Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Police initiatives to address drunk driving enforcement Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Entity Address: PO Box 048, Trenton, NJ 08625 Grant Amount: $91,222.49 Total Project Cost: $91,222.49 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Summary
The City Council is ratifying and authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS). This grant, totaling $91,222.49, is specifically for police initiatives aimed at enhancing drunk driving enforcement within the City of Newark. The grant period runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, or until the funds are expended. Notably, the city is not required to contribute any matching funds ($0.00 City Contribution). The resolution, adopted by a 9-0 vote, authorizes the Mayor or Public Safety Director to receive and expend these funds in accordance with DHTS regulations. The action ratifies the acceptance back to the award letter date of February 5, 2026.