On the agenda: Edison September 9, 2026, Combined Meeting — Data Center (Sep 9)

AGENDA
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
COMBINED MEETING
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1.

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.

2.

Roll Call.

3.

Adequate Notice of this meeting as required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, has
been provided by an Annual Notice sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger, and
Desi Talk on November 17, 2025 and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Complex
on the same date.
NOTICE:

Effective after March 1, 2026, the complete text of each legal notice for the
Township of Edison may be obtained or viewed by the public on the official
internet website (www.edisonnj.gov). In addition, a hyperlink will be
provided no later than March 1, 2026 by the Secretary of State to the legal
notice webpage of each public entity in the State of New Jersey. The
aforementioned is in accordance with P.L. 2025, c.72.

4.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REMARKS

5.

RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION:
Resolution R.494-092026 – National Library Card Sign-up Month (September)

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCES FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, PUBLIC HEARING, AND
FINAL ADOPTION:
O.2284-2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, “TREES,” OF
THE TOWNSHIP CODE TO RESCIND CHAPTER 25
SECTION 17 – BAMBOO.
O.2285-2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 “RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL UNITS” TO REPLACE THE PROPOSED RENTAL
REGISTRATION CODE PROVISIONS WITH UPDATED
DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
AND INSPECTION.

7.

NEW BUSINESS:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARING SET DOWN FOR SEPTEMBER 23,
2026.
O.2286-2026 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, IN
THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING
$600,000
THEREFOR
AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $570,000 BONDS OR
NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE
COST THEREOF.
O.2287-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
AS BLOCK 82.14, LOT 3.02 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF
THE TOWNSHIP FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES

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8.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
FROM MAYOR SAM JOSHI:
a. Resolution Appointing Christine McCaan to the Cultural Arts Commission (Resolution
R.476-092026)

9.

FROM THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR:
a. Resolution for member participation in a cooperative pricing system – MonmouthOcean Educational Services Commission. (Resolution R.477-092026)
b. Resolution of the Township of Edison authorizing the execution of first amendment to
affordable housing funding agreement with the housing authority of the Township of
Edison for the Robert E. Holmes Gardens (Resolution R.478-092026)

10.

FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:
a. Resolution authorizing disbursements for the period ending September 2, 2026.
(Resolution R.468-092026)
b. Resolution authorizing a refund for redemption of tax sale certificates totaling
$ 1,238,077.20 (Resolution R.469-092026)
c. Resolution authorizing a refund for redemption of tax overpayments totaling
$ 15,646.92. (Resolution R.470-092026)
d. Resolution authorizing a refund for 100% Exempt Vet totaling $ 35,950.53. (Resolution
R.471-092026)
e. Resolution Chapter 159 2026 Recycling Tonnage Grant $203,318.92. (Resolution
R.472-092026)
f. Resolution Chapter 159 2026 Municipal Recycling Enhancement Grant $9,800.00.
(Resolution R.473-092026)
g. Resolution Chapter 159 Chapter 159_2026 Municipal Court Alcohol Education,
Rehabilitation & Enforcement $2,082.54. (Resolution R.474-092026)
h. Resolution Chapter 159 Chapter 159_2026_Clean Communities Grant $217,318.92.
(Resolution R.475-092026)

11.

FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ENGINEERING:
a. Resolution providing refund of the unused portion of developers escrow fees – 180
Talmadge Rd., $256.86. (Resolution R.479-092026)
b. Resolution providing refund of the unused portion of developers escrow fees – Vikas
Sharma – 36 Rainford Rd - $2,667.50. (Resolution R.480-092026)
c. Resolution providing refund of the unused portion of developers escrow fees – Priyanka
Bangale – 2229 Lincoln Hwy - $3,371.25. (Resolution R.481-092026)
d. Resolution providing refund of the unused portion of developers escrow fees – Goldside
Developers – 2026 Oak Tree Rd. - $412.50. (Resolution R.482-092026)
e. Resolution authorizing a professional services contract with AP Engineering P.C. for
sidewalk evaluation and ADA/PROWAG compliance assessment – NTE $96,000.00.
(Resolution R.483-092026)
f. Resolution authorizing a non-refundable grant of $1,241.00 ($45.72 for 2025 and
$1,194.28 for 2026) from the Township’s Affordable Housing Down Payment/Closing
Cost Affordability Assistance Program for the tax differential of a Fair Market sale unit
to an affordable housing unit (31 Lehigh Avenue) (Resolution R.484-092026)

12.

FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
a. Resolutions to release street opening escrow (3) (Resolution R.485-092026 – Resolution
R.487-092026)
b. Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract to New Jersey Overhead Door for
overhead door maintenance and repair – NTE $165,000.00 (Resolution R.488-092026)
c. Resolution awarding contract/purchase order(s) to various vendors for the furnishing of
plumbing supplies, equipment, and accessories – NTE $80,000.00 (Resolution R.489092026)

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d. Resolution authorizing an emergency contract/po with EMR Power Systems LLC for
the repair of the generator for the Department of Public Safety – NTE $105,000.00
(Resolution R.490-092026)
13.

FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH:
a. DLPH PHIG Grant acceptance.

14.

FROM THE CHIEF OF FIRE:
a. Resolution authorizing an emergency contract/po with Aurora Environmental for the
replacement of the above ground diesel tank and remediation of leak/spill for the
Department of Public Safety – NTE $76,420.00 (Resolution R.491-092026)
b. Resolution authorizing the refund of fire prevention revenue collected but not required $140.00. (Resolution R.492-092026)

15.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCES FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, PUBLIC HEARING, AND
FINAL ADOPTION:
O.2284-2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, “TREES,” OF
THE TOWNSHIP CODE TO RESCIND CHAPTER 25
SECTION 17 – BAMBOO.
O.2285-2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 “RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL UNITS” TO REPLACE THE PROPOSED RENTAL
REGISTRATION CODE PROVISIONS WITH UPDATED
DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
AND INSPECTION.

16.

NEW BUSINESS:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARING SET DOWN FOR SEPTEMBER 23,
2026.
O.2286-2026 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, IN
THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING
$600,000
THEREFOR
AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $570,000 BONDS OR
NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE
COST THEREOF.
O.2287-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
AS BLOCK 82.14, LOT 3.02 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF
THE TOWNSHIP FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES

17.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE RESOLUTIONS

18.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Copies of these Resolutions are available for review only and are posted in the Council
Chambers. Anyone desiring a copy may contact the Township Clerk after the meeting.
Consent Agenda

R.468-092026 Resolution authorizing disbursements for the period ending September 2,
2026.
R.469-092026 Resolution authorizing refund for redemption of tax sale certificates
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totaling $ 1,238,077.20
R.470-092026 Resolution authorizing refund for redemption of tax overpayments totaling
$ 15,646.92.
R.471-092026 Resolution authorizing refund for 100% Exempt Vet totaling $ 35,950.53.
R.472-092026 Resolution requesting approval for Items for Revenue and Appropriations,
aka Chapter 159 - 2026 Recycling Tonnage Grant $203,318.92.
R.473-092026 Resolution requesting approval for Items for Revenue and Appropriations,
aka Chapter 159 - 2026 Municipal Recycling Enhancement Grant in the
amount of $9,800.00.
R.474-092026 Resolution requesting approval for Items for Revenue and Appropriations,
aka Chapter 159 - 2026 Municipal Court Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation
& Enforcement in the amount of $2,082.54.
R.475-092026 Resolution requesting approval for Items for Revenue and Appropriations,
aka Chapter 159 – 2026 Clean Communities Grant in the amount of
$217,318.92.
R.476-092026 Resolution appointing Christine McCaan to the Cultural Arts Commission,
term to expire March 13, 2028.
R.477-092026 Resolution authorizing the Township of Edison to enter into a Cooperative
pricing agreement with Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services
Commission.
R.478-092026 Resolution of the Township of Edison authorizing the execution of first
amendment to affordable housing funding agreement with the housing
authority of the Township of Edison for the Robert E. Holmes Gardens in
the amount of $500,000.00
R.479-092026 Resolution providing refund of the unused portion of Developers Escrow
Fees to 180 Talmadge Rd., in the amount of $256.86.
R.480-092026 Resolution providing refund of the unused portion of Developers Escrow
Fees to Vikas Sharma of 36 Rainford Rd in the amount of $2,667.50.
R.481-092026 Resolution providing refund of the unused portion of Developers Escrow
Fees to Priyanka Bangale of 2229 Lincoln Hwy in the amount of $3,371.25.
R.482-092026 Resolution providing refund of the unused portion of Developers Escrow
Fees to Goldside Developers of 2026 Oak Tree Rd. in the amount of
$412.50.
R.483-092026 Resolution authorizing a professional services contract with AP
Engineering P.C. for sidewalk evaluation and ADA/PROWAG
compliance assessment not to exceed $96,000.00.
R.484-092026 Resolution authorizing a non-refundable grant of $1,241.00 ($45.72 for
2025 and $1,194.28 for 2026) from the Township’s Affordable Housing
Down Payment/Closing Cost Affordability Assistance Program for the tax
differential of a Fair Market sale unit to an affordable housing unit (31
Lehigh Avenue).
R.485-092026 Resolution to release street opening escrow for permit Dev-26-0936, 3875
Park Avenue aka Block 1019, Lot 1.02 to Lewis Environmental LLC in the
amount of $1,707.00.
R.486-092026 Resolution to release street opening escrow for permit DEV-26-1046, 6
Kenlen Dr. aka Block 267.07, lot 3 to Galina Legasova-Saxen in the amount
of $880.00.
R.487-092026 Resolution to release street opening escrow for permit DEV-26-1043, 94
Stony Rd aka Block 161.10, lot 41 to Lochiatto Paving & Masonry Co. in
the amount of $1,520.00.
R.488-092026 Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract to New Jersey Overhead
Door for overhead door maintenance and repair not to exceed $165,000.00.
R.489-092026 Resolution awarding contract/purchase order(s) to various vendors for the
furnishing of plumbing supplies, equipment, and accessories not to exceed
$80,000.00.
R.490-092026 Resolution authorizing an emergency contract/po with EMR Power
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Systems LLC for the repair of the generator for the Department of Public
Safety not to exceed $105,000.00.
R.491-092026 Resolution authorizing an emergency contract/po with Aurora
Environmental for the replacement of the above ground diesel tank and
remediation of leak/spill for the Department of Public Safety not to exceed
$76,420.00.
R.492-092026 Resolution authorizing the refund of fire prevention revenue collected but
not required totaling $140.00.
R.493-092026 DLPH PHIG Grant acceptance
19.

ORAL PETITIONS AND REMARKS:

20.

REPORTS FROM ALL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

21.

POINTS OF LIGHT:

22.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Councilmember Brescher
a. Polanski Park
b. Taxes - Town/BOE/County
c. Roads blocked - Woodrow Wilson barricade
Councilmember Dima
a.
Councilmember Kentos
a.
Councilmember Patel
a.
Councilmember Patil
a. Faulkner Act
b. Expense details for Military Vehicle
c. Road Paving
d. Light Transit
e. Budget Updates
f. Potholes
g. Data Center
h. Police Substation
Councilmember Shmuel
a.
Council President Coyle
a. Finance
b. Future tax revenue
c. Economic Developer & Development
d. Affordable Housing
e. Updates and communications
f. Sewer & Water Updates

23.

ADJOURNMENT

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ORDINANCE O.2284-2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, “TREES,” OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE TO
RESCIND CHAPTER 25 SECTION 17 - BAMBOO
WHEREAS, the Township of Edison, the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey,
(hereinafter the "Township") is a public body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the Township is committed to ensure the order and protection of persons and
property of the Township, and for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of the
municipality and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 authorizes the Township to make, amend, repeal and enforce
ordinances it may deem necessary and proper for the good government, order and protection of
persons and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the
municipality and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to rescind the previously passed bamboo ordinance and
delete Chapter 25 Section17 of the Edison Code; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Municipal Council of the Township of
Edison, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Section 17 of Chapter 25 of the
Township Code be and hereby is amended as follows:
Deletions are indicated by strikethroughs
Additions are indicated by bold and underline
Language that remains unchanged is not highlighted in anyway
§ 25-17 BAMBOO - PURPOSE.
The purpose of this section 25-17 is to protect and promote the public health through the control of
the growth of bamboo.
§25-17.1 Definitions.
As used in this section 25-17, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BAMBOO
Any monopodial (running) woody grass from the genera of bamboos, including, but not
limited to, Bambusa, Phyllostachys and Pseudosasa, as well as common bamboo,
golden bamboo and arrow bamboo.
BUFFER ZONE
A distance of at least 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way, whether public or
private, or from any neighboring property, whichever is more restrictive for the landowner or
possessor.
TOWNSHIP
The Township of Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
§25-17.2 Regulation of the planting, growing or cultivating of bamboo.
Subject to certain exemptions set forth in this section 25-17, no persons, residents, citizens,
property owners and/or tenants of the Township shall plant, cultivate, or cause to grow
any bamboo on any lot and/or parcel of ground within the geographic boundaries of the Township
of Edison, except for:
a. Where the root system of such bamboo plants is entirely contained within an aboveground planter, barrel, or other above-ground vessel of such design, material and location
as to entirely prevent the spread of growth of the bamboo plants' root system beyond the
container in which its is planted; and
b. Whether planted or growing in a container, as described herein, all bamboo shall be
located, trimmed and maintained so that no part of the plant shall be closer than 10 feet
from any property line.
§25-17.3 Exemptions.
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This section, 25-17 shall not apply to any landowner or possessor who, prior to the effective
date of this section, has planted or caused to grow bamboo on any property within the Township
limits unless the Health Department, Zoning Officer, or their designee, determines that any portion
of such bamboo has been allowed to grow upon, extend roots across, or extend branches, stalks or
leaves over any public way or any private property not owned by or in the possession of such land
owner, tenant, or any possessor of said land. In the event bamboo is located upon any property
within the Township of Edison, the owner and occupant of said property shall jointly and severally
be required to confine such species to prevent encroachment, spread, invasion or intrusion of same
onto any other private or public property or public right-of-way. In lieu of confining the species,
the property owner or occupant may elect to totally remove the bamboo from the property. Failure
to properly confine such bamboo shall require removal as set forth below. The cost of said removal
shall be at the bamboo property occupant and owner's expense.
§25-17.4 Complaint notice; order for removal and compliance.
Whenever a complaint is received by the Township of Edison regarding the encroachment
of any bamboo plant or root, or whenever the Township, on its own observations and inspections,
determines that there is an encroachment of bamboo plants or roots on the property of another
landowner or tenant in possession of the property, or both, or any bamboo planting is found to lack
appropriate physical barriers to prevent its spread or growth, or is found to have spread beyond the
ten (10) foot buffer from boundaries of a property, the Township shall cause notice to be served
and the following actions to occur:
a. The notice shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, properly addressed
and with sufficient postage, and also by first class mail. Notice by certified mail shall be
deemed complete on the date of personal delivery or the date the certified mail is marked
refused or unclaimed or otherwise undeliverable by the United States Post Office. First
class mail shall be deemed delivered within five calendar days of its being mailed by the
Township.
b. The notice shall specify the nature of the violation(s).
c. The notice shall state that the violation(s) must be corrected within forty-five (45) calendar
days from the date of the received or returned mailing.
d. The notice shall state specifically what must be done by the responsible party to correct
the violation(s).
§25-17.5 Violations.
a. Any person, partnership, limited-liability company, corporation or other entity determined
by any court of competent jurisdiction to have violated this section 25-17 shall be subject
to pay a fine of not less than $100 per day for each day the violation exists after the date
for removal as set forth in the notice which was sent to the violator and received by the
violator as defined above. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate
offense for which an additional fine can be levied. The per-day fine will be in addition to a
penalty for failure to comply with this section.
b. In the event a property owner fails to correct a notice of violation within the time specified
in the notice of violation, the Township may, but is not obligated to, thereafter:
1. Township personnel authorized by the Health Department and/or Zoning Officer
may enter the property and are authorized to remove or have removed any
encroaching bamboo and to take all reasonable steps to eradicate the regrowth of
the bamboo on the public rights-of-way, including sidewalks, and to restore such
land to its normal condition prior to such removal and eradication.
2. The cost of the corrective action together with any civil penalties, legal fees and
other costs shall be recoverable from the responsible party.
3. The Township may also place a municipal lien against the property for all costs
incurred by the Township in bringing the property into compliance. The amount of
the lien shall be authorized by Resolution adopted by the Municipal Council, and
shall be added to and become a part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied
upon the property, shall bear interest at the same rate as taxes, and shall be
collected and enforced by the same officer and in the same manner as taxes.
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c. Any person violating the provisions of this section 25-17 shall, upon conviction, be
punishable by a fine of not more than one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation
and/or community service as determined by any court of competent jurisdiction.
d. The provisions of this section 25-17 shall be overseen and enforced by the Health
Department and/or the Zoning Officer or their designees.

SECTION II. It is the intent of the Municipal Council to incorporate the additions, amendments
and/or supplements contained in this Ordinance in to the Code. All of the remaining provisions in
Chapter XXV of the Code shall remain unchanged and have full force and legal effect. All other
resolutions and ordinances governing bamboo trees enacted and inconsistent herewith are hereby
modified pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect after twenty (20) days of its final passage by the
Municipal Council, upon approval by the Mayor and publication as required by law.

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ORDINANCE O.2285-2026
EXPLANATION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 “RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
UNITS” TO REPLACE THE PROPOSED RENTAL REGISTRATION CODE PROVISIONS
WITH UPDATED DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AND
INSPECTION
WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (hereinafter referred to as the “Township”) is a
public body corporate and politic in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 17, Section 17.2 of the Township Ordinances was enacted pursuant
to a duly approved ordinance to regulate and control the registration of residential rental units and
provide for continuous monitoring and inspection of those units within the Township of Edison ;
and
WHEREAS, the original ordinance requires updating to properly reflect registration costs
and inspection standards and the Township Council has determined that the enforcement of these
updated standards is in the best interest of the health and safety of Edison Township residents; and.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of
Edison, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Chapter 17 Section 2 - “Residential
Rental Units” be modified to delete Section 17-2 in its entirety and replace it with the following:
SECTION I
§ 17-2. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS.
§ 17-2.1. Construction of Provisions.
This section, being necessary for the welfare of the Township and its inhabitants, shall be construed
to effectuate the general intended purposes of ensuring that all rental units within the Township
are in a safe and habitable condition.
§ 17-2.2. Definitions.
As used in this section the following words or phrases when used in this section shall have the
following meaning:
AGENT — The individual or individuals designated by the Landlord as the person(s) authorized
by the owner to perform any duty imposed upon the owner by this section.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE — The certificate issued by the Township Clerk or designee
attesting that all rental units in a rental facility have been property registered and the rental facility
inspected in accordance with this section.
LANDLORD — Means the person or persons who own or purport to own any residential rental
unit as defined herein.
OCCUPANT — Means any person (including an owner or operator) over one (1) year of age living
and sleeping in a rental unit or rooming unit.
OWNER — Any person or group of persons, firm, corporation, or officer thereof, partnership
association, or trust, who owns, operates, exercises control over or is in charge of a rental facility.
RENTAL BUILDING – An independent structure or building containing Rental Units which
constitutes or which is a part of a Rental Facility.
RENTAL FACILITY — Every building, group of buildings or a portion thereof, containing five
(5) or more Rental Units, regardless of individual unit ownership, which is kept, used, maintained,
advertised or held out to be a place where living accommodations are supplied, whether furnished
or unfurnished, for pay or other consideration, to one (1) or more individuals and is meant to
include apartments and apartment complexes but not hotels or motels.
RENTAL UNIT — Any dwelling unit, including single-family homes and owner-occupied twofamily homes, which is available for lease or rental purposes and is meant to include individual
apartments located within apartment complexes, but shall not include rental facilities containing
less than five (5) units, group homes, subsidized senior citizen housing, and assisted living units.
Excluded from this definition and from the operation of this section are motels, hotels, boarding
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houses, and similar-type buildings and those buildings in which one-third (1/3) or more of the
occupied space is devoted to commercial purposes and housing units are less than three (3) units.
SENIOR CITIZENS — Persons sixty-two (62) years of age or older.
§ 17-2.3. Annual Registration and Inspection Required.
Every landlord within the Township shall, by January 15 of each and every year, file under oath
with the Municipal Clerk of the Township a statement for each rental unit which shall include the
following information, on forms provided by the municipality and available at the Township
Clerk’s office:
a.
The address of the premises; the name address, and phone number of the owner of
the premises and the record owner or owners of the rental business if not the same persons; in the
case of a partnership, the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all general partners; if the record
owner is a corporation, the name address and telephone number of the registered agent of said
corporation; the name, address and telephone number of the superintendent and/or the name,
address and telephone number of the agent in charge of the premises; the number of rental units in
the premises; the number of square feet in the entire premises, building or combination of buildings;
1.

The number or other designation of each rental unit;

2.

The approximate total square footage for each rental unit, including a specification as to
the exact number of sleeping rooms and kitchen facilities contained in the rental unit;

3.

The effective date of the most recent lease, if any, including the total number of
occupants of each rental unit;

4.

If no lease, then the date that the last increase in the base rent became effective;

5.

If the address of any record owner is not located in the State of New Jersey, the name
and address of a person who resides in the State of New Jersey and who is authorized to
accept notices from a tenant and to issue receipts therefor and to accept service of process
on behalf of the record owner;

6.

An acceptable affidavit of fire alarm system inspection and test for all premises where a
common area automatic fire alarm is required and an acceptable affidavit of fire
sprinkler system inspection and test for all premises where a fire sprinkler system is
required;

b.
The Township shall conduct an annual inspection of all Rental Facilities pursuant to
the terms as set forth within this Chapter. The purpose of said inspection is to ensure that
Rental Units contained in each Rental Facility comply with the requirements of the statutes
and regulations of the State of New Jersey, the Housing and Property Maintenance Code, the
Township of Edison Municipal Code and meets minimal standards of habitability in order to
preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the tenants therein. The owner of the rental
facility shall be notified of the date and time of the inspection and shall be responsible for
obtaining access for the inspection of rental units with the consent of the tenant residing therein.
c.
Failure of the owner to submit such required information required by Subsection 172.3(a) shall be deemed a violation of this Article and shall subject the owner to the penalties
set forth in Subsection 17-2.17.
§ 17-2.4. Registration Required for Certificate of Compliance.
(a) All rental units shall be registered with the Township Clerk of the Township of Edison, or their
designee, or such other person as designated by the Mayor of the Township of Edison
pursuant to this section. Upon proper registration, payment of all fees, and appropriate
inspections as provided for herein having been completed the Township Clerk shall issue a
Certificate of Compliance for each Rental Facility. In the first year of enactment of this
ordinance, all Rental Facilities shall receive a Temporary Certificate of Compliance upon
proper registration. The Temporary Certificate of Compliance shall be valid until the Township
completes its initial Rental Facility inspection.
(b) After the initial inspection period is complete, a Certificate of Compliance issued to a Rental
Facility pursuant to this subsection shall be valid until the completion of inspections for the
year following its issuance.
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§ 17-2.5. Prohibition on Occupancy
For rental facilities containing five (5) or more units, no person shall hereafter occupy any rental
unit nor shall the owner permit occupancy of any rental unit within the Township of Edison which
has not been registered in accordance with this section.
§ 17-2.6. Indexing and Filing or Forms.
a. The Township Clerk or designee shall index and file the registration forms. In doing so, the
Township Clerk or designee shall follow the mandates of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28.1. and N.J.S.A.
55:13A-12, as amended and supplemented, so that the filing of the registration form will
simultaneously satisfy the registration requirements of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28.1 and N.J.S.A. 55:13A12 to the extent that it applied to the property being registered and will also satisfy the
registration requirements of this section.
b.
Every person required to file a registration form pursuant to this section, shall file an
amended registration form within forty-five (45) days after any change in the information required
to be included thereon. No fee shall be required for the filing of an amendment.
§ 17-2.7. Records; Availability to Public.
A copy of the registration statements shall be kept at the office of the Township Clerk and shall be
available for public inspection and copying during normal business hours subject to reasonable
statutorily permissible redactions.
§ 17-2.8. Inspection Officers, Identification and Conduct.
Inspection officers as designated by the Township of Edison shall be supplied with official
identification and shall exhibit such identification when entering any Rental Facility and Rental
Unit or any part of any premises subject to this section. Inspection officers are authorized and
directed to make inspections to determine compliance with this section. For this purpose he or she
is authorized to enter and examine any rental unit, yard, or part of either at all reasonable times,
and every owner, landlord or agent shall provide him or her free access to it. Inspectors shall
conduct themselves so as to avoid intentional embarrassment or inconvenience to occupants.
§ 17-2.9. Refusal of Entry for Inspection; Use of Search Warrants.
a.

Should the inspection officer be denied access, the inspection officer may, upon affidavit,
apply to the Judge of the Municipal Court of the Township for a search warrant, setting forth
the actual conditions and circumstances that provide a reasonable basis for believing that a
violation of this section may exist and that conditions on the premises may pose a hazard to
resident health and/or safety, including one or more of the following:
1.

Observation of the external condition of the premises and its public areas has resulted in
the belief that violations of the municipal code exist.

2.

Circumstances such as age of building, type of building, particular use of premises or
other factors make systematic inspections of such building necessary in the interest of

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public health and safety.
b.

If the Judge of the Municipal Court of the Township is satisfied as to the matter set forth in
such affidavit, they shall authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access to an
inspection of that part of the premises in or upon which the violation or health or safety
concern may exist.

c.

Where the inspection officer or his agent in possession of an administrative warrant is refused
entry or access or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner, landlord, agent or
occupant from conducting an inspection of the premises, the person who prevents access shall
be in violation of this section and subject to the penalties hereunder.
§ 17-2.10. Procedures for Inspections and Issuance of Certificates of Rental Housing
Compliance

a. Inspection. The Township shall conduct annual inspections of all Rental Facilities within the
Township of Edison (the “Rental Housing Compliance Inspection”). Subsequent to the initial
inspection, individual rental unit inspections shall be conducted on a recurring basis as follows:
(i) rental units which are part of any building, structure and land appurtenant thereto consisting
of five (5) units or more, shall be eligible for random inspection every three (3) years from the
initial inspection, and at such other times as may be required by State law.
1.

Each year, inspections of Rental Facilities and the buildings, structures and lands
appurtenant thereto containing five (5) or more rental units shall be inspected as follows:
(1) the Township Inspector shall select a ten (10%) percent sampling at random
(minimum of one (1) Rental Unit per Rental Facility) of units to be inspected; (2) if five
(5%) percent or more of the inspected units reveal Major Violations as defined below,
Edison Township shall provide the owner with a notice of the Major Violation(s), and if
the owner fails to cure the Major Violation(s) within thirty (30) days, then all units in
the entire Rental Building in which the Rental Unit(s) having Major Violations is located
may be inspected. If less than five (5%) of the inspected units reveal major violations,
no further Rental Housing Compliance Inspections shall be conducted until the next
inspection cycle, unless required to obtain a Certificate of Continuing Occupancy for a
new tenant or the Township receives information from the current occupant that
conditions have deteriorated and necessitate a new inspection. An inspection for a
Certificate of Continuing Occupancy for individual Rental Units pursuant to Section 141.6k shall constitute an appropriate inspection to satisfy the 10 percent minimum within
this section for Rental Facilities and may trigger additional inspections if major
violations are uncovered during the inspection. When 10 percent of Rental Units in a
Rental Facility are inspected in a given registration period as a result of either the random
inspection process or as a result of the Certificate of Continuing Occupancy process,
there shall be no further random inspections in that period.

2.

Major Violations for the purpose of this section shall mean the existence of one (1) or
more of the following conditions at the building or structure:
i. Roof/chimney in substantial disrepair;
ii. Any sink in non-working order;
iii. Any bathtub in non-working order;

iv. Any sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower not connected to hot and cold water;
v. Any insect or rodent infestation (an “infestation” shall be defined as evidence
of a significant presence of pests within or on the perimeter of the building);
vi. Overcrowding;
vii. Existence of illegal habitable area; and
viii. A finding of five (5) or more minor violations within an individual unit during
one inspection, or if the same minor violation is found in one-third (1/3) of the
inspected units of a Rental Facility.

3.

Minor Violations: Any other violations not specifically enumerated as a Major Violation
and that do not pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of the tenant shall
be deemed to be minor violations.

b. The Township inspector shall inspect the building interior, exterior and outside premises to
ensure the Rental Facility and Rental Unit comply with the standards set forth in the applicable
property maintenance codes and state statutes.
c. In the first twelve (12) months of this Chapter, Conditional Certificates of Continued Rental
Housing Compliance shall issue for all registered Rental Facilities pending inspection. Upon
satisfactory completion of the initial inspections, the Rental Facility shall be issued a
Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance applicable to all units in the facility which shall
remain valid until the completion of inspections in the following year.
d. Within ten (10) business days of completing the inspections for a Rental Facility, the Township
Inspector shall issue either a Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance, a Conditional
Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance, or a denial of rental housing compliance in
accordance with the following:
1. If the inspected rental units comply with the above-referenced codes and regulations,
the Township Inspector shall issue a Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance
approving the Rental Facility for occupancy.
2. If the inspected rental units fail to comply with all of the above-referenced codes and
regulations, but none of the violations are determined to require the immediate removal
of all occupants, in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; the
Township Inspector shall issue a Conditional Certificate of Rental Housing
Compliance which allows the tenant(s) to continue to occupy or move into the rental
facility prior to repairs being completed. The Conditional Certificate of Rental Housing
Compliance shall include a list of all necessary repairs and shall provide that the repairs
be completed within thirty (30) days. The Township Inspector may extend the period
for compliance up to sixty (60) additional days if deemed reasonably necessary to
effectuate the needed repairs; any request for an extension shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed.
3. If the owner/landlord fails to make the required repairs within the allotted time the
Township Inspector shall deny the issuance of a Certificate of Rental Housing
Compliance, in which event inspected units that have not been repaired shall not be

occupied until all required repairs are completed and approved.
4. If the Township fails to inspect the required number of units within the applicable
inspection period, a Conditional Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance shall issue
until all inspections are completed.
5. In the event that the Major Violation of overcrowding is applicable, the Township shall
issue a Conditional Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance, which shall remain valid
provided that the landlord is diligently pursuing the lawful removal of the unauthorized
occupants from the Rental Unit.
e.
Additional inspections may be scheduled upon the receipt of a credible report from the
tenant of a Rental Unit that conditions warrant further investigation. The Inspector shall make
reasonable efforts to determine if the Landlord has been notified of these issues prior to scheduling
an inspection of the unit and, if not, shall give the Landlord a reasonable opportunity to first address
the issue without the scheduling of an inspection. An inspection shall not be necessary if the
Landlord provides evidence that the reported violation has been abated within a reasonable period.
If the Inspector determines that an inspection is necessary and the inspection reveals Major
Violations as defined within this section, the Landlord shall be responsible for the inspection fee
and the Inspector shall determine if additional inspections of the Rental Building are warranted. If
the Inspector determines that no inspection is necessary, or in the event that no Major Violations
are discovered upon this inspection, the Landlord shall not be charged an inspection fee.

§ 17-2.11. Fees.
a.

At the time of the filing of the registration form, the owner, agent, or landlord of the property
must pay the annual registration fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per rental unit.

b.

The fee for a Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance Inspection carried out pursuant to
this Chapter shall be Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00). If a Rental Unit is inspected upon a
change in occupancy and receives a Certificate of Continued Occupancy, that inspection shall
also be deemed a Rental Housing Compliance Inspection and no additional inspection fee
shall be due other than the fee for the Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance Inspection.

c.

Reinspection fee for denials – Initial reinspection: no charge; additional reinspection fees:
Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) per unit.

d.

There shall be a missed appointment fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars per missed
appointment, if the missed appointment is the fault of the Landlord.

e.

If the Owner or Landlord of the property is a senior citizen who resides in a unit of the
property and rents out the remaining unit(s) and would otherwise qualify under the State of
New Jersey property tax deduction under N.J.S.A. 54:4-8.41, there shall be no fee upon proof
of age and residence.

f.

If any fee is not paid within thirty (30) days of its due date, a late fee surcharge of thirty
($30.00) dollars will be assessed.

§ 17-2.12. Providing Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance to Tenants.
Every owner, agent or landlord shall provide each occupant or tenant occupying a Rental Unit with
a copy of the Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance required by this section for that occupant
or tenant’s individual Rental Unit. This particular provision shall not apply to any hotel, motel or
guest house registered with the State of New Jersey pursuant to the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling
Act as defined in N.J.S.A. 55:13A-3.
§ 17-2.13. Maximum Number of Occupants; Posting.
The maximum number of occupants shall be disclosed in the lease for each Rental Unit. It shall be
unlawful for any person, including the landlord, agent, tenant or registered tenant to allow a greater
number of persons than the posted maximum number of occupants to sleep in or occupy overnight
the Rental Unit.

§ 17-2.14. Payments of Taxes and Other Municipal Charges Required.
No Rental Unit may be registered or reregistered and no Certificate of Rental Housing
Compliance shall issue for any property containing a rental unit unless all municipal taxes and
sewer charges and any other municipal assessments are paid current.
§ 17-2.15. Other Rental Unit Standards. [Added 4-25-2024 by Ord. No. O.22152024]
All dwelling units shall be maintained in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code and
Chapter 15, the Property Maintenance Code of the Township of Edison Municipal Code.
§ 17-2.16. Occupant Standards. [Added 4-25-2024 by Ord. No. O.2215-2024]
a.

Compliance with other laws. The maintenance of all Rental Facilities and the conduct
engaged in upon the premises by occupants and their guests shall at all times be in full
compliance with all applicable ordinances and regulations of the Township of Edison and
with all applicable state and federal laws.

b.

Penalties. Any landlord, tenant or other person violating the provisions of this section shall
be subject to the penalty provisions of this section.
§ 17-2.17. Violations; Penalties. [Added 4-25-2024 by Ord. No. O.2215-2024]

Any owner, agent, landlord or tenant who violates any of the provisions of this section hereof,
including but not limited to material misstatements contained in the registration statement
required herein, shall be liable in the Municipal Court for a fine of two hundred ($200.00) dollars
for a first offense, five hundred ($500.00) dollars for a second offense and not more than the
maximum penalty stated in Chapter I, Section 1-5 for any subsequent offense. Each day that a
violation occurs shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation and subject to the penalty
provisions of this section.

SECTION II
SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining
portions of this Ordinance, which shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
SECTION III
REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION IV
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon this passage and
publication in accordance with the law.

ORDINANCE O.2286-2026
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING
$600,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF $570,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO
FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
EDISON, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all
members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.

The improvement described in Section 3(a) of this bond ordinance is hereby

authorized to be undertaken by the Township of Edison, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey
(the "Township"), as a general improvement. For the improvement or purpose described in Section
3(a), there is hereby appropriated the sum of $600,000, including the sum of $30,000 as the down
payment required by the Local Bond Law. The down payment is now available by virtue of
provision for down payment or for capital improvement purposes in one or more previously
adopted budgets.
Section 2.

In order to finance the cost of the improvement or purpose not covered by

application of the down payment, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the
principal amount of $570,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of
the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and
within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law.
Section 3.

(a) The improvement hereby authorized and the purpose for the financing

of which the bonds are to be issued is the acquisition of property located at 401 Division Street,
also known as Block 82.14, Lot 3.02 on the tax maps of the Township, including all related costs
and expenditures incidental thereto.
(b)

The estimated maximum amount of bonds or bond anticipation notes to be issued

for the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereof.
(c)

The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose is equal to the amount of the

appropriation herein made therefor.

Section 4.

All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as

may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no bond anticipation note shall
mature later than one year from its date, unless such bond anticipation notes are permitted to
mature at such later date in accordance with applicable law. The bond anticipation notes shall bear
interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the chief financial officer.
The chief financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with bond anticipation notes
issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the chief financial officer's signature upon the bond
anticipation notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All bond anticipation
notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local
Bond Law or other applicable law. The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or
all of the bond anticipation notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to
the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from
their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to report in writing
to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the
bond anticipation notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the
amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the bond anticipation notes
sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser.
Section 5.

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 bond 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.
Section 6.

The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited

and stated:
(a)

The improvement or purpose described in Section 3(a) of this bond ordinance is not

a current expense. It is an improvement or purpose that the Township may lawfully undertake as
a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on
property specially benefitted thereby.

(b)

The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose within the limitations of

the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the bonds
authorized by this bond ordinance, is 40 years.
(c)

The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly

prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been
filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department
of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the
Township as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and
notes provided in this bond ordinance by $570,000, and the obligations authorized herein will be
within all debt limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law.
(d)

An aggregate amount not exceeding $50,000 for items of expense listed in and

permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the
purpose or improvement.
Section 7.

The Township hereby makes the following covenants and declarations with

respect to obligations determined to be issued by the chief financial officer on a tax-exempt basis.
The Township hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequent imposed by
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), in order to preserve the exemption
from taxation of interest on the obligations, including, if necessary, the requirement to rebate all
net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the yield on the obligations. The chief
financial officer is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the Township to deem the obligations
authorized herein as bank-qualified for the purposes of Section 265 of the Code, when appropriate.
The Township hereby declares the intent of the Township to issue bonds or bond anticipation notes
in the amount authorized in Section 2 of this bond ordinance and to use the proceeds to pay or
reimburse expenditures for the cost of the purpose described in Section 3(a) of this bond ordinance.
This Section 7 is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for purposes of Treasury
Regulations §1.150-2 or any successor provisions of federal income tax law.
Section 8.

Any grant moneys received for the purpose described in Section 3(a) hereof

shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvement or to payment of the
obligations issued pursuant to this bond ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not
issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used.

Section 9.

The chief financial officer of the Township is hereby authorized to prepare

and to update from time to time as necessary a financial disclosure document to be distributed in
connection with the sale of obligations of the Township and to execute such disclosure document
on behalf of the Township. The chief financial officer is further authorized to enter into the
appropriate undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Township
pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Rule") for the benefit
of holders and beneficial owners of obligations of the Township and to amend such undertaking
from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided such
undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond counsel,
consistent with the requirements of the Rule. In the event that the Township fails to comply with
its undertaking, the Township shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the remedy shall
be limited to specific performance of the undertaking.
Section 10.

The full faith and credit of the Township are hereby pledged to the punctual

payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance.
The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Township, and the Township shall be
obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the Township for the
payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.
Section 11.

This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication

thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.

ORDINANCE O.2287-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 82.14, LOT 3.02 ON THE
OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Township Council (the “Council”) of the Township of Edison, in the
County of Middlesex, New Jersey (the “Township”) has determined that a need exists to acquire
certain real property in the Township identified on the Official Tax Map of the Township as Block
82.14, Lot 3.02 (the “Property”) for public purposes as is authorized by law, including for open
space; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5(a)(1) of the Local Land and Buildings Law, N.J.S.A.
40A:12-1 et seq., authorizes municipalities to acquire any real property, capital improvement, or
personal property by purchase, gift, devise, lease, exchange, condemnation or installment purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the public interest will be served by the
acquisition of the Property to facilitate open space and other public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to authorize the acquisition of the Property including
through a negotiated sale or, if necessary, through eminent domain proceedings pursuant to the
Eminent Domain Act of 1971, N.J.S.A. 20:3-1 et seq. (the “EDA”).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township
of Edison, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1.
fully set forth herein.

The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated by reference as if

SECTION 2.
The acquisition of the Property by any of the following methods: (i)
consummation of a purchase and sale contract which is the product of direct negotiations with the
owner of the Property, (ii) gift, grant or contribution by the owner of the Property, or (iii)
condemnation of the Property carried out pursuant to the EDA, is hereby authorized and directed
for the purposes provided for herein, and for such other municipal purposes as may be authorized
by law.
SECTION 3.
The Township Attorney, and/or other special legal counsel, are
hereby authorized and directed to perform or carry out, or cause to be performed or carried out,
any studies, surveys, tests, soundings, borings, appraisals, title searches and title report reviews as
reasonably necessary to determine the value of the Property, the location and quality of the
Property and any environmental matters associated with the Property.
SECTION 4.
The Township Attorney, and/or other special legal counsel, are
hereby authorized to negotiate with the Property’s owner(s), including by making an offer to
purchase the Property from the owner for the fair market value of the Property and to undertake
all bona fide negotiations with the owner(s) of the Property or its representatives, as required by
law, and the Township Attorney, and/or other special legal counsel are authorized to file and
pursue any condemnation action, as necessary.
SECTION 5.
The Mayor, Council and such other officials, consultants, agents,
employees and professionals of the Township as may be necessary and appropriate are hereby
authorized and directed to take any and all actions, including the execution of any agreement,
necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6.
Any and all actions taken by the Township, its officials, employees
and agents, prior to adoption hereof, in connection with the acquisition of the Property, are hereby
ratified and approved.
SECTION 7.

This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with applicable law.

RESOLUTION R.476-092026
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance of the Township of Edison has transmitted
to the Township Council a Report of Disbursements made through, September 2, 2026.
Fund

ISSUED/CHECKS

Current
Affordable
Housing
Capital
Cash
Performance
CDBG
Developers
Escrow
Dog (Animal
Control)
Federal
Forfeited
Employee Tax

12,478,815.04

Grant Funds
Law
Enforcement
Open Space
Park
Improvements
Payroll
Deductions
Sanitation Fund
Self Insurance

296.92

Sewer Utility
Street Opening
Tree Fund
Tree Planting
Trust
Tax Sale
Redemption
Edison Water
Utility
Edison Landfill
Closure Trust
TOTAL

ACH

TOTAL AMOUNT

85,749.41

12,564,564.45

475,779.44

-

475,779.44

-

-

-

23,871.25

-

23,871.25

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,600.00

2,896.92

16,563.13

-

16,563.13

-

-

-

40,775.74
-

-

40,775.74
-

-

3,507,115.07
22,676.80

97,148.59

-

97,148.59

109,002.69

-

109,002.69

-

118,111.88

-

3,477,352.60
22,676.80

16,742,282.20

29,762.47

16,860,394.08

/s/ Lina Vallejo
Chief Financial Officer
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township
of Edison, that the above-referenced disbursements report is hereby approved.

RESOLUTION R.469-092026
Authorizing refund for redemption of tax sale certificates
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Township of Edison, Lorraine Morris, reports and
advises that at various sales of land for delinquent taxes held by the Edison Township Collector of
Taxes, Middlesex County, New Jersey, the attached listing of tax sale certificates were sold; and
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector further reports that the said tax sale certificates have been
redeemed thereof, and further advises that the purchasers of said property are legally entitled to a
refund of monies paid at the time of redemption.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township
of Edison, that the aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at
length.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, that
the appropriate official of the Township is hereby authorized to draw checks to the noted parties
in the amounts specified on the attached listing, totaling $1,238,077.20.

RESOLUTION R.470-092026
Authorizing refund for tax overpayments
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Township of Edison, Lorraine Morris, reports and
advises that on various properties located within the Township of Edison, overpayments of real
estate taxes have been made due to erroneous or duplicate payments, and
WHEREAS, applications have been made to the Tax Collector for refunds of the said
overpayments, and the Tax Collector advises that the requesters are entitled to refunds as provided
the attached listing; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township
of Edison, that the aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at
length.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison
that the appropriate official of the Township is hereby authorized to draw checks to the noted
parties in the amounts specified on the attached listing totaling $15,646.90.

RESOLUTION R.471-092026
Authorizing Cancelation and Refund of Taxes for Exempted Disabled Veteran
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30, the dwelling of a disabled veteran shall be
exempt from real property taxes; and
WHEREAS, Attached listing includes veterans who have been determined to have
suffered a 100% service-related disability, with the determination of said disability being
retroactive to the indicated effective date; and their respective owned properties, identified with
their block, lot and qualifier, were already billed for indicated tax year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.32, the governing body of a municipality may
cancel by resolution taxes due on a property which would have been exempt had the claim been
made at the time they were due; and
WHEREAS, as permitted by N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.32, Township Code Section 5-7(d) also
authorizes the return of property taxes for the current year and prior year but not greater than for a
twenty-four (24) month period in the aggregate, or, should the Veteran's Administration determine
that a veteran's disability date is greater than twenty-four (24) months from the date the applicant
submits his/her application with the Tax Assessor's office, the Township will only be obligated to
return taxes for a period of no greater than twenty-four (24) months from receipt of a completed
application to the Tax Assessor; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Township Code Section 5-7(d) the listed applicants are also due
a refund of property taxes paid from the effective date of the determination; and the Tax Collector
has reviewed the applications, approvals and taxes paid and recommends that the listed applicants
are entitled to receive refund of paid taxes in the amount indicated on the attached list.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township
of Edison, that the aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at
length.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Edison
that property taxes due and assessed as specified on the attached list be cancelled for the indicated
quarters, tax years and amounts, and also refunded for the municipal property taxes already paid
from the effective date; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison
that the appropriate official of the Township is hereby authorized to draw checks to the noted
disabled parties for the taxes already paid during the applicable exemption periods set forth and
for the amount specified in the attached list totaling $ 35,950.53.

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION R.472-092026
FORM OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND
APPROPRIATION PER NJSA 40A:4-87
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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 county or 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 an item of appropriation
for an equal amount; and
WHEREAS, the Township has received in the amount of $203,318.92 from New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection and wishes to amend its CY 2026 budget to include
this amount as revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the
Township of Edison in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of
the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in
the Current Fund Budget for the CY 2026 in the amount of $203,318.92 which is now
available as a revenue under:
Miscellaneous Revenues:
Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director
of Local Government Services: Public & Private Programs Off-Set with Appropriations:
2026 Recycling Tonnage Grant……..$203,318.92
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $203,318.92 is and the same are hereby
appropriated under the caption of:
General Appropriations:
Operations excluded from "CAPS": Public & Private Programs Off-Set by Revenues:
2026 Recycling Tonnage Grant……..$203,318.92
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township CFO forward a certified copy of
this resolution and any other appropriate backup to the Director of Local Government
Services through the online Financial Automation Submission Tracking (“FAST”) system.

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION R.473-092026
FORM OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND
APPROPRIATION PER NJSA 40A:4-87
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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 county or 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 an item of appropriation
for an equal amount; and
WHEREAS, the Township has received in the amount of $9,800.00 from Middlesex
County Department of Planning Division of Solid Waste Management and wishes to amend its
CY 2026 budget to include this amount as revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the
Township of Edison in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of
the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in
the Current Fund Budget for the CY 2026 in the amount of $9,800.00 which is now available
as a revenue under:
Miscellaneous Revenues:
Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director
of Local Government Services: Public & Private Programs Off-Set with Appropriations:
2026 Municipal Recycling Enhancement Grant……..$9,800.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $9,800.00 is and the same are hereby
appropriated under the caption of:
General Appropriations:
Operations excluded from "CAPS": Public & Private Programs Off-Set by Revenues:
2026 Municipal Recycling Enhancement Grant……..$9,800.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township CFO forward a certified copy of
this resolution and any other appropriate backup to the Director of Local Government
Services through the online Financial Automation Submission Tracking (“FAST”) system.

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION R.474-092026
FORM OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND
APPROPRIATION PER NJSA 40A:4-87
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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 county or 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 an item of appropriation
for an equal amount; and
WHEREAS, the Township has received in the amount of $2,082.54 from Administrative
Office of the Courts and wishes to amend its CY 2026 budget to include this amount as revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the
Township of Edison in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of
the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in
the Current Fund Budget for the CY 2026 in the amount of $2,082.54 which is now available
as a revenue under:
Miscellaneous Revenues:
Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director
of Local Government Services: Public & Private Programs Off-Set with Appropriations:
2026 Municipal Court Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation & Enforcement……..$2,082.54
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $2,082.54 is and the same are hereby
appropriated under the caption of:
General Appropriations:
Operations excluded from "CAPS": Public & Private Programs Off-Set by Revenues:
2026 Municipal Court Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation & Enforcement……..$2,082.54
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township CFO forward a certified copy of
this resolution and any other appropriate backup to the Director of Local Government
Services through the online Financial Automation Submission Tracking (“FAST”) system.

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION R.475-092026
FORM OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND
APPROPRIATION PER NJSA 40A:4-87
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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 county or 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 an item of appropriation
for an equal amount; and
WHEREAS, the Township has received in the amount of $217,300.73 from State of NJ
– Clean Communities Fund and wishes to amend its CY 2026 budget to include this amount as
revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the
Township of Edison in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of
the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in
the Current Fund Budget for the CY 2026 in the amount of $217,300.73 which is now
available as a revenue under:
Miscellaneous Revenues:
Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director
of Local Government Services: Public & Private Programs Off-Set with Appropriations:
FY 2026 Clean Communities Grant……..$217,300.73
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $217,300.73 is and the same are hereby
appropriated under the caption of:
General Appropriations:
Operations excluded from "CAPS": Public & Private Programs Off-Set by Revenues:
FY 2026 Clean Communities Grant……..$217,300.73
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township CFO forward a certified copy of
this resolution and any other appropriate backup to the Director of Local Government
Services through the online Financial Automation Submission Tracking (“FAST”) system.

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
RESOLUTION R.476-092026
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING CHRISTINE MCCANN AS A MEMBER TO THE
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Township of Edison Municipal Council (hereinafter
referred to collectively as “Township”) are desirous of engaging in improved cultural preservation,
growth and more effectively; and
WHEREAS, the Township created the Commission for the Cultural Arts in the Township
Code at §2-114.2 to aid in the Township’s cultural preservation, growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the appointment of Christine McCann as a member to the Commission
expired on March 13, 2026,;
WHEREAS, the Mayor desires to reappoint Christine McCann as a member to the
Commission to fill the term vacancy mentioned herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township
of Edison, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:
1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at
length.
2. The Municipal Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s reappointment of Christine
McCann to fill the vacancy on the Edison Cultural Arts Commission, effective
immediately, and to expire on March 13, 2028.
3. A copy of this Resolution shall be available for public inspection at the offices of
the Township Clerk.
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

RESOLUTION R.477-092026
RESOLUTION FOR MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN A COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System
and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and
WHEREAS, the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC), hereinafter referred to as
the “Lead Agency " has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase
of goods and services;
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026, the governing body of the Township of Edison, County of
Middlesex, State of New Jersey, pursuant to N.J.A.C 5:34-7.6 (a), duly considered participation in
a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
TITLE
This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the
Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC).
AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) and N.J.A.C 5:34-7.6 (a), the Mayor, or designee, is
hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Monmouth-Ocean Educational
Services Commission (MOESC), the Lead Agency.
CONTRACTING UNIT
The Lead Agency shall comply with the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.), Local
Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.), and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State
of New Jersey.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby, certify that the above resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Edison
at a meeting of said governing body held on September 9, 2026.
BY: __________________________________________________________________________________
ATTEST BY: __________________________________________________________________________

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
RESOLUTION R.478-092026
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON FOR THE
ROBERT E. HOLMES GARDENS
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2026, the City Council of the Township of Edison (“Township”)
adopted a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of Edison to execute an Affordable Housing Funding
Agreement (the “Agreement”) for the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Robert E. Homes
Gardens residential project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was executed by and between the Township and the Housing
Authority of the Township of Edison (“Authority”) on June 26, 2026 whereby the Township would
fund the Authority the amount of $2,135,876.00 (“Fund Amount”) for the rehabilitation of the 90unit Robert E. Holmes Gardens project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that the Fund Amount was insufficient to pay
for the permit and approval fees necessary for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the Township fund an additional
$500,000.00 to pay for the permit and approval fees; and
WHEREAS, the Township has agreed to fund the additional $500,000.00 to the Authority
as requested; and
WHEREAS, the Township and the Authority have agreed to enter into a First Amendment
to the Affordable Housing Funding Agreement (“First Amendment”) in which the Township shall
fund the Authority an additional $500,000.00 for permit and approval fees required to be paid by
the Authority for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Edison has determined that it is in
the best interests of the Township to execute the First Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Attorney for the Township of Edison has further determined that the First
Amendment is in proper form and recommends that the Mayor of the Township of Edison execute
the First Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of
Edison, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funding Agreement is approved and
should be executed by the Mayor of the Township of Edison.
2. A copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the Office of the Township Clerk.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Explanation: This resolution provides for the refund of the unused portion of Developers Escrow Fees posted
by APPLICANT for the Planning Board application.
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
RESOLUTION R.479-092026
WHEREAS, The Township Board Secretary advised that the Developer Escrow Fees posted by 180
TALMADGE ROAD, LLC for a project located at 180 TALMADGE RD and
WHEREAS: the applicant was required to Post Developers Escrow Fees, pursuant to Township
Ordinance: and
WHEREAS; ON (10/26/10 180 TALMADGE ROAD, LLC) posted fees on deposit with the
Township of Edison in the account# 7760296116 for Developers Escrow Fees; and
WHEREAS; the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Developers Escrow Fees,
as provided by law; and
WHEREAS; it is now in order that the sum of $256.86, plus accrued interest, if applicable, which
represents the amount due and owing the applicant, be returned to 180 TALMADGE ROAD, LLC; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF
THE
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the sum of $256.86 plus accrued interest, if applicable be refunded to 180
TALMADGE ROAD, LLC

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to refund the sum of
$256.86 to the applicant.

Explanation: This resolution provides for the refund of the unused portion of Developers Escrow Fees
posted by APPLICANT for the Planning Board application
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
RESOLUTION R.480-092026
WHEREAS, The Township Board Secretary advised that the Developer Escrow Fees posted by
VIKAS SHARMA for a project located at 36 RAINFORD RD and
WHEREAS: the applicant was required to Post Developers Escrow Fees, pursuant to Township
Ordinance: and
WHEREAS; ON (11/08/24) VIKAS SHARMA) posted fees on deposit with the Township of
Edison in the account# DE24 l 104VI for Developers Escrow Fees; and
WHEREAS; the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Developers Escrow
Fees, as provided by law; and
WHEREAS; it is now in order that the sum of$2,667.50, plus accrued interest, if applicable, which
represents the amount due and owing the applicant, be returned to VIKAS SHARMA; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the sum of $2,667.50 plus accrued interest, if applicable be refunded to
VIKAS SHARMA
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to refund the
sum of$2,667.50 to the applicant.

Explanation:
This resolution provides for the refund of the unused portion of
Developers Escrow Fees posted by APPLICANT for the Planning Board application
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON
RESOLUTION R.481-092026
WHEREAS, The Township Board Secretary advised that the Developer Escrow
Fees posted by PRIYANKA BANGALE for a project located at 2229 LINCOLN HWY
and
WHEREAS: the applicant was required to Post Developers Escrow Fees, pursuant
to Township Ordinance: and
WHEREAS; ON (07/01/25 PRIYANKA BANGALE) posted fees on deposit with
the Township of Edison in the account# DE250626PR for Developers Escrow Fees; and
WHEREAS; the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of
Developers Escrow Fees, as provided by law; and
WHEREAS; it is now in order that the sum of $3,371.25, plus accrued interest, if
applicable, which represents the amount due and owing the applicant, be returned to
PRIYANKA BANGALE; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the sum of $3,371.25 plus accrued interest, if
applicable be refunded to VIKAS SHARMA
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance be and is hereby
authorized to refund the sum of$3,371.25 to the applicant.

Explanation: This resolution provides for the refund of the unused portion of Developers Escrow Fees
posted by APPLICANT for the Planning Board application
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON

RESOLUTION R.482-092026
WHEREAS, The Township Board Secretary advised that the Developer Escrow Fees posted by
GOLDSIDE DEVELOPERS for a project located at 2026 OAK TREE RD and
WHEREAS: the applicant was required to Post Developers Escrow Fees, pursuant to Township
Ordinance: and
WHEREAS; ON (06/12/14 GOLDSIDE DEVELOPERS) posted fees on deposit with the
Township of Edison in the account# 7763090782 for Developers Escrow Fees; and
WHEREAS; the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Developers Escrow
Fees, as provided by law; and
WHEREAS; it is now in order that the sum of $412.50, plus accrued interest, if applicable, which
represents the amount due and owing the applicant, be returned to GOLDSIDE DEVELOPERS; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON that the sum of $412.50 plus accrued interest, if applicable be refunded to
GOLDSIDE DEVELOPERS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to refund
the sum of $412.50 to the applicant.

RESOLUTION R.483-092026
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH AP ENGINEERING
P.C. FOR SIDEWALK EVALUATION & ADA/PROWAG COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (the Township) has the need for engineering services, and the
Township is authorized pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. (“Local Contracts
Law”) to contract for “professional services” as it may require; and
WHEREAS, AP ENGINEERING P.C., 201 Arlington Ave, Suite 2F, Staten Island, NY 10303, has
submitted a proposal for Sidewalk Evaluation & ADA/PROWAG Compliance Assessment; and
WHEREAS, the Local Contracts Law, more specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, allows for the awarding of a
contract for "professional services" without public advertising for bids; and
WHEREAS, this Contract is not awarded through a “fair and open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition
will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS; the total amount of this contract shall be in the amount not to exceed $96,000.00; and
WHEREAS, prior to contract the vendor will have completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure
Certification which certifies that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate
committee in the Township of Edison in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the vendor from
making any reportable contributions through the term of this one-year contract; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time
an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and
WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or
otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be
made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official
responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief
Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and
WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

The Township is hereby authorized to execute a contract and any other necessary documents, with AP
ENGINEERING P.C., in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00 as set forth above.
This contract is awarded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 and 19:44A-20.5 et. seq, and without
competitive bidding.
The Mayor of the Township may, upon ten (10) days written notice, and without cause, terminate the
Services Contract(s).
The Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with
this resolution.
The Township Clerk shall advertise notice of this action in a legal newspaper pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-1, et seq. and in compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law guidelines.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $96,000.00 will be available in Account No. C-04-25-2256-106-490
Engineering Section 20 Costs [R6-05736].
Lina Vallejo
Chief Financial Officer
Date

Explanation: Authorizing a non-refundable grant of $1,241.00 ($45.72 for 2025 and $1,194.28 for 2026)
from the Township’s Affordable Housing Down Payment/Closing Cost Affordability Assistance Program
for the tax differential of a Fair Market sale unit to an affordable housing unit (31 Lehigh Avenue).
RESOLUTION R.484-092026
EDISON TOWNSHIP
WHEREAS, by Resolution the Township Council approved, authorized and established a Market
To Affordable Program pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.8(a), to assist eligible owner/s in the purchase of
eligible affordable housing units in the Township of Edison, to use these existing Fair Market value
properties as Affordable Housing units (Unit), and committed one million dollars from the Township’s
Affordable Housing Trust Fund for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council also approved and adopted a Manual at that time for the Down
Payment/Closing Cost Affordability Assistance Program in accordance with the Court’s directives, which
set forth the application process for applicants to comply with in order to participate in the Program; and
WHEREAS, a Unit was located and an application to participate in the Program was submitted,
reviewed and deemed complete and in compliance by the Township’s Administrative Agent with the
requirements to purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Unit at 31 Lehigh Avenue is now subject to a property tax reduction for the 2025
and 2026 tax years, based on an affordable assessed value that is lower than the current market-rate
assessment; and
WHEREAS, the Buyer is entitled to a non-refundable grant of $1,241.00 ($45.72 for 2025 and
$1,194.28 for 2026) to be paid from the Township’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund in order to provide
affordability assistance by reducing the costs for the Buyer; and
WHEREAS, the Township will distribute these funds on behalf of the Buyer to Edison Township’s
Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to award these funds to provide assistance in the tax
differential of an affordable unit at 31 Lehigh Avenue in the amount of $1,241.00 ($45.72 for 2025 and
$1,194.28 for 2026) for the purpose and under the terms set forth herein under the Down Payment/Closing
Cost Affordability Assistance Program with respect to such grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison,
Middlesex County, as follows:
1.

2.

The Township Council hereby approves and authorizes a non-refundable grant in the amount
of $1,241.00 from the Township’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund account T-13-00-0000000-006 with respect to the Down Payment/Closing Cost Affordability Assistance Program,
to be paid to Edison Township’s Tax Collector for the purposes set forth herein with respect
to such grant.
That an original certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Municipal Housing
Liaison.

RESOLUTION R.485-092026
RESOLUTION TO RELEASE STREET OPENING ESCROW
WHEREAS, the Township Department of Public Works advises the following
have deposited Escrow Funds for Street Opening Permits; and
WHEREAS, notification has been received stating that all work has been inspected and
restored as per the requirements of the Road Opening Permit; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to release
Street Opening Escrow Funds, under reference number STO0001052, to the following:

Permit Number: DEV-26-0936
Opening Location: 3875 PARK AVE
Block/Lot: 1019/1.02
Applicant’s Name & Address:
LEWIS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
155 RAILROAD PLAZA
ROYERSFORD PA 19468
Initial Deposit Date: 3/6/206
Deposit Amount: $1,707.00
Paid by & refunded to:
LEWIS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
155 RAILROAD PLAZA
ROYERSFORD PA 19468

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Edison
forwards a certified true copy of the resolution to the Director of Finance.

RESOLUTION R.486-092026
RESOLUTION TO RELEASE STREET OPENING ESCROW
WHEREAS, the Township Department of Public Works advises the following
have deposited Escrow Funds for Street Opening Permits; and
WHEREAS, notification has been received stating that all work has been inspected and
restored as per the requirements of the Road Opening Permit; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to release
Street Opening Escrow Funds, under reference number STO0001150, to the following:

Permit Number: DEV-26-1046
Opening Location: 6 KENLEN DR
Block/Lot: 267.07/3
Applicant’s Name & Address:
GALINA LEGASOVA-SAXEN
6 KENLEN DR
EDISON, NJ 08817
Initial Deposit Date: 7/2/2026
Deposit Amount: $880.00
Paid by & refunded to:
GALINA LEGASOVA-SAXEN
6 KENLEN DR
EDISON, NJ 08817

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Edison
forwards a certified true copy of the resolution to the Director of Finance.

RESOLUTION R.487-092026
RESOLUTION TO RELEASE STREET OPENING ESCROW
WHEREAS, the Township Department of Public Works advises the following
have deposited Escrow Funds for Street Opening Permits; and
WHEREAS, notification has been received stating that all work has been inspected and
restored as per the requirements of the Road Opening Permit; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to release
Street Opening Escrow Funds, under reference number STO0001148, to the following:

Permit Number: DEV-26-1043
Opening Location: 94 STONY RD
Block/Lot: 161.10/41
Applicant’s Name & Address:
LOCHIATTO PAVING & MASONRY CO
1607 RT.27
EDISON, NJ 08817
Initial Deposit Date: 6/23/2026
Deposit Amount: $1520.00
Paid by & refunded to:
LOCHIATTO PAVING & MASONRY CO
1607 RT.27
EDISON, NJ 08817

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Edison
forwards a certified true copy of the resolution to the Director of Finance.

RESOLUTION R.488-092026
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO NEW JERSEY OVERHEAD
DOOR FOR OVERHEAD DOOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 25, 2026 for Public Bid 26-08-31
Overhead Door Maintenance and Repair; and
WHEREAS, Resolution R.413-072026 awarded MINER LTD., 11827 Tech Com Road, Suite 115, San
Antonio, TX, 78233; and
WHEREAS, MINER LTD. has communicated to the Township that their firm will not sign the contract nor
be able to perform the services required of this bid and therefore have their award rescinded; and
WHEREAS, NEW JERSEY OVERHEAD DOOR, 377 Van Dyke Place, Bayville, NJ 08721 submitted the
lowest legally responsible, responsive bid; and
WHEREAS, the initial contract shall be for one (1) year from execution of the contract with options to
renew for two (2) one (1) year renewals, upon mutual agreement of both parties, at the same prices, conditions,
requirements and terms of the contract, subject to and contingent upon appropriation of sufficient funds each renewal
year; and
WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $165,000.00, cannot be encumbered at this time;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time
an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and
WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or
otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be
made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official
responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief
Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and
WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein and
as submitted on the summary spreadsheet.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows:
1.

All bids have been reviewed, and the bids submitted by NEW JERSEY OVERHEAD DOOR, for Public
Bid 26-08-31 Overhead Door Maintenance and Repair, is determined to be the lowest legally responsible,
responsive bid for selected items on the bid summary sheet.

2.

The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the collective not to exceed
amount of $165,000.00, for the first year and any succeeding renewal year, contingent upon appropriation
of sufficient funds each renewal year and any other necessary documents, as described herein.

RESOLUTION R.489-092026
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER(S) TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE
FURNISHING OF PLUMBING SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND ACCESSORIES
WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase for various plumbing supplies, equipment, and accessories for the
Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 et seq., authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative
Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the authority set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 of the Local Public Contracts
Law, public bidding is not required when the purchase is under a state contract; and

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WHEREAS, various vendors have been awarded the following contracts:
BC-BID-25-35 Plumbing Supplies, Equipment, and Accessories through State Co-Op #11BCCP
T3027 Plumbing and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Supplies/Equipment -Statewide (NJ
State Contract); and
WHEREAS, the total not to exceed amount of $80,000.00, cannot be encumbered at this time; and
WHEREAS, this not to exceed amount cannot be encumbered at this time; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time
an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and
WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or
otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be
made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official
responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief
Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5b); and
WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows:
3.

The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order(s) in the amount not
to exceed $80,000.00 and any other necessary documents, with various vendors as approved via the various
pricing system contracts as set forth above.

4.

This contract is authorized pursuant to the authority set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 et seq. and N.J.S.A.
40A:11-12 et seq.

RESOLUTION R.490-0920026
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT/PO WITH EMR POWER SYSTEMS
LLC FOR THE REPAIR OF THE GENERATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY
WHEREAS, an emergency condition exists in which the Township needs to repair the generator that
services 911 Communications to avoid a potential system outage; and
WHEREAS, EMR POWER SYSTEMS LLC, PO BOX 3787, Trenton, NJ 08629 submitted a quote in the
amount of $100,984.77; and
WHEREAS, the total not to exceed amount of $105,000.00 will be awarded to cover any additional
parts/labor to complete the emergency repairs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Public Contract Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et seq, a contract may be awarded
and immediate delivery of goods or the performance of services may be provided when an emergency affects the
public health, safety or welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows:
1.

The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order in the amount not
to exceed $105,000.00 and any other necessary documents with EMR POWER SYSTEMS LLC as
described herein.

2.

This contract is awarded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et seq.
CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $105,000.00 are available as follows:
• $50,000 for the above in Account No. C-04-22-2163-103-001 Public Works Gen Building
Improvements [R6-05813]
• $30,000 for the above in Account No. C-04-25-2256-106-005 Engineering Various Facility Building
Improvements [R6-05813]
• $12,500 for the above in Account No. 6-01-25-0240-000-030 Police Department Materials & Supplies
[R6-05813]
• $12,500 for the above in Account No. 6-01-25-0265-001-026 Fire Fighting Maintenance of Other
Equipment [R6-05813]

Lina Vallejo
Chief Financial Officer

Date

RESOLUTION R.491-092026
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT/PO WITH AURORA
ENVIRONMENTAL FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ABOVE GROUND DIESEL TANK
AND REMEDIATION OF LEAK/SPILL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
WHEREAS, an emergency condition exists in which the Township needs to replace the above ground diesel
tank at Fire House #5 and remediate the property from the diesel leak/spill; and
WHEREAS, AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL, 1102 Union Avenue, Union Beach, NJ 07735 submitted a
quote in the amount of $76,420.00; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Public Contract Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et seq, a contract may be awarded
and immediate delivery of goods or the performance of services may be provided when an emergency affects the
public health, safety or welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows:
1.

The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order in the amount not to
exceed $76,420.00 and any other necessary documents with AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL as described
herein.
2.

This contract is awarded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et seq.
CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $76,420.00 are available for the above in Account No. C-04-23-2192103-002 Various Building Improvements [R6-05835].

Lina Vallejo
Chief Financial Officer

Date

RESOLUTION R.492-092026
Authorizing the refund of Fire Prevention Revenue Collected, but Not Required
WHEREAS, on the following dates, amount and payment type, Fire Smoke Inspection
fees were collected and posted in the total amount of $140.00 from the indicated payer, with
location and contact information provided on the list; and
Payer,
Diana Lunt
49 Home Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840

Amount
$140.00

Pay Type
Check # 2673

Date
07/6/2026

WHEREAS, the payer, Diana Lunt, paid a duplicate payment of $140.00 for a residential
smoke inspection that had already been paid for on July 6th, 2026 ; and
WHEREAS, for refunds of their paid $140.00 smoke inspection fee, and the Fire Marshal
advises that the requesters are entitled to refunds, since the fee was duplicated; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison desires to authorize the
refund of the collected, but no longer required, revenue fees.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township
of Edison, that the aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at
length.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison
that the appropriate official of the Township is hereby authorized to draw a check to the noted
parties in the amount specified on listing above for collected, but no longer required Fire
Prevention Revenues totaling $140.00, and that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

RESOLUTION R.493-092026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO ACCEPT A
GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIVISION OF
LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH FOR THE LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE
GRANT PROGRAM 2027
WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (hereinafter referred to as “Township”) is a
municipal corporation in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2026 the Township’s Municipal Council enacted Resolution R434-082026 which allowed the Township applied for a grant with the New Jersey Department of
Health – Division of Local Public Health for the Local Public Health Infrastructure grant; and
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2026, the State of Jersey informed the Township that it would
receive $119,372.00 in grant funding; and
WHEREAS, it is in best interests of the Township to receive this grant funding and to
execute any and all necessary documents with the New Jersey Department of Health – Division of
Local Public Health for the Local Public Health Infrastructure grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township of Edison, County of
Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Mayor along with the Director of Health are hereby
authorized to execute any and all documents and agreements necessary with the New Jersey
Department of Health – Division of Local Public Health for receipt of a grant in the amount of
$119,372.00 for the Public Health Infrastructure Grant upon review by the Township Attorney.