CivicScope

Newark - Week of November 17, 2025

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Topline Summary

In a recent meeting, the Newark City Council approved several contracts, budget items, and other actions, including a $200,000 bid contract for lead and healthy homes hazardous inspection, an $80,000 extension of an emergency contract for tire and rubbish removal, and a significant $5,965,166.75 contract closeout change order for water main repairs. Additionally, the council adopted the 2025 Annual Budget of Newark Alliance, Inc. for $2,312,850 and the City of Newark 2025 Budget totaling $990,668,361.08, marking substantial financial decisions for the upcoming year.

Key Points

  • The City Council approved a bid contract for lead and healthy homes hazardous inspection, allocating $200,000 towards this initiative. This decision involves the Administration/Division of Central Purchasing and the Department of Health and Community Wellness, aiming to address health hazards in homes. The funding for this contract comes from the 2025 Budget/Health and Community Wellness- NW.
  • An extension of the emergency contract for tire and rubbish removal was approved, with $80,000 allocated for this purpose. This contract extension is managed by the Administration/Division of Central Purchasing and the Department of Public Works, ensuring continued efforts in maintaining cleanliness and environmental health in public spaces.
  • The council approved a contract closeout change order for water main repairs, increasing the contract amount by $5,965,166.75. This decision impacts the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, addressing critical infrastructure needs. The funds for this increase come from the Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2025.
  • The 2025 Annual Budget of Newark Alliance, Inc. was adopted, setting the budget at $2,312,850. This budget, overseen by the Department of Economic and Housing Development, supports initiatives aimed at enhancing affordability and stability within the community.
  • A significant decision was made with the adoption of the City of Newark 2025 Budget, totaling $990,668,361.08. This comprehensive budget, managed by the Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk, outlines the financial planning and allocations for the city's operations, services, and initiatives for the year 2025.

Source Documents

  • Document ID: X55weZAE2ukQPzJpk1jW
  • Document ID: voXQtUb4DuoMnJg9BquQ

Spending Overview

  • Other$2,009,940,695
  • Contracts$20,412,079
  • Grants$3,562,764
Total outflow$2,027,528,774
Incoming funds$6,386,764

What’s Next

  • Implementation of the approved contracts and budget allocations will begin as scheduled in the 2025 fiscal year.
  • The Department of Health and Community Wellness will proceed with the lead and healthy homes hazardous inspection initiative.
  • The Department of Public Works will continue tire and rubbish removal efforts under the extended emergency contract.
  • Water main repairs will be carried out as per the approved contract closeout change order.
  • Newark Alliance, Inc. and city departments will operate within the parameters of their approved 2025 budgets.

How to Engage

  • Residents can participate in future city council meetings by attending in person or watching live streams available on the city's official website.
  • Public comments can be submitted via email or through the city's online portal prior to the meetings.
  • Meeting agendas and materials are accessible on the Newark Legistar system for those interested in detailed council actions and decisions.