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Township of Berkeley Heights
Union County, New Jersey
Township Council Public Meeting
June 9, 2026
6:30 P.M.

** AMENDED**
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by forwarding a copy to the Courier News,
Star Ledger and posting on the Township website, at least forty-eight hours prior to the meeting,
all in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

COUNCIL MEMBERS:
John Foster- President
Margaret lllis

Bill Machado
Alvaro Medeiros
Andrew Moran
Susan Poage-Vice President
Angle Devanney- Mayor

AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. FLAG SALUTE
IV. PROCLAMATION - **ADDED**

• GLHS Girls Varsity Softball Team
V. CONFERENCE SESSION
• Eagle Scout - Ruhaan Gokhale
• Community Energy Plan
• Proposed Ordinance - Banning Data Centers

VI. REGULAR AGENDA
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Meetings: May 19, 2026

VIII. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION:
Ordinances Introduced on May 19, 2026
Ordinance 2026-11

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION FEES

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IX. CITIZENS HEARING - (3) minutes per resident
Comments are welcome during the public comment period during this meeting on any
matter over which the Township has jurisdiction. To make your comment, the speaker must
come forward to the microphone and state his/her name and address for the record. Each

speaker is limited to 3 minutes. The Mayor and/or Council will keep time. Please promptly
yield the floor when time is called and return to your seat. Your cooperation in adherence
to these rules of order will ensure an orderly and respectful meeting.

X. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS OFFICIAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THE
FOLLOWING:

RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the
Township Council and will be enacted upon by one motion; there will be no separate
discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
Resolution No. 2026190. Resolution approving Bill List dated June 9, 2026, in the amount of
$1,817,977.99.
191. Resolution authorizing the renewal applications for 2026-2027 Alcoholic
Beverage Licenses.

192. Resolution granting "Active Use" status to Connell Hospitality, LLC, License No.
2001-44-003-010.
193. Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Neglia group for
professional engineering services for the Oak Way Bridge Repair project.
194. Resolution authorizing a contract with National Water Main Cleaning for the
repair of manholes & pipelines for the Township's Wastewater Treatment
Plant pursuant to BuyBoard National Cooperative Purchasing Program.
195. Resolution authorizing a contract with National Water Main Cleaning to
provide a sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration (l&l) study for the Township's
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
196. Resolution authorizing a contract with National Water Main Cleaning to
provide emergency pipeline repair services for the Township's Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
197. Resolution amending Resolution 2026-64 which awarded a contract to
GenServe, Inc. for Preventative Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators
for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to extend the contract term through
December 31, 2026.

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198. Resolution further amending Resolution 2025-209 which awarded a contract to
Process Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. for the replacement of mixer units at
the Wastewater Treatment Plant to increase the contract not to exceed
amount.

199. Resolution amending the contract with De Block Environmental Services, LLC
for Licensed Collection System Operator (C2) Services, to increase the contract
not to exceed amount.

200. Resolution awarding a contract to Rapid Pump & Meter Service, for the
provision of Peracetic Acid (PAA) System Repair services for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $178,590.00, for a period from
June 10, 2026, through December 31,2026.
201. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a dump truck through the New Jersey
State Cooperative Purchasing Contract #24-FLEET-95503 for the total amount
of $118,980.00.
202. Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles
for the police department, through the New Jersey State Cooperative
Purchasing Contract #26-FLEET-129165 for the total amount of $112,680.40.
203. Resolution authorizing the purchase of APX NEXT portable radios with
accessories for the police department, through the New Jersey State
Cooperative Purchasing Contract #25-TELE-132995 for the total amount of
$76,577.18.
204. Resolution amending the adopted budget for additional item of revenue and
offsetting appropriation for Clean Communities Grant (2026).
205. Resolution amending the adopted budget for additional item of revenue and
offsetting appropriation for 2017 Preserve Union County Grant.
206. Resolution establishing an annual sewer billing rate for tax-exempt properties,
207. Resolution authorizing the application for the New Jersey Urban and
Community Forestry (NJUCF) Stewardship Grant - Canopy Maintenance 2026.
208. Resolution authorizing the refund of tax overpayments for various properties
within the Township.
209. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the County of Union to modify the
Cooperative Agreement.

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210. Resolution authorizing the Clerk to proceed with going out to bid in accordance
with New Jersey Local Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40:11-1 et seq. for stream
cleaning.

211. Resolution authorizing a fireworks display on July 16, 2026, at Mount Carmel
Field.
212. Resolution appointing Brett Siksnius to the active roster of the Berkeley
Heights Volunteer Fire Department.
213. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain unexpended improvement
authorization balances in the General Capital Fund.
214. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey
Department of Transportation's Local Transportation Projects Fund Grant
Program 2026.
215. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey
Department of Transportation's Local Aid Infrastructure Fund (LAIF) GRANTS
Program FY26.
216. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey
Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants
Program FY27.
217. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey
Department of Transportation's Bikeways Grant Program FY27.
218. Resolution authorizing the application to the FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG) Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
219. Resolution approving the Special Use Permit application submitted by Patria
Station Cafe for their Patria World Cup Experience 2026.
220. ^PULLED**
Resolution of the Township of Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, New
Jersey, designating a redeveloper and authorizing the execution of a
redevelopment agreement for the property known as Block 702, Lots 4 and 6
and a portion of Block 702, Lot 17.01 on the tax map of the Township.

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Xl. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Public Hearing and Final Adoption scheduled for June 30, 2026.
Ordinance 2026-12

ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $145,000.00 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW
JERSEY.

XII. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REPORTS
A. John Foster- President
B. Margaret lllis
C. Bill Machado
D. Alvaro Medeiros
E. Andrew Moran
F. Susan Poage - Vice President

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Mayor Devanney
Liza Viana

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Personnel

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION FEES

WHEREAS, the Township Code for the Township of Berkeley Heights currently sets forth
certain fees for fire prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council for the Township of Berkeley Heights desire to update
certain fees for fire prevention; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED , by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey as follows:
SECTION I. Section 8.20.080, "Fees for registration of nonlife hazard uses/' of Chapter

8.20, " FIRE PREVENTION CODE/ of Title 8, "HEALTH AND SAFETY/' of the Township Code shall
be amended as follows: [New language bold and underlined; deletions ctrickon through.]

8.20.080 Fees for registration of non-life hazard uses.
In addition to the registrations required by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, the following
nonlife hazard uses shall register with the bureau. These uses shall be inspected once per year
and pay an annual fee as set forth below: (uses defined in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.4 to 70-2.4D shall be
governed by fees set forth in the New Jersey Administrative Code)

A.

Assembly.

A-l Eating establishments under 50 seats
A-2 Take-out food service (no seating)

>75.00

A-3 Church or cynagegye House of worship
A-4 Recreation centers, multi-purpose rooms, etc. fewer than 50 people

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A-5 Court rooms, libraries, fraternal organizations condominium centers

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fewer than 50 people
A-6 Senior Citizen centers fewer than 50 people

B.

$50TOO$100.00

Business/Professional.
B-l Business/Professional use ^-&-2 1 to 5 story less than 5,000 square

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feet per floor
B-2 Bysmess/Professional use ^-&-21 to 5 story more than 5,000 sq-feet

but loss than 10,000 5,001 to 7.500 sguarcT feet per floor

$50TeO$150.00

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B-3 Business/Professional 1 & 2 1 to 5 story more than 10,000 sq. 7,503

^00$200.00

to 10,000 square feet per floor
B-4 Bysiness/Professional 3 to 5 1 to 5 story 10,001 to 12,000 less than

^oeToe$250.oo

5,000 sq. square feet per floor

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$200.00

M-l ^-&-21 to 5 story less than 5,000 sq. feet per floor

$125.00

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$150.00

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M-3 1-&-^ 1 to 5 storv more than 10,000 sq. 10,001 to 12,000 square

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feet per floor
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Manufacturing.
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^5e^0$200.00

per floor
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Storage.

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^e0$125.00
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to_10,000 squareT feet per floor
S-3 ^&-2 1 to 5 storv more than 10,000 10,001 to 12,000 squareT feet

^5a00$200.00

per floor
F.

Residential (excluding 1 and 2 family owner occupied homes).
R-l 1 to 6 units

^00$75.00

R-2 7 to 12 units

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G.

R-3 13 to 20 units

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R-4 21 to 50 units

$10GTGO$150.00

M For each additional unit over 50

$2.00$50.00$5.00

Other as defined in the New Jersey Fire Code.
M-4, M-5, M-6, F-4, F-5, F-6, S-4, S-5, S-6

$200.00

Any use listed above that is registered as a Life Hazard Use shall not be subject to these fees.

SECTION II. Chapter 8.20, " FIRE PREVENTION CODE" of Title 8, "HEALTH AND SAFETY" of
the Township Code shall be amended to include the newly created the Sections as follows:
8.20.110 Residential Change of Ownership/Tenancy Certificate
A. Prior to any change of ownership or tenancy an inspection shall be conducted by the
Township. It shall consist of the following items;
a. Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with the NJ Uniform Fire Code and NJ Uniform Construction Code at time of
original occupancy
b. Secondary Power Source Identification Labels as required under the NJ Uniform Fire

Code
c. Street numeric shall be permanently attached to all residential buildings with a
minimum of 3-inch numbers contrasting color to building. Numbers shall be to the
immediate right, left, or above the front door.
d. Sidewalks shall be clear of obstructions or hazards and shall not be raised more than one

half inch
e. Sump pumps or gutters shall not be tied directly into sanitary system
f. Building permits shall be obtained for any work done and be closed
g. Zoning permits shall be obtained and verified
h. Rental units built prior to 1978 shall show compliance with NJ Lead Law
The change of tenancy shall apply to all residential units, resale or rental.
B. Fees for Residential Change ofOwnership/Tenancy Certificate shall be as follows;
a. More than 10 business days prior to closing/change of tenancy $100.00
b. Four to ten (4 to 10) business days prior to closing/change of tenancy $150.00
c. Fewer than four (4) business days to closing/change of tenancy $200.00
d. First reinspection included in fee, additional inspections $75.00 per inspection
e. Use Group R-2 as defined by the NJ Uniform Construction Code $50.00 per unit
8.20.120 Rapid Access Key Box
Key Box Requirement: All properties within the Township of Berkeley Heights, except owneroccupied buildings used exclusively for dwelling purposes and containing fewer than three

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dwelling units, shall be equipped with a rapid entry key box.
Type of Box, Installation: The rapid entry box shall be of the type approved by the Berkeley
Heights Fire Department. The rapid entry box shall be installed in a location outside of the
building, structure or other improvement approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
Contents of Box:
The rapid entry key box shall contain the following
1. Keys to locked points of ingress or egress, whether such points are on the interior or
exterior of the building.
2. Keys to locked mechanical rooms
3. Keys to locked electrical rooms
4. Keys to elevator controls
5. Keys to Fire Alarm panels and controls
6. Keys to other areas as mandated by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
All existing occupied buildings shall comply with this section within 18 months of the effective
date of this section. All existing buildings not occupied on the effective date of this section shall
comply prior to occupancy. All existing buildings at a change of occupancy shall comply prior to
re-occupancy. All buildings, structures and other improvements under construction or newly
constructed buildings, not yet occupied, shall comply immediately and, in all events, prior to
occupancy.

8.20.130 Standby Fees
In the event a Firewatch is required and Berkeley Heights Fire Department personnel and
apparatus are used, the following fees are established.
1. Personnel, including inspectors, officers or firefighters: $50 each per hour (two hours
minimum)
2. Fire engine: $200 per hour
3. Ladder truck: $300 per hour
4. Rescue unit: $200 per hour
Any standbys requiring apparatus will be staffed by a minimum of one officer and three
firefighters. In addition to the fees established above, the township shall add $10 per hour per
person and apparatus for administrative purposes. A written agreement between the township
and the requester shall be in place prior to any standby occurring. In the event members of
Berkeley Heights Fire Department are not available, it will be offered to surrounding
departments at the same rates.
8.20.140 False Alarms
Any property containing a fire sprinkler or a Fire Alarm system shall not have activated more
than three false fire alarms in any calendar year. Any activations of four or more false alarms in
said calendar year shall be deemed to violate this section and shall be subject to a penalty of
not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per occurrence.
False fire nuisance alarms; definition. An alarm which results in notification to the Fire
Department for causes other than those for which the system was designated or intended to
react. The alarm shall not be considered false by a power or telephone line interruption.

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8.20.150 Fire Department Connections
All new fire department connections shall be placed within 100 feet of a public fire hydrant on
the front side of the building being protected. Existing fire department connections shall be
brought into conformity with this section whenever there is a change of use in the building or
major work is done on the fire protection system. A red light constantly illuminated shall be
provided above all fire department connections. Such lights shall not be lower than five feet
above finished grade.
Fire Department Connection Signage: All fire department connections shall be provided with a

two (2) foot by two (2) foot red sign with three (3) inch white reflective letters. The sign shall
state "FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION" and indicate the type of system covered, for example:

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES, etc.
8.20.160 Labeling of Doors
Exterior: All commercial uses located in buildings which contain multiple exit doors shall label
said rear exit door on the exterior with the name of the business in not less than three-inch
letters. All exterior doors leading to service or equipment rooms shall be labeled with not less
than three-inch letters.
Interior: All rooms containing Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Mechanical, Utilities and Roof Access
shall be labeled as such.
8.20.170 Fire Lanes
Establishment.
The Fire Official may establish Fire Zones or Fire Lanes upon properties with the approval of the
Township Council by resolution. The number, location, width, length and markings of such Fire
Zone or Fire Lanes shall be included in such resolution.
Purpose.

Fire Zones or Fire Lanes shall be established to insure fire equipment and other emergency
vehicles unobstructed means of ingress and egress to such properties and the buildings,
persons, vehicles, fire hydrants. Fire Department connections and standpipes thereon in case
of fire or other emergency.
Designation.
A description showing each Fire Zone or Fire Lane shall be filed with the Police Department and
Municipal Clerk and is hereby incorporated into this section.
Markings.
The owner shall, within thirty days (30) of being given notice to do so by the Fire Official, mark
the Fire Zones or Fire Lanes as follows:
Signs, with a minimum dimension of twelve (12) inches by eighteen (18) inches, constructed of
metal and with red letters a minimum of two inches in size on a white background, shall be
posted at a level at least seven feet above grade, indicating "NO PARKING FIRE LANE77 or "NO
PARKING FIRE ZONE/' Spacing of signs shall be even, with a minimum of one sign every one
hundred (100) feet of Fire Lane or Fire Zone or part thereof, or as ordered by the Fire Official.
All signs and markings must be unobstructed and visible for a distance of at least one hundred

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(100) feet when viewed from a position approximately five feet above grade while in the Fire
Lane or Fire Zone.

The area of a Fire Lane or Fire Zone on improved areas shall be delineated along its entire length
with yellow lines four inches in width extending forty-eight (48) inches from the curb. Between
the yellow line and the curb shall be marked 'TIRE LANE" or "FIRE ZONE77 in yellow block letters
twenty-four (24) inches in height. The number of times this wording is repeated shall be at the
discretion of the Fire Official, with the recommended spacing to be at intervals of 100 feet,
spaced so as to be between and alternate with the metal signs required above. If the designated
FIRE LANE of FIRE ZONE abuts a curb, the curbing shall be yellow in color at the discretion of
the Fire Official.

8.20.180 High Rise Buildings
All newly constructed high-rise buildings shall have the capability of selective evacuation upon
the activation of the building fire alarm system. Such selective evacuation shall be at the
discretion of the Fire Chief ortheirdesignee. Any such programming shall be in accordance with
the provisions of the NJ Uniform Construction Code
8.20.190 Fire Alarm Systems
All newly constructed buildings with the exception of Use Groups R-3 & R-5 or when an existing
fire alarm system is completely replaced, a remote annunciator shall be located at the main
entrance whenever the Fire Alarm Control Panel is located elsewhere.

SECTION III. Chapter 15.04, "STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT of
Title 15, "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" of the Township Code shall be amended as follows:
[New language bold and underlined; deletions stricken through.]
15.04.020 - Fees.

The basic construction permit fee shall be the sum of the parts computed on the basis of
the volume of the building or, in the case of alterations, the estimated construction cost, and
the number and types of plumbing, electrical and fire protection fixtures and devices as
provided herein plus any special fees.
A. Plan Review Fees.

1. The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage of the fee for a construction
permit, shall be paid at the time of submission of an application for a permit. The
amount of this fee shall then be deducted from the amount of the fee due for a
construction permit, when the permit is issued. The township, as permitted by
N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(a), reserves the right to allow the applicant to pay plan review fees
when the permit is issued. Plan review fees are not refundable. Plan review fees shall
be twenty (20) percent of the fee charged for the construction permit.
B. Building Sub-code Fees.
1. Fees for new construction shall be based upon the volume of the structure.
Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new
construction fee shall be in the amount of six cents [$0.06) eight cents ($0.08)
per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures of all use groups and types
of construction as classified and defined in Articles 3 and 4 of the building sub-

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code with a minimum fee of four hundred dollars ($400.00); except that the fee
shall be six cents ($0.06) per cubic foot of volume for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-

5 with a minimum fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00); and the fee shall be
two and one-half cents ($0.025) per cubic foot for structures on farms, including
commercial farm building under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), with the maximum fee for
such structures on farms not to exceed one thousand one hundred forty-five

dollars ($1,145.00).
2. Fees for renovations, alterations, re-roofing, repairs, and site construction

associated with pre-engineered systems of commercial farm buildings, premanufactured construction, and the external utility connections for premanufactured construction shall be based upon the estimated cost of work. The
fee shall be in the amount oftNrty-fivo ($35.00) thirty-seven dollars ($37.00) per
one thousand ($1,000.00) for the first three hundred thousand dollars
($300,000.00). From three hundred thousand one dollar ($300,001.00) or more
the additional fee shall be in the amount oftweftty-oight dollars ($28.00) thirty
dollars ($30.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of the estimated cost.
There shall be a minimum fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) four hundred
dollars ($400.00) for all use groups, except R-3, R-4 and R-5 the minimum fee

shall be twe4wndrod fifty dollarG ($2SOTOO) three hundred dollars ($300.00). For
the purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the
Construction Department such cost data as may be available produced by the
architect or engineer of record, or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid,
if available, shall be submitted. The Construction Department shall make the final
determination regarding estimated cost.
3. Fees for additions shall be computed based upon the volume of the added
portion of the structure. The fee shall be in the amount of six cents ($0.06) eight
cents ($0.08) per cubic foot of volume for buildings of structures of all uses with
a minimum fee of four hundred ($400.00) except that the fee shall be six cents
($0.06) per cubic foot of volume for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 with a minimum

fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00).
4. Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed as the sum
of the fees computed separately in accordance to subsections (B)(2) and (3) of
this section.
5. Temporary structures and all other structures, for which volume cannot be
computed, such as swimming pools and open structural towers, shall be charged
as a flat fee.
a. The fee for an above ground swimming pool, hot tub or spa constructed as
an accessory to use group R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be two hundred fifty-detiafs
($250.00) three hundred dollars ($300.00). The fee for an in-ground
swimming pool constructed as an accessory to use group R-3, R-4 and R-5
shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). All other use groups revert

to subsection (B)(2) of this Section.

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b. The fee for an open structural tower, monopole, or temporary structure

shall be forty dollarG ($^10.00) forty-five dollars ($45.00) per thousand
dollars of estimated cost of construction.
6. The fee for tents, in excess of 900 square feet or more than (30) feet in any

dimension, shall be two hundred fifty dollorG ($250.00) three hundred dollars
($300.00). The fees for tents, tensioned membrane structure, or canopies that
require construction permits under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)(4)(ii) shall be calculated

as subsection (B)(2) of this Section.
7. The fee for roofing and siding work completed on a structure in all use group
except detached R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall revert to subsection (B)(2) of this Section.
The fee for use of polypropylene siding in R-3, R-4, and R-5 uses shall be ninety

dollars ($90.00).
8. Fees for minor construction work shall be based upon the estimated cost of the
work. The fee shall be computed as an alteration in subsection (B)(2) of this
section.

9. Fees for fence permits issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)9 (including
barriers surrounding swimming pools) shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for

up to 400 (four hundred) lineal feet and three hundred dollars ($300.00) for 401
(four hundred one) lineal feet or more.
10. Fees for fences over six foot high shall be calculated as subsection (B) (2) above.
11. Fees for permits for garden type utility sheds issued pursuant to.N.J.A.C. 5:23-

2.14(b)(8) and 5:23-9.9 shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). For sheds
containing mechanical equipment or utility connections there will be an
additional fee charged as per that equipment contained in this fee ordinance.
12. Fees for retaining walls shall be as follows:
a. A retaining wall associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall have a
flat fee of four hundred dollars ($400.00) plus engineering costs.
b. A newly constructed retaining wall of any size at other than a Class 3
residential structure shall be based on the cost of construction pursuant to
subsection (B)(2) of this section plus engineering costs.
13. There shall be an additional fee of fifty five dollars ($55.00) seventy-five dollars
($75.00) per hour for review of any amendment or change to a plan that has
already been released for permit by the Department.
14. The fee for plan review of a building for compliance under the alternate systems
and non-depletable energy source provisions of the energy sub-code shall be
two hundred seventy-four dollars ($274.00) for one and two family dwellings
(group R-3 or R-5 of the building sub-code), and for light commercial structures
having indoor temperature controlled from a single point, and one thousand
three hundred sixty-nine dollars ($1,369.00) for all other structures.
15. For photovoltaic systems, the fee shall be based on the designed kilowatt
rating of the solar photovoltaic system as follows: one to fifty kilowatts [1-50L

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the fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00l^f|fty^pne to one hundred
kilowatts (51-1001, the fee shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00); greater
than one hundred kilowatts (100), the fee shall be six hundred dollars ($600.00)
C. Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment. The fees shall be as follows:
1. The fee shall be in the amount of thirty dollars ($30.00) thirty-five dollars
($35.00) per fixture, piece of equipment, vent, stack, appliance or appurtenance
connected to the plumbing system, and roof drains, including roof leaders and
for each appliance connected to the gas piping or oil piping system, except as
indicated below for all use groups except R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be

twenty five dollars ($25.00) thirty dollars ($30.00) each.
2. The fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) two hundred dollars
($200.00) per special device for the following: grease traps, oil separators,
refrigeration units, initial installation ofbackflow preventers equipped with test
ports (double check valve assembly, reduced pressure zone and pressure
vacuum breaker backflow preventers), steam boilers, hot water boilers
(excluding those for domestic water heating), HVAC units, active solar systems,
sewer pumps and interceptors in all use groups except R-3, R-4 and R-5 where
the fee shall bo ninety dollars ($90TOO)-one hundred dollars ($100.00). There
shall be no fee charged for gas service entrances.
3. In use groups R-3 and R-5 the fee for each water heater, water conditioner,
refrigeration unit, HVAC unit and backflow preventers installed in connection
with an underground irrigation system or alteration thereof shall be seventy five
clotiaFs-^^^ o"e hundred dollars ($100.00), except for Berkeley Heights
residents in an owner occupied single family dwelling over 65 years of age will

pay forty dollars ($,10.00) fifty dollars ($50.00) for water heaters only.
4. In all other use groups, the fee for each water heater, water conditioner,
refrigeration unit, HVAC unit and backflow preventer installed in connection with
an underground irrigation system or alteration thereof shall be one hundred fifty
elotiws-^lSOrOO) one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00) each.
5. In existing buildings of use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5, see the section following on
mechanical sub-code fees for new and replacement mechanical equipment fees.
New construction and additions in these use groups use the section C (Plumbing
fixtures) and section E (Fire Protection) for the appropriate fees.

6. The fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00) for installation, replacement or repair of domestic water and sanitary
sewer service for all use groups plus engineering fees and street opening permits
where required.
7. The fee for gas piping and medical gas piping shall be seventy-five dollars

($75.00) for the first outlet and twenty dollars ($20.00) twenty-five dollars
($25.00) for each additional outlet.
8. The fee for pool piping, drain covers, anti-syphon devices, and back wash

discharge shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the

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first and forty-five dollars ($45.00) for each additional piece of equipment for all
use groups.

9. The fee for condensate pumps shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) seventy-five dollars
($75.00) for all uses except R-3, R-4 and R-5 the fee shall be twenty five dollars

{$3^00^ thirty dollars ($30.00).
10. The fee for hydronic and/or radiant piping shall be one hundred fifty dollars
($150.00) one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00).
11. The minimum plumbing sub-code fee for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be
sovonty five dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00). The minimum
plumbing sub-code fee for all other use groups shall be ninety dollars ($90.00)
one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00).
12. Roof drains, footine drains and sump pumps (per device or system) shall be
one hundred dollars ($100.00).
D. Electrical Fixtures and Devices. The fee shall be as follows:
1. For the first block consisting of one to fifty (50) receptacles, fixtures, or devices,
the fee shall be sixty five dollars ($65.00) seventy-five dollars ($75.00), for each
additional block consisting of up to twenty-five (25) receptacles, fixtures or
devices, the fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) thirty dollars ($30.00). For
the purpose of computing this fee, receptacles, fixtures, or devices shall include
lighting fixtures, wall switches, convenience receptacles, sensors, dimmers,
alarm devices, smoke, carbon monoxide and heat detectors, communications
outlets, data and telephone connections, light standards eight feet or less in
height including luminaries, emergency lights, electric signs, exit lights or similar
electric fixtures or similar fixtures and devices rated twenty (20) amperes or less
including motors or equipment rated less than one horsepower (hp) or one

kilowatt (kw).
For each motor or electrical device rated from one hp or one kw to ten (10)
hp or kw; for each transformer or generator rated from one kw or one kva to ten
(10) kw or ten (10) kva; for each replacement of wiring involving one branch
circuit or part thereof; for each storable pool or hydro massage bath tub; for
each under-water lighting fixture; for household electric cooking equipment
rated up to sixteen (16) kw; for each fire security or burglar alarm control unit;
for each receptacle rated from thirty (30) amperes to fifty (50) amperes; for each
light standard greater than eight feet in height including luminaries; and for each
communications closet, the fee shaH be twenty five dollars ($25.00) thirty-five

dollars ($35.00);
For each motor or electrical device rated from greater than ten (10) hp or

ten (10) kw to fifty (50) hp or fifty (50) kw, for each service equipment,
replacement of service entrance conductor or feeder conductor, panel board,
switch board, switch gear, motor-control-center, or disconnecting means rated
two hundred twenty-five (225) amperes or less; for each transformer or
generator rated from greater than ten (10) kw or ten (10) kva to forty-five (45)
kw or forty-five (45) kva; for each electric sign rated from greater than twenty

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(20) amperes to two hundred twenty-five (225) amperes including associated
disconnecting means; for each receptacle rated greater than fifty (50) amperes;
and for each utility load management device, the fee shall be Govcmty five dollars

{$7S-00) one hundred dollars ($100.00).
For each motor or electrical device rated from greater than fifty (50) hp or

fifty (50) kw to one hundred (100) hp or one hundred (100) kw; for each service
equipment, replacement of service entrance conductor or feeder conductor,
panel board, switch board, switch gear, motor-control-center, or disconnecting
means rated from greater than two hundred twenty-five (225) amperes to one
thousand (1,000) amperes; and for each transformer or generator rated from
greater than forty-five (45) kw or forty-five (45) kva to one hundred twelve and
one-half (112.5) kw or one hundred twelve and one-half (112.5) kva, the fee shall
be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) one hundred seventy-five dollars

($175.00).
For each motor or electrical device rated greater than one hundred (100)
hp or one hundred (100) kw; for each service equipment, replacement of service
entrance conductor or feeder conductor, panel board, switch board, switch gear,
motor-control-center or disconnecting means rated greater than one thousand
(1,000) amperes; and for each transformer or generator rated greater than one
hundred twelve and one-half (112.5) kw or one hundred twelve and one-half

(112.5) kva, the fee shall be sovon hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) eight hundred
dollars ($800.00).
The fee charged for electrical work for each permanently installed private
swimming pool as defined in the building sub-code, spa, hot tub or fountain shall
be a flat fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for all use groups, except
above ground pools built as accessory uses to R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee
shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00). The fee for any required bonding, and
associated equipment such as filters pumps, motors, disconnecting means,
switches, required receptacles, and heaters, etc., shall be Govonty five dollars
($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00) excepting panel boards and underwater lighting fixtures. For public swimming pools, the fee shall be charged on
the basis of number of electrical fixtures and rating of electrical devices involved
in accordance with the above.
Annual inspection fees for swimming pools, spas and/or hot tubs. All pools,
spas and/or hot tubs other than private swimming pools as defined in the
building subcode are subject to an annual electrical inspection. The fee for this

shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
For photovoltaic systems, the fee shall be based on the designated kilowatt
rating of the solar photovoltaic system as follows: one to fifty (50) kilowatts, the

fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00); fifty-one (51) to one hundred (100) kilowatts, the fee shall be two
hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00); and
greater than one hundred (100) kilowatts shall be six hundred dollars ($600.00)
seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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For installations consisting of multi-meter stacks, the fee shall be based on
the ampere rating of the main bus and not upon the number of meters or rating
of disconnects on the meter stack. Individual loadside panel boards shall be
charged in accordance with the above. There shall be no additional fee charged
for the concurrent installation of individual feeder conductors.
For motors or similar devices requiring concurrent installation of individual
controls, relays and switches, the fee shall be based upon the rating of the motor
or device. There shall be no additional fee charged for the concurrent installation
of individual circuit components, for example, controllers, starters, and
disconnecting means.

For electrical work requiring replacement of service entrance conductors or
feeder conductors only, the fee shall be in accordance with the above based on
the designated ampere rating of the overcurrent device of the service or feeder.
The fee charged for process equipment shall be based on the ampere rating
of the overcurrent device protecting the conductor feeding the process
equipment or the cutoff device.
For the purpose of computing these fees, all electrical and communications
devices, utilization equipment and motors which are part of the premises wiring,
except those which are portable plug-in type, shall be counted.
The fee for low voltage service equipment such as an alarm systems,
communications and /or data wiring shall be eighty five dollars ($85.00) one

hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first fifty (50) contacts and forty five dollars
{$4^00) fifty dollars ($50.00) for each additional group of twenty-five (25)
contacts for all use groups except use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall
be fifty dollars ($50.00) when penetrating a fire-rated assembly.
The fee for Burglar alarm, security systems and doorbells in all uses except
R-3 and R-5 shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00).
The fee for installation of heating and air conditioning equipment shall be

seventy five dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00) for all use groups
except R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be fifty five dollars ($55.00) seventyfive dollars ($75.001.
The fee for underground trenches for conduit or cable shall be two hundred
dollars ($200.00) two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00) for up to 200 feet.

Trenches over 200 feet in length shall be an additional fifty dollars ($50.00) per
one hundred feet (100).
The minimum electrical sub-code fee for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall
be seventy five dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00). The minimum
electrical sub-code fee for all other use groups shall be ninety dollars ($90.00)
one hundred twentv-five dollars ($125.00).
E. Fire Protection Fees. Fire protection and hazardous equipment, sprinklers,
standpipes, detectors (smoke, heat and carbon monoxide), pre-engineered
suppression systems, new gas and oil-fired appliances not connected to the

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plumbing system, including dryers and generators, kitchen exhaust systems,
incinerators and crematoriums, the fee shall be as follows:
The fee for one to twenty (20) detectors, horns, strobes, bells, tampers, pull
stations, water flow alarms and similar devices in all use groups the fee shall be one
hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00) except R3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be eighty five dollars ($85.00) one hundred dollars
($100.00); for each additional block of up to twenty-five (25) detectors, horns,
strobes, bells, tampers, pull stations, water flow alarms and similar devices for all
other use groups the fee shall be eighty five dollars ($85.00) one hundred dollars
($100.00) in all uses, except R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be wrty-fwe-detiws
($65.00) seventv-five dollars ($75.00). These fees shall apply to traditional, hard
wired, low voltage and wireless systems.
Sprinkler Systems. The fee for twenty (20) or fewer heads shall be one hundred

ton dollars ($110.00) one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00); for twenty-one (21) to and
including one hundred (100) heads, the fee shall be four hundred dollars ($400.00)
four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00); for one hundred one (101) to and including two
hundred (200) heads, the fee shall be five hundred sovonty fivo dollars ($575.00) six
hundred twenty-five dollars ($625.00); for two hundred one (201) to and including

four hundred (400) heads, the fee shall be nine hundred dollars ($900.00) one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00); for four hundred one (401) to and including one
thousand (1,000) heads, the fee shall be one thousand four hundred dollars
($1,^100.00) one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00); for over one thousand

(1,000) heads, the fee shall be two thousand five hundred dollarG ($2,500.00) two
thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750.00).
The fee for the installation of an independent dedicated fire only/sprinkler

water supply line shall be four hundred fifty dollars ($450r00) five hundred dollars
($500.001.
The fee for each yard or private fire hydrant shall be two hundred fifty-eletiafs

{$250^0) three hundred dollars ($300.001.
The fee for each standpipe shall be four hundred fifty dollars ($^150.00) four
hundred seventv-five dollars ($475.00).
The fee for the installation of a fire pump shall be five hundred dollars
($500.00) per pump.
The fee for each independent, pre-engineered system such as, but not limited to
C0(2), Halon, foam, dry chemical or wet chemical shall be two hundred seventy five

dollars ($275.00) three hundred dollars ($300.00).
The fee for each kitchen exhaust system in use group R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be
Govonty-fjvo doIlarG ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00), for all other use groups

the fee shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) four hundred dollars ($400.00).
The fee for each gas or oil-fired appliance in a new structure or addition in use
group R-3, R-4 and R-5 that is not connected to the plumbing system shall be seventy

five dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00), for all other use groups the fee

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shall be one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) one hundred fifty dollars
($150.001. For replacement equipment in use group R-3, R-4 and R-5, see mechanical
permit fees.
The fee for gas or solid fuel burning appliances, including fireplaces and chimney
liners shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for all use groups except use group
R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars

($100.00).
The fees for the installation, removal or abandonment of flammable or
combustible liquid storage tanks and dispensing units or pumps associated with
fueling operations shall be: For dispensing units or pumps, one hundred f|ftv_doUars
($150.00) per unit or nozzle. For new or replacement tank installation up to 10,000
gallons shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) per tank. For tanks exceeding 10,001
gallons the fee shall be seven hundred dollars ($700.00) per tank.
The fee for the installation or replacement of Emergency/Exit signs in all Use
Groups excluding R-3, R-4 or R-5, shall be as follows: one to ten units (1-10) one
hundred dollars ($100.00); eleven to twenty units (11-20L one hundred twenty-five
dollars ($125.00); twenty-one to thirty units (21-30), one hundred fifty doNars

($150.001, over thirty units (30) shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per block of ten
units (10).
For Emergency Responder Radio Systems, the fee for a survey review shall be
one hundred dollars ($100.00), and the inspection of the base system shall be two

hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
The Township has established a Fire Sub-Code Plan Review fee to be charged
where plan review by the Fire Sub-Code Official is mandated but no permit is
required. This fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) except for R-3, R-4 and R-5,
which shall be sixty-five dollars ($65.00).
The fee for each incinerator and crematorium shall be three hundred dollars

($300.00).
The fee for a permit for demolition, removal, abandonment or installation of an
above-ground or underground storage tank under five hundred fifty (550) gallons

shall be eighty dollars ($80.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00); for five hundred fiftyone (551) gallons to two thousand (2000) gallons shall be one hundred fifty dollars
($150.00) one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00); and for over two thousand

one (2001) gallons shall be throo hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) three hundred
seventv-five dollars ($375.00).
The minimum permit fee for fire related devices and systems NOT Specifically
named herein and any others not specifically included above shall be one hundred
dollars ($100.00) one hundred twenty-five ($125.00) for all use groups except use
groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be sixty five dollars ($6&r00) one hundred

dollars ($100.001.
The minimum fire protection sub-code fee for all use groups shall be efw
hundred dollars ($100.00) one hundred twenty-five ($125.00) except use groups R-

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3, R-4 and R-5 where the minimum fire protection sub-code fee shall be seventy five

dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.001.
F. Mechanical Fees. Mechanical Sub-Code fees apply in existing structures of use group
R-3, R-4 and R-5 as follows:

The fee for each piece of mechanical equipment or appliance such as wood fired,
natural gas fired, oil fired or LPG fired boiler or furnace, fireplace or air-conditioning,
shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00), except that a water
heater shall be scvQnty five dollarG ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00). The first
connection to natural gas piping or oil piping shall be GQventy five dollars ($75.00) one
hundred dollars ($100.00) with each additional connection an additional twenty
€lotirH=s-($3e700) twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Chimney liners, chimneys and vents

shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00). The fee for dryer
venting shall be fifty five dollars ($S^700) seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
The fee for a kitchen exhaust hood is sovonty five dollars ($75.00) one hundred

dollars ($100.00).
G. Fees for certificates and other permits are as follows:
The fee for the demolition or removal of a principal building or structure of all
use groups shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) except for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 the fee shall be five

hundred fifty dollars ($550.00) six hundred dollars ($600.00). The fee for demolition
or removal of an accessory structure used in conjunction with R-3 and R-5 shall be

one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). In
addition to the permit fee, an escrow fee shall be paid and held by the Township in
the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for Use groups R-3 and R-5 and two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for all other use groups.
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be in the amount of three dollars
{$^r00) three dollars fifty cents ($3.50) per square foot surface area of the sign,
computed on one side only for double-faced signs. The minimum fee shall be one

hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). The fees
for footings and foundations associated with the installation of ground signs shall be
calculated under site construction under the building sub-code fees above.
The fee for a permit for the removal of a building or structure from one lot to
another or to a new location on the same lot shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)

plus twenty eight dollars ($28.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of estimated
cost of moving the structure and the cost of construction of the new foundation and
other costs relating to the placement of the structure in a completed condition in the
new location. Any person or firm relocating a structure which entails crossing any
Township right-of-way may be required by the Township Engineer to post surety in
an amount calculated by the Township Engineer sufficient to defray the potential
costs of damage which in his or her judgment may occur to the Township's right-ofway during the relocation. Any such person or firm desiring to relocate a structure
which entails crossing or using any Township street shall also be required to obtain

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the approval of the Police Chief and Fire Chief or his or her designee prior to such
crossing or use.

The fee for a certificate of occupancy for a new building of use group R-3, R-4

and R-5 shall be ttwee-bundrod fifty dollars ($^0^00) four hundred dollars ($400.00);
for a new building of use group R-2 and other multi-tenanted B or M buildings, a fee
ofene-fchouGand dollars ($1,000.00) one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00)
shall be charged for the core and shell and each individual dwelling unit or tenant

space shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) one hundred fifty dollars
($150.001 each; all other use groups shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) six
hundred dollars ($600.00). The fee for a certificate of occupancy for an addition,
alteration or reconstruction of use group R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be two hundred fifty
€le4aFS-($2^0TOO) three hundred dollars ($300.00); for all other use groups shall be

three hundred dollars ($300.00) four hundred dollars ($400.00). The fee for a
certificate of occupancy for an accessory structure used in conjunction with an R-3

and R-5 use group shall be forty dollars ($^10.00) fifty dollars ($50.00).
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a change of use group

shall be four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00).
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy issued under N.J.A.C. 5:23-

2.23(e) shall be three hundred fifty dollarc ($350.00) four hundred dollars ($400.00).
The fee for the first issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be one

hundred dollars ($100r00) thirty dollars ($30.00); each renewal thereafter shall be
one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
1. Exception. There shall be no fee for the first issuance of the temporary
certificate of occupancy provided the certificate of occupancy fee is paid at
the time.
2. Exception. Where a written request for a temporary certificate of
occupancy is made for reasons other than uncompleted work covered by
the permit (such as uncompleted work required by prior approvals from
state or municipal agencies), no renewal fee shall be charged.
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10
shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 and sw

hundred dollars ($600.00) seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for all other use
groups.

The fee for a permit for lead hazard abatement work shall be one hundred forty
dollars ($140.00). The fee for a lead abatement clearance certificate shall be twentyeight dollars ($28.00). (Per N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9.)
The fee for a permit for asbestos hazard abatement work shall be eighty-four
dollars ($84.00). The fee for a certificate of occupancy following the successful
completion of an asbestos hazard abatement project shall be seventeen dollars
($17.00). (per N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9)

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The fee for a permit for radon hazard remediation in an existing structure shall

be fifty five dollars ($^r00) seventy-five dollars ($75.00) plus any applicable
electrical permit fees.
For cross connections and backflow preventers that are subject to testing,
requiring re-inspection annually, the fee shall be eighty-five dollars ($85.00) each for
the first five devices and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each additional device in the
same building.
All construction permits issued by the township construction code department
are subject to a state of New Jersey surcharge fee to be based on the volume of the
new construction or addition and/orthe estimated value of the renovation, alteration
or repair or a combination of the two as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
H. All applications shall pay an administrative fee for scanning of documents. Such fee
shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a project from use
group R-3, R-4, or R-5 and forty dollars ($^10.00) fifty dollars ($50.00) for all other
uses. In addition, there shall be a five dollar ($5.00) per page charge for accompanying
drawings in excess of 12 inches x 18 inches.
I. Zoning Review Fee. Unless otherwise provided, the fee for construction permit
applications that require zoning review shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00) fifty

dollars ($50.00) for all residential aDDlications and fifty dollarG ($50.00) one hundred
dollars ($100.00) for all non-residential applications, and shall be paid upon submittal
of the application.
J. There shall be special municipal trust fund established for all penalties collected by
the enforcing agency. Such fund will be dedicated for use by the enforcing agency
for items over and above what is supplied by the municipal budget to be used for
additional education or training and/or new equipment, including a vehicle.
K. All fees set forth herein shall cover the^ost of inspections. The fee for a
reinspection, of the same type, of anv_subcpde, after a second failure (third
inspection), shall be $75.00 for each subsequent inspection. The fee shall be paid to
the Township prior to the inspection occurring.
L. The fee for the reinstatement of a construction permit that has become invalid in
accordance with the NJ Uniform Construction Code shall be one hundred dollars
($100.00) per subcode, per outstanding permit, but shall not exceed four hundred

dollars ($400.00).
M. No refund shall be given after fortv-five days (45) of issuance of a permit. Prior to
the forty-five days (45) of issuance, a twenty percent (20%) plan review cost of the
permit will be held from the refund, along with any Zoning, Document Imagine and
DCA fees.
N. The fee for change of contractor shall be fifty^pllars ($50.00) fseventy-five $75.001
per sub-code after the permit is issued.
SECTION IV. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any part of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in conflict or inconsistent.

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SECTION V. If any section, provision, or part of provision of this Ordinance shall be held to
be unenforceable or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this
Ordinance, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unenforceable or invalid.
SECTION VI. This Ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication in the manner
provided by law.

Angie Devanney, Mayor

Introduction
Moved

Sec.

Aye

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Nay

Abs.

NP

Councilperson

Final Adoption
Moved

Sec.

Aye

Nay

Abs.

NP

John Foster

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Introduced:

May 19, 2026

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Margaret lllis
Bill Machado
Alvaro Medeiros
Andrew Moran
Susan Poage
I hereby certify the above ordinance was adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey
on the aforementioned date.

Final Adoption:

June 9, 2026

Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE 2026-11
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordinance entitled

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION FEES
was introduced and passed on First Reading at the Regular Meeting of the Township Council of
the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on May 19,2026
at 6:30 p.m. The within Ordinance will be further considered for Final Passage, after public
hearing thereon, at the Regular Meeting of the Township Council to be held in the Council
Chamber at the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex, 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ, on
JyneJL_2026_at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter, as said matter can be reached. At which time
and place, all persons who are interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard and
ask questions concerning the same.
During the week prior to and up to the time of Public Hearing, copies of said Ordinance will be
available at no cost in the Municipal Clerk's office in said Municipal Complex, 29 Park Avenue,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07974, and to the members of the general public who shall request the
same.

Angela Lazzari

Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION
ORDINANCE 2026-11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION FEES
1, Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union,
State of New Jersey, hereby certify that the above titled Ordinance was adopted on Final
Passage by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights at its meeting held on
June 9, 2026.

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

No. 2026

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directs the
Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 6/9/2026, in the
amount of $1,817,977.99 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having
been satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

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Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the renewal application for 2026-2027 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in proper form,
together with the appropriate license fees, have been received from the following:

PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE:

LICENSE NUMBER

Druid Associates, LLC
279 Springfield Avenue

#2001-33-007-004

D Heights LLC

#2001-33-005-009

428 Springfield Avenue
Giovannis Bistro, LLC
449 Springfield Avenue

#2001-33-004-008

Nagomi Japanese Bar and Grill LLC

#2001-33-006-010

538 Springfield Avenue
Connell Hospitality LLC (INACTIVE)

#2001-33-009-004

PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSES:
#2001-44-001-004

Sadal Wines Inc.

440-442 Springfield Avenue
Minio Group - Vine Republic
500 Springfield Avenue

#2001-44-002-009

CLUB LICENSES:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society
56 River Road

#2001-31-011-001

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6259

#2001-31-013-001

15 Locust Avenue

HOTEL/MOTEL LICENSE:
Connell Hospitality LLC
Embassy Suites by Hilton

#2001-36-014-002

250 Connell Drive
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that the aforementioned Alcoholic
Beverage Licenses are hereby renewed for a period of one (1) year expiring June 30, 2027. Copies of
this Resolution are to be forwarded to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
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Angela Lazzari, RMC
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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION GRANTING "ACTIVE USE" STATUS TO CONNELL HOSPITALITY, LLC., LICENSE NO.
2001-44-003-010

WHEREAS, Connell Hospitality LLC (TonnelF) is the owner of License No. 2001-44-003-010 (the
"License"), which has not been actively operated in connection with a licensed premises for at least

two (2) consecutive license terms;
WHEREAS, the License may be subject to expiration at the end of the current license term, unless this
Governing Body determines that the License is being "actively used" by Connell; and
WHEREAS, NJ.S.A. 33:1-12.39(c) provides three options an owner of an otherwise inactive license

may take to prevent the expiration of the license, one of which is to take steps to "actively use" the
License; and
WHEREAS, the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issued Advisory Notice "AN 2025-01"
which explains what might be considered "active use" of an otherwise inactive license and provides
factors for a municipality to consider and balance on a case-by-case basis in determining whether
such license is in "active use"; and

WHEREAS, on May 19, 2026, Connell Hospitality, LLC submitted a letter to the Berkeley Heights
Township Clerk outlining the steps taken towards actively using the License and why such steps are
consistent with the factors set forth in the Advisory Notice for the License to be determined to be in
"active use" (the "Letter"); and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body has reviewed: (a) N.J.S.A. 33:1-12.39(c), (b) the Letter, and (c) Advisory
Notice "AN 2025-01"; and

WHEREAS, Connell has submitted the renewal application for 2026-2027 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
in proper form, together with the appropriate license fees.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that after review of the Letter and the factors identified in Advisory
Notice AN 2025-01, and based on the expectation of active use of the License in the future, the
Governing Body finds that Connell Hospitality LLC has taken sufficient steps toward the active use of
the License such that the License shall be deemed in "actively usecT for purposes of N.J.S.A. 33:1-

12.39(c).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governing Body does hereby grant "active use" status to Connell
Hospitality LLC License No. 2001-44-003-010 and this license is hereby renewed for a period of one (1)
year, expiring June 30, 2027.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Director of the
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of New Jersey; the licensee; and the licensee's
counsel and shall be maintained in the municipality as a permanent record.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
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Angela Lazzari, RMC
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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026- 1^3

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE OAK WAY BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional engineering
services, including surveying, engineering, permitting and bid phase services for the Oak Way Bridge
Repair project; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing

the award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself
must be available for inspection; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2026, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general
engineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in
accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and

WHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated June 2, 2026, to provide professional engineering
services, including surveying, engineering, permitting and bid phase services for the Oak Way Bridge
Repair project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute to an agreement
with Neglia Group for professional engineering services, including surveying, engineering, permitting
and bid phase services for the Oak Way Bridge Repair project, at a fee not to exceed $155,980.00,
pursuant to their proposal dated June 2, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a "professional
services contract" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and
pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,
N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $155,980.00
from account # C-04-26-007-E02, Ord 26-07 - Engineer - Oak Way Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING FOR THE REPAIR OF
MANHOLES & PIPELINES FOR THE TOWNSHIP'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

PURSUANT TO BUYBOARD NATIONAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley Heights is in
need of services for the rehabilitation/repair of manholes & pipelines; and,
WHEREAS, in furtherance of such purchase, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has
researched and recommended the procurement of such services from an authorized vendor
under the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance pursuant to statute and Local Finance
Notice 2012-10; and,
WHEREAS, National Water Main Cleaning has been awarded Contract No. 730-24,
Cured in Place (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation (Thermo-Cured-Products), and Contract No.
731-24, Cured in Place (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation (Ultraviolet-Light-Cured-Products),
as part of the BuyBoard National Purchasing Program, also known as BuyBoard, for the
provision of certain goods and services inclusive of rehabilitation/ repair of manholes &
pipelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Township of
Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey do hereby authorize a contract with
National Water Main Cleaning of 1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032, for the
rehabilitation/repairofmanholes & pipelines, pursuant to BuyBoard National Purchasing
Program Contract No. 730-24, Cured in Place (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation (ThermoCured-Products), and Contract No. 731-24, Cured in Place (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation
(UItraviolet-Light-Cured-Products), in an amount not to exceed $534,453.20.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley
Heights has certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available for the purposes set
forth herein in an amount not to exceed $534,453.20 from account # C-04-26-007-C04 - Ord
26-07 - Sewer - Pipes & manholes.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING TO PROVIDE A
SANITARY SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION (l&l) STUDY FOR THE TOWNSHIP'S WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the "Township") Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need
of an Inflow and Infiltration (l&l) study to identify areas of sanitary sewer pipeline in need of repair;
and
WHEREAS, NJ.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts Law, and
without advertising for bids, a municipality can award "a contract for the designing, financing,
construction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater treatment

system as defined in subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15), or any component
part or parts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in subsection (16) of section 15 of
P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:H-15)LF; and
WHEREAS, National Water Main Cleaning, 1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032 provided a
proposal dated June 1,2026, to provide Inflow and Infiltration (l&l) study services for the Township of
Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award a contract to National Water Main Cleaning for the
term of June 10, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $164,723.04.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute a
contract with National Water Main Cleaning to provide Inflow and Infiltration (l&l) study services for
the Township of Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the term of June 10, 2026 through
December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $164,723.04, pursuant to their proposal dated June
1, 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $164,723.04 from
account # C-04-26-007-C03, Ord 26-07 - Sewer - l&l Study.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
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UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026- |CJ(^

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING TO PROVIDE
EMERGENCY PIPELINE REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the Township") Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need
of emergency pipeline repair services; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts Law, and
without advertising for bids, a municipality can award "a contract for the designing, financing,
construction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater treatment

system as defined in subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15), or any component
part or parts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in subsection (16) of section 15 of
P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15)U"; and

WHEREAS, National Water Main Cleaning, 1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032 provided a
proposal dated May 29, 2026, to provide emergency pipeline repair services for the Township of
Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award a contract to National Water Main Cleaning for the
term of June 10, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $19,956.39.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute a
contract with National Water Main Cleaning to provide emergency pipeline repair services for the
Township of Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the term of June 10, 2026 through
December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $19,956.39, pursuant to their proposal dated May
29,2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $19,956.39 from
account # C-04-26-007-C04 - Ord 26-07 - Sewer - Pipes & manholes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026- l^r"J

AMENDING RESOLUTION 2026-64
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law 40A: 11-4 requires that certain contracts awarded by the
contracting agent for the provision or performance of any goods or services, the cost of which in the

aggregate exceeds the bid threshold, shall be awarded only by resolution of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council have awarded contracts to various vendors
as lowest responsible, responsive bidders for Regional Cooperative Pricing contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires the provision of Preventative
Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of such purchase, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has authorized the
procurement of tree removal and related services from an authorized vendor under the Morris County

Cooperative Pricing System; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is a member of Morris County Cooperative Purchasing
System; and
WHEREAS, GenServe, Inc., 75ATwinbridge Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, has been awarded Contract

#46 as part of the Morris County Cooperative Pricing System for the provision of Preventative
Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators, for a period expiring December 31, 2026 Juno 30,
2G26;and
WHEREAS, through this Resolution and properly executed documents, and pursuant to the Morris
County Cooperative Pricing Contract #46, the Township wishes to enter into an agreement with
GenServe, Inc. for the of Preventative Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council, of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, authorize a contract award to GenServe, Inc., for the provision of Preventative
Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are
necessary to implement the above-described purchase and installation and effectuate prompt
payment to GenServe, Inc.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from
account # 6-01-26-295-028 - Sewer - Professional Services, subject to the approval of the 2026
Budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be ratified back to January 7, 2026.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
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Angela Lazzari, RMC
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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION FURTHER AMENDING RESOLUTION 2025-209 WHICH AUTHORIZED A CONTRACT WITH
PROCESS EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MIXER UNITS AT THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2025, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2025-209,
authorizing a contract award to Process Equipment Sales and Service, Inc., for the replacement of

three (3) mixers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $223,000.00; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2025, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2025-301,
amending the contract with Process Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. to reflect an increase of

$4,090.00 in the contract award amount, bringing the amended total amount to $227,090.00; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to further amend Resolution 2025-209 to reflect an increase of
$5,650.00 in the contract not to exceed amount, bringing the amended total amount not to exceed
$232,740.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey that:
1. All of the above recitals are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.
2. The Township Council hereby authorizes the amending of the contract with PROCESS
EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, INC, for the replacement of three (3) mixers at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant to reflect the amended total cost, not to exceed

$232,740.00.
3. The Township Clerk is authorized to respectively execute, and attest to, all documents
necessary to effectuate said agreement.

4. The Township Clerk shall publish a notice of this action pursuant to law.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient uncommitted
funds will be available in an amount not to exceed $5,650.00, with the account number to be charged:
C-04-24-017-100, Ord 17-24 Wastewater Plant Improvements.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

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No.2026- 1^
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH DE BLOCK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR
LICENSED COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (C2) SERVICES
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2026, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2026-30,
awarding a professional services agreement to De Block Environmental Services, LLC for Licensed

Collection System Operator Services for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to amend Resolution 2026-30 to reflect an increase of $25,000.00 in
the contract not to exceed amount, bringing the amended total amount not to exceed $35,000.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey that:
1. All of the above recitals are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.
2. The Township Council hereby authorizes the amending of the contract with De Block
Environmental Services, LLC for Licensed Collection System Operator Services to reflect
the amended total cost, not to exceed $35,000.00.
3. The Township Clerk is authorized to respectively execute, and attest to, all documents
necessary to effectuate said agreement.

4. The Township Clerk shall publish a notice of this action pursuant to law.
5. This Resolution shall be ratified back to January 7, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds will be available in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00,
from account # 6-01-26-295-028, Sewer Plant - Professional Services.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the Township") requires Peracetic Acid (PAA) System
Repair services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts Law, and
without advertising for bids, a municipality can award "a contract for the designing, financing,
construction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater treatment

system as defined in subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15), or any component
part or parts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in subsection (16) of section 15 of
P.L1971, c. 198 (C.40A:U-15)[J/; and
WHEREAS, Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., P.O. Box AY, 285 Straight Street, Paterson, NJ 07509,
provided a proposal dated May 8, 2026, to provide Peracetic Acid (PAA) System Repair services for the
Township of Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award a contract to Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co. for
the term of June 10, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $178,590.00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute a
contract with Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co. for Peracetic Acid (PAA) System Repair services for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the term of June 10, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for an
amount not to exceed $178,590.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $178,590.00 from
the following accounts:
Account Number

Description

Amount

C-04-22-009-101

0.71

C-04-24-017-100

12/589.29

Ord 17-24 Wastewater Plant Improvements

C-04-26-007-C01

166,000.00

Ord 26-07 - Sewer - PAA Building

TOTAL:

$178,590.00

Ord 09-22 Sewer Replace, of Equip. Soft

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-12a and N.J.A.C.
5:34-7.29, may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods and
services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State
contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the
Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights Department of Public Works has the need to
purchase a dump truck, specifically a 2027 F-750 Gas Regular Cab Base; and
WHEREAS, Route 23 Auto Mail, LLC 1301 Route 23 South, Butler, NJ 07405 has been awarded
Contract # 24-FLEET-95503, T3063 under the State Contract for Universal Truck, 19,500 Ib.
GVWR Crew Cab & Chassis, DRW, 4WD, with Various Bodies, for a period expiring December
12,2027;and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights intends to purchase a 2027 F-750 Gas Regular
Cab Base (F7A) from Route 23 Auto Mali, LLC, through this resolution, which shall be subject
to all the conditions applicable to the current State Cooperative Purchasing contracts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize the Director of the
Department of Public Works to purchase a 2027 F-750 Gas Regular Cab Base (F7A) through
the New Jersey State Cooperative Purchasing Contract #24-FLEET-95503 for the total amount
of $118,980.00 pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights
has certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed
$118,980.00 from account C-04-26-007-A04, Ord 26-07 - DPW - Dump truck.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk
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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-12a and N.J.A.C.
5:34-7.29, may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods and
services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State
contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the
Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights Police Department has the need to purchase two
(2) police vehicles, specifically two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Gentilini Chevrolet LLC, 550-555 John S, Penn Blvd, Woodbine, NJ 08270 has been
awarded Contract # 26-FLEET-129165, under the State Contract for T2776 Police Pursuit and
Special Service Vehicles: SUVs, Trucks, for a period expiring February 9,2029;and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights intends to purchase two (2) 2026 Chevrolet
Tahoe Admin 9C1 4WD vehicles from Gentilini Chevrolet LLC, through this resolution, which
shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State Cooperative Purchasing
contracts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize the Police Chief to
purchase two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Admin 9C1 4WD vehicles through the New Jersey
State Cooperative Purchasing Contract #26-FLEET-129165 for the total amount of $112,680.40
pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights
has certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed
$112,680.40 from account C-04-26-007-B01, Ord 26-07 - Police - Vehicles.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk
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No. 2026- ^ 03
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-12a and N.J.A.C.
5:34-7.29, may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods and
services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State
contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the
Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights Police Department has the need to purchase
APX NEXT portable radios with accessories; and
WHEREAS, Motorola Solutions, Inc., has been awarded Contract #25-TELE-132995, under the
State Contract for T0109 - Radio Communication Equipment and, for a period expiring April

30,2031; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights intends to purchase APX NEXT portable radios
with accessories from Motorola Solutions, Inc., 123 Tices Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677,
through this resolution, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current
State Cooperative Purchasing contracts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize the Police Chief to
purchase APX NEXT portable radios with accessories through the New Jersey State
Cooperative Purchasing Contract #25-TELE-132995 for the total amount of $76,577.18
pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights
has certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed
$76,577.18 from the following accounts:
Account Number

Amount

Description
Ord 26-07 Police-Radios

C-04-26-007-B02

$75,000.00

C-04-20-009-312

954.95

Ord 9-2020 Police Radio Comm

6-01-25-240-026

622.23

PD Communications

TOTAL:

$76,577.18

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL ITEM OF REVENUE

AND OFFSETTING APPROPRIATION FOR CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT (2026)
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government
Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any
Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof
was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal
amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the Township of Berkeley Heights hereby
requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of
items of revenue in the budget for the year 2026 in the sum $32,225.70 of which items are
now available as a revenue from:
Miscellaneous Revenues:
Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services: State and Federal
Revenues Off-set with Appropriations:

Clean Communities Grant (2026)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum of $32,225.70 is hereby appropriated under the
caption of:
General Appropriations:

(a) Operations Excluded from CAPS
State and Federal Programs Off-Set by Revenues

Clean Communities Grant (2026)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer shall file an electronic copy of this
resolution with the Division of Local Government Services for approval.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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Aye

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No.2026- ^ 05
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL ITEM OF REVENUE
AND OFFSETTING APPROPRIATION FOR 2017 PRESERVE UNION COUNTY GRANT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government
Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any
Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof
was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal
amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the Township of Berkeley Heights hereby
requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of
items of revenue in the budget for the year 2026 in the sum $10,000.00 of which items are
now available as a revenue from:
Miscellaneous Revenues:
Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services: State and Federal
Revenues Off-set with Appropriations:
2017 Preserve Union County

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum of $10,000.00 is hereby appropriated under the
caption of:
General Appropriations:

(a) Operations Excluded from CAPS
State and Federal Programs Off-Set by Revenues
2017 Preserve Union County

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer shall file an electronic copy of this
resolution with the Division of Local Government Services for approval.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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MAYOR DEVANNEY

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026- ^Ol^y

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL SEWER BILLING RATE FOR TAX-EXEMPT

PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, as per section 12.12.280 of the Berkeley Heights Municipal Code, the Township
Council is required to set an annual sewer rate for properties within the Township that are
exempt from the imposition of local real estate property taxes; and
WHEREAS, for the year 2025, after taking into account the 2024 municipal budget and
amount of flow the tax-exempt users collectively send to the Berkeley Heights Water Control
Pollution Plant every year, that rate is calculated is $898.10 per equivalent dwelling unit

(EDU).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, that the 2025 municipal sewer billing rate for tax-exempt properties is $898.10 per
EDU.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for any tax-exempt properties consisting of more than one
EDU, the 2025 sewer bill shall multiply $898.10 times the number of EDUs for each property,
for a total amount due from that property owner for the year.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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MAYOR DEVANNEY

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Nay

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No. 2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

cSOr]

RESOLUTION
Resolution Authorizing the Application for the New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF)
Stewardship Grant - Canopy Maintenance 2026
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program provides financial
assistance in the form of grants to counties and municipalities statewide to assist in implementing
their local management plans for trees and forests; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to apply for the $25,000.00 NJUCF Stewardship
Grant for the removal of up to 85 dead trees on Township property; and
WHEREAS, the NJUCF Stewardship grant requires a 25% match, which can be met through cash or inkind methods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Berkeley Heights/ County of Union, New
Jersey, that:

1. The Township Administrator, on behalf of the Township of Berkeley heights, is hereby
authorized to submit an application to the NJ Urban and Community Forestry Program
requesting grant funding in the amount of $25,000.00 from the New Jersey Urban and
Community Forestry (NJUCF) Stewardship Grant- Canopy Maintenance 2026 for the removal
of up to 85 dead trees on Township property with an in-kind match of $6,250.00.
2. Upon notification of the receipt of the grant award in connection with this application, the
grant is hereby accepted.

3. Upon notification of the receipt of the grant award in connection with this application, the
Mayor and/or her designee is hereby authorized to enter into and execute grant documents
with the NJ Urban and Community Forestry Program to receive and expend the grant award for
the above-referenced purpose.

4. Mayor and Council hereby authorize and agree to an in-kind match of 25% of the Total Project
Amount, in compliance with the match requirements of the grant agreement.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:
ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, there appears on the tax records overpayment as shown below and the Collector
of Taxes recommends the refund of such overpayment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, after proper notation on the tax account records by the Tax Collector, that the
proper officers be and they are hereby authorized and directed to issue checks refunding
such overpayment as shown below:
REASON:

3. Senior Citizen

6. Tax Appeal County Board
7. Tax Appeal State Tax Court
8. 100% Disabled Veteran

4. Veteran Deduction

9. Replacement Check

1. Incorrect Payment
2. Duplicate Payment

5. Homestead Rebate

10. Reduced Assessment
11. Other

Block/Lot

Property Address

Refund To

Refund

2103/10

52 COOLIDGE DR
2 LILLIAN COURT

TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO. LLC

$4,636.45

COTALITY

$6,410.06

Year

Reason

2026
2026

2
1

Amount

3303/14.10

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Tax Collector.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk
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FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:

MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No. 2026- ^0°l

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL CLERK OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF UNION TO
MODIFY THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 2014, AS AMENDED JULY 2017
WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Union under Title I
of the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Act of 1974, as amended, commonly
known as the Community Development Block Grant program; and
WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Union under Title II
of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, commonly known as the HOME Investment
Partnerships program; and
WHEREAS, substantial Federal funds provided through subtitle B of Title IV of the McKinneyVento Homeless Assistance Act commonly known as the Emergency Solutions Grants program
(ESG) are allocated to prevent homelessness and to enable homeless individuals and families to
move toward independent living; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend an existing Cooperative Agreement for the County of Union
and its people to benefit from this program; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Municipality of Berkeley Heights and the County of
Union in cooperation with each other to enter into a modification of the existing Cooperative
Agreement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Governing Body of the
Municipality of Berkeley Heights that the agreement entitled "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF UNION AND CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR CONDUCTING CERTAIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES/' dated June 2014, as amended July 2017 for the
Purpose of Inserting a Description of Activities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 of the Union County
Community Development Block Grant program, the HOME Investment Partnerships program,
and the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG), a copy of which is attached hereto; be
executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk in accordance with the provisions of law;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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No. 2026- <^\0
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to clear debris out of several Townshipowned waterways to better effectuate water flow and attempt to mitigate flooding; and
WHEREAS the Township has budgeted funds in its 2026 Municipal budget for these streamcleaning efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to receive bids for the cleaning of several streams owned by
the Township.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley
Heights authorizes the Clerk to proceed with going out to bid in accordance with New Jersey
Local Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40:11-1 et seq. for stream cleaning.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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MEDEIROS
NO RAN
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MAYOR DEVANNEY

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026-^^

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Garden State Fireworks has requested permission to hold the following fireworks
displays on July 16, 2026, at Mount Carmel Field; and
Parade Fireworks - between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., to accompany the parade
Evening Fireworks - to conclude by 11:00 p.m.
WHEREAS, the Township Council believes that it is appropriate to grant permission for such
displays under the normal terms and conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights that permission is granted to Garden State Fireworks to hold the forementioned
fireworks display as requested; provided that it satisfies all comments and concerns, if any, of
the Rescue Squad, Fire Department and Police Department raised prior to, or on the night of
the display including any raised as a result of the weather conditions at the time of the
display.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED In the event of rain this resolution will be extended for 10 days;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Garden State
Fireworks, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and Police Department.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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Abstain

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026-^f^

RESOLUTION
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, Union
County, New Jersey, that the following individual(s) be appointed to the Berkeley Heights
Volunteer Fire Department based upon the letter(s) from the Fire Chief dated May 23, 2026.
Name

Appointment

Roster

Brett Siksnius

Volunteer Fire Department

Active

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Fire Chief.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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ILLIS
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MEDEIROS
MORAN

POAGE
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Aye

Nay

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No. 2026- ffL\S>

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN UNEXPENDED
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORIZATION BALANCES IN THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND
WHEREAS, there exist unexpended balances in certain improvement authorizations in the
General Capital Fund; and
WHEREAS, it as been determined that these projects have been completed and that the funds
are no longer needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the following improvement authorization
be cancelled:
Ordinance No.

07-2019/16-2019/06-2020

Funded
$140,956.02

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUND GRANT PROGRAM 2026
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to improve the safety of roads within our
community by obtaining a grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) through
the 2026 Local Transportation Projects Fund Grant to improve the drainage on Crest Drive; and,
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Local Transportation Project is a program of
the NJ DOT which provides funds to governmental entities so they may substantially improve the safety
and usability of local transportation infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, this is no match requirement from the Township for this grant program; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights has worked diligently to implement projects that improve
the accessibility, safety, use and maintenance of the area's roadways and public transportation; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New
Jersey, formally authorize submission of the electronic grant application identified as LTPF-Berkeley
Heights Township-00086 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under the Local
Transportation Projects Fund Program on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights. Certified as a
true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council on this 9th day of June 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or her designee are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.

ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL

(Clerk)

(Mayor or designee)

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S LOCAL AID INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (LAIF) GRANTS PROGRAM FY26
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, and State of New Jersey, will submit a
grant application to the FY2026 New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Local Aid
Infrastructure Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the Township desires to apply these funds to the Oak Way Bridge Emergency Repair
Project.; and

WHEREAS, there is no local match required of this grant program; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New
Jersey, formally authorize submission of the electronic grant application identified as LAIF-Berkeley
Heights Township-00119 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under the Local
Aid Infrastructure Fund (LAIF) Grants Program on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights. Certified
as a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council on this 9th day of June 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or her designee are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.

ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL

(Clerk)

(Mayor or designee)

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026- c5 I \£>

RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S
SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANTS PROGRAM FY27
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, and State of New Jersey, will submit a
grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Safe Streets and Roads
for All (SS4A) Grants Program FY27; and
WHEREAS, the Township desires to apply these funds for the for the Sherman Avenue Revitalization
Project, Phase III; and
WHEREAS, there is no local match required of this grant program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New
Jersey, formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New Jersey,
formally authorize submission of the electronic grant application identified as SST-2027-Berkeley
Heights Township-00015 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under the Safe
Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants Program on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights.
Certified as a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council on this 9th day of June 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or her designee are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.

ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL

(Clerk)

(Mayor or designee)

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:
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FOSTER
ILLIS

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026-^. | r7

RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S BIKEWAYS GRANT PROGRAM FY27
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, and State of New Jersey, will submit a
grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Bikeways Grant Program
FY27; and
WHEREAS, the Township desires to apply these funds for the for the Sherman Avenue Revitalization
Project, Phase III; and
WHEREAS, there is no local match required of this grant program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New
Jersey, formally authorize submission of the electronic grant application identified as BIKE-2027Berkeley Heights Township-00009 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under
the Bikeways Grant Program FY27 on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights. Certified as a true
copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council on this 9th day of June 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or her designee are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.

ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL

(Clerk)

(Mayor or designee)

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026-^|§

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE FY2025 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
(AFG) PROGRAM OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, desires to
further the public interest by obtaining a grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program
for municipalities from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount up to
$150,000; and
WHEREAS, the money will be used to purchase equipment for the BH Volunteer Fire Department, such
as radios and personal protective equipment (PPE); and
WHEREAS this grant requires a 5% match from the Township, which is the equivalent of $7,500.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights
does hereby authorize the Township Administrator to make application for such a grant; and for the
Township Administrator and Chief of the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire Department to execute any
amendments thereto and expend the funds, pursuant to the fully executed grant agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Administrator are hereby authorized to sign
the grant agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature
constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the FEMA AFG grant agreement and approves
the execution of the grant agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 from
account # C-04-26-007-D01, Ord 26-07 - Fire - Equipment.

Approved this 9th day of June,2026.
ATTEST:

ROLL CALL
FOSTER

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026- ^ | Cj

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is creating a fun, family-friendly lineup of events
that will bring neighbors, businesses, students, and soccer fans together all summer long in
celebration of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be the largest World Cup in history,
expanding from 32 to 48 national teams, with a total of 104 matches played across 16 cities in
North America; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is authorized, pursuant to Article 17.12, to
permit, through the issuance of a Special Use Permit, activities for a limited period of time,
under very specific conditions, which activities may be otherwise prohibited by other
provisions offoresaid ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Patria Station Cafe, located at 128 Station Street, has filed with the Township
Clerk, a Special Use Permit application, along with application documentation and required
fees, for their Patria World Cup Experience 2026 to be held in the parking lot adjacent to the
Cafe, across the street from the train station; and
WHEREAS, from June 11th through July 19th, in coordination with the World Cup matches, the
Patria World Cup Experience 2026 would include activities such as outdoor viewing of World
Cup matches on a large screen, family-friendly entertainment & activities, cultural
entertainment/ performances. Food and beverage vendors, soccer-themed activities for
children, and special guests and community celebrations; and
WHEREAS, these activities would be held between the hours of 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM, with
limited extensions for late matches, including Argentina's third match; and
WHEREAS, this Special Use Permit application has been reviewed by the appropriate
Township departments, pursuant to Article 17.12, and all programming will be conducted in
accordance with Township approvals, and any conditions and applicable regulations.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley
Heights does hereby approve the application for a Special Use Permit as submitted by Patria
Station Cafe and authorizes the Township Clerk to issue same.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:

MAYORDEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No. 2026- ^90
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

Placeholder - this Resolution was pulled from the agenda.

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE 2026-12
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $145,000.00 FOR
VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, W THE COUNTY
OF UNION, NEW JERSEY.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Township of Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, New Jersey
(the "Township") hereby appropriates the sum of $145,000.00, consisting of the following
amounts from Capital Fund Balance to provide for the following various capital improvements
in the following amounts:

Improvement or Purpose
a) Department of Public Works:

Amount

$60,000.00

Township grounds repairs and improvements, including, but not limited to,
repairs at the Municipal Complex, Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad
Building, Department of Public Works Building, Wastewater Treatment Plant
and public paths, including all work and materials necessary therefor and
incidental thereto.

b) Department of Public Works:

$25,000.00

The acquisition of parts and major repairs to heavy equipment to extend their
useful life,
c) Sewer:

$60,000.00

Acquisition of a pickup truck with plows.

Section 2. The Township hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a
temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the Township
is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any
inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with
the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has
been filed with the Division of Local Government Services.

ORDINANCE 2026-12
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect after final adoption and publication and
otherwise as provided by law.

Angle Devanney, Mayor

Introduction
Moved

Sec.

Aye

Nay

Abs.

NP

Councilperson

Final Adoption
Moved

Sec.

Aye

Nay

Abs.

NP

John Foster

Margaret lllis
Bill Machado
Alvaro Medeiros
Andrew Moran
Susan Poage
Introduced:

June 9, 2026

I hereby certify the above ordinance we > adopted by the Township Council ofF
ie
the Township of Berkeley Heights, Cour ty of Union, State of New Jersey on the
aforementioned date.

Final Adoption;
in:
June
e 30,2026

Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY
The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and
passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of
Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on June 9, 2026. It will
be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the
governing body to be held at the Township Municipal Complex, 29 Park Avenue,
Berkeley Heights, NJ on June 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. During the week prior to and up
to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available
at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk's office for the members of the
general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such ordinance
follows:

Title: ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $145,000.00 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE
COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY
Purposes:
Amount

Improvement or Purpose

$60,000.00

a) Department of Public Works:
Township grounds repairs and improvements, including, but not limited to,
repairs at the Municipal Complex, Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue
Squad Building, Department of Public Works Building, Wastewater
Treatment Plant and public paths, including all work and materials
necessary therefor and incidental thereto.

b) Department of Public Works:

$25,000.00

The acquisition of parts and major repairs to heavy equipment to extend
their useful life,
c) Sewer:

$60,000.00

Acquisition of a pickup truck with plows.

Appropriation: $145,000
Bonds/Notes Authorized: $0
Grants (if any) Appropriated: $0
Section 20 Costs: N/A
Useful Life: N/A
Angela Lazzari, Clerk
This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.

Berkeley Heights Township
Community Energy Plan
MONTH 20XX

This report was made possible through a grant from New Jersey’s Clean Energy ProgramTM.
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program is brought to you by the New Jersey Board of Public
Utilities.
ABOUT THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (NJBPU)

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (“NJBPU” or “Board”) is the state agency with authority to
oversee the regulated utilities, which provide critical services such as natural gas, electricity, water,
telecommunications, and cable television. The law requires the Board to ensure safe, adequate, and
proper utility services at reasonable rates for customers in New Jersey.

ABOUT THE NEW JERSEY CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM (NJCEP)

NJCEP, established on January 22, 2003, in accordance with the Electric Discount and Energy
Competition Act (EDECA), provides financial and other incentives to the State’s residential customers,
businesses and schools that install high-efficiency or renewable energy technologies, thereby reducing
energy usage, lowering customers’ energy bills and reducing environmental impacts. The program is
authorized and overseen by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).

ABOUT SUSTAINABLE JERSEY

Sustainable Jersey is a certification program for municipalities in New Jersey. Launched in 2009,
Sustainable Jersey is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports community efforts to reduce
waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve environmental equity. It provides tools, training
and financial incentives to support and reward communities as they pursue sustainability programs.
Sustainable Jersey is one hundred percent voluntary and each town can choose whether it wants to get
certified and the actions it wants to do in order to achieve enough points to get certified.

PREPARED BY

Kristin J. Russell, PP, AICP, NJ License #33LI00585800
The original of this report was signed and sealed in accordance with N.J.S.A 45:14A-12

CED Project No. 25012800G

Acknowledgments

Community Energy Plan Planning Team

RICHARD LEISTER, CHAIR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
MARGARET ILLIS, MEMBER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
BILL MACHADO, MEMBER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
SUSAN POAGE, MEMBER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
ALVARO MEDEIROS, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, PLANNING BOARD GRANTS COMMITTEE
BRIAN KRAUT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD
CHRIS WANG, BERKELEY HEIGHTS BUSINESS & CIVIC, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Mayor and Council

ANGIE DEVANNEY, MAYOR
BILL MACHADO
ANDREW MORAN
MARGARET ILLIS
JOHN FOSTER
ALVARO MEDEIROS
SUSAN POAGE

Consultants

COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN

Table of Contents

I.  Introduction �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1
II.  Community Overview�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
» Electricity and Natural Gas Usage����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
» Community GHG Emissions from Energy Use��������������������������������������������������������������������������������5
III.   Work Plan���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
» Strategy 1: Reduce Energy Consumption and Emissions from the Transportation Sector�� 7
» Strategy 2: Accelerate Deployment of Renewable Energy and Distributed Energy
Resources����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
» Strategy 3: Maximize Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Reduce Peak Demand����� 18
IV.  References������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 25
V.  Data Sources��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26

List of Figures

» Figure 1. Population Characteristics for Berkeley Heights Township���������������������������������������3
» Figure 2. Amount of Electricity Purchased by Sector (KWH)������������������������������������������������������ 4
» Figure 3. Amount of Natural Gas Purchased by Sector (Therms)���������������������������������������������� 4
» Figure 4. 2020 Community-Scale Energy-Related GHG Emissions by Sector and Energy
Type (MT CO2E)�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5
» Figure 5. Energy Use Intensity (kBtu/ft2) of Municipal Buildings vs. National Median of
Building Type���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
» Figure 6. Local Government Projects��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18

I.  Introduction
Berkeley Heights Township is committed to addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas
emissions. This Community Energy Plan details the specific strategies Berkeley Heights will pursue in
the coming years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the local energy system. The Plan covers
municipal operations such as the municipal vehicle fleet and building operations, as well as public
policies and programs designed to support the community in reducing emissions.
The Township ratified this Community Energy Plan on date. During the creation of this plan, the Township
provided opportunity for public input at a meeting of the Governing Body and various municipal
employees and leaders were consulted for their expertise.
Starting in September 2024, Berkeley Heights began reviewing the Sustainable Jersey Guide for
Sustainable Energy Communities and Community
Energy Plan Workplan Template and meeting with
municipal staff to determine how to prioritize and
Co-benefits of Sustainable Energy
implement the high-impact initiatives. Relevant
community data was gathered from the Sustainable
Jersey Data Center. The draft Community Energy
The sustainable energy transition offers an
Plan was presented at a public meeting on date,
opportunity to realize various co-benefits in
and again on date when the final community Energy
our community and beyond. Besides reducing
Plan was adopted by municipal resolution.
GHG emissions, implementing this plan will
improve:
Berkeley Heights’s Community Energy Plan
» Public health
establishes how the municipality will promote
• Lower concentrations of ground-level
the transition to sustainable energy over the next
outdoor air pollutants
several years. Initiatives were selected based
• Removal of indoor air pollution sources
on demonstrated effectiveness, unique local
» Social equity
opportunities, and co-benefits for the community
• Better affordable transportation
as a whole, such as improved local air quality,
• More affordable renewable energy
energy savings for residents, and workforce
» Resiliency
development.
• More dependable electric grid
• Decreased reliance on imported energy
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to our
future prosperity in Berkeley Heights, and globally.
New Jersey is both a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a state particularly
vulnerable to climate change. Increasing heat waves, intense storms, and sea-level rise caused by
climate.
In addition, this Community Energy Plan aligns with an works to effectuate the goals of the 2022
municipal Master Plan. All initiatives included in this Plan align with the municipal Master Plan goal to
“promote earth stewardship and enhance the Township’s resiliency” through the action of continuing
to “implement sustainability actions and coordinate with the Environmental Commission to pursue
additional sustainability initiatives.”
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According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s NJ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Inventory Report, New Jersey adds almost 100 million metric tons of CO2e to the atmosphere annually.
New Jersey can mitigate the local and global impacts of climate change with a rapid transition from
the current GHG-intensive energy system to one that optimizes energy use and produces energy with
minimal GHG emissions.
Recognizing New Jersey’s role in climate change mitigation, the State of New Jersey has established a
goal of 100% clean energy in the state by 2050. The New Jersey Energy Master Plan: Pathway to 2050
outlines the state’s strategies for achieving that goal while also addressing issues of social and economic
inequity. To promote action at the local level in support of the state’s goals, the New Jersey Board of
Public Utilities (NJBPU) launched the Community Energy Plan Grant Program, offering support and
funding for municipalities to develop a Community Energy Plan. Berkeley Heights Township received the
Community Energy Plan Grant and completed this plan as a participant of the grant program.

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II.  Community Overview
Berkeley Heights Township is a 6.26-square mile suburban community of 4,660 households located in
Union County. According to the 2023 US Census American Community Survey, the racial composition of
Berkeley Heights’s 13,121 residents is 70% white, 19% Asian or Pacific Islander, and 3% Black; 7% of the
population is Hispanic/Latinx.
Berkeley Heights’s median household income is $198,750, with 2% of households below the U.S.
poverty threshold. Berkeley Heights’s 2020 Municipal Revitalization Index (MRI) score, a measure of a
municipality’s economic conditions, is 9 out of a possible 100, which ranks 545th of New Jersey’s 564
municipalities (Sustainable Jersey Community Profile Data by Municipality). In other words, Berkeley
Heights’s overall economic conditions are significantly better than most New Jersey municipalities.

Figure 1. POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS FOR
BERKELEY HEIGHTS TOWNSHIP
Population

Households

Median
Household
Income

13,121

4,660

$198,750

Percent of
Population
in Poverty
2%

NJ DCA MRI NJ DCA MRI
Score*
Rank*

9

545

Demographic Source: 2023 US Census American Community Survey Population Characteristics
(BO2001, DP02, DP05, DP03, S1901, S1701)
MRI Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
* MRI = Municipal Revitalization Index

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Electricity and Natural Gas Usage
Most electricity and natural gas use is currently associated with buildings. Utility companies generally
organize electricity and natural gas use into four sectors – residential, commercial, industrial, and
street lighting. The commercial sector includes nonprofits and government entities such as schools and
municipal buildings, as well as businesses.
As illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 below, the commercial sector accounts for the majority of electricity
use and the residential sector accounts for the majority of natural gas use in Berkeley Heights. In other
words, both sectors present opportunity for energy use reductions.

Figure 2. AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY PURCHASED BY
Amount
of Electricity
of Electricity
Purchased
Purchased
by Sector
by Sector
) Amount
SECTOR (KWH

(kWh) (kWh)

150,000,000
150,000,000
Residential Residential
Electricity Electricity
100,000,000
100,000,000
CommercialCommercial
Electricity Electricity
50,000,00050,000,000
Industrial Electricity
Industrial Electricity
0

0
2016 2017 2018
20162019
20172020
20182021
20192022
2020 2021 2022

Figure 3. AMOUNT
OF
NATURAL
GAS PURCHASED
BY
Amount
of
Natural
Gas
Purchased
by
Sector
Amount
of
Natural
Gas
Purchased
by
Sector
SECTOR (THERMS)

(Therms)(Therms)

6,000,000

6,000,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

4,000,000

4,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

0

Residential Natural
Gas Natural Gas
Residential
Commercial Natural
Gas Natural Gas
Commercial
Industrial Natural
Gas Natural Gas
Industrial

0
2016 2017 2016
2018 2017
2019 2018
2020 2019
2021 2020
2022 2021 2022

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Community GHG Emissions from Energy Use
In 2020, the total community-wide greenhouse gas emissions from electricity, natural gas/heating fuel,
and transportation energy use in Berkeley Heights was 143,657 metric tons CO2e. The largest share of
community emissions came from on-road vehicles, followed by residential natural gas usage.

Figure 4. 2020 COMMUNITY-SCALE ENERGY-RELATED
GHG EMISSIONS BY SECTOR AND ENERGY TYPE (MT
CO2E) 2020 Community-Scale Energy-Related GHG Emissions by Sector and Energy
Type (MT CO2e)

7%

Residential Electricity
18%

Residential Natural Gas
Commercial Electricity
Commercial Natural Gas

45%

Industrial Electricity
Industrial Natural Gas
16%

Other Heating Fuels
On-Road Vehicles

1%
0%

12%
1%

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III.   Work Plan
The Berkeley Heights Township Community Energy Plan is primarily an implementation and action plan.
This section details the initiatives selected as township priorities for the next four years (2025-2029).
These initiatives will generate significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions for both municipal
operations and the wider community while providing numerous local co-benefits, such as improved air
quality and creation of local jobs.
The initiatives selected are listed below, organized by the Strategies of the New Jersey Energy Master
Plan: Pathway to 2050. Each Strategy section includes one or more initiatives. Implementation
details are provided for each initiative, including the initiative lead person/entity, the time frame for
implementation, and any significant obstacles to successful implementation.

1

2
3

STRATEGY 1

Reduce Energy Consumption and Emissions from the
Transportation Sector
1.4 Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicles
1.5 Improve Municipal Fleet Efficiency
1.10 Anti-idling and Enforcement

STRATEGY 2

STRATEGY 3

Accelerate Deployment of Renewable Energy and
Distributed Energy Resources
2.1 Adopt Supportive Zoning and Permitting for Solar
2.2 Post Solar Permitting Checklist
2.6 Install On-Site Municipal Renewable Generation
2.10 Implement Renewable Government Energy Aggregation (R-GEA)
2.13 Support Community Solar as Project Ambassador

Maximize Energy Efficiency and Conservation and
Reduce Peak Demand
3.1 Upgrade Energy Efficiency for Municipal Facilities
3.2 Residential Energy Efficiency Outreach Campaign
3.3 Commercial Energy Efficiency Outreach Campaign
3.5 Street Light Upgrades

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Strategy 1: Reduce Energy Consumption
and Emissions from the Transportation
Sector
Transportation accounts for over 40% of New
Jersey’s greenhouse gas emissions, primarily
due to on-road gasoline consumption (NJDEP,
“Transportation & Emissions”). Fossil fuelpowered transportation also produces local air
pollution that significantly harms the health

and quality of life of residents. Gotham can
electrify municipal fleet vehicles and promote
transportation electrification in the community to
lessen the negative impact of our transportation
system on our community and the world.

Photo credit: InfiniteFlow Adobe Stosk

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Initiative 1.4: Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicles
DESCRIPTION:
Replace existing municipal fleet vehicles
with plug-in hybrid, battery electric, or other
sustainable alternative fuel vehicles (AFV),
informed by fleet analysis.

LEAD:
START DATE:

Q4 2027

PRIORITY:

Medium

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

Ongoing

FUNDING
SOURCES:

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• All departments operating fleet vehicles
• Purchasing
• Police Department, Traffic Department,
EMS
• Public Works
• Municipal Council

Code Enforcement: M. Illis, A.
Medeiros

NJBPU Clean Fleets grant, IRS
Direct Tax credits, NJDEP It Pay$
to Plug In

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Cost
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Gradually purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles
when existing fleet are due for replacement to spread
the cost over time and align with already-anticipated
replacement expenses.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Sustainable Jersey’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Procurement Guide covers strategies for affordably
procuring alternative fuel vehicles with minimal use of staff time. The BHPD replaces several vehicles
annually, and this transition could be gradually done on this schedule. This could be paired with
installing EV charging infrastructure at the existing public works gas refueling area.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is to update
municipal fleet vehicles with sustainable
alternative fuel vehicles. Installing fleet
charging infrastructure and adding battery
electric vehicles to the municipal fleet until
a minimum of 6.5% of municipal vehicles are
electric is a good measure of success.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ENERGY PLAN

NEXT STEPS:
1. Research Sustainable Jersey’s Guide and consider
options of fleet vehicle leasing, purchasing co-ops/
government contracts, direct purchase, and service
contracting or shared services.

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Initiative 1.5: Improve Municipal Fleet Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:
Implement strategies such as
interdepartmental coordination to rightsize the municipal fleet (vehicle replacement
or retirement), and optimize fuel use with
improved route planning, driver efficiency, and
reduced idling to reduce operational costs and
GHG emissions from municipal fleets – public
works, police, fire, etc.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• All departments operating fleet vehicles
• Finance Department

LEAD:

Municipal Council: M. Illis

START DATE:

Q4 2027

PRIORITY:

Medium

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

Ongoing

FUNDING
SOURCES:

NJ Clean Energy Program

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Some vehicle users may be concerned that EVs don’t
have enough range for their needs.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Prior to procurement, DPW Fleet Manager will
use fleet analysis to show that incoming EVs have
sufficient range for their intended uses.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Berkeley Heights’s municipal fleet currently consists of 90 vehicles, used primarily by the fire
department, police department, engineering, OEM, and DPW. A fleet inventory is maintained by the
Township.
The Township should undertake a fleet electrification analysis using the Atlas Public Policy’s DRVE Tool
to determine how many vehicles from the current fleet could be cost-effectively replaced with electric
vehicles. In other words, the total cost of ownership for each vehicle would be less than the total cost of
purchasing an ICE (internal combustion engine) counterpart.
A secondary benefit is that a comprehensive fleet inventory may facilitate efficiency through potential
shared use of vehicles not previously recognized.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is to
reduce annual municipal fleet
GHG emissions by 20% by
2030.

NEXT STEPS:
1. Fleet Manager establishes process for annual fleet inventory,
including tracking system for fuel usage and mileage of every
vehicle in the municipal fleet.
2. Fleet Manager creates five-year procurement plan that includes
requirement that all vehicles be replaced with plug-in or fully
electric counterparts, when deemed cost-effective per Atlas Public
Policy’s DRVE Tool. Procurement plan will also include EV charging
infrastructure.
3. Use Sustainable Jersey Purchasing Center.

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Initiative 1.10: Anti-idling and Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:
Adopt and implement an anti-idling policy,
which establishes an enforcement protocol
and penalties for non-compliance. Implement
an ongoing outreach campaign to create
awareness about the policy and train
enforcement officers to ensure compliance.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Law Enforcement Personnel
• Governing Body
• School

LEAD:

Municipal Council: S. Poage

START DATE:

Q1 2027

PRIORITY:

Medium

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

Ongoing

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Operating budget

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Getting the word out and consistent enforcement.
• Lack of support from law enforcement.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Communication with businesses who have
significant fleets, particularly trucks, and have them
integrate regulations into training.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Coordination with the school for them to lead by example with their buses. This can be paired with Earth
Day activities or other environmental outreach efforts.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
Adoption of the Anti-idling Policy,
mapping of prioritized anti-idling
locations, installation of signage, and
institution of enforcement protocol.

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NEXT STEPS
1. Develop the Anti-Idling Policy and Enforcement Plan.
2. Identify the idle-frequent locations and select priority
locations to target the program.
3. Develop and present the Anti-Idling Policy and
Enforcement Plan to the Governing Council for
adoption.
4. Develop literature and promotional material and
include anti-idling in community events to raise
awareness of the effects of idling.
5. Post signs at idle-frequent locations.
6. Establish enforcement protocol and train officials to
ensure compliance with the Anti-Idling Policy.
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Strategy 2: Accelerate Deployment of
Renewable Energy and Distributed Energy
Resources
Expanding renewable energy generation is
necessary to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions
from our energy system. New Jersey’s most readily
available renewable resource is sunlight, which
more and more utility customers can now access
thanks to declining prices and new systems like

community solar. Berkeley Heights can continue
to refine local policies regarding solar and other
renewable resources to promote local growth of
renewable generation capacity.

Photo credit: maxshot PL, Adobe Stock

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Initiative 2.1: Adopt Supportive Zoning and Permitting for
Private Solar
DESCRIPTION:
Provide clear guidance/standards for solar
developers and limit barriers to solar adoption
such as lengthy permitting and multiple
reviews.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Municipal Planner
• Code Enforcement
• Township Clerk
• Municipal Attorney
• Historic Preservation Committee

LEAD:

Municipal Planner, Municipal
Council: M. Illis

START DATE:

Q1 2027

PRIORITY:

High

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

4-6 months

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Municipal budget

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Some residents may want to keep aesthetic
regulations on rooftop solar PV.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Township press release will cite studies that show
solar panels create less glare than other common
building materials such as steel and glass (NREL).

COMMUNITY NOTES:
The Township does not have an existing solar ordinance however Google Project Sunroof indicates
that 57% of buildings (2,600 roofs) in the Township are solar-viable, which would generate 69,600
MWh AC per year. As of 2020, Berkeley Heights had 54 solar installations, up from only 24 five years
earlier. Almost all are on residential buildings. The municipality has also recommended in its Master
Plan to update zoning to allow rooftop solar panels as a permitted accessory use in certain zones.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is a new ordinance
that allows for rooftop solar.
NEXT STEPS:
1. Municipal planner updates zoning
ordinance to incorporate rooftop solar
regulations.
2. Coordinate with Historic Preservation
Committee as necessary.
3. Municipal attorney reviews and sends
ordinance to Governing Body for
approval.
4. New permitting fees implemented.
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Initiative 2.2: Post Solar Permitting Checklist
DESCRIPTION:
Provide clear guidance/standards for solar
developers with a permitting checklist that can
be easily found on the municipality’s website.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Municipal Planner
• Code Enforcement
• Township Clerk
• Municipal Attorney

LEAD:
START DATE:

Municipal Planner, Municipal
Council: M. Illis
Q1 2027

PRIORITY:

High

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

3 months

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Municipal budget

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• none anticipated
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• n/a

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Reducing barriers and streamlining permitting for rooftop solar is important in order to encourage
residential solar.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is to ease rooftop
solar installation.

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NEXT STEPS:
1. In coordination with 2.1, municipal planner,
engineer, and code official work to establish a
solar permitting checklist.
2. The Township will refer to the Sustainable Jersey
Guide for preparing solar ordinance and solar
checklist.
3. Checklist is posted online and made available to
interested parties.

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Initiative 2.6: Install On-Site Municipal Renewable Generation
DESCRIPTION:
Host a solar, wind, or geothermal project on
municipal property to generate renewable
energy for municipal facilities. Such projects
can be leased from a developer or purchased
and owned outright.

LEAD:

Municipal Council: A. Medeiros

START DATE:

Q2 2027

PRIORITY:

High

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

24 months

FUNDING
SOURCES:

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Department of Public Works
• Finance Department
• Engineering Department
• Municipal Attorney

IRS Direct Pay Tax Credits, Power
Purchase Agreement, possible
grants.

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• High upfront costs
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Staff will consider alternative ownership models that
minimize upfront costs.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Berkeley Heights does not currently have any on-site solar systems. Installing on-site solar would serve
as demonstration project both for additional municipal projects and for the community at large.
Possible locations include the municipal parking lot, rescue squad, and wastewater treatment plant.
Pursuing this initiative directly addresses the municipal Master Plan goals to both “encourage the
development of accessory renewable energy facilities in commercial and industrial areas,” and
“promote green building design in new and existing developments.”
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is a contract to
install onsite solar arrays supplying at
least an additional 5% of the total annual
electricity used for municipal operations.

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NEXT STEPS:
1. Purchasing agent works with DPW and Finance
Department to determine which ownership
model to pursue.
2. Location selected.
3. Purchasing agent uses American Cities Climate
Challenge template to create RFP for solar PV
array(s) that includes site feasibility analysis.
4. Purchasing agent sends RFP to municipal
attorney for review and presents to Township
Council for approval to release.
5. Construction contract awarded.

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Initiative 2.10: Implement Renewable Government Energy Aggregation
(R-GEA)
DESCRIPTION:
Establish a Renewable Government Energy
Aggregation (R-GEA) program. R-GEA is a
third-party electric supply contract negotiated
by a municipality (or group of municipalities)
on behalf of its residents. Utilizing their
population size, municipalities can negotiate
for a supply that is more sustainable, often less
expensive than can typically be achieved by
individual residents.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Administration
• Governing Body

LEAD:

Municipal Council: A. Medeiros

START DATE:

Q2 2027

PRIORITY:

Low

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

9 months

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Municipal budget, possible
grants

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Prior efforts to gain traction on this initiative failed.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Reframe the opportunity in light of rising electricity
prices.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
This initiative has been raised before under other context. It is important to highlight cost savings
by bulk purchasing power and long-term price stability with renewables. It may also be convincing
to showcase environmental impact, such as the carbon reduction and sustainability benefits. Some
communities have garnered interest by first doing a pilot program with willing government entities to
prove the concept and generate testimonials.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
Third-party supplier bids received below
the default utility electricity rate, and R-GEA
contract contains renewable content at least
20% above the current Renewable Portfolio
Standard at the time

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NEXT STEPS:
1. Form a working group with representatives from
the elected body, administration, Green Team,
Environmental Commission, and other desired
representatives.
2. Review R-GEA resources, particularly the Sustainable
Jersey’s How-To Guide: Renewable Government
Energy Aggregation.
3. If there is enough support in the elected body for
R-GEA to warrant taking further action.
4. Select a consultant to manage the project through
RFP, using Sustainable Jersey template.
5. Energy consultant will guide the municipal team
through the rest of the process.
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Initiative 2.11: Support Community Solar as a Project Ambassador
DESCRIPTION:
Facilitate connections between community
solar developers and the local site owner,
anchor subscribers, nonprofit sponsors,
and/or affordable housing property owners.
Municipalities can lend credibility to the multibenefit opportunity of a potential community
solar project.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Green Team
• Environmental Commission

LEAD:
START DATE:

Green Team, Municipal Council:
R. Leister
Q2 2027

PRIORITY:

Medium

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

12 months

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Municipal budget

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Steep learning curve.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Find trustworthy partners. Familiarize the
municipality with Community Solar: Sustainable
Jersey How-to Guide

COMMUNITY NOTES:
While the Ambassador role may be a budget item, various funding resources are available for
implementation, including NJ’s Clean Energy Program’s Administratively Determined Incentive (ADI)
(which goes to the project owner) and Investment Tax Credits (ITC). Potential site could include the
Millmaster Onyx brownfield.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is to support
residents and site owners to acquire solar.

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NEXT STEPS:
1. Identify a municipal ambassador to research
community solar opportunities, including anchor
subscription models and hosting local large-scale
installations.
2. Determine what community benefits are necessary
to incentivize participation.
3. Determine municipal capacity for a supportive role
in an existing project or lead role with site owners/
developers on a new project anywhere in their
electric utility service area.
4. Engage in community outreach to encourage
participation.
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Initiative 2.13: Host a Community Solar Project on Municipal Property
DESCRIPTION:
Host a community solar project on municipal
property, such as a DPW garage, parking lot/
garage, or landfill. While the municipality could
develop its own project, most municipalities
lease the site to the developer.

LEAD:

DPW

START DATE:

Q1 2028

PRIORITY:

High

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

3+ years

FUNDING
SOURCES:

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Department of Public Works
• Finance Department
• Engineering Department
• Municipal Attorney

Investment Tax Credit, Administratively Determined Incentive
(ADI) Program

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• High upfront costs
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Find trustworthy partners and funding sources.
Familiarize the municipality with Community Solar:
Sustainable Jersey How-to Guide

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Various funding resources are available for implementation, including NJ’s Clean Energy Program’s
Administratively Determined Incentive (ADI) (which goes to the project owner) and Investment Tax
Credits (ITC).
Pursuing this initiative directly addresses the municipal Master Plan goals to both “encourage the
development of accessory renewable energy facilities in commercial and industrial areas,” and
“promote green building design in new and existing developments.”
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is to install a
solar project on a municipal building as a
demonstration project, leading by example.

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NEXT STEPS:
1. If Initiative 2.11 determines that hosting on-site
community solar is viable, the Borough should
pursue the capital project.
2. Release and RFP for community solar PV array(s)
that includes site feasibility analysis.
3. Purchasing agent sends RFP to municipal
attorney for review and presents to Borough
Council for approval to release.
4. Construction contract awarded.

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Strategy 3: Maximize Energy Efficiency and
Conservation and Reduce Peak Demand
Energy efficiency and conservation are the most
cost-effective methods of reducing greenhouse
gas emissions from the energy system. Improving
energy efficiency also generates local jobs,
reduces local pollution, improves health and
comfort, and adds resiliency to the energy system.

Berkeley Heights can utilize energy efficiency to
lower costs in municipal operations and encourage
the community to follow suit to realize these many
benefits.

Photo credit: Fokke Baarssen Adobe Stock

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Initiative 3.1: Upgrade Energy Efficiency in Municipal Facilities
DESCRIPTION:
Upgrade municipal facilities to be more
energy efficient. New Jersey’s Clean Energy
Program and the electric and natural gas
utilities offer incentive programs that guide
municipalities through the upgrade process,
starting with walk-through audits to establish
the most effective measures to reduce energy
use. Following implementation, showcase
upgrades in energy efficiency outreach to local
commercial entities.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• All Departments

LEAD:

Municipal Council: A. Medeiros

START DATE:

Q2 2027

PRIORITY:

Low

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

9 months

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Utility energy incentive programs

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Funding
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Grants

COMMUNITY NOTES:
The Township currently owns eleven buildings. Figure 5 on the following page shows the energy use
intensity (the annual amount of energy used per square foot) of the most significant Township buildings
compared to the national median for the corresponding property type. Energy usage is tracked monthly
in the Township’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager account.
Audits and work on various buildings took place in 2009; the Township last upgraded energy
efficiency in select municipal buildings in 2011 and 2012 using the NJCEP Direct Install (DI) program
(see Figure 6 on the following page. Source: Sustainable Jersey, NJCEP Local Government Projects
2008-2021). Energy technical assistance is available from Sustainable Jersey.
Berkeley Heights has achieved Sustainable Jersey Bronze Star in Energy. The Township should strive
for Silver or Gold Status. Sustainable Jersey Gold Star in Energy requires reducing greenhouse gas
emissions from municipal operations and facilities by at least 3.6% per year for three consecutive
years.
This initiative also helps Berkeley Heights work towards its Master Plan goal to “promote green
building design in new and existing developments.”

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Continued Initiative 3.1: Upgrade Energy Efficiency in Municipal
Facilities

Figure 5. ENERGY USE INTENSITY (KBTU/FT2) OF
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS VS. NATIONAL MEDIAN OF
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Figure 6. LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS

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Continued Initiative 3.1: Upgrade Energy Efficiency in Municipal
Facilities
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
Implement either a building audit (such
as Local Government Energy Audit
- LGEA) or identify and apply for an
energy equipment upgrade incentive
for each municipal facility

NEXT STEPS:
1. Project lead works with Finance Department and
Sustainable Jersey to fill out and submit applications
for all Berkeley Heights buildings for PSE&G and JCP&L
Direct Install programs.
2. Sustainable Jersey will help start the LGEA application
process based on the Sustainable Jersey Certification
submissions for the Energy Tracking and Management
action from 2024.
3. Project lead coordinates with DPW to complete Direct
Install assessment process.
4. Project lead brings together DPW, Finance, and
Engineering departments to review Scope of Work
proposals.
5. Project lead meets with JCP&L and PSE&G energy
efficiency representatives and Sustainable Jersey staff
to determine next steps.

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Initiative 3.2: Residential Energy Efficiency Outreach Campaign
DESCRIPTION:
Implement an outreach effort to help residents
take advantage of energy efficiency incentive
programs offered by New Jersey’s electric
and natural gas utilities, including Home
Performance with ENERGY STAR and Comfort
Partners

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Green Team
• Administration
• Health Department
• Municipal Clerk
• Green Team

LEAD:
START DATE:

Green Team, Municipal Council:
M. Illis, S. Poage
Q2 2027

PRIORITY:

Medium

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

Ongoing

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Municipal budget, utility
partners, grants

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• 10% of Berkeley Heights residents rent their home.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Outreach campaign will emphasize that renters must
work with building owners to get enrolled in utility
incentive programs.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Figure 4: 2020 Community-scale Energy-related GHG Emissions by Sector on page 5 shows that the
residential building sector is the second most significant source of emissions for Berkeley Heights
(23%), behind only transportation (43%).
PSE&G and JCP&L both offer a Whole Home Energy Solutions assessment with a participating
contractor, providing an in-depth check of a home’s health and safety, air quality, HVAC and water
heater efficiency, and more. Results could qualify for up to $6,000 in rebates and up to $25,000 in
interest-free, on-bill repayment to help pay for home energy upgrades.
Utility partners may provide financial support for mailings and other outreach strategies.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is to implement
an outreach campaign promoting
residential utility energy efficiency
incentive programs. Ultimately, the
Township should aim to get 5% of
residents to participate in Home Energy
assessment during the campaign.

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NEXT STEPS:
1. Identify utility parter points of contact for electric and
natural gas.
2. Work with utility representative to create an outreach
plan focused on whole home energy assessment
programs.
3. Identify residents that have already utilized residential
energy efficiency programs to be advocates in outreach
campaign.
4. Green Team schedules community workshop, in
partnership with utility representatives.
5. Information about residential incentive programs is
published on municipal website.
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Initiative 3.3: Commercial Energy Efficiency Outreach Campaign
DESCRIPTION:
Implement an outreach effort to help local
businesses take advantage of energy efficiency
incentive programs offered by New Jersey’s
electric and natural gas utilities.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Health Department
• Municipal Clerk
• Green Team

LEAD:
START DATE:

Green Team, Municipal Council:
M. Illis, S. Poage
Q2 2027

PRIORITY:

Medium

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

Ongoing

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Municipal budget

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Not all businesses own their property and therefore
may not be directly eligible for utility incentive
programs.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• Outreach campaign will emphasize that renters must
work with building owners to get enrolled in utility
incentive programs.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Figure 3: 2020 Community-scale Energy-related GHG Emissions by Sector on page 5 shows that the
commercial building sector (gas and electricity) accounts for 21% of emissions in Berkeley Heights.
PSE&G offers a Energy Management Program provides no-cost energy analyses to identify building
operation improvements and energy savings opportunities, and helps to optimize energy use and drive
long-term operational savings through a holistic approach that leverages behavioral, operational, and
maintenance strategies. This initiative aligns with the Master Plan goal to “encourage the development
of accessory renewable energy facilities in commercial and industrial areas”
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
5% of businesses participate in Small
Business Direct Install program during the
campaign.

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NEXT STEPS:
1. Green Team and Project Lead identifies commercial
property owners as candidates for energy efficiency
programs.
2. Green Team and Project Lead makes contact with
property owners to encourage participation.
3. Green Team and Project Lead promotes commercial
business incentive programs and advertises the
workshop.
4. Green Team and Project Lead provides text about
commercial business incentive programs to township
clerk to publish on municipal website.
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Initiative 3.5: Street Light Upgrades
DESCRIPTION:
Upgrade existing street lights such as highpressure sodium and metal halide with energy
efficient LED upgrades in coordination with
local energy provider.

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED:
• Green Team
• DPW
• Municipal Council

LEAD:
START DATE:

Municipal Council: A. Medeiros,
DPW
Q3 2027

PRIORITY:

High

ANTICIPATED
LENGTH:

Ongoing

FUNDING
SOURCES:

Potential grants

OBSTACLES/BARRIERS:
• Cost
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS:
• The Governor’s office and BPU may offer funding
solutions once a conversion approach is decided.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
Mercury Vapor streetlights were phased out in the 1980s, however existing fixtures are maintained
for their lifespan. JCP&L has a Streetlight Conversion Program, however the logistics and cost of
conversions is currently in discussion with the BPU and incoming Governor’s office.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
The goal of this initiative is to gradually replace
existing street lights with energy efficient
alternatives. Success will be measured by
replacing a set percentage of lights annually
until complete, to be determined based on
funding and programming limits.

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NEXT STEPS:
1. Reach out to utility provider to understand
the opportunity and process for replacing the
township streetlights. Next steps and funding
potential may be known in the second half of
2026.
2. Determine priority locations for streetlight
upgrades.

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IV.  References
Berkeley Heights, 2022. Master Plan for the Township of Berkeley Heights, ,Volume II. https://berkeleyheights.
gov/DocumentCenter/View/6578/Master-Plan-2022_Vision_Goals-Vol-2
EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration). 2021. New Jersey State Profile and Energy Estimates. https://www.
eia.gov/state/analysis.php?sid=NJ.
NJDEP (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection). 2020. New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate
Change At-A-Glance. https://www.nj.gov/dep/climatechange/pdf/scientific-report-on-climatechange-at-aglance.pdf.
NJDEP. 2020. “Transportation and Emissions.” https://www.nj.gov/dep/aqes/opea-trans-emissions.html.NJDEP.
2021. New Jersey Environmental Justice Mapping Tool. https://njdep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/
index.html?id=34e507ead25b4aa5a5051dbb85e55055.
NJDEP. 2022. NJ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report Years 1990-2019. https://dep.nj.gov/wpcontent/
uploads/ghg/2022-ghg-inventory-report_final-1.pdf.
NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). 2018. “Research and Analysis Demonstrate the Lack of Impacts
of Glare from Photovoltaic Modules.” https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/blog/posts/researchand-analysisdemonstrate-the-lack-of-impacts-of-glare-from-photovoltaic-modules.html.
SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association). 2022. “Top 10 Solar States.” https://www.seia.org/researchresources/
top-10-solar-states-0.State of New Jersey. 2018. New Jersey’s Railroad Network. https://www.state.nj.us/
transportation/refdata/gis/maps/RailRoadlines.pdf.
State of New Jersey. 2020. 2019 New Jersey Energy Master Plan: Pathway to 2050. State of New Jersey, https://
nj.gov/emp/docs/pdf/2020_NJBPU_EMP.pdf.

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V.  Data Sources
Almost all data used in this plan is sourced from the Sustainable Jersey Data Center.

Community Overview
SECTION, MAP, OR TABLE

ORIGINAL SOURCE(S)

LINK TO DATA

General Information Section

U.S. Census American
Community Survey (ACS)

SJ Community Profile Data by
Municipality

Current Housing Units by Year
Built Chart U.S. Census ACS

U.S. Census ACS

SJ Community Profile Data by
Municipality

Number of Units by Structure
Type Chart

U.S. Census ACS

SJ Community Profile Data by
Municipality

Commercial & Industrial
Properties Map

NJ MOD IV Tax Data

Commercial & Industrial Properties
Map

Commercial & Industrial
Properties Data

NJ MOD IV Tax Data

Commercial & Industrial Properties
Data

SECTION, MAP, OR TABLE

ORIGINAL SOURCE(S)

LINK TO DATA

Amount of Electricity Used by
Sector (kWh) Chart

NJ Investor-Owned Utilities

SJ Aggregated Community-Scale
Utility Energy Data

Amount of Natural Gas Used
by Sector (Therms) Chart

NJ Investor-Owned Utilities

SJ Aggregated Community-Scale
Utility Energy Data

Number of Occupied Housing
Units by Primary Heating Fuel

U.S. Census ACS

SJ Community Profile Data by
Municipality

Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Emissions Charts

SJ GHG Emissions by Municipality

SJ Community-Scale Greenhouse
Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Energy Use Data

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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Data
SECTION, MAP, OR TABLE

ORIGINAL SOURCE(S)

LINK TO DATA

Solar Installations Chart

NJCEP Solar Installation Data

Solar Installation Data

Commercial Energy Efficiency
Program Participation Data

New Jersey Clean Energy
Program (NJCEP) Data

SJ Energy Efficiency Program
Participation (2008-2021) Data Lifetime Commercial Participation

Residential Program
Participation Data

NJCEP Data

SJ Energy Efficiency Program
Participation (2008-2021) Lifetime Commercial Participation

Energy Efficiency Projects
Completed by Municipality
Data

NJCEP Data

SJ NJCEP Local Government
Projects 2008-2021

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Township of Berkeley Heights
AGENDA CHANGES
June 9, 2026
The following items have been modified (amended, added or removed) from the original 6/9/2026
agenda:

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE AGENDA:
PROCLAMATION
 GLHS Girls Varsity Softball Team

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA:
RESOLUTIONS:
CONSENT AGENDA

Resolution No. 2026220. Resolution of the Township of Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, New
Jersey, designating a redeveloper and authorizing the execution of a
redevelopment agreement for the property known as Block 702, Lots 4 and 6
and a portion of Block 702, Lot 17.01 on the tax map of the Township.

Township of Berkeley Heights
Union County, New Jersey
Township Council Public Meeting
June 9, 2026
6:30 P.M.
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by forwarding a copy to the Courier News,
Star Ledger and posting on the Township website, at least forty-eight hours prior to the meeting,
all in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

COUNCIL MEMBERS:
John Foster- President
Margaret lllis

Bill Machado
Alvaro Medeiros
Andrew Moran
Susan Poage-Vice President
Angle Devanney- Mayor

AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. FLAG SALUTE
IV. CONFERENCE SESSION
1. Eagle Scout - Ruhaan Gokhale
2. Community Energy Plan
3. Proposed Ordinance - Banning Data Centers

V. REGULAR AGENDA
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Meetings: May 19, 2026
VII. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION:
Ordinances Introduced on May 19, 2026
Ordinance 2026-11

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION FEES
VIII. CITIZENS HEARING - (3) minutes per resident
Comments are welcome during the public comment period during this meeting on any
matter over which the Township has jurisdiction. To make your comment, the speaker must

come forward to the microphone and state his/her name and address for the record. Each
speaker is limited to 3 minutes. The Mayor and/or Council will keep time. Please promptly

Township of Berkeley Heights
Meeting Agenda -June 9, 2026

yield the floor when time is called and return to your seat. Your cooperation in adherence
to these rules of order will ensure an orderly and respectful meeting.

IX. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS OFFICIAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THE
FOLLOWING:

RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the
Township Council and will be enacted upon by one motion; there will be no separate
discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
Resolution No. 2026190. Resolution approving Bill List dated June 9, 2026, in the amount of
$1,817,977.99.
191. Resolution authorizing the renewal applications for 2026-2027 Alcoholic
Beverage Licenses.

192. Resolution granting "Active Use" status to Connell Hospitality, LLC., License No.
2001-44-003-010.
193. Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Neglia group for
professional engineering services for the Oak Way Bridge Repair project.
194. Resolution authorizing a contract with National Water Main Cleaning for the
repair of manholes & pipelines for the Township's Wastewater Treatment
Plant pursuant to BuyBoard National Cooperative Purchasing Program.
195. Resolution authorizing a contract with National Water Main Cleaning to
provide a sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration (l&l) study for the Township's
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
196. Resolution authorizing a contract with National Water Main Cleaning to
provide emergency pipeline repair services for the Township's Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
197. Resolution amending Resolution 2026-64 which awarded a contract to
GenServe, Inc. for Preventative Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators
for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to extend the contract term through
December 31, 2026.
198. Resolution further amending Resolution 2025-209 which awarded a contract to
Process Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. for the replacement of mixer units at
the Wastewater Treatment Plant to increase the contract not to exceed
amount.

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199. Resolution amending the contract with De Block Environmental Services, LLC
for Licensed Collection System Operator (C2) Services, to increase the contract
not to exceed amount.

200. Resolution awarding a contract to Rapid Pump & Meter Service, for the
provision of Peracetic Acid (PAA) System Repair services for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $178,590.00, for a period from
June 10, 2026, through December 31,2026.
201. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a dump truck through the New Jersey
State Cooperative Purchasing Contract #24-FLEET-95503 for the total amount
of $118,980.00.
202. Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles
for the police department, through the New Jersey State Cooperative
Purchasing Contract #26-FLEET-129165 for the total amount of $112,680.40.
203. Resolution authorizing the purchase of APX NEXT portable radios with
accessories for the police department, through the New Jersey State
Cooperative Purchasing Contract #25-TELE-132995 for the total amount of
$76,577.18.
204. Resolution amending the adopted budget for additional item of revenue and
offsetting appropriation for Clean Communities Grant (2026).
205. Resolution amending the adopted budget for additional item of revenue and
offsetting appropriation for 2017 Preserve Union County Grant.
206. Resolution establishing an annual sewer billing rate for tax-exempt properties.
207. Resolution authorizing the application for the New Jersey Urban and
Community Forestry (NJUCF) Stewardship Grant - Canopy Maintenance 2026.
208. Resolution authorizing the refund of tax overpayments for various properties
within the Township.
209. Resolution authorizing an agreement with the County of Union to modify the
Cooperative Agreement.
210. Resolution authorizing the Clerk to proceed with going out to bid in accordance
with New Jersey Local Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40:11-1 et seq. for stream
cleaning.

211. Resolution authorizing a fireworks display on July 16, 2026, at Mount Carmel
Field.

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Meeting Agenda -June 9, 2026

212. Resolution appointing Brett Siksnius to the active roster of the Berkeley
Heights Volunteer Fire Department.
213. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain unexpended improvement
authorization balances in the General Capital Fund.
214. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey
Department of Transportation's Local Transportation Projects Fund Grant
Program 2026.
215. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey
Department of Transportation's Local Aid Infrastructure Fund (LAIF) GRANTS
Program FY26.
216. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey
Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants
Program FY27.
217. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey
Department of Transportation's Bikeways Grant Program FY27.
218. Resolution authorizing the application to the FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG) Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
219. Resolution approving the Special Use Permit application submitted by Patria
Station Cafe for their Patria World Cup Experience 2026.
220. Resolution of the Township of Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, New
Jersey, designating a redeveloper and authorizing the execution of a
redevelopment agreement for the property known as Block 702, Lots 4 and 6
and a portion of Block 702, Lot 17.01 on the tax map of the Township.

X. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Public Hearing and Final Adoption scheduled for June 30, 2026.
Ordinance 2026-12

ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $145,000.00 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW
JERSEY.

Xl. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REPORTS
A. John Foster - President
B. Margaret lllis
C. Bill Machado
D. Alvaro Medeiros
E. Andrew Moran

Township of Berkeley Heights
Meeting Agenda -June 9, 2026

F. Susan Poage - Vice President

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Mayor Devanney
Liza Viana

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Personnel

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION FEES
WHEREAS, the Township Code for the Township of Berkeley Heights currently sets forth
certain fees for fire prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council for the Township of Berkeley Heights desire to update
certain fees for fire prevention; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED , by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey as follows:
SECTION I. Section 8.20.080, "Fees for registration of nonlife hazard uses/' of Chapter

8.20," FIRE PREVENTION CODE/ of Title 8, "HEALTH AND SAFETY/' of the Township Code shall
be amended as follows: [New language bold and underlined; deletions strickon through.]

8.20.080 Fees for registration of non-life hazard uses.
In addition to the registrations required by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, the following
nonlife hazard uses shall register with the bureau. These uses shall be inspected once per year
and pay an annual fee as set forth below: (uses defined in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.4 to 70-2.4D shall be
governed by fees set forth in the New Jersey Administrative Code)

A.

Assembly.

A-l Eating establishments under 50 seats

$25.00 $75.00

A-2 Take-out food service (no seating)
A-3 Church or synagegye House of worship

$25.00 $75.00

A-4 Recreation centers, multi-purpose rooms, etc. fewer than 50 people

$SOTOO$IOO.OO

A-5 Court rooms, libraries, fraternal organizations condominium centers

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fewer than 50 people
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A-6 Senior Citizen centers fewer than 50 people

B.

Business/Professional.

B-l Business/Professional use 1 & 2 1 to 5 story less than 5,000 square

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feet per floor
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but loss than 10,000 5,001 to 7,500 squareT feet per floor

^00$150.00

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B-3 Business/Professional 1 & 2 1 to 5 story more than 10,000 sq. 7,501
to 10,000 square feet per floor

^00$200.00

B-4 Business/Professional 3 to 5 1 to 5 story 10,001 to 12,000 less than

^OOTOO$250.00

5,000 sq. square feet per floor

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$150.00

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$200.00

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c.

Retail (mercantile).
M-l ^&-21 to 5 story less than 5,000 sq. feet per floor

$125.00

M-2 ^&-21 to 5 story more than 5,000 sq. 5.0001 to 10,000 square feet

$150.00

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M-3 ^&-2 1 to 5 story more than 10.000 GQ. 10,001 to 12,000 square

$175.00

feet per floor
D.

Manufacturing.
F-l 4-&-21 to 5 story less than 5,000 square^ feet per floor

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$75.00$125.00
$100TeQ$150.00

to 10,000 squareT feet per floor
F-3 ^&-2 1 to 5 storv mefe-^fi-V^QQQ 10,001 to 12.000 squareT feet

^OTOO$200.00

per floor
E.

Storage.
S-l ^-&-^ 1 to 5 story less than 5,000 squareT feet per floor

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$SO^Q$125.00
$100TOO$150.00

to_10,000 sqyareT feet per floor
S-3 ^&-2 1 to 5 storv more-^w^^QQQ 10,001 to 12,000 squareT feet

^0^0$200.00

per floor
F.

Residential (excluding 1 and 2 family owner occupied homes).
R-l 1 to 6 units

$25.00$75.00

R-2 7 to 12 units

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G.

R-3 13 to 20 units

$7^00$125.00

R-4 21 to 50 units

$100^00^150.00

^-5 For each additional unit over 50

$2.00$50.00$5.00

Other as defined in the New Jersey Fire Code.
M-4, M-5, M-6, F-4, F-5, F-6, S-4, S-5, S-6

$200.00

Any use listed above that is registered as a Life Hazard Use shall not be subject to these fees.

SECTION II. Chapter 8.20, " FIRE PREVENTION CODE" of Title 8, "HEALTH AND SAFETY" of
the Township Code shall be amended to include the newly created the Sections as follows:
8.20.110 Residential Change of Ownership/Tenancy Certificate
A. Prior to any change of ownership or tenancy an inspection shall be conducted by the
Township. It shall consist of the following items;
a. Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with the NJ Uniform Fire Code and NJ Uniform Construction Code at time of
original occupancy
b. Secondary Power Source Identification Labels as required under the NJ Uniform Fire

Code
c. Street numeric shall be permanently attached to all residential buildings with a
minimum of 3-inch numbers contrasting color to building. Numbers shall be to the
immediate right, left, or above the front door.
d. Sidewalks shall be clear of obstructions or hazards and shall not be raised more than one

half inch
e. Sump pumps or gutters shall not be tied directly into sanitary system
f. Building permits shall be obtained for any work done and be closed
g. Zoning permits shall be obtained and verified
h. Rental units built prior to 1978 shall show compliance with NJ Lead Law
The change of tenancy shall apply to all residential units, resale or rental.
B. Fees for Residential Change ofOwnership/Tenancy Certificate shall be as follows;
a. More than 10 business days prior to closing/change of tenancy $100.00
b. Four to ten (4 to 10) business days prior to closing/change of tenancy $150.00
c. Fewer than four (4) business days to closing/change of tenancy $200.00
d. First reinspection included in fee, additional inspections $75.00 per inspection
e. Use Group R-2 as defined by the NJ Uniform Construction Code $50.00 per unit
8.20.120 Rapid Access Key Box
Key Box Requirement: All properties within the Township of Berkeley Heights, except owneroccupied buildings used exclusively for dwelling purposes and containing fewer than three

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dwelling units, shall be equipped with a rapid entry key box.
Type of Box, Installation: The rapid entry box shall be of the type approved by the Berkeley
Heights Fire Department. The rapid entry box shall be installed in a location outside of the
building, structure or other improvement approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
Contents of Box:
The rapid entry key box shall contain the following
1. Keys to locked points of ingress or egress, whether such points are on the interior or
exterior of the building.
2. Keys to locked mechanical rooms
3. Keys to locked electrical rooms
4. Keys to elevator controls
5. Keys to Fire Alarm panels and controls
6. Keys to other areas as mandated by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
All existing occupied buildings shall comply with this section within 18 months of the effective
date of this section. All existing buildings not occupied on the effective date of this section shall
comply prior to occupancy. All existing buildings at a change of occupancy shall comply prior to
re-occupancy. All buildings, structures and other improvements under construction or newly
constructed buildings, not yet occupied, shall comply immediately and, in all events, prior to
occupancy.

8.20.130 Standby Fees
In the event a Firewatch is required and Berkeley Heights Fire Department personnel and
apparatus are used, the following fees are established.
1. Personnel, including inspectors, officers or firefighters: $50 each per hour (two hours
minimum)
2. Fire engine: $200 per hour
3. Ladder truck: $300 per hour
4. Rescue unit: $200 per hour
Any standbys requiring apparatus will be staffed by a minimum of one officer and three
firefighters. In addition to the fees established above, the township shall add $10 per hour per
person and apparatus for administrative purposes. A written agreement between the township
and the requester shall be in place prior to any standby occurring. In the event members of
Berkeley Heights Fire Department are not available, it will be offered to surrounding
departments at the same rates.
8.20.140 False Alarms
Any property containing a fire sprinkler or a Fire Alarm system shall not have activated more
than three false fire alarms in any calendar year. Any activations of four or more false alarms in
said calendar year shall be deemed to violate this section and shall be subject to a penalty of
not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per occurrence.
False fire nuisance alarms; definition. An alarm which results in notification to the Fire
Department for causes other than those for which the system was designated or intended to
react. The alarm shall not be considered false by a power or telephone line interruption.

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8.20.150 Fire Department Connections
All new fire department connections shall be placed within 100 feet of a public fire hydrant on
the front side of the building being protected. Existing fire department connections shall be
brought into conformity with this section whenever there is a change of use in the building or
major work is done on the fire protection system. A red light constantly illuminated shall be
provided above all fire department connections. Such lights shall not be lower than five feet
above finished grade.
Fire Department Connection Signage: All fire department connections shall be provided with a

two (2) foot by two (2) foot red sign with three (3) inch white reflective letters. The sign shall
state "FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION" and indicate the type of system covered, for example:

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES, etc.
8.20.160 Labeling of Doors
Exterior: All commercial uses located in buildings which contain multiple exit doors shall label
said rear exit door on the exterior with the name of the business in not less than three-inch
letters. All exterior doors leading to service or equipment rooms shall be labeled with not less
than three-inch letters.
Interior: All rooms containing Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Mechanical, Utilities and Roof Access
shall be labeled as such.
8.20.170 Fire Lanes
Establishment.
The Fire Official may establish Fire Zones or Fire Lanes upon properties with the approval of the
Township Council by resolution. The number, location, width, length and markings of such Fire
Zone or Fire Lanes shall be included in such resolution.
Purpose.

Fire Zones or Fire Lanes shall be established to insure fire equipment and other emergency
vehicles unobstructed means of ingress and egress to such properties and the buildings,
persons, vehicles, fire hydrants. Fire Department connections and standpipes thereon in case
of fire or other emergency.
Designation.
A description showing each Fire Zone or Fire Lane shall be filed with the Police Department and
Municipal Clerk and is hereby incorporated into this section.
Markings.
The owner shall, within thirty days (30) of being given notice to do so by the Fire Official, mark
the Fire Zones or Fire Lanes as follows:
Signs, with a minimum dimension of twelve (12) inches by eighteen (18) inches, constructed of
metal and with red letters a minimum of two inches in size on a white background, shall be
posted at a level at least seven feet above grade, indicating //NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "NO
PARKING FIRE ZONE/' Spacing of signs shall be even, with a minimum of one sign every one
hundred (100) feet of Fire Lane or Fire Zone or part thereof, or as ordered by the Fire Official.
All signs and markings must be unobstructed and visible for a distance of at least one hundred

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(100) feet when viewed from a position approximately five feet above grade while in the Fire
Lane or Fire Zone.

The area of a Fire Lane or Fire Zone on improved areas shall be delineated along its entire length
with yellow lines four inches in width extending forty-eight (48) inches from the curb. Between
the yellow line and the curb shall be marked "FIRE LANE" or "FIRE ZONE" in yellow block letters
twenty-four (24) inches in height. The number of times this wording is repeated shall be at the
discretion of the Fire Official, with the recommended spacing to be at intervals of 100 feet,
spaced so as to be between and alternate with the metal signs required above. If the designated
FIRE LANE of FIRE ZONE abuts a curb, the curbing shall be yellow in color at the discretion of
the Fire Official.

8.20.180 High Rise Buildings
All newly constructed high-rise buildings shall have the capability of selective evacuation upon
the activation of the building fire alarm system. Such selective evacuation shall be at the
discretion of the Fire Chief or their designee. Any such programming shall be in accordance with
the provisions of the NJ Uniform Construction Code
8.20.190 Fire Alarm Systems
All newly constructed buildings with the exception of Use Groups R-3 & R-5 or when an existing
fire alarm system is completely replaced, a remote annunciator shall be located at the main
entrance whenever the Fire Alarm Control Panel is located elsewhere.

SECTION III. Chapter 15.04, "STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT of
Title 15, "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" of the Township Code shall be amended as follows:
[New language bold and underlined; deletions stricken through.]
15.04.020 - Fees.

The basic construction permit fee shall be the sum of the parts computed on the basis of
the volume of the building or, in the case of alterations, the estimated construction cost, and
the number and types of plumbing, electrical and fire protection fixtures and devices as
provided herein plus any special fees.
A. Plan Review Fees.

1. The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage of the fee for a construction
permit, shall be paid at the time of submission of an application for a permit. The
amount of this fee shall then be deducted from the amount of the fee due for a
construction permit, when the permit is issued. The township, as permitted by
N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(a), reserves the right to allow the applicant to pay plan review fees
when the permit is issued. Plan review fees are not refundable. Plan review fees shall
be twenty (20) percent of the fee charged for the construction permit.
B. Building Sub-code Fees.
1. Fees for new construction shall be based upon the volume of the structure.
Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new
construction fee shall be in the amount of six cents [$0.06) eight cents ($0.08)
per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures of all use groups and types
of construction as classified and defined in Articles 3 and 4 of the building sub-

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code with a minimum fee of four hundred dollars ($400.00); except that the fee
shall be six cents ($0.06) per cubic foot of volume for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-

5 with a minimum fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00); and the fee shall be
two and one-half cents ($0.025) per cubic foot for structures on farms, including
commercial farm building under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), with the maximum fee for
such structures on farms not to exceed one thousand one hundred forty-five

dollars ($1,145.00).
2. Fees for renovations, alterations, re-roofing, repairs, and site construction

associated with pre-engineered systems of commercial farm buildings, premanufactured construction, and the external utility connections for premanufactured construction shall be based upon the estimated cost of work. The
fee shall be in the amount oftb+rty-fivo ($35.00) thirty-seven dollars ($37.00) per
one thousand ($1,000.00) for the first three hundred thousand dollars
($300,000.00). From three hundred thousand one dollar ($300,001.00) or more

the additional fee shall be in the amount of twenty eight dollars ($28.00) thirty
dollars ($30.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of the estimated cost.
There shall be a minimum fee of three hundred dollarG ($300.00) four hundred
dollars ($400.00) for all use groups, except R-3, R-4 and R-5 the minimum fee

shall be twe-lwndrod fifty dollars ($250.00) three hundred dollars ($300.00). For
the purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the
Construction Department such cost data as may be available produced by the
architect or engineer of record, or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid,
if available, shall be submitted. The Construction Department shall make the final
determination regarding estimated cost.
3. Fees for additions shall be computed based upon the volume of the added
portion of the structure. The fee shall be in the amount of six conts ($0.06) eight
cents ($0.08) per cubic foot of volume for buildings of structures of all uses with
a minimum fee of four hundred ($400.00) except that the fee shall be six cents
($0.06) per cubic foot of volume for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 with a minimum

fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00).
4. Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed as the sum
of the fees computed separately in accordance to subsections (B)(2) and (3) of
this section.
5. Temporary structures and all other structures, for which volume cannot be
computed, such as swimming pools and open structural towers, shall be charged
as a flat fee.
a. The fee for an above ground swimming pool, hot tub or spa constructed as
an accessory to use group R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be two hundred fifty-doUaf:&
($250.00) three hundred dollars ($300.00). The fee for an in-ground
swimming pool constructed as an accessory to use group R-3, R-4 and R-5
shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). All other use groups revert

to subsection (B)(2) of this Section.

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b. The fee for an open structural tower, monopole, or temporary structure

shall be forty dollars ($^10.00) forty-five dollars ($45.00) per thousand
dollars of estimated cost of construction.
6. The fee for tents, in excess of 900 square feet or more than (30) feet in any

dimension, shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) three hundred dollars
($300.00). The fees for tents, tensioned membrane structure, or canopies that
require construction permits under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)(4)(ii) shall be calculated

as subsection (B)(2) of this Section.
7. The fee for roofing and siding work completed on a structure in all use group
except detached R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall revert to subsection (B)(2) of this Section.
The fee for use of polypropylene siding in R-3, R-4, and R-5 uses shall be ninety

dollars ($90.00).
8. Fees for minor construction work shall be based upon the estimated cost of the
work. The fee shall be computed as an alteration in subsection (B)(2) of this
section.

9. Fees for fence permits issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)9 (including
barriers surrounding swimming pools) shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for

up to 400 (four hundred) lineal feet and three hundred dollars ($300.00) for 401
(four hundred one) lineal feet or more.
10. Fees for fences over six foot high shall be calculated as subsection (B) (2) above.
11. Fees for permits for garden type utility sheds issued pursuant to .N.J.A.C. 5:23-

2.14(b)(8) and 5:23-9.9 shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). For sheds
containing mechanical equipment or utility connections there will be an
additional fee charged as per that equipment contained in this fee ordinance.
12. Fees for retaining walls shall be as follows:
a. A retaining wall associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall have a
flat fee of four hundred dollars ($400.00) plus engineering costs.
b. A newly constructed retaining wall of any size at other than a Class 3
residential structure shall be based on the cost of construction pursuant to
subsection (B)(2) of this section plus engineering costs.
13. There shall be an additional fee of fifty five dollars ($55.00) seventy-five dollars
($75.00) per hour for review of any amendment or change to a plan that has
already been released for permit by the Department.
14. The fee for plan review of a building for compliance under the alternate systems
and non-depletable energy source provisions of the energy sub-code shall be
two hundred seventy-four dollars ($274.00) for one and two family dwellings
(group R-3 or R-5 of the building sub-code), and for light commercial structures
having indoor temperature controlled from a single point, and one thousand
three hundred sixty-nine dollars ($1,369.00) for all other structures.
15. For photovoltaic systems, the fee shall be based on the designed kilowatt
rating ofthesoLarjphotovoltaic system as follows: one to fiftyjulpwatts (1-50),

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the fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00); fiftv-one to one hundred

kilowatts (51-100). the fee shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00); greater
than one hundred kilowatts (100), the fee shall be six hundred dollars [$600.00)
C. Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment. The fees shall be as follows:
1. The fee shall be in the amount of thirty dollars ($30.00) thirty-five dollars
($35.00) per fixture, piece of equipment, vent, stack, appliance or appurtenance
connected to the plumbing system, and roof drains, including roof leaders and
for each appliance connected to the gas piping or oil piping system, except as
indicated below for all use groups except R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be

twenty five doHars ($25.00) thirty dollars ($30.00) each.
2. The fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) two hundred dollars
($200.00) per special device for the following: grease traps, oil separators,
refrigeration units, initial installation ofbackflow preventers equipped with test
ports (double check valve assembly, reduced pressure zone and pressure
vacuum breaker backflow preventers), steam boilers, hot water boilers
(excluding those for domestic water heating), HVAC units, active solar systems,
sewer pumps and interceptors in all use groups except R-3, R-4 and R-5 where
the fee shall bo ninety dollars ($90TOO}-one hundred dollars ($100.00). There
shall be no fee charged for gas service entrances.
3. In use groups R-3 and R-5 the fee for each water heater, water conditioner,
refrigeration unit, HVAC unit and backflow preventers installed in connection
with an underground irrigation system or alteration thereof shall be sovonty five

€letiafs-(^^00) one hundred dollars ($100.00), except for Berkeley Heights
residents in an owner occupied single family dwelling over 65 years of age will
pay forty dollars ($<10.00) fifty dollars ($50.00) for water heaters only.
4. In all other use groups, the fee for each water heater, water conditioner,
refrigeration unit, HVAC unit and backflow preventer installed in connection with
an underground irrigation system or alteration thereof shall be one hundred fifty
€lotirH=s-($^OTeO) one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00) each.
5. In existing buildings of use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5, see the section following on
mechanical sub-code fees for new and replacement mechanical equipment fees.
New construction and additions in these use groups use the section C (Plumbing
fixtures) and section E (Fire Protection) for the appropriate fees.

6. The fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00) for installation, replacement or repair of domestic water and sanitary
sewer service for all use groups plus engineering fees and street opening permits
where required.
7. The fee for gas piping and medical gas piping shall be seventy-five dollars

($75.00) for the first outlet and twenty dollars ($20.00) twenty-five dollars
($25.00) for each additional outlet.
8. The fee for pool piping, drain covers, anti-syphon devices, and back wash

discharge shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the

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first and forty-five dollars ($45.00) for each additional piece of equipment for all
use groups.

9. The fee for condensate pumps shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) seventy-five dollars
($75.00) for all uses except R-3, R-4 and R-5 the fee shall be twenty five dollars

{$3^00) thirty dollars ($30.00).
10. The fee for hydronic and/or radiant piping shall be one hundred fifty dollars
($150.00) one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00).
11. The minimum plumbing sub-code fee for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be
seventy five dollcirs ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00). The minimum
plumbing sub-code fee for all other use groups shall be ninety dollarG ($90.00)
one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00).
12. Roof drains, footing drains and sump pumps (per device or system) shall be
one hundred dollars ($100.00).
D. Electrical Fixtures and Devices. The fee shall be as follows:
1. For the first block consisting of one to fifty (50) receptacles, fixtures, or devices,
the fee shall be sixty five dollars ($65.00) seventy-five dollars ($75.00), for each
additional block consisting of up to twenty-five (25) receptacles, fixtures or
devices, the fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) thirty dollars ($30.00). For
the purpose of computing this fee, receptacles, fixtures, or devices shall include
lighting fixtures, wall switches, convenience receptacles, sensors, dimmers,
alarm devices, smoke, carbon monoxide and heat detectors, communications
outlets, data and telephone connections, light standards eight feet or less in
height including luminaries, emergency lights, electric signs, exit lights or similar
electric fixtures or similar fixtures and devices rated twenty (20) amperes or less
including motors or equipment rated less than one horsepower (hp) or one

kilowatt (kw).
For each motor or electrical device rated from one hp or one kw to ten (10)
hp or kw; for each transformer or generator rated from one kw or one kva to ten
(10) kw or ten (10) kva; for each replacement of wiring involving one branch
circuit or part thereof; for each storable pool or hydro massage bath tub; for
each under-water lighting fixture; for household electric cooking equipment
rated up to sixteen (16) kw; for each fire security or burglar alarm control unit;
for each receptacle rated from thirty (30) amperes to fifty (50) amperes; for each
light standard greater than eight feet in height including luminaries; and for each
communications closet, the fee shafl be twenty five dollars ($25.00) thirty-five

dollars ($35.00);
For each motor or electrical device rated from greater than ten (10) hp or

ten (10) kw to fifty (50) hp or fifty (50) kw, for each service equipment,
replacement of service entrance conductor or feeder conductor, panel board,
switch board, switch gear, motor-control-center, or disconnecting means rated
two hundred twenty-five (225) amperes or less; for each transformer or
generator rated from greater than ten (10) kw or ten (10) kva to forty-five (45)
kw or forty-five (45) kva; for each electric sign rated from greater than twenty

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(20) amperes to two hundred twenty-five (225) amperes including associated
disconnecting means; for each receptacle rated greater than fifty (50) amperes;
and for each utility load management device, the fee shall be sovonty five dollars

{$7^00) one hundred dollars ($100.001.
For each motor or electrical device rated from greater than fifty (50) hp or

fifty (50) kw to one hundred (100) hp or one hundred (100) kw; for each service
equipment, replacement of service entrance conductor or feeder conductor,
panel board, switch board, switch gear, motor-control-center, or disconnecting
means rated from greater than two hundred twenty-five (225) amperes to one
thousand (1,000) amperes; and for each transformer or generator rated from
greater than forty-five (45) kw or forty-five (45) kva to one hundred twelve and
one-half (112.5) kw or one hundred twelve and one-half (112.5) kva, the fee shall
be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) one hundred seventy-five dollars

($175.001.
For each motor or electrical device rated greater than one hundred (100)
hp or one hundred (100) kw; for each service equipment, replacement of service
entrance conductor or feeder conductor, panel board, switch board, switch gear,
motor-control-center or disconnecting means rated greater than one thousand
(1,000) amperes; and for each transfomner or generator rated greater than one
hundred twelve and one-half (112.5) kw or one hundred twelve and one-half

(112.5) kva, the fee shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) eight hundred
dollars ($800.001.
The fee charged for electrical work for each permanently installed private
swimming pool as defined in the building sub-code, spa, hot tub or fountain shall
be a flat fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for all use groups, except
above ground pools built as accessory uses to R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee
shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00). The fee for any required bonding, and
associated equipment such as filters pumps, motors, disconnecting means,
switches, required receptacles, and heaters, etc., shall be sovonty five dollars
($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00) excepting panel boards and underwater lighting fixtures. For public swimming pools, the fee shall be charged on
the basis of number of electrical fixtures and rating of electrical devices involved
in accordance with the above.
Annual inspection fees for swimming pools, spas and/or hot tubs. All pools,
spas and/or hot tubs other than private swimming pools as defined in the
building subcode are subject to an annual electrical inspection. The fee for this

shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
For photovoltaic systems, the fee shall be based on the designated kilowatt
rating of the solar photovoltaic system as follows: one to fifty (50) kilowatts, the

fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00); fifty-one (51) to one hundred (100) kilowatts, the fee shall be twe
hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00); and
greater than one hundred (100) kilowatts shall be six hundred dollarG ($600.00)
seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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For installations consisting of multi-meter stacks, the fee shall be based on
the ampere rating of the main bus and not upon the number of meters or rating
of disconnects on the meter stack. Individual loadside panel boards shall be
charged in accordance with the above. There shall be no additional fee charged
for the concurrent installation of individual feeder conductors.
For motors or similar devices requiring concurrent installation of individual
controls, relays and switches, the fee shall be based upon the rating of the motor
or device. There shall be no additional fee charged for the concurrent installation
of individual circuit components, for example, controllers, starters, and
disconnecting means.
For electrical work requiring replacement of service entrance conductors or
feeder conductors only, the fee shall be in accordance with the above based on
the designated ampere rating of the overcurrent device of the service or feeder.
The fee charged for process equipment shall be based on the ampere rating
of the overcurrent device protecting the conductor feeding the process
equipment or the cutoff device.
For the purpose of computing these fees, all electrical and communications
devices, utilization equipment and motors which are part of the premises wiring,
except those which are portable plug-in type, shall be counted.
The fee for low voltage service equipment such as an alarm systems,
communications and /or data wiring shall be eighty five dollars ($85.00) one

hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first fifty (50) contacts and forty five dollars
{$4MO) fifty dollars ($50.00) for each additional group of twenty-five (25)
contacts for all use groups except use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall
be fifty dollars ($50.00) when penetrating a fire-rated assembly.
The fee for Burglar alarm, security systems and doorbells in all uses except
R-3 and R-5 shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00).
The fee for installation of heating and air conditioning equipment shall be

GQVonty five dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00) for all use groups
except R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be frfty-fivo dollars ($^00) seventyfive dollars ($75.00).
The fee for underground trenches for conduit or cable shall be two hundred
dollars ($200.00) two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00) for up to 200 feet.

Trenches over 200 feet in length shall be an additional fifty dollars ($50.00) per
one hundred feet (10QL
The minimum electrical sub-code fee for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall
be seventy five dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00). The minimum
electrical sub-code fee for all other use groups shall be ninety dollars ($90r00)
one hundred twentv-five dollars ($125.00).
E. Fire Protection Fees. Fire protection and hazardous equipment, sprinklers,
standpipes, detectors (smoke, heat and carbon monoxide), pre-engineered
suppression systems, new gas and oil-fired appliances not connected to the

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plumbing system, including dryers and generators, kitchen exhaust systems,
incinerators and crematoriums, the fee shall be as follows:
The fee for one to twenty (20) detectors, horns, strobes, bells, tampers, pull
stations, water flow alarms and similar devices in all use groups the fee shall be we
hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00) except R3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be eighty five dollars ($85.00) one hundred dollars
($100.00); for each additional block of up to twenty-five (25) detectors, horns,
strobes, bells, tampers, pull stations, water flow alarms and similar devices for all
other use groups the fee shall be eighty five dollars ($85.00) one hundred dollars
($100.00) in all uses, except R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be s+xty-five-^eUws
($65.00) seventv-five dollars ($75.00). These fees shall apply to traditional, hard
wired, low voltage and wireless systems.
Sprinkler Systems. The fee for twenty (20) or fewer heads shall be one hundred

ton dollars ($110.00) one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00); for twenty-one (21) to and
including one hundred (100) heads, the fee shall be four hundred dollars ($^100.00)
four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00); for one hundred one (101) to and including two
hundred (200) heads, the fee shall be five hundred covonty five dollars ($575.00) six
hundred twentv-five dollars ($625.00); for two hundred one (201) to and including

four hundred (400) heads, the fee shall be nine hundred dollars ($900.00) one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00); for four hundred one (401) to and including one
thousand (1,000) heads, the fee shall be one thousand four hundred dollarG
($1^00.00) one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00); for over one thousand

(1,000) heads, the fee shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) two
thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750.00).
The fee for the installation of an independent dedicated fire only/sprinkler

water supply line shall be four hundred fifty dollars ($,150.00) five hundred dollars
($500.001.
The fee for each yard or private fire hydrant shall be two hundred fifty-detia^

{$3^0^00) three hundred dollars ($300.00).
The fee for each standpipe shall be four hundred fifty dollars ($^150.00) four
hundred seventy-five dollars ($475.00).
The fee for the installation of a fire pump shall be five hundred dollars
($500.00) per pump.
The fee for each independent, pre-engineered system such as, but not limited to
C0(2), Halon, foam, dry chemical or wet chemical shall be two hundred sovonty five

dollars ($275.00) three hundred dollars ($300.00).
The fee for each kitchen exhaust system in use group R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be
sovonty fivo dollarG ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00), for all other use groups

the fee shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) four hundred dollars ($400.00).
The fee for each gas or oil-fired appliance in a new structure or addition in use
group R-3, R-4 and R-5 that is not connected to the plumbing system shall be Govonty

five dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00), for all other use groups the fee

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shall be one hundred twenty five dollors ($125.00) one hundred fifty dollars
($150.00). For replacement equipment in use group R-3, R-4 and R-5, see mechanical
permit fees.
The fee for gas or solid fuel burning appliances, including fireplaces and chimney
liners shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for all use groups except use group
R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars

($100.001.
The fees for the installation, removal or abandonment of flammable or
combustible liquid storage tanks and dispensing umt^OLJ^unms^ associated with
fueling operations shall be: For dispensing units or pumps, one hundred fifty dollars
($150.00) per unit or nozzle. For new or replacement tank installation up to 10,000
gallons shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) per tank. For tanks exceeding 10,001
gallons the fee shall be seven hundred dollars ($700.00) per tank.
The fee for the installation or replacement of Emergency/Exit signs in all Use
Groups excluding R-3, R-4 or R-5, shall be as followsLone^to^ten units (1-10) one
hundred dollars ($100.00); eleven to twenty units (11-20), one hundred twentv-five
dollars ($125.00); twenty-one to thirty units (21-30). one hundred fifty dollars

($150.00), over thirty units (30) shall be twentv-five dollars ($25.00) per block often
units (10).
For Emergency Responder Radio Systems, the fee for a survey review shall be
one hundred dollars ($100.00), and the inspection pLthe^ase system shall be two

hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
The Township has established a Fire Sub-Code Plan Review fee to be charged
where plan review by the Fire Sub-Code Official is mandated but no permit is
required. This fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) except for R-3, R-4 and R-5,
which shall be sixty-five dollars ($65.00).
The fee for each incinerator and crematorium shall be three hundred dollars

($300.00).
The fee for a permit for demolition, removal, abandonment or installation of an
above-ground or underground storage tank under five hundred fifty (550) gallons

shall be eighty dollars ($80.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00); for five hundred fiftyone (551) gallons to two thousand (2000) gallons shall be ono hundred fifty dollars
($150.00) one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00); and for over two thousand

one (2001) gallons shall be throe hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) three hundred
seventv-five dollars ($375.00).
The minimum permit fee for fire related devices and systems NOT Specifically
named herein and any others not specifically included above shall be one hundred
dollars ($100.00) one hundred twenty-five ($125.00) for all use groups except use
groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 where the fee shall be sixty five dollarG ($65.00) one hundred

dollars ($100.00).
The minimum fire protection sub-code fee for all use groups shall be we
hundred dollars ($^00r00^ one hundred twenty-five ($125.00) except use groups R-

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3, R-4 and R-5 where the minimum fire protection sub-code fee shall be covonty five

dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00).
F. Mechanical Fees. Mechanical Sub-Code fees apply in existing structures of use group
R-3, R-4 and R-5 as follows:

The fee for each piece of mechanical equipment or appliance such as wood fired,
natural gas fired, oil fired or LPG fired boiler or furnace, fireplace or air-conditioning,
shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00), except that a water

heater shall be sovonty five dollars ($75.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00). The first
connection to natural gas piping or oil piping shall be covonty five dollorG ($75.00) one
hundred dollars ($100.00) with each additional connection an additional twenty
€tetirH=s-($30TeO) twentv-five dollars ($25.00). Chimney liners, chimneys and vents

shall be ninety dollars ($90.00) one hundred dollars ($100.00). The fee for dryer
venting shall be fifty fivo dollars ($55.00) seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
The fee for a kitchen exhaust hood is seventy five dollarG ($75.00) one hundred

dollars ($100.00).
G. Fees for certificates and other permits are as follows:
The fee for the demolition or removal of a principal building or structure of all
use groups shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) except for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 the fee shall be five

hundred fifty dollars ($550.00) six hundred dollars ($600.00). The fee for demolition
or removal of an accessory structure used in conjunction with R-3 and R-5 shall be

one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). In
addition to the permit fee, an escrow fee shall be paid and held by the Township in
the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for Use groups R-3 and R-5 and two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for all other use groups.
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be in the amount of three dollars
{$^r00) three dollars fifty cents ($3.50) per square foot surface area of the sign,
computed on one side only for double-faced signs. The minimum fee shall be one

hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). The fees
for footings and foundations associated with the installation of ground signs shall be
calculated under site construction under the building sub-code fees above.
The fee for a permit for the removal of a building or structure from one lot to
another or to a new location on the same lot shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)

plus twenty eight dollars ($28.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of estimated
cost of moving the structure and the cost of construction of the new foundation and
other costs relating to the placement of the structure in a completed condition in the
new location. Any person or firm relocating a structure which entails crossing any
Township right-of-way may be required by the Township Engineer to post surety in
an amount calculated by the Township Engineer sufficient to defray the potential
costs of damage which in his or her judgment may occur to the Township's right-ofway during the relocation. Any such person or firm desiring to relocate a structure
which entails crossing or using any Township street shall also be required to obtain

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the approval of the Police Chief and Fire Chief or his or her designee prior to such
crossing or use.

The fee for a certificate of occupancy for a new building of use group R-3, R-4

and R-5 shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($^0^00) four hundred dollars ($400.00);
for a new building of use group R-2 and other multi-tenanted B or M buildings, a fee
ofefte-^uGand dollars ($1,000.00) one thousand five hundred dollars ($1.500.00)
shall be charged for the core and shell and each individual dwelling unit or tenant

space shall pay a fee of one hundred dollorc ($100.00) one hundred fifty dollars
($150.001 each; all other use groups shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) six
hundred dollars ($600.00). The fee for a certificate of occupancy for an addition,
alteration or reconstruction of use group R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be two hundred fifty
€teti€H=s-($^OrOO) three hundred dollars ($300.00); for all other use groups shall be

throe hundred dollorG ($300.00) four hundred dollars ($400.00). The fee for a
certificate of occupancy for an accessory structure used in conjunction with an R-3

and R-5 use group shall be forty dollars ($^10.00) fifty dollars ($50.00).
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a change of use group

shall be four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00).
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy issued under N.J.A.C. 5:23-

2.23(e) shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) four hundred dollars ($400.00).
The fee for the first issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be we

hundred dollars ($^00r00} thirty dollars ($30.00); each renewal thereafter shall be
one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
1. Exception. There shall be no fee for the first issuance of the temporary
certificate of occupancy provided the certificate of occupancy fee is paid at
the time.
2. Exception. Where a written request for a temporary certificate of
occupancy is made for reasons other than uncompleted work covered by
the permit (such as uncompleted work required by prior approvals from
state or municipal agencies), no renewal fee shall be charged.
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10
shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for use groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 and s+x

hundred dollars ($600.00) seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for all other use
groups.

The fee for a permit for lead hazard abatement work shall be one hundred forty
dollars ($140.00). The fee for a lead abatement clearance certificate shall be twentyeight dollars ($28.00). (Per N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9.)
The fee for a permit for asbestos hazard abatement work shall be eighty-four
dollars ($84.00). The fee for a certificate of occupancy following the successful
completion of an asbestos hazard abatement project shall be seventeen dollars
($17.00). (per N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9)

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UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

The fee for a permit for radon hazard remediation in an existing structure shall

be fifty five dollars ($5^700) seventy-five dollars ($75.00) plus any applicable
electrical permit fees.
For cross connections and backflow preventers that are subject to testing,
requiring re-inspection annually, the fee shall be eighty-five dollars ($85.00) each for
the first five devices and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each additional device in the
same building.
All construction permits issued by the township construction code department
are subject to a state of New Jersey surcharge fee to be based on the volume of the
new construction or addition and/orthe estimated value of the renovation, alteration
or repair or a combination of the two as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
H. All applications shall pay an administrative fee for scanning of documents. Such fee
shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a project from use
group R-3, R-4, or R-5 and forty dollars ($^10.00) fifty dollars ($50.00) for all other
uses. In addition, there shall be a five dollar ($5.00) per page charge for accompanying
drawings in excess of 12 inches x18 inches.
I. Zoning Review Fee. Unless otherwise provided, the fee for construction permit
applications that require zoning review shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00) fifty

dollars ($50.00) for all residential aDDlications and fifty dollarG ($50.00) one hundred
dollars ($100.00) for all non-residential applications, and shall be paid upon submittal
of the application.
J. There shall be special municipal trust fund established for all penalties collected by
the enforcing agency. Such fund will be dedicated for use by the enforcing agency
for items over and above what is supplied by the municipal budget to be used for
additional education or training and/or new equipment, including a vehicle.
K. All fees set forth herein shall covej- the cost of insp^ The fee fpr a
reinspection, of the same type, of any subcode, after a second failure (third
inspection), shall be $75.00 for each subsequent inspection. The fee shall be paid to
the Township prior to the inspection occurring.
L. The fee for the reinstatement of a construction permit that has become invalid in
accordance with the NJ Uniform Construction Code shall be one hundred dollars
($100.00) per subcode, per outstanding permit, but shall not exceed four hundred

dollars ($400.00).
M. No refund shall be given after forty-five days (45) of issuance of a permit. Prior to
the forty-five days (45) of issuance, a twenty percent (20%) plan review cost of the
permit will be held from the refund, along with any Zoning, Document Imaging and
DCA fees.
N. The fee for change of contractor shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) Fseventy-five $75.00]
per sub-code after the permit is issued.
SECTION IV. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any part of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in conflict or inconsistent.

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UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

SECTION V. If any section, provision, or part of provision of this Ordinance shall be held to
be unenforceable or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this
Ordinance, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unenforceable or invalid.
SECTION VI. This Ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication in the manner
provided by law.

Angie Devanney, Mayor

Introduction
Moved

Sec.

Aye

~s-

Nay

Abs.

NP

Councilperson

Final Adoption
Moved

Sec.

Aye

Nay

Abs.

NP

John Foster

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K

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Introduced:

May 19,2026

Margaret lllis

Bill Machado
Alvaro Medeiros
Andrew Moran
Susan Poage
I hereby certify the above ordinance was adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey
on the aforementioned date.

Final Adoption:

June 9, 2026

Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE 2026-11
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordinance entitled

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION FEES
was introduced and passed on First Reading at the Regular Meeting of the Township Council of
the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on May 19,2026
at 6:30 p.m. The within Ordinance will be further considered for Final Passage, after public
hearing thereon, at the Regular Meeting of the Township Council to be held in the Council
Chamber at the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex, 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ, on
Jyne_9^_2026_at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter, as said matter can be reached. At which time
and place, all persons who are interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard and
ask questions concerning the same.
During the week prior to and up to the time of Public Hearing, copies of said Ordinance will be
available at no cost in the Municipal Clerk's office in said Municipal Complex, 29 Park Avenue,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07974, and to the members of the general public who shall request the
same.

Angela Lazzari

Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION
ORDINANCE 2026-11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION FEES
1, Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union,
State of New Jersey, hereby certify that the above titled Ordinance was adopted on Final
Passage by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights at its meeting held on
June 9, 2026.

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

-\°10

No.2026

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directs the
Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 6/9/2026, in the
amount of $1,817,977.99 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having
been satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

[°i\

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the renewal application for 2026-2027 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in proper form,
together with the appropriate license fees, have been received from the following:

PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE:

LICENSE NUMBER

D mid Associates, LLC
279 Springfield Avenue

#2001-33-007-004

D Heights LLC

#2001-33-005-009

428 Springfield Avenue
Giovannis Bistro, LLC
449 Springfield Avenue

#2001-33-004-008

Nagomi Japanese Bar and Grill LLC
538 Springfield Avenue

#2001-33-006-010

Connell Hospitality LLC (INACTIVE)

#2001-33-009-004

PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSES:
#2001-44-001-004

Sadal Wines Inc.

440-442 Springfield Avenue
Minio Group - Vine Republic
500 Springfield Avenue

#2001-44-002-009

CLUB LICENSES:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society
56 River Road

#2001-31-011-001

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6259

#2001-31-013-001

15 Locust Avenue

HOTEL/MOTEL LICENSE:
#2001-36-014-002

Connell Hospitality LLC
Embassy Suites by Hilton
250 Connell Drive

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that the aforementioned Alcoholic
Beverage Licenses are hereby renewed for a period of one (1) year expiring June 30, 2027. Copies of
this Resolution are to be forwarded to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
Approved this 9th day of June,2026.
ATTEST:

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS

MORAN

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

POAGE
TIE:
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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No.2026- \c[^

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION GRANTING "ACTIVE USE" STATUS TO CONNELL HOSPITALITY, LLC., LICENSE NO.
2001-44-003-010

WHEREAS, Connell Hospitality LLC (TonnelF) is the owner of License No. 2001-44-003-010 (the
"License"), which has not been actively operated in connection with a licensed premises for at least

two (2) consecutive license terms;
WHEREAS, the License may be subject to expiration at the end of the current license term, unless this
Governing Body determines that the License is being "actively used" by Connell; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 33:1-12.39(c) provides three options an owner of an otherwise inactive license

may take to prevent the expiration of the license, one of which is to take steps to "actively use" the
License; and

WHEREAS, the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issued Advisory Notice "AN 2025-01"
which explains what might be considered "active use" of an otherwise inactive license and provides
factors for a municipality to consider and balance on a case-by-case basis in determining whether
such license is in "active use"; and

WHEREAS, on May 19, 2026, Connell Hospitality, LLC submitted a letter to the Berkeley Heights
Township Clerk outlining the steps taken towards actively using the License and why such steps are
consistent with the factors set forth in the Advisory Notice for the License to be determined to be in
"active use" (the "Letter"); and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body has reviewed: (a) NJ.S.A. 33:l-12.39(c), (b) the Letter, and (c) Advisory
Notice "AN 2025-01".

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that after review of the Letter and the factors identified in Advisory
Notice AN 2025-01, and based on the expectation of active use of the License in the future, the
Governing Body finds that Connell Hospitality LLC has taken sufficient steps toward the active use of
the License such that the License shall be deemed in "actively used" for purposes of N.J.S.A. 33:1-

12.39(c).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governing Body does hereby grant "active use" status to Connell
Hospitality LLC License No. 2001-44-003-010; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Director of the
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of New Jersey; the licensee; and the licensee's
counsel and shall be maintained in the municipality as a permanent record.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No.2026- ^3

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NE6LIA GROUP FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE OAK WAY BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional engineering
services, including surveying, engineering, permitting and bid phase services for the Oak Way Bridge
Repair project; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing

the award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself
must be available for inspection; and
WHEREAS, on January 1, 2026, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general
engineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in
accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and

WHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated June 2, 2026, to provide professional engineering
services, including surveying, engineering, permitting and bid phase services for the Oak Way Bridge
Repair project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute to an agreement
with Neglia Group for professional engineering services, including surveying, engineering, permitting
and bid phase services for the Oak Way Bridge Repair project, at a fee not to exceed $155,980.00,
pursuant to their proposal dated June 2, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a "professional
services contract" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and
pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,
N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $155,980.00
from account # C-04-26-007-E02, Ord 26-07 - Engineer - Oak Way Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING FOR THE REPAIR OF
MANHOLES & PIPELINES FOR THE TOWNSHIP'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

PURSUANT TO BUYBOARD NATIONAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley Heights is in
need of services for the rehabilitation/repair of manholes & pipelines; and,
WHEREAS, in furtherance of such purchase, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has
researched and recommended the procurement of such services from an authorized vendor
under the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance pursuant to statute and Local Finance
Notice 2012-10; and,
WHEREAS, National Water Main Cleaning has been awarded Contract No. 730-24,
Cured in Place (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation (Thermo-Cured-Products), and Contract No.
731-24, Cured in Place (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation (Ultraviolet-Light-Cured-Products),
as part of the BuyBoard National Purchasing Program, also known as BuyBoard, for the
provision of certain goods and services inclusive of rehabilitation/ repair of manholes &
pipelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Township of
Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey do hereby authorize a contract with
National Water Main Cleaning of 1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032,for the
rehabilitation/repair of manholes & pipelines, pursuant to BuyBoard National Purchasing
Program Contract No. 730-24, Cured in Place (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation (ThermoCured-Products), and Contract No. 731-24, Cured in Place (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation
(Ultraviolet-Ught-Cured-Products), in an amount not to exceed $534,453.20.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley
Heights has certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available for the purposes set
forth herein in an amount not to exceed $534,453.20 from account # C-04-26-007-C04 - Ord
26-07 - Sewer - Pipes & manholes.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

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Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING TO PROVIDE A
SANITARY SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION (l&l) STUDY FOR THE TOWNSHIP'S WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the Township") Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need
of an Inflow and Infiltration (l&l) study to identify areas of sanitary sewer pipeline in need of repair;
and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts Law, and
without advertising for bids, a municipality can award "a contract for the designing, financing,
construction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater treatment

system as defined in subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15), or any component
part or parts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in subsection (16) of section 15 of
P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:U-15)LF; and
WHEREAS, National Water Main Cleaning, 1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032 provided a
proposal dated June 1, 2026, to provide Inflow and Infiltration (l&l) study services for the Township of
Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award a contract to National Water Main Cleaning for the
term of June 10, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $164,723.04.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute a
contract with National Water Main Cleaning to provide Inflow and Infiltration (l&l) study services for
the Township of Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the term of June 10, 2026 through
December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $164,723.04, pursuant to their proposal dated June
1, 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $164,723.04 from
account # C-04-26-007-C03, Ord 26-07 - Sewer - l&l Study.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No.2026- |<^

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING TO PROVIDE
EMERGENCY PIPELINE REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the Township") Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need
of emergency pipeline repair services; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts Law, and
without advertising for bids, a municipality can award "a contract for the designing, financing,
construction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater treatment
system as defined in subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A.-11-15), or any component

part or parts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in subsection (16) of section 15 of
P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15)[,]"; and

WHEREAS, National Water Main Cleaning, 1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032 provided a
proposal dated May 29, 2026, to provide emergency pipeline repair services for the Township of
Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award a contract to National Water Main Cleaning for the
term of June 10, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $19,956.39.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute a
contract with National Water Main Cleaning to provide emergency pipeline repair services for the
Township of Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the term of June 10, 2026 through
December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $19,956.39, pursuant to their proposal dated May
29,2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $19,956.39 from
account # C-04-26-007-C04 - Ord 26-07 - Sewer - Pipes & manholes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026- 1<^

AMENDING RESOLUTION 2026-64
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law 40A: 11-4 requires that certain contracts awarded by the
contracting agent for the provision or performance of any goods or services, the cost of which in the

aggregate exceeds the bid threshold, shall be awarded only by resolution of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council have awarded contracts to various vendors
as lowest responsible, responsive bidders for Regional Cooperative Pricing contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires the provision of Preventative
Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of such purchase, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has authorized the
procurement of tree removal and related services from an authorized vendor under the Morris County

Cooperative Pricing System; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is a member of Morris County Cooperative Purchasing
System; and
WHEREAS, GenServe, Inc., 75ATwinbridge Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, has been awarded Contract

#46 as part of the Morris County Cooperative Pricing System for the provision of Preventative
Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators, for a period expiring December 31, 2026 Juno 30,
W?; and
WHEREAS, through this Resolution and properly executed documents, and pursuant to the Morris
County Cooperative Pricing Contract #46, the Township wishes to enter into an agreement with
GenServe, Inc. for the of Preventative Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council, of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, authorize a contract award to GenServe, Inc., for the provision of Preventative
Maintenance/Repair of Emergency Generators, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are
necessary to implement the above-described purchase and installation and effectuate prompt
payment to GenServe, Inc.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from
account # 6-01-26-295-028 - Sewer - Professional Services, subject to the approval of the 2026
Budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be ratified back to January 7, 2026.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION FURTHER AMENDING RESOLUTION 2025-209 WHICH AUTHORIZED A CONTRACT WITH
PROCESS EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MIXER UNITS AT THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2025, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2025-209,
authorizing a contract award to Process Equipment Sales and Service, Inc., for the replacement of

three (3) mixers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $223,000.00; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2025, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2025-301,
amending the contract with Process Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. to reflect an increase of

$4,090.00 in the contract award amount, bringing the amended total amount to $227,090.00; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to further amend Resolution 2025-209 to reflect an increase of
$5,650.00 in the contract not to exceed amount, bringing the amended total amount not to exceed
$232,740.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey that:
1. All of the above recitals are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.
2. The Township Council hereby authorizes the amending of the contract with PROCESS
EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, INC, for the replacement of three (3) mixers at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant to reflect the amended total cost, not to exceed

$232,740.00.
3. The Township Clerk is authorized to respectively execute, and attest to, all documents
necessary to effectuate said agreement.

4. The Township Clerk shall publish a notice of this action pursuant to law.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient uncommitted
funds will be available in an amount not to exceed $5,650.00, with the account number to be charged:
C-04-24-017-100, Ord 17-24 Wastewater Plant Improvements.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:
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Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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No.2026- 1^
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH DE BLOCK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR
LICENSED COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (C2) SERVICES
WHEREAS, on January 1, 2026, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2026-30,
awarding a professional services agreement to De Block Environmental Services, LLC for Licensed

Collection System Operator Services for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to amend Resolution 2026-30 to reflect an increase of $25,000.00 in
the contract not to exceed amount, bringing the amended total amount not to exceed $35,000.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey that:
1. All of the above recitals are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.
2. The Township Council hereby authorizes the amending of the contract with De Block
Environmental Services, LLC for Licensed Collection System Operator Services to reflect
the amended total cost, not to exceed $35,000.00.
3. The Township Clerk is authorized to respectively execute, and attest to, all documents
necessary to effectuate said agreement.

4. The Township Clerk shall publish a notice of this action pursuant to law.
5. This Resolution shall be ratified back to January 7, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds will be available in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00,
from account # 6-01-26-295-028, Sewer Plant - Professional Services.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the 'Township'7) requires Peracetic Acid (PAA) System
Repair services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts Law, and
without advertising for bids, a municipality can award "a contract for the designing, financing,
construction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater treatment

system as defined in subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15), or any component
part or parts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in subsection (16) of section 15 of
P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15)LF; and
WHEREAS, Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., P.O. Box AY, 285 Straight Street, Paterson, NJ 07509,

provided a proposal dated May 8, 2026, to provide Peracetic Acid (PAA) System Repair services for the
Township of Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award a contract to Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co. for
the term of June 10, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $178,590.00.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,
County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute a
contract with Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co. for Peracetic Acid (PAA) System Repair services for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the term of June 10, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for an
amount not to exceed $178,590.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $178,590.00 from
the following accounts:
Account Number

Description

Amount

Ord 09-22 Sewer Replace, of Equip. Soft

C-04-22-009-101

0.71

C-04-24-017-100

12,589.29

Ord 17-24 Wastewater Plant Improvements

C-04-26-007-C01

166,000.00

Ord 26-07 - Sewer - PAA Building

TOTAL:

$178,590.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

SDj

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-12a and N.J.A.C.
5:34-7.29, may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods and
services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State
contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the
Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights Department of Public Works has the need to
purchase a dump truck, specifically a 2027 F-750 Gas Regular Cab Base; and
WHEREAS, Route 23 Auto Mail, LLC 1301 Route 23 South, Butler, NJ 07405 has been awarded
Contract # 24-FLEET-95503, T3063 under the State Contract for Universal Truck, 19,500 Ib.
GVWR Crew Cab & Chassis, DRW, 4WD, with Various Bodies, for a period expiring December

12,2027; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights intends to purchase a 2027 F-750 Gas Regular
Cab Base (F7A) from Route 23 Auto Mail, LLC, through this resolution, which shall be subject
to all the conditions applicable to the current State Cooperative Purchasing contracts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize the Director of the
Department of Public Works to purchase a 2027 F-750 Gas Regular Cab Base (F7A) through
the New Jersey State Cooperative Purchasing Contract #24-FLEET-95503 for the total amount
of $118,980.00 pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights
has certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed
$118,980.00 from account C-04-26-007-A04, Ord 26-07 - DPW - Dump truck.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk
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TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-12a and N.J.A.C.
5:34-7.29, may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods and
services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State
contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the
Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights Police Department has the need to purchase two
(2) police vehicles, specifically two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Gentilini Chevrolet LLC, 550-555 John S, Penn Blvd, Woodbine, NJ 08270 has been
awarded Contract # 26-FLEET-129165, under the State Contract for T2776 Police Pursuit and
Special Service Vehicles: SUVs, Trucks, for a period expiring February 9,2029;and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights intends to purchase two (2) 2026 Chevrolet
Tahoe Admin 9C1 4WD vehicles from Gentilini Chevrolet LLC, through this resolution, which
shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State Cooperative Purchasing
contracts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize the Police Chief to
purchase two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Admin 9C1 4WD vehicles through the New Jersey
State Cooperative Purchasing Contract #26-FLEET-129165 for the total amount of $112,680.40
pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights
has certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed
$112,680.40 from account C-04-26-007-B01, Ord 26-07 - Police - Vehicles.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk
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No. 2026- ^ 03
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-12a and N.J.A.C.
5:34-7.29, may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods and
services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State
contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the
Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights Police Department has the need to purchase
APX NEXT portable radios with accessories; and
WHEREAS, Motorola Solutions, Inc., has been awarded Contract #25-TELE-132995, under the
State Contract for T0109 - Radio Communication Equipment and, for a period expiring April

30,2031; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights intends to purchase APX NEXT portable radios
with accessories from Motorola Solutions, Inc., 123 Tices Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677,
through this resolution, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current
State Cooperative Purchasing contracts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize the Police Chief to
purchase APX NEXT portable radios with accessories through the New Jersey State
Cooperative Purchasing Contract #25-TELE-132995 for the total amount of $76,577.18
pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights
has certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed
$76,577.18 from the following accounts:
Account Number

Description

Amount

Ord 26-07 Police-Radios

C-04-26-007-B02

$75,000.00

C-04-20-009-312

954.95

Ord 9-2020 Police Radio Comm

6-01-25-240-026

622.23

PD Communications

TOTAL:

$76,577.18

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL ITEM OF REVENUE
AND OFFSETTING APPROPRIATION FOR CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT (2026)
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government
Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any
Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof
was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal
amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the Township of Berkeley Heights hereby
requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of
items of revenue in the budget for the year 2026 in the sum $32,225.70 of which items are
now available as a revenue from:
Miscellaneous Revenues:
Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services: State and Federal
Revenues Off-set with Appropriations:

Clean Communities Grant (2026)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum of $32,225.70 is hereby appropriated under the
caption of:
General Appropriations:

(a) Operations Excluded from CAPS
State and Federal Programs Off-Set by Revenues

Clean Communities Grant (2026)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer shall file an electronic copy of this
resolution with the Division of Local Government Services for approval.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:
ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No. 2026- ^ 06
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL ITEM OF REVENUE
AND OFFSETTING APPROPRIATION FOR 2017 PRESERVE UNION COUNTY GRANT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government
Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any
Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof
was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal
amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the Township of Berkeley Heights hereby
requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of
items of revenue in the budget for the year 2026 in the sum $10,000.00 of which items are
now available as a revenue from:
Miscellaneous Revenues:
Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services: State and Federal
Revenues Off-set with Appropriations:
2017 Preserve Union County

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a like sum of $10,000.00 is hereby appropriated under the
caption of:
General Appropriations:

(a) Operations Excluded from CAPS
State and Federal Programs Off-Set by Revenues
2017 Preserve Union County

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer shall file an electronic copy of this
resolution with the Division of Local Government Services for approval.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MO RAN
POAGE
TIE:

MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026-^(^

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL SEWER BILLING RATE FOR TAX-EXEMPT

PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, as per section 12.12.280 of the Berkeley Heights Municipal Code, the Township
Council is required to set an annual sewer rate for properties within the Township that are
exempt from the imposition of local real estate property taxes; and
WHEREAS, for the year 2025, after taking into account the 2024 municipal budget and
amount of flow the tax-exempt users collectively send to the Berkeley Heights Water Control
Pollution Plant every year, that rate is calculated is $898.10 per equivalent dwelling unit

(EDU).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, that the 2025 municipal sewer billing rate for tax-exempt properties is $898.10 per
EDU.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for any tax-exempt properties consisting of more than one
EDU, the 2025 sewer bill shall multiply $898.10 times the number of EDUs for each property,
for a total amount due from that property owner for the year.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No. 2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

^?or7

RESOLUTION
Resolution Authorizing the Application for the New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF)
Stewardship Grant - Canopy Maintenance 2026
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program provides financial
assistance in the form of grants to counties and municipalities statewide to assist in implementing
their local management plans for trees and forests; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to apply for the $25,000.00 NJUCF Stewardship
Grant for the removal of up to 85 dead trees on Township property; and
WHEREAS, the NJUCF Stewardship grant requires a 25% match, which can be met through cash or inkind methods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, New
Jersey, that:

1. The Township Administrator, on behalf of the Township of Berkeley heights, is hereby
authorized to submit an application to the NJ Urban and Community Forestry Program
requesting grant funding in the amount of $25,000.00 from the New Jersey Urban and
Community Forestry (NJUCF) Stewardship Grant - Canopy Maintenance 2026 for the removal
of up to 85 dead trees on Township property with an in-kind match of $6,250.00.
2. Upon notification of the receipt of the grant award in connection with this application, the
grant is hereby accepted.

3. Upon notification of the receipt of the grant award in connection with this application, the
Mayor and/or her designee is hereby authorized to enter into and execute grant documents
with the NJ Urban and Community Forestry Program to receive and expend the grant award for
the above-referenced purpose.

4. Mayor and Council hereby authorize and agree to an in-kind match of 25% of the Total Project
Amount, in compliance with the match requirements of the grant agreement.

Approved this 9th day of June,2026.

ATTEST:
ROLL CALL
FOSTER

ILLIS

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, there appears on the tax records overpayment as shown below and the Collector
of Taxes recommends the refund of such overpayment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, after proper notation on the tax account records by the Tax Collector, that the
proper officers be and they are hereby authorized and directed to issue checks refunding
such overpayment as shown below:
REASON:

1. Incorrect Payment

6. Tax Appeal County Board

2. Duplicate Payment
3. Senior Citizen

7. Tax Appeal State Tax Court
8. 100% Disabled Veteran

4. Veteran Deduction

9. Replacement Check

5. Homestead Rebate

10. Reduced Assessment
11. Other

BIock/Lot

Refund To

Property Address

Refund

Year

Reason

2026
2026

2
1

Amount

2103/10
3303/14.10

52 COOLIDGE DR
2 LILLIAN COURT

TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO. LLC

$4,636.45

COTALITY

$6,410.06

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Tax Collector.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk
ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MO RAN
POAGE
TIE:

MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No. 2026- ^0°l

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL CLERK OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF UNION TO
MODIFY THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 2014, AS AMENDED JULY 2017
WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Union under Title I
of the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Act of 1974, as amended, commonly
known as the Community Development Block Grant program; and
WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Union under Title II
of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, commonly known as the HOME Investment
Partnerships program; and
WHEREAS, substantial Federal funds provided through subtitle B of Title IV of the McKinneyVento Homeless Assistance Act commonly known as the Emergency Solutions Grants program
(ESG) are allocated to prevent homelessness and to enable homeless individuals and families to
move toward independent living; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend an existing Cooperative Agreement for the County of Union
and its people to benefit from this program; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Municipality of Berkeley Heights and the County of
Union in cooperation with each other to enter into a modification of the existing Cooperative
Agreement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Governing Body of the
Municipality of Berkeley Heights that the agreement entitled "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF UNION AND CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR CONDUCTING CERTAIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES," dated June 2014, as amended July 2017 for the
Purpose of Inserting a Description of Activities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 of the Union County
Community Development Block Grant program, the HOME Investment Partnerships program,
and the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG), a copy of which is attached hereto; be
executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk in accordance with the provisions of law;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN

POAGE

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No. 2026- c^ \0
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to clear debris out of several Townshipowned waterways to better effectuate water flow and attempt to mitigate flooding; and
WHEREAS the Township has budgeted funds in its 2026 Municipal budget for these streamcleaning efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to receive bids for the cleaning of several streams owned by
the Township.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley
Heights authorizes the Clerk to proceed with going out to bid in accordance with New Jersey
Local Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40:11-1 et seq. for stream cleaning.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:

MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026-^^

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Garden State Fireworks has requested permission to hold the following fireworks
displays on July 16, 2026, at Mount Carmel Field; and
Parade Fireworks - between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., to accompany the parade
Evening Fireworks -to conclude by 11:00 p.m.
WHEREAS, the Township Council believes that it is appropriate to grant permission for such
displays under the normal terms and conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley
Heights that permission is granted to Garden State Fireworks to hold the forementioned
fireworks display as requested; provided that it satisfies all comments and concerns, if any, of
the Rescue Squad, Fire Department and Police Department raised prior to, or on the night of
the display including any raised as a result of the weather conditions at the time of the
display.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED In the event of rain this resolution will be extended for 10 days;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Garden State
Fireworks, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and Police Department.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026-^? ( ^

RESOLUTION
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, Union
County, New Jersey, that the following individual(s) be appointed to the Berkeley Heights
Volunteer Fire Department based upon the letter(s) from the Fire Chief dated May 23, 2026.
Name

Appointment

Roster

Brett Siksnius

Volunteer Fire Department

Active

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Fire Chief.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No. 2026- ^ \ 3

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN UNEXPENDED
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORIZATION BALANCES IN THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND
WHEREAS, there exist unexpended balances in certain improvement authorizations in the
General Capital Fund; and
WHEREAS, it as been determined that these projects have been completed and that the funds
are no longer needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley
Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the following improvement authorization
be cancelled:
Ordinance No.

07-2019/16-2019/06-2020

Fujided
$140,956.02

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MO RAN
POAGE
TIE:

MAYORDEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUND GRANT PROGRAM 2026
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to improve transit access, walkability, safety, and
livabilitywithinourcommunity by obtaining a grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation
(NJDOT) through the 2026 Local Transportation Projects Fund Grant for the for the Springfield and
Summit Ave Traffic Light Replacement Project; and,
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Local Transportation Project is a program of
the NJ DOT which provides funds to governmental entities so they may substantially improve the safety
and usability of local transportation infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, this is no match requirement from the Township for this grant program; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights has worked diligently to implement projects that improve
the accessibility, safety, use and maintenance of the area's roadways and public transportation; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New
Jersey, formally authorize submission of the electronic grant application identified as LTPF-Berkeley
Heights Township-00086 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under the Local
Transportation Projects Fund Program on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights. Certified as a
true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council on this 9th day of June 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or her designee are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.

ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL
(Clerk)

(Mayor or designee)

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:
ROLL CALL
FOSTER

ILLIS

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

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No.2026-

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S LOCAL AID INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (LAIF) GRANTS PROGRAM FY26
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, and State of New Jersey, will submit a
grant application to the FY2026 New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Local Aid
Infrastructure Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the Township desires to apply these funds to the Oak Way Bridge Emergency Repair
Project.; and

WHEREAS, there is no local match required of this grant program; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New
Jersey, formally authorize submission of the electronic grant application identified as LAIF-Berkeley
Heights Township-00119 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under the Local
Aid Infrastructure Fund (LAIF) Grants Program on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights. Certified
as a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council on this 9th day of June 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or her designee are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.

ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL
(Clerk)

(Mayor or designee)

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER

ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026- cS I LP

RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S
SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANTS PROGRAM FY27
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, and State of New Jersey, will submit a
grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Safe Streets and Roads
for All (SS4A) Grants Program FY27; and
WHEREAS, the Township desires to apply these funds for the for the Sherman Avenue Revitalization
Project, Phase III; and
WHEREAS, there is no local match required of this grant program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New
Jersey, formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New Jersey,
formally authorize submission of the electronic grant application identified as SST-2027-Berkeley
Heights Township-00015 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under the Safe
Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants Program on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights.
Certified as a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council on this 9th day of June 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or her designee are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.

ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL

(Clerk)

(Mayor or designee)

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS

MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No. 2026- ^\ "7
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S BIKEWAYS GRANT PROGRAM FY27
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, and State of New Jersey, will submit a
grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Bikeways Grant Program
FY27; and
WHEREAS, the Township desires to apply these funds for the for the Sherman Avenue Revitalization
Project, Phase III; and
WHEREAS, there is no local match required of this grant program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Berkeley Heights, State of New
Jersey, formally authorize submission of the electronic grant application identified as BIKE-2027Berkeley Heights Township-00009 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under
the Bikeways Grant Program FY27 on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights. Certified as a true
copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council on this 9th day of June 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and/or her designee are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.

ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL

(Clerk)

(Mayor or designee)

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No. 2026-^|g

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE FY2025 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
(AFG) PROGRAM OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, desires to
further the public interest by obtaining a grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program
for municipalities from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount up to
$150,000; and
WHEREAS, the money will be used to purchase equipment for the BH Volunteer Fire Department, such
as radios and personal protective equipment (PPE); and
WHEREAS this grant requires a 5% match from the Township, which is the equivalent of $7,500.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights
does hereby authorize the Township Administrator to make application for such a grant; and for the
Township Administrator and Chief of the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire Department to execute any
amendments thereto and expend the funds, pursuant to the fully executed grant agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Administrator are hereby authorized to sign
the grant agreement on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights and that their signature
constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the FEMA AFG grant agreement and approves
the execution of the grant agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has
certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 from
account # C-04-26-007-D01, Ord 26-07 - Fire - Equipment.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.
ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC
Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

No.2026- ^ | 0^

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is creating a fun, family-friendly lineup of events
that will bring neighbors, businesses, students, and soccer fans together all summer long in
celebration of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be the largest World Cup in history,
expanding from 32 to 48 national teams, with a total of 104 matches played across 16 cities in
North America; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is authorized, pursuant to Article 17.12, to
permit, through the issuance of a Special Use Permit, activities for a limited period of time,
under very specific conditions, which activities may be otherwise prohibited by other
provisions offoresaid ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Patria Station Cafe, located at 128 Station Street, has filed with the Township
Clerk, a Special Use Permit application, along with application documentation and required
fees, for their Patria World Cup Experience 2026 to be held in the parking lot adjacent to the
Cafe, across the street from the train station; and
WHEREAS, from June 11th through July 19th, in coordination with the World Cup matches, the
Patria World Cup Experience 2026 would include activities such as outdoor viewing of World
Cup matches on a large screen, family-friendly entertainment & activities, cultural
entertainment/ performances. Food and beverage vendors, soccer-themed activities for
children, and special guests and community celebrations; and
WHEREAS, these activities would be held between the hours of 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM, with
limited extensions for late matches, including Argentina's third match; and
WHEREAS, this Special Use Permit application has been reviewed by the appropriate
Township departments, pursuant to Article 17.12, and all programming will be conducted in
accordance with Township approvals, and any conditions and applicable regulations.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley
Heights does hereby approve the application for a Special Use Permit as submitted by Patria
Station Cafe and authorizes the Township Clerk to issue same.
Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:

MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No.2026-o^

RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY
HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY,
DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPER AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK
702, LOTS 4 AND 6 AND A PORTION OF BLOCK 702, LOT
17.01 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP
WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the "Township") is a political
subdivision of the State of New Jersey, located in the County of Union; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2023, the Township Council (the "Township Council")
of the Township of Berkeley Heights (the "Township"), adopted Resolution No. 287-2023,
authorizing and directing the Township Planning Board (the "Planning Board") to conduct an
investigation pursuant to the Redevelopment Law to determine whether all or a portion of the

property identified as Block 702, Lots 4,6 and 16 on the official tax maps of the Township, along
with all streets and rights of way appurtenant thereto (the "Study Area"), meets one or more
criteria set forth in the Redevelopment Law and should be designated as a non-condemnation
area in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2024, the Planning Board, after providing due notice, conducted
a public hearing in accordance with the Redevelopment Law, at which hearing it determined, by
resolution, that the Stidy Area qualified as an area in need of redevelopment and recommended
that the Township Council designate the Study Area as an area in need of redevelopment pursuant
to the criteria and requirements of the Redevelopment Law; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2024, in accordance with the Redevelopment Law, the
Township Council duly adopted Resolution No. 135-2024 designating the Study Area as a noncondemnation area in need of redevelopment (the "Redevelopment Area"); and
WHEREAS, on behalf of the Township and pursuant to the Redevelopment Law, Harbor
Consultants (the "Planning Consultant") prepared a redevelopment plan for a portion of the
Redevelopment Area consisting of Block 702, Lots 4 and 6, as well as a portion of Block 702,
Lot 17.01 (which was then known as Lot 17 and declared an "area in need of redevelopment" by
the Township Council by adoption of Resolution No. 274-2016, and subsequently subdivided
into Lot 17.01 per the minor subdivision application approved by the Planning Board on January

13,2021 and recorded by subdivision deed dated December 10, 2021) (collectively, the "Project
Site"), entitled "Terrace II Redevelopment Plan" (as the same may be supplemented from time
to time, the "Redevelopment Plan"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Redevelopment Law, specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e),
prior to the adoption of a redevelopment plan, the municipality's planning board shall provide to

the governing body of the municipality a report containing the planning board's recommendation
concerning the redevelopment plan pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e); and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, the Township Council adopted Resolution No.
2025-266 authorizing and directing the Planning Board to review the proposed Redevelopment
Plan and provide a report to the Township Council pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e); and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2025, after due consideration of the Redevelopment Plan at
a duly noticed and constituted public meeting, the Planning Board determined that the
Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the Township's Master Plan and recommended that the
Township Council enact the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2025, the Township Council adopted Ordinance 2025-32
approving the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Township has determined to act as the "redevelopment entity" for the

Project Site; and
WHEREAS, the Township desires to authorize the execution of a redevelopment
agreement with Redeveloper (in the form set forth on file in the office of the Township Clerk,
the "Redevelopment Agreement"), for the planning, construction and undertaking of the Project
Site in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Redeveloper has proposed to undertake the following actions, in
accordance with the terms of the Redevelopment Agreement and the Redevelopment Plan: (i)
demolish the existing structures on the Project Site; (ii) design, develop, finance, construct,
operate and maintain a mixed-use development including one four-story building containing
thirty-three (33) residential rental units, including seven (7) units affordable to persons of very
low-, low-, and moderate-incomes, a minimum of 1,500 square feet of ground floor retail space,
a minimum of 37 off-street parking spaces on-site on Block 702, Lots 4 and 6, with any remaining
required parking spaces provided off-site at the existing surface parking located on Block 702,
Lot 17.01, along with associated amenities and site improvements; and (iii) construct all
necessary on- and -off-site infrastructure improvements (items (i) through (iii), as more
specifically described in Redevelopment Agreement, the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the Redevelopment Plan, the Project and the
redevelopment of the Project Site, the Township has determined to enter into the Redevelopment
Agreement with the Redeveloper, which Redevelopment Agreement designates Redeveloper as
the "redeveloper" of the Project in accordance with the Redevelopment Law, and which specifies
the respective rights and responsibilities of the parties with respect to the Project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township
of Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, New Jersey, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set
forth herein.

Section 2. The Redeveloper is hereby designated as the Redeveloper of the Project
Site.
Section 3. The Mayor of the Township is hereby authorized and directed to execute
the Redevelopment Agreement, in the form set forth on file in the office of the Township Clerk,
with such changes, omissions or amendments as the Mayor deems appropriate in consultation
with the Township's general counsel, redevelopment counsel. Planning Consultant and other
Township professionals. The Clerk of the Township is hereby authorized and directed to attest
to the Mayor's signature and affix the seal of the Township to the Redevelopment Agreement.
Upon execution and attestation of same, the Mayor is hereby authorized to deliver the
Redevelopment Agreement to the other parties thereto.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Approved this 9th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:

Angela Lazzari, RMC

Township Clerk

ROLL CALL
FOSTER
ILLIS
MACHADO
MEDEIROS
MORAN
POAGE
TIE:
MAYOR DEVANNEY

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE 2026-12
ORDNANCE APPROPRIATING $145,000.00 FOR
VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE
TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY
OF UNION, NEW JERSEY.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Township of Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, New Jersey
(the "Township") hereby appropriates the sum of $145,000.00, consisting of the following
amounts from Capital Fund Balance to provide for the following various capital improvements
in the following amounts:

Improvement or Purpose
a) Department of Public Works:

Amount

$60,000.00

Township grounds repairs and improvements, including, but not limited to,
repairs at the Municipal Complex, Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad
Building, Department of Public Works Building, Wastewater Treatment Plant
and public paths, including all work and materials necessary therefor and
incidental thereto.
b) Department of Public Works:

$25,000.00

The acquisition of parts and major repairs to heavy equipment to extend their
useful life,
c) Sewer:

$60,000.00

Acquisition of a pickup truck with plows.

Section 2. The Township hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a
temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the Township
is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any
inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with
the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has
been filed with the Division of Local Government Services.

ORDINANCE 2026-12
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect after final adoption and publication and
otherwise as provided by law.

Angie Devanney, Mayor

Introduction
Moved

Sec.

Aye

Nay

Abs.

NP

Councilperson

Final Adoption
Moved

Sec.

Aye

Nay

Abs.

NP

John Foster
Margaret lllis

Bill Machado
Alvaro Medeiros
Andrew Moran
Susan Poage
I hereby certify the above ordinance wa > adopted by the Township Council ofr

Introduced:

June 9, 2026

ie
the Township of Berkeley Heights, Cour Ey of Union, State of New Jersey on the
aforementioned date.

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Final Adoption:

e 30,2026

Angela Lazzari, Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY
The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and
passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of
Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on June 9, 2026. It will
be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the
governing body to be held at the Township Municipal Complex, 29 Park Avenue,
Berkeley Heights, NJ on June 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. During the week prior to and up
to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available
at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk's office for the members of the
general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such ordinance
follows:

Title: ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $145,000.00 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE
COUNT/ OF UNION, NEW JERSEY
Purposes:
Amount

Improvement or Purpose

$60,000.00

a) Department of Public Works:
Township grounds repairs and improvements, including, but not limited to,
repairs at the Municipal Complex, Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue
Squad Building, Department of Public Works Building, Wastewater
Treatment Plant and public paths, including all work and materials
necessary therefor and incidental thereto.

$25,000.00

b) Department of Public Works:
The acquisition of parts and major repairs to heavy equipment to extend
their useful life,
c) Sewer:

$60,000.00

Acquisition of a pickup truck with plows.

Appropriation: $145,000
Bonds/Notes Authorized: $0

Grants (if any) Appropriated: $0
Section 20 Costs: N/A
Useful Life: N/A
Angela Lazzari, Clerk
This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.