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Votes at a glance: Newark council advances multiple development ordinances and adopts several contracts and appropriations
Summary
The Newark Municipal Council advanced a set of development ordinances to first reading, approved multiple contracts and appropriations, and passed a variety of resolutions at its April 2 meeting; one high‑profile lease authorization (Riviera Hotel) failed after a tie vote.
The Newark Municipal Council conducted an extensive package of votes on April 2, advancing multiple ordinances to first reading, adopting contract awards and passing several resolutions. Below is a concise list of key items the council considered and the outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript.
Major items advanced or adopted (selected):
- Bond ordinance (6FA) on the council’s allocable share of capital improvements (advertised after first reading). Roll call recorded as adopted on first reading; public hearing scheduled for April 16 or soon thereafter.
- Ordinances on tax abatements advanced on first reading: an ordinance (renamed in the meeting record to 6FB/6FC in places) granting long‑term abatements tied to multi‑project developments (including Fulton Street North LLC and Newark Portfolio Urban Renewal LLC). The council advanced and adopted these on first reading…
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