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Notices to Bidders, RFPs, RFQs, Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

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Notices to Bidders, Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, Services and Quotes may be listed here.

Be sure to check other items under "Headlines" on www.hackensack.org as well.  Items may be moved here to save space.

Checkdeadlines of all notices before preparing a response. Some may have expired. Expired items will be periodically deleted.
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Video Recording of Council Meetings (Due: November 12, 2015)
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Employment Opportunities (Updated 10/26/15)
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Volunteer Opportunities

Cultural Arts Board
Access to All Advisory Board

Veterans Advisory Board
Environmental Commission
Recreation Dept: Coaches Sought
Citizen Leadership Form
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Now accepting applications for School Crossing Guards
If interested, please call The Hackensack Police Department, Traffic Division: 201-646-7736.
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The City of Hackensack is looking to revive our Environmental Commission. If you are interested please submit a letter and completed Citizen Leadership Form to the Clerk’s Office. The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor, for a three year term. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm.
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Traffic: Railroad Crossing Replacement/Street Closures for Main, State and Central (Update); Dorchester Water Main Fix

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Railroad Crossing Replacement/Street Closure Notices for Main, State and Central

October 19-23: State will be closed south of Central. Banta will remain open for local traffic. Central eastbound will be closed at Union except for local traffic. Parking will be permitted at 214 State. Sidewalks on State will be closed over the RR tracks with pedestrians diverted to Main or Union.

October 26-29: Main will be closed at Mercer. Northbound traffic will be diverted east and west onto Mercer with thru traffic advised to divert to River. Sidewalks on Main will be closed over the RR tracks with pedestrians diverted to State and Moore.

October 30-November 5: Central will be closed and detoured at the Railroad Crossing. Traffic will use 1st Street, Passaic Street and Union Street. Railroad Avenue will remain open.

Schedule subject to change. Please follow all posted traffic signs and use caution. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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UNITED WATER NEW JERSEY
60 DEVOE PLACE
HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY 07601
TEL 201-487-0011
WWW.UNITEDWATER.COM

IMPORTANT NOTICE
DORCHESTER ROAD
AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY

September 2015

Dear United Water Customer:

At United Water, our goal is to provide you with premier water service. As part of this commitment, we will be replacing the existing water main on portions of Dorchester Road in Hackensack. The result will improve your service reliability and water quality. Here are some important facts about this project:

• Description: Replacement of existing 6” water main
• Location: Dorchester Rd (from Buckingham Drive to Winchester Place)
• Approx. Start Date: Week of October 5 , 2015
• Approx. Duration: 5 weeks
• Working Hours: 7 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Contractor: Montana Construction, Inc.

Listed below are a few things to expect:

• During construction of the new water main, there will be a few brief interruptions in your water service. We will notify you before this occurs.
• There will be a United Water on-site inspector monitoring the project to ensure that the work complies with all regulations.
• Customers may experience minor disruptions to normal traffic and parking flow within the project limits.
• Upon project completion, United Water will perform final pavement restoration of Dorchester Rd.
Important Phone Numbers:
• If you have concerns pertaining to the project, please call the Project Inspector, Jim Lengyel, al 973-476-3341 or the United Water Project Engineer, Timothy Chou, 201-457-7990, Mon. – Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• The 24-hour emergency telephone number for United Water New Jersey is 201-487-0011.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we work to improve our water system and water service for you.
Inconvenience is Temporary – Improvement is Permanent
www.unitedwater.com
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UNITED WATER NEW JERSEY
60 DEVOE PLACE
HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY 07601
TEL 201-487-0011
WWW.UNITEDWATER.COM

NOTICIA IMPORTANTE
DORCHESTER ROAD
Y VECINDAD

Septiembre 2015

Estimado cliente de United Water:

En United Water, nuestro objetivo es ofrecerle el servicio de agua de primer nivel. Como parte de este compromiso, estaremos reemplazando nuestras cañerías principales de agua existente en partes de la calle Dorchester en Hackensack. El resultado mejorara el rendimiento del servicio
y la calidad del agua. He aquí algunos datos importantes acerca de este proyecto:

• Descripción: Remplazar la cañería principal de 6” de agua. • Ubicación: Dorchester Rd. (de Buckingham Drive a Winchester Place) • Fecha de inicio: Semana del 05 de Octubre 2015. • Duración Aprox.: 5 semanas • Horas de trabajo: 7 am a 4:30 pm, de lunes a viernes. • Contratista: Montana Construction, Inc.
Algunas cosas que puede esperar:
• Durante la construcción de la nueva cañería de agua, habrá algunas interrupciones breves en el servicio de agua.
Le avisaremos antes que esto ocurra.
• Habrá un inspector de United Water presente durante el proyecto para asegurarse de que todas las regulaciones sean cumplidas.
• Los clientes pueden experimentar interrupciones menores en el tráfico y en el estacionamiento dentro de los límites del proyecto.
• Al final del proyecto, United Water llevará a cabo la restauración del pavimento en Dorchester Rd.

Números importantes:
• Si tienen preguntas relacionadas con el proyecto, por favor llame al Inspector del Proyecto, Jim Lengyel, al 973-476-3341 o el Ingeniero de Proyectos, Timothy Chou, 201-457-7990, lunes a viernes de 8 am a 4:30 pm.
• El número de teléfono de emergencia las 24 horas es 201-487-0011.

Gracias por su paciencia y cooperación mientras trabajamos para mejorar nuestro sistema de agua y el servicio de agua para usted.

Inconvenience is Temporary – Improvement is Permanent
www.unitedwater.com

Bergen County to Plow County Roads in Hackensack

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Bergen County to Plow County Roads in Hackensack

The County of Bergen has decided in its sole discretion to institute a “pilot program” this winter for snow removal and salting of all County roads within the City of Hackensack.

If there are safety issues on County roads, please contact Hackensack Police dispatch. The City will then contact the County. The City will respond if the County does not respond in a timely manner.

For any issues that may arise with respect to this County Program, please direct complaints to Bergen County at 201-646-2808. After hours, please contact the Bergen County Bureau of Police Services at 201-336-7700. They will contact the Bergen County Operations Division to respond. The County’s online reporting system may also be used: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/requesttracker.aspx 

The City of Hackensack will continue to enforce 170-66, Schedule XVII: Snow Emergency No-Parking Areas.

Below is a list of the County road system which they will plow.

County Roads in Hackensack to be Plowed by Bergen County

Zabriskie Street, from Johnson Avenue to 100 feet east of Bergen County Operations Division entrance gate
Jefferson Avenue, from Johnson Avenue to Main Street
Essex Street, from Lodi-Maywood line at 0.02 miles west of Arcadia Road to Main Street-Hudson Street
Court Street, from Main Street to Bogota line at Hackensack River
Hudson Street, from Essex Street to Kansas Street/East Kansas Street
East Kansas Street, from River Street to Hudson Street
Bridge Street, from River Street to Court Street
Central Avenue, from State Street to Maywood line at the Esplanade
Hudson Street, from Kansas Street/East Kansas Street to Little Ferry line at 0.03 miles north of Alfred Place
South River Street, from East Moonachie Road to the Little Ferry line at 0.14 miles north of Bergen Turnpike
Main Street, from Anderson Street to Johnson Avenue
Johnson Avenue, from Main Street to Zabriskie Street at Kinderkamack Road
Kinderkamack Road, from Johnson Avenue/Zabriskie Street to River Edge line at Coles Brook
Polifly Road, from Hasbrouck Heights line at 0.04 miles south of East Pleasantview Avenue to Essex Street.
First Street, from Essex Street to Passaic Street
Midtown Road, from River Street to Bogota line at Hackensack River
East Salem Street, from River Street to Midtown Road
Summit Avenue, from Passaic Street to Hasbrouck Heights line at 0.01 miles north of Longview Avenue
Passaic Street, from Maywood line at the Esplanade to Main Street
Union Street, from Passaic Street to Anderson Street
Anderson Street, from Union Street to Teaneck line at Hackensack River
Hackensack Avenue, from River Edge line, at Coles Brook, to River Street/University Plaza
River Street, from University Plaza to Bridge Street
River Street from Bridge Street to East Kansas Street
South River Street, from East Kansas Street to East Moonachie Road
East Moonachie Road/Moonachie Road, from South River Street to South Hackensack line, at 0.03 miles north of Calicooneck Road

Invitation to join Cultural Arts Board

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The City is establishing an Cultural Arts Board that will keep the City Council informed of developments regarding artistic and cultural opportunities in Hackensack. The Board will advise and make recommendations to the City Council. The ordinance appears below.

Please use this form.
Please email or deliver to the Clerk's office, 65 Central Avenue, Third Floor.  Email: dkarlsson@hackensack.org

For invitations to serve on other boards, click here.
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Chapter 36B. CULTURAL ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF

§ 36B-1. Establishment; organization.

A. There shall be established in and for the City of Hackensack a Cultural Arts Department for the purpose of designing, coordinating and administrating cultural arts programs.
B. This Department shall be headed by a Director and assisted by a seven-member Cultural Arts Board.

§ 36B-2. Cultural Arts Director.
The City Manager, after certification from the Civil Service Commission, is authorized to appoint a Cultural Arts Director at an annual salary not to exceed that which is established in the City of Hackensack Salary Ordinance.

§ 36B-3. Duties of Director.
Under the supervision of the City Manager, the Director of the Cultural Arts Department shall perform the following duties:
A. Administer all programs recommended by the Cultural Arts Board and approved by the City Manager consistent with the policies of the Mayor and Council.
B. Supervise and train the staff of the Cultural Arts Department.
C. Develop a comprehensive program to meet local cultural needs, utilizing existing resources of the Community and present this program to the Cultural Arts Board for review and comment.
D. Attend all meetings of the Cultural Arts Board.
E. Prepare a budget for review by the Cultural Arts Board and the City Manager to be presented to the City Council.
F. Submit on a monthly basis a financial statement to the Cultural Arts Board and the City Manager of all income and expenditures for the preceding month.
G. Maintain suitable and comprehensive reports for a monthly presentation to the Cultural Arts Board and City Manager. Such report shall reflect program content, attendance and evaluation.
H. Maintain an inventory of all equipment and property assigned to the Cultural Arts Department by the City Manager of the City of Hackensack.
I. Develop reporting systems, which shall include financial and statistical data.
J. Maintain an alert for available grants and aid programs and prepare for submission proposals to obtain such programs.
K. Publicize, after obtaining the City Manager's approval of all notices, fliers and press releases, the various artistic and cultural activities through a planned year-round public relations program and utilize all appropriate communications to inform the residents of the facilities and services of the Cultural Arts Department.
L. Establish a close liaison with other interested agencies and organizations involved in artistic and cultural activities.

§ 36B-4. Cultural Arts Board.

The Cultural Arts Board shall consist of seven members, at least four of whom shall be citizens and residents of the City of Hackensack. One member shall be a board member of the Main Street Business Alliance established pursuant Chapter 147-3 of the Code of the City of Hackensack. The members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City, with the advice and consent of the City Council.

§ 36B-5. Term and compensation of Board members.
The Cultural Arts Board members first appointed shall be appointed for the following terms: one member for five years who must be a Hackensack resident, one member for four years, two members for three years who must be Hackensack residents, two members for two years and one member for one year who must be a Hackensack resident. Following the initial appointments, all appointments shall be for terms of five years, and a vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Members shall serve until their respective successors are appointed and shall qualify. The members shall receive no compensation for their service. The term of office of each appointee shall commence on the first day of January and shall expire on the 31st day of December of the appropriate year.

§ 36B-6. Organization and duties of Board.
A. The Board shall annually organize and elect such officers and adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the faithful discharge of its responsibility to the Cultural Arts Department.
B. The Board shall report to the Cultural Arts Director and shall perform the following duties:
(1) Conduct regular meetings once a month and report to the City Manager the names of inactive members to be replaced by the Mayor and Council.
(2) Review and comment on the objectives and goals of the Cultural Arts Department.
(3) Review and comment on the cultural program submitted by the Cultural Arts Director.
(4) Review and comment on the annual budget proposal prepared by the Cultural Arts Director.
(5) Entertain public proposals and suggestions and articulate same to the Cultural Arts Director.

§ 36B-7. Rules and regulations.
All participants in Cultural Arts Department programs and activities shall comply with the rules and regulations embodied in the Code of the City of Hackensack.
Editor's Note: For specific rules and regulations for parks and public areas in the city, see Ch. 117, Parks.
Subject to review of the City Manager and the approval of the Mayor and Council, the Cultural Arts Director may impose additional rules and regulations as safety and administrative needs require.

§ 36B-8. Appointment of employees.
The City Manager, after certification from the Civil Service Commission and consultation with the Cultural Arts Director, is authorized to appoint employees as the City Manager shall deem necessary to carry out the functions of the Cultural Arts Department.

§ 36B-9. Appropriation of funds.
The City Council shall annually fix, determine and allocate moneys for the care, custody, policing and maintenance of public cultural areas and for the expenses of the Cultural Arts Department, which sum shall be raised by taxation in the same manner as other taxes.

§36B-10. Moneys to become part of general fund.
All moneys received by the Cultural Arts Department shall be paid over to the City Treasurer and shall become part of the general funds of the City of Hackensack.

§ 36B-11. Honorary Board Members.
The Mayor and Council may appoint honorary board members to the Cultural Arts Board in its sole discretion.

Veterans Dav Video, Novemberfest Pictures

Board Vacancies

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The City of Hackensack is seeking members for the following boards and committees:

Condo & Coop Board - 11 Vacancies
HAPADA- 7 Vacancies
Housing Authority- 2 Vacancies
Library Board- 1 Vacancy
Local Assistance Board- 1 Vacancy
Planning Board- 5 Vacancies
Rent Stabilization Board- 2 Vacancies
Shade Tree Advisory Committee- 1 Vacancy
Zoning Board - 5 Vacancies
Veterans Advisory Committee - 5 Vacancies
Cultural Arts Board -7 Vacancies
Access to All Advisory Board - 5 Vacancies
Environmental Commission - 5 Vacancies

Please use this form.

Please email or deliver to the Clerk's office, 65 Central Avenue, Third Floor.  Email: dkarlsson@hackensack.org

 

 



 

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers

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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the opening of another Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Essex County Hall of Records, Business Resource Center (Room 447), 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102. The Center will also provide one-on-one assistance to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters seeking disaster assistance for losses caused by Hurricane Sandy.   

Centers are located as indicated below until further notice:

 

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC)

Atlantic County

Bergen County

City of Atlantic City

Bergen Co. Office of Emergency Management

1301 Bacharach Blvd, Room 129

285 Campgaw Road

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Mahwah, NJ 07430

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

 

 

Essex County

Monmouth County

Essex County Hall of Records

Monmouth Co. Emergency Operations Center

Business Resource Center (Room 447)

300 Halls Mill Road

465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Freehold, NJ 07728

Newark, NJ 07102

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

 

 

Ocean County

 

Miller Air Park, Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management

 

County Road 530 at Mule Road

 

Berkeley, NJ 08757

 

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday

 

 

NJDEP: Woodburning Tips

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795
December 14, 2015 Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795
www.nj.gov/dep Bob Considine (609) 292-2994

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDS BEST PRACTICES FOR WOOD BURNING DURING COLDER MONTHS
TIPS CAN HELP REDUCE AIR POLLUTION, POTENTIALLY HARMFUL HEALTH IMPACTS


(15/P117) TRENTON – With colder weather on the way, the Department of Environmental Protection is reminding New Jersey residents to take steps to reduce their impact on air quality when burning wood for heat, whether in fireplaces, wood stoves, or outdoor wood boilers. “As winter approaches, more homeowners turn to wood-burning fireplaces or wood stoves to heat their homes and save on heating costs,” said John Giordano, Assistant Commissioner for Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability. “With simple precautions and care, there’s much that can be done to minimize wood-burning emissions that impact the environment and the health of you and your neighbors.”
The DEP recommends following these guidelines for burning wood at home:
? • Allow wood to season before burning it. Seasoning entails allowing the wood to sit outdoors for at least six months. Seasoned wood is darker, has cracks in the end grain and sounds hollow when smacked against another piece of wood.
? • Use a wood moisture meter to test the moisture content of wood. Wood burns most efficiently when its moisture content is below 20 percent.
? • Stack wood neatly off the ground with the top covered to protect the wood from rain and snow.
? • Start fires with newspaper and dry kindling. Keep fires burning hot.
? • Regularly remove ashes to ensure proper airflow.
? • Never burn garbage, cardboard, plastics, wrapping materials, painted materials or pressure-treated wood in your stove or fireplace.
? • Keep anything flammable - including drapes, furniture, newspapers and books - far away from any wood-burning appliance. Keep an accessible and recently inspected fire extinguisher nearby.
? • Consider using an indoor air HEPA filter in the same room as a stove or fireplace. A study by the University of British Columbia indicates these filters can reduce indoor particle pollution by 60 percent.
State regulations and some municipal ordinances prohibit the emission of visible smoke from outdoor wood boilers. Wood boilers heat a fluid that is circulated in homes and buildings for heating purposes. Under state regulations, these boilers may only emit visible smoke for three minutes every half-hour to allow for start-up.
In deciding how to heat your home this winter and reduce your exposure to fine particles from wood smoke, DEP recommends upgrading to a U. S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified wood stove or fireplace insert. The newer equipment will reduce air pollution and is much more energy efficient.

For more information on wood burning in New Jersey, visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/baqp/woodburning.html
For more on the EPA’s Burnwise program, visit: http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/


HFD Brings Holiday Cheer to Children

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HFD Brings Holiday Cheer to Children

On Tuesday December 15, 2015 members of the Hackensack Fire Department IAFF locals 2081 & 3172 purchased gifts for 50 children, ranging in age from 3 months old to 17 years old. They are all part of the Youth Consultation Services (YCS) of Bergen County which is located in Hackensack. "Members of the department wanted the children to be in the holiday spirit and were glad to assist (YCS) with this toy drive. Without our drive, these kids might not have received presents for Christmas," said Justin Derevyanik (State Delegate of IAFF local 3172). "The look on the kid’s faces when they receive their gifts will be priceless."

Hackensack Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday.

 

 

Monthly Parking Spaces Now Available in the Atlantic Street Parking Garage

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Monthly Parking Spaces Now Available in the Atlantic Street Parking Garage

The City of Hackensack is offering monthly spaces in the Atlantic Street garage for $85 per month.

Parking spaces are available on a first come first serve basis for both structures and surface lots. Parking spaces are not assigned to a specific tag number or user unless reserved through the Parking Utility.
Reserved Parking: Reserved parking is available at an additional cost of 50% premium over the monthly parking fee. Reserved parking is available from between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm or from 6:01 pm to 7:59 am.

Late Fees: Late fees shall be assessed as follows:
Between 5 and 10 days: Late fee surcharge of 10%
Between 11 and 30 days: Late fee surcharge of 20%
Over 30 days: Parking is revoked and vehicle is summonsed and/or towed

Monthly Parking Permits: The Police Department shall issue permits, stickers or decals to monthly parkers. Monthly parkers shall park in the designated off street parking lot or garage associated with the parking permit, sticker or decal. Monthly parkers shall notify the Police Department when they wish to discontinue parking in municipal off-street parking lots. Signs shall be posted indicating monthly parking spaces.

Replacement Decals: A fee of $5 shall be charged to monthly parkers for all decals which are lost or damaged and are replaced by the Police Department.

Payment: The monthly parking fee shall be paid by the first day of each month for monthly parking in off-street municipal parking lots and parking garages. The City Manager is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be reasonable and necessary for the efficient operation of the municipal monthly parking system.

To order your parking space, please contact Myrna Sosa, Hackensack Police Department, Traffic Division: msosa@hackensackpd.org, 201-646-7736.

 

Winter Weather Preparedness

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Preparing for a Winter Storm  
Review what steps are necessary to prepare for a winter storm.

Protecting Yourself During a Winter Storm
Educate yourself on how to stay protected in a winter storm.

Cold Weather Safety Advisory
Learn about how cold weather safety advisories are completed.

How to Prevent, Recognize and Treat Cold Related Injuries
Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat cold related injuries.

Keep Warm, Be Healthy
Learn to avoid overexertion.

Preventing Hypothermia
Discover how to prevent hypothermia.

What to Do in the Event of a Power Failure
Obtain information about what to do in the event of a winter weather power failure.

Animal Emergency Preparedness
The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan.  If you are a pet owner, that plan should include your pets. 

From Bergen County: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/index.aspx?nid=330

 

Winter Storm Information

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2016 Winter Storm Information

The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant weekend snow storm.  City officials have made the necessary preparations in advance of the storm. Please visit the National Weather Service for the latest storm information.

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Notices:

Snow must be removed from sidewalks.  Do not deposit snow back into the roadway.  Click here for more information.

Snow/Parking Notice: In an effort to allow the DPW to better plow the streets during snow storms, the Hackensack Police Department will be strictly enforcing all "No Parking When Road Is Snow Covered" regulations. The regulations can be found here. Summonses will be issued to all vehicles in violation. Vehicles will also be subject to towing and impoundment.  Thank you for your cooperation.
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Avisos:
Nieve debe ser retirado de aceras. No depositar la nieve de nuevo en la carretera. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.

Nieve Aviso / Aparcamiento: En un esfuerzo para que el Departamento de Obras Públicas para arar mejor las calles durante tormentas de nieve, el Departamento de Policía de Hackensack será estrictamente haciendo cumplir todos "No Parking Cuando camino está cubierto de nieve" reglamentos. Los reglamentos se pueden encontrar aquí. Las citaciones se entregarán a todos los vehículos en violación. Así vehículos estarán sujetos a remolque y el embalse. Gracias por su cooperación.
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Snow Removal and Fire Safety (Archived information).

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Preparing for a Winter Storm  
Review what steps are necessary to prepare for a winter storm.

Protecting Yourself During a Winter Storm
Educate yourself on how to stay protected in a winter storm.

Cold Weather Safety Advisory
Learn about how cold weather safety advisories are completed.

How to Prevent, Recognize and Treat Cold Related Injuries
Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat cold related injuries.

Keep Warm, Be Healthy
Learn to avoid overexertion.

Preventing Hypothermia
Discover how to prevent hypothermia.

What to Do in the Event of a Power Failure
Obtain information about what to do in the event of a winter weather power failure.

Animal Emergency Preparedness
The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan.  If you are a pet owner, that plan should include your pets. 

From Bergen County: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/index.aspx?nid=330

City Manager: 2015 Year-End Report

Central Avenue Construction Work/Parking

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On or about 2/15/2016, construction will begin on Central Avenue.  No parking will be allowed on Central Avenue (Between 1st and RR). Parking will be allowed on the east side of Railroad Place and on Railroad Avenue, south of Central Avenue. Parking will also be allowed on Central Avenue, east of the railroad tracks, west of Park Street. The driveways for 157 Central Avenue (on Railroad) will be open. Therefore, parking will only be allowed south of those driveways. Do not block driveways or fire hydrants and keep intersections clear.

Please call the Traffic Division at 201-646-7725 with any questions. 

 

City-Wide Reassessment (Updated 2/16/16)

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Dear Property Owner:

The reassessment of Hackensack has been completed in accordance with the rules and regulations mandated by the State of New Jersey requiring all real property be appraised at its fair market value. We have made a complete analysis of all recent market data in order to accomplish this task and to determine the value of all properties as of October 1, 2015.

Please do not apply the 2015 tax rate to your new value. The aggregate value of total assessments in Hackensack will increase in the reassessment year of 2016; therefore, the tax rate will decrease. Property taxes cannot be computed until the County, School and Municipal budgets are approved and the new 2016 tax rate is established in the summer of 2016.

Additional information such as the predicted tax rate, estimated tax impact calculator, 2014 and 2015 sales information, all assessments, and neighborhood map can be found at www.asinj.com by clicking on “Current revaluation information” on the homepage and following the Hackensack link.

If you wish to request a copy of your property record card for your review, please email hackensack@asinj.com with the subject line “PRC request”. Please allow up to 72 hours to receive your property record card.

If you desire, you may meet with an Appraisal Systems representative to discuss or present any relevant information regarding your new 2016 assessed value. Meetings can be scheduled by calling (201) 493-8530 Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:30 A.M and 4:00 P.M., within 7 business days of the receipt of this letter. Or, schedule online 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week by visiting the scheduling page at our website www.asinj.com/scheduling.htm. Use the following information to gain access for this property:

Login = Login
Password = Password

In order to accommodate the taxpayers of Hackensack, Appraisal Systems has arranged to conduct these meetings mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Thank you for your cooperation during the reassessment process.

Sincerely,
APPRAISAL SYSTEMS, INC. CITY OF HACKENSACK

 

 


Seat Tag Name Plates for the Performing Arts Center. Now Available!

Zika Virus Information

PSE&G Prepares for Approaching Storm System

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PSE&G Prepares for Approaching Storm System

High winds and heavy rain can cause challenging conditions


(NEWARK, N.J. – February 24, 2016) Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest electric and gas utility, is preparing for the approaching storm system that is expected to bring rain and high winds to the state. Additional electric and gas personnel are at the ready to respond to any outages caused by the predicted high winds and potential flooding.

“Wind gusts upwards of 50 miles per hour can make for challenging conditions,” said John Latka, senior vice president of electric and gas operations for PSE&G. “This storm certainly has the potential to knock down wires, and excessive rain could breach underground electric and gas facilities. These conditions also make it difficult for our crews on the roads, and we can’t go up in buckets to make electric repairs in extremely windy conditions. We will respond to service interruptions as quickly and safely as possible.”

In advance of the storm, PSE&G advises customers to prepare an emergency kit that includes:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio

Flashlight and extra batteries

First aid kit

Manual can opener for food

Cell phone with chargers

PSE&G urges its customers to be cautious during and after the storm:

To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run any gasoline powered engine, including generators and snowblowers, in a garage or any other enclosed space.

Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Do not approach or drive over a downed line and do not touch anything that it might be in contact with.

To report downed wires or power outages, call PSE&G’s Customer Service line at 1-800-436-PSEG. Also, customers can report outages by logging into their PSE&G account online or by texting “OUT” to 4PSEG (47734). The utility’s mobile-friendly website includes an “Outage Map” that is updated every 15 minutes and displays the location and status of power outages in PSE&G’s service area.

 

Monthly Parking Spaces Now Available in the Atlantic Street Parking Garage

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Monthly Parking Spaces Now Available in the Atlantic Street Parking Garage

The City of Hackensack is offering monthly spaces in the Atlantic Street garage for $85 per month.

Parking spaces are available on a first come first serve basis for both structures and surface lots. Parking spaces are not assigned to a specific tag number or user unless reserved through the Parking Utility.
Reserved Parking: Reserved parking is available at an additional cost of 50% premium over the monthly parking fee. Reserved parking is available from between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm or from 6:01 pm to 7:59 am.

Late Fees: Late fees shall be assessed as follows:
Between 5 and 10 days: Late fee surcharge of 10%
Between 11 and 30 days: Late fee surcharge of 20%
Over 30 days: Parking is revoked and vehicle is summonsed and/or towed

Monthly Parking Permits: The Police Department shall issue permits, stickers or decals to monthly parkers. Monthly parkers shall park in the designated off street parking lot or garage associated with the parking permit, sticker or decal. Monthly parkers shall notify the Police Department when they wish to discontinue parking in municipal off-street parking lots. Signs shall be posted indicating monthly parking spaces.

Replacement Decals: A fee of $5 shall be charged to monthly parkers for all decals which are lost or damaged and are replaced by the Police Department.

Payment: The monthly parking fee shall be paid by the first day of each month for monthly parking in off-street municipal parking lots and parking garages. The City Manager is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be reasonable and necessary for the efficient operation of the municipal monthly parking system.

To order your parking space, please contact Myrna Sosa, Hackensack Police Department, Traffic Division: msosa@hackensackpd.org, 201-646-7737.

 

NJ Transit Plan for Possible Rail Stoppage

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NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES ALTERNATE SERVICE PLAN FOR POSSIBLE RAIL STOPPAGE

Commuters advised to expect unusual congestion 
and delays on all travel modes

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations faces the prospect of a systemwide shutdown should the membership of its rail union opt to participate in a work stoppage.  This would result in the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, affecting more than 160,000 customers who ride the system on a typical weekday.  In the event of such a stoppage, NJ TRANSIT has developed a contingency plan that would accommodate up to about 38 percent, or about 40,000 seats, of the existing New York-bound customer base.

This contingency plan includes adding capacity to existing New York commuter bus routes in close proximity to rail stations, contracting with private carriers to operate bus service from key regional park-ride locations during weekday peak periods, increasing capacity on its three light rail systems, and maximizing use of the available capacity on PATH and ferry service.

“A rail stoppage would have a severe impact on travel in the entire region, as capacity constraints on both our public transportation system and our road network limit our ability to accommodate every displaced rail customer,” said NJ TRANSIT Interim Executive Director Dennis Martin.  “NJ TRANSIT will operate a plan that the overall system and region can safely handle to accommodate as many customers as possible who absolutely must travel into and out of New York, bearing in mind that bus service cannot replicate the railroad.”

In developing its contingency plan, NJ TRANSIT focused available resources on the largest segment of its rail customer base—the New York-bound customer.  Approximately 105,000 customers make up the total rail-based interstate market, including customers who transfer from NJ TRANSIT rail to PATH trains at Hoboken Terminal and Newark Penn Station.  Through a combination of added capacity to existing New York bus routes, operation of a regional park/ride service, and private carriers adding capacity where possible to their own bus routes that parallel rail corridors, NJ TRANSIT estimates that it can carry approximately 40,000 New York customers.

“If a rail stoppage occurs, NJ TRANSIT customers as well as people who normally drive to work should understand that this will not be a normal commute for anyone—particularly with the potential for more than 10,000 additional cars on the road per peak hour,” said Martin.  “As part of our contingency planning, we have reached out to a broad range of employers and business organizations in New Jersey and New York to alert them to the potential stoppage, and we have strongly encouraged them to allow their employees to telecommute if possible.”

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