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Elizabeth seeks UEZ funding for multiple streetscape, signal and workforce projects
Summary
Council authorized applications for four UEZ grants totaling about $2.38 million for Julian Place & Railroad Place streetscape, Dickinson Street streetscape, Elizabeth Avenue & Broad Street signal replacement, and a UEZ youth workforce program.
The council approved resolutions authorizing the City to apply for and accept multiple Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) grants: Julian Place & Railroad Place Streetscape Improvement ($236,890), UEZ Youth Workforce Development Program ($145,000), Dickinson Street Streetscape Improvement ($1,011,923), and Elizabeth Avenue & Broad Street Intersection Traffic Signal Replacement ($988,985). Each resolution authorizes the Mayor or authorized officials to execute grant agreements and accept the award when offered.
The resolutions state the projects will be managed by the city's Public Works Department and that the Elizabeth Development Company (EDC) may administer some UEZ funds for specific projects. The council recorded unanimous votes on each grant application authorization. If awarded, the grants would fund streetscape upgrades, signal replacement, and workforce programming in UEZ corridors.
Why it matters: These grant applications could unlock nearly $2.4 million in UEZ funding for capital improvements and workforce programs in commercial corridors, potentially improving pedestrian environments, traffic flow and job-training opportunities. Award decisions and final contract terms will determine project scopes and schedules.
