taxId",2731,"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},6466359,"Union County places Clark Reservoir dredging on the agenda; project described as 660-day work",106,568000,674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824362-a7ea1199af46a6c193ae7efcf685d133&start=568&end=674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824362-a7ea1199af46a6c193ae7efcf685d133/thumbnail_568000.jpg","/articles/6466359/Union-County/New-Jersey/Union-County-places-Clark-Reservoir-dredging-on-the-agenda-project-described-as-660-day-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466359-3c41ef74205367250bc69f0ea1ba4116/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027289&Signature=RvYxV4sZTPnz4vQUEslCd6lWDC1eeW50oV59xmPbGsUuCRvuUICrCtwkvGXd~BJU8xW7mR2l231JT2nqKr8dM77dEr11Rsq5hslY0kzzUWckEMvKLT~F7EM-huNiWEDJ2tdETZVha0uZHb7os7gEIYdFhKLVyuUWD1Qi6VpTex9am~D1HLBLCcPpMrzZagEfONP1hqeAXd4Gj-7W~HLcy8gg2BbwlLIsRzCv~SH3-AaMbpvHZvPFYPU4aLGAEWxGJlU3FX7m6edt~HqKm~omPfKhdahwsjXgLKwFFAfUmqRRgl6edYC-IsS0i20pjJWW4DngXsgzGbAF3oD28dynsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Union County's Department of Parks and Recreation told the Board of County Commissioners that dredging work at Clark Reservoir (also referred to as the Middlesex Water Reservoir) is beginning and is expected to span about 660 days.

The department director said the resolution before the board \"allows us to move forward with the dredging of the Clark Reservoir, Middlesex Water Reservoir. The work is beginning now. It's a 660 day project, and it will dredge the headwaters, the West, and the Central Lakes.\" Commissioner Mirabella said many residents had been \"anxious for this process to start\" and expressed relief that work was beginning.

Why it matters: Dredging can restore reservoir capacity, improve water quality, and affect recreation and downstream flows. The transcript records the scope (headwaters, West and Central Lakes) and the approximate schedule (660 days) but does not include project cost, contractor identity, or a start date beyond \"beginning now.\" County staff did not outline a detailed construction schedule or provide specific funding sources in the agenda discussion.

Questions at the meeting focused on timing: County Manager Oatman told commissioners the timeline will be determined when the interagency agreement (IA) goes out to bid and that the contractor's bid documents will spell out the schedule. \"That'll be determined when we when the IA goes out to bid, there's a contractor, that'll be spelled out when the bids come in in the timeline,\" Oatman said. The agenda item was placed for consideration; the transcript did not record a final vote.","The Parks and Recreation director told the board the Clark Reservoir dredging project will begin soon, will run about 660 days, and will target the headwaters and the West and Central Lakes; commissioners expressed relief the long-awaited work is starting.",{"_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},6466364,"Union County voices support for Atomic's Salt Drung stream stabilization project",36,445000,481000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824362-a7ea1199af46a6c193ae7efcf685d133&start=445&end=481","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824362-a7ea1199af46a6c193ae7efcf685d133/thumbnail_445000.jpg","/articles/6466364/Union-County/New-Jersey/Union-County-voices-support-for-Atomics-Salt-Drung-stream-stabilization-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466364-8e271c47dfe74ba9c57f1874c3160889/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027289&Signature=AAzIUJavxNV8fSOUa5A2KS-6MFGlyObnvEu7u3XF3Wx2E1UBZZeVBZD~7R4QqFn9hQd~AvKa-eaYzXyqPfObRiaGWlORDlJUBsnbBfTrWXp-27lWx4pOXQuAqwKEidesMvAElQ3y4O0Yck~nj-rXz4uiPuWMRYJZROsWutbH2gDDQwe4f4c49nc3~BjTfuWdOr0y418h0yrtOlhMK11O-0DM42ubEmO2VVTh~qEGa657MwPRBLC8nPyHkeEpsMRQd5QsbtzZdv3HXglufGJl31b2J-KtEohJ~0Iql~VXylqzM92-LYhfAC-r8wa85vrUp5pYlH3UUMeiUddV1Io95Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Mirabella told the Board of County Commissioners that she supports a county resolution backing the city of Atomic on a potential stream stabilization project at the Salt Drung and urged the county to amplify the request to federal officials.

\"I was happy to see number 2, our support for the city of Atomic on a potential stream stabilization project at the Salt Drung,\" Mirabella said, adding that she \"was able to visit that location in the backyard with some residents and saw the dire need.\" Mirabella said the county should be prepared to lend its voice \"likely to the federal government, congressman Cain, who was also on-site that day, to, to be in a position to provide some support for that project.\" The comment came when Director Palacki of the Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities Management introduced ten department resolutions.

Why it matters: Stream stabilization projects can affect public safety, property, and downstream water quality. County support can strengthen applications for federal funding or technical assistance.

County engineering staff expressed support for moving the item forward on the agenda and did not provide a final funding commitment in the agenda-setting discussion. The transcript does not record a formal vote on the resolution during the agenda portion of the meeting, nor did it specify what federal programs or timelines would be pursued.

The matter will appear on the regular meeting agenda for consideration; county staff and commissioners indicated readiness to support the city of Atomic as it seeks further assistance.","Commissioner Mirabella and county engineering staff discussed supporting the city of Atomic on a potential stream stabilization project at the Salt Drung and suggested federal advocacy; the matter was presented as a resolution on the agenda.",{"_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},6466369,"County staff say rescinding CGI Tech award could save more than $500,000 over two years",46,370000,416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824362-a7ea1199af46a6c193ae7efcf685d133&start=370&end=416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824362-a7ea1199af46a6c193ae7efcf685d133/thumbnail_370000.jpg","/articles/6466369/Union-County/New-Jersey/County-staff-say-rescinding-CGI-Tech-award-could-save-more-than-500000-over-two-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466369-6143eb8deeb6ab648e1e4492b971f30c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027289&Signature=VXPCcJb~eH3VYfnH6SuEmXfOgRLA6ltvbzlBqLYsa0qb07s9M7Xd-qv3IF7~o27qoU6WTHSNITZUHwcYtiKc6W7KkKhGGK6sGhDmsZPBCAsxikyGAkNeA7lfHPR8jDj8jR~EhfEqF1bgo4zKp~lM-bpAPEqbUUtc3mfHpDfOTpElKNe61~MfKBkSHqDyUvdmskwxgehkCB91bRrdE1RXcknvPUnEHyUGiMLzTYzw4GlCW64iQNYXC2abg~~c8wEesTlmjRl-4M6~I43PGwezewtXYB9s6hHJcUupplFzDs8qPJb-DXnq2jfmVGw7fGZKSj73rP0dHoBI5U5CnQe0Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Union County Deputy County Manager Amy Wagner told the Board of County Commissioners that the county plans to rescind a previously awarded contract to CGI Tech and handle the related work in-house to save money amid federal funding uncertainty.

During the agenda-setting meeting, Commissioner Baker asked about the \"rescinding of the contract award to CGI Tech.\" Wagner responded: \"with the federal cuts coming and so much uncertainty, the county manager had asked us to take a look at how we were spending money, where we could potentially save money. And this contract was 1 that I felt very strongly we could do ... we can manage it in house and save over the course of the 2 years, over $500,000.\" The remarks were given while the Department of Economic Development presented two resolutions.

Why it matters: County staff tied the rescission to anticipated federal budget cuts and to a county manager directive to find savings. Wagner described the move as a cost-saving step for an IT-related contract; the transcript did not include the contract's original dollar value, scope of work, or a formal vote by the commission to rescind the award.

Discussion vs. decision: Wagner said the county \"decided to rescind\" the award as part of budget review, but the transcript records this explanation in the agenda-setting presentation rather than as a finalized, recorded County Commission vote. The record did not include a motion, second, or roll-call vote on the rescission during the agenda portion of the meeting.

County staff did not provide additional procurement details, such as whether the rescission requires formal board action at a subsequent meeting, whether CGI Tech had begun work, or what in-house staff resources would cover the work. Those specifics were not specified in the transcript.","Deputy County Manager Amy Wagner told commissioners the county plans to rescind a contract award to CGI Tech and manage the work in-house to save more than $500,000 over two years amid federal budget uncertainty.","actionData","errors"]

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