The Newark City Council advanced Resolution 25-52 on second reading, authorizing and directing the director of public service to accept bids and enter into contracts, subject to the preparation of funds, for the 16 North Sewer Separation Phase 1 project.

The resolution was moved into consideration and a motion to accept was made on the record (mover identified as Perez). A second was given; roll call showed unanimous support. Council’s roll call recorded affirmative votes from members present and the resolution was recorded as passing.

Why it matters: the sewer separation project is an infrastructure construction project intended to separate sanitary and storm sewer flows in a specified area (16 North); authorizing bids is a procurement step that, if funded and awarded, leads to construction contracts.

Details from the meeting: the resolution’s text directs the director of public service to accept bids and enter into contracts "subject to the preparation of funds" for construction of the project. The meeting record shows a motion on the floor and a roll-call vote in favor; no contested discussion or public comment about the project was recorded at this meeting.

Next steps: with authorization to accept bids, staff will publicly solicit proposals and return to council for contract awards once bids and funding are in order. The transcript does not include budget figures, contract amounts or an estimated construction timeline.