Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Economic Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council greenlights $1M NJEDA-funded ordinance to support Netflix production at Fort Monmouth
Summary
Eatontown adopted an ordinance appropriating $1,000,000 in anticipated NJEDA funds for infrastructure improvements to support a proposed Netflix production facility at Fort Monmouth, including broadband, utilities, road, drainage and green infrastructure upgrades.
The Borough Council adopted Capital Ordinance 13-2026 on June 10, 2026, authorizing $1,000,000 in appropriations to support infrastructure and improvements related to the development of a Netflix Studios production facility at Fort Monmouth. The ordinance states the borough expects $1,000,000 in grant funds from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to fully fund the projects.
The ordinance lists a broad set of potential improvements that could be funded: accessibility and safety upgrades, roadwork and transportation improvements, green infrastructure and park improvements, drainage, smart waste technology, water and sewer service extensions, gas service, high-speed broadband and telecommunications infrastructure, and electrical utility improvements. The public hearing produced no comments and the council adopted the ordinance by roll call (AYE: East, Araman, Jones, Lawson; Escalante and Faust absent). The ordinance directs borough officials to implement approvals consistent with grant terms and to include the appropriation in the capital budget.
