NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Municipal Clerk for the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 AT 10:00 AM
Prevailing Time in the Court Room, First Floor, Borough Hall,
One Eighty Two Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ 07446, at which time and place bids will be opened and read in public for:
BUS BID
 
Specifications and other bid information may be obtained at the office of the
Borough Clerk’s Office, First Floor, Borough Hall, during regular business hours.
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A.10:5-
31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.17:27.
Term:
30 DAYS UPON AWARD AND SIGNITURE OF CONTRACT
 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

2026 Municipal Budget

2026  Municipal  Budget
                       
of the BOROUGH of   ELMWOOD PARK   County of  
  BERGEN   for the fiscal year 2026.        
             
Revenue and Appropriations Summaries
           
           
Summary of Revenues Anticipated
        2026   2025  
1. Surplus     4,650,000.00   5,285,000.00  
2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues     7,429,853.00   9,159,919.00  
3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes     550,000.00   550,000.00  
4. a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes     27,573,712.00   23,621,407.00  
  b) Addition to Local School District Tax     0.00   0.00  
  c) Minimum Library Tax     1,199,899.00   1,077,173.00  
               Tot Amt to be Rsd by Taxes for Sup of Muni Bnd     28,773,611.00   24,698,580.00  
                                             Total General Revenues     41,403,464.00   39,693,499.00  
           
           
           
Summary of Appropriations 2026 Budget   Final 2025 Budget  
1. Operating Expenses:  Salaries & Wages   13,731,410.00   13,285,384.00  
    Other Expenses   18,242,059.00   17,027,564.00  
2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations     4,233,425.00   4,146,439.00  
3. Capital Improvements     400,000.00   360,000.00  
4.  Debt Service (Include for School Purposes)     2,346,570.00   2,484,112.00  
5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes     2248746.75 2,450,000.00   2,390,000.00  
                         Total General Appropriations     41,403,464.00   39,693,499.00  
           
           
           
    2026 Dedicated Water   Utility Budget    
Summary of Revenues Anticipated
        2026   2025  
1. Surplus            
2. Miscellaneous Revenues       4,124,195.00   4,120,908.00  
3. Deficit  (General Budget)              
                       Total Revenues       4,124,195.00   4,120,908.00  
               
Summary of Appropriations 2026 Budget   Final 2025 Budget  
1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages   640,000.00   560,000.00  
    Other Expenses   3,100,000.00   3,100,000.00  
2. Capital Improvements            
3. Debt Service     304,195.00   380,908.00  
4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations     80,000.00   80,000.00  
5. Surplus  (General Budget)            
                               Total Appropriations       4,124,195.00   4,120,908.00  
Total Number of Employees              
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
Balance of Outstanding Debt
      General   Water      
Interest      677,268.00   53,948.00      
Principal     1,669,302.00   250,247.00      
Outstanding Balance     21,119,320.00   1,395,247.00   0.00  
           
           

Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the council members of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen on April 23, 2026.

A hearing on the Budget and Tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building, on May 21st, 2026 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2026 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons.

Copies of the Budget are available in the office of Shanee Morris, Borough Clerk, at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Phone # 201-796-1457 during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M

Introduction to Ordinance 26-14

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.

 

Ordinance #26-14

CALENDAR YEAR 2026 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

Borough of Elmwood Park

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

MEETING NOTICE

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
MEETING NOTICE

Please be advised that a Special Meeting of the Elmwood Park Mayor and Council will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00PM, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ for the purpose of:

1 – INTRODUCTION OF THE 2026 BUDGET – BUDGET

2 – INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING OF COLA ORDINANCE

3 – APPROVE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

Copies of this notice were distributed to the Mayor and Council, Officers, Municipal Attorney, emailed to The Record and Herald News, filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk, posted on the Borough website at https://elmwoodparknj.us/public-notices" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://elmwoodparknj.us/public-notices and posted on the bulletin Board in the Municipal Building. 

Formal action will be taken.

 

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-11

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-11

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 902, LOTS 3 & 4 AS SHOWN ON THE TAX MAP OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-10

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-10

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22-6.5 (“FAILURE TO COMPLY; PENALTY”) FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT OF SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL AND RELATED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. 

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-01

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Ordinance #26-01

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, TO FIX THE RATES AND PRICES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE USE OF WATER AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION, SUPPLY, USE AND PROTECTION OF SAID WATER AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN SAID RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Introduction to Ordinance 26-13

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.

Ordinance #26-13

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, NEW JERSEY AMENDING THE BOROUGH CODE AND ALL GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH; MORE SPECIFICALLY, SECTION 4-7.3. LICENSING [ADDED 8-19-2021 BY ORD. NO. 21-13; AMENDED 3-17-2022 BY ORD. NO. 22-041; AMENDED 9-21-2023 BY ORD. NO. 23-33] TO PERMIT CLASS 6 CANNABIS DELIVERY SERVICES

Borough of Elmwood Park

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

Introduction to Ordinance 26-12

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.

Ordinance #26-12

AN ORDINANCE Amending Section 7-21 (“MULTI-WAY STOP  INTERSECTIONS”) TO ADD INtERSECTIONS ON East 55th St. 

Borough of Elmwood Park

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

Adoption of BOH Ord #2026-01

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Borough of Elmwood Park Board of Health, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a regular meeting of the Board of Health held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Ordinance #2026-01

AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARY, WAGES AND COMPENSATION OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY.

 

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Board of Health Secretary

Borough of Elmwood Park

Introduction to Ordinance 26-11

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.
 
Ordinance #26-11
 

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 902, LOTS 3 & 4 AS SHOWN ON THE TAX MAP OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Re-Introduce Ordinance #26-01

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.
 
Ordinance #26-01
 

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, TO FIX THE RATES AND PRICES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE USE OF WATER AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION, SUPPLY, USE AND PROTECTION OF SAID WATER AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN SAID RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-09

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Ordinance #26-09

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 37, “AFFORDABLE HOUSING” OF THE BOROUGH CODE FOR COMPLIANCE

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-08

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Ordinance #26-08

ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REHABILITATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES SITUATED ALONG MARKET STREET AND VICINITY

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-07

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Ordinance #26-07

                  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-11 (“PARKING TIME LIMITED ON CERTAIN STREETS”) TO ENFORCE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 4. 

Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-06

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK

Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Ordinance #26-06

                  

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-1.4 (“FACILITY USE RULES AND REGULATIONS”) TO FURTHER ADDRESS DOGS IN PARKS. 

 

Borough of Elmwood Park

Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk 

Introduction to Ordinance 26-10

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, March19, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.
 
Ordinance #26-10
 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22-6.5 (“FAILURE TO COMPLY; PENALTY”) FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT OF SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL AND RELATED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. 

 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Bond Ordinance 26-05

BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY

ORDINANCE 26-05

The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, on March 19, 2026, and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement by its posting on the Borough's official Internet website. Copies of the full ordinance are available, at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk's office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:
Title: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPROVEMENT OF GARDEN DRIVE IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $340,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO APPROPRIATE A FEDERAL GRANT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

Purpose(s): Improvement of Garden Drive, including road resurfacing, construction of ADA compliant sidewalk ramps and drainage, curb and sidewalk improvements, where necessary, in, by and for the Borough.

Appropriation: $340,000
Bonds/Notes Authorized: $191,600
Grants (if any) Appropriated: $138,790
Section 20 Costs: $60,000
Useful Life: 10 years

 Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Notice of Public Hearing

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
Planning Board 
 
Notice of Public Hearing, Elmwood Park Planning Board, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7pm:

 

Review, Discussion & Action anticipated as to Elmwood Park’s First Amendment, Fourth Round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan.  Said plan is available through the borough public website ( www.elmwoodparknj.us)

Adoption of Ordinance 26-04

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
 
Ordinance #26-04
 
                   AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BOROUGH CODE Section 7-32 (“ELECTRIC SCOOTER REGULATIONS”) To FURTHER ADDRESS ELECTRIC SCOOTER AND ELECTRIC BICYCLE USE. 
 
 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk
 
 

Adoption of Ordinance 26-03

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
 
Ordinance #26-03
 
                   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-34.4 (“OPERATING CONDITIONS”) TO UPDATE BOROUGH TOWING FEES. 
 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Adoption of Ordinance 26-02

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed on second and final reading and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey at a meeting of said Mayor and Council held at the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
 
Ordinance #26-02
 
                   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-1.4 (“FACILITY USE RULES AND REGULATIONS”) TO ALLOW LEASHED DOGS IN BOROUGH PARKS.
 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Introduction to Ordinance 26-07

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, March19, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.
 
Ordinance #26-07
 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-11 (“PARKING TIME LIMITED ON CERTAIN STREETS”) TO ENFORCE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 4. 
 
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk

Introduction to Ordinance 26-06

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
Notice is hereby given that the following introduced ordinance was read and passed on first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, Bergen County, NJ held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration by the Borough Council at the Regular Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ on Thursday, March19, 2026 at 7:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. During the week prior and leading up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available to the members of the general public who shall request the same at the office of the Borough Clerk in the Municipal Building.
 
Ordinance #26-06
 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-1.4 (“FACILITY USE RULES AND REGULATIONS”) TO FURTHER ADDRESS DOGS IN PARKS. 

NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK
 
ORDINANCE #26-05
 
NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY
The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, on February 19, 2026. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Borough Council to be held in the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, on March 19, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available, at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk's office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:
Title: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPROVEMENT OF GARDEN DRIVE IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF ELMWOOD PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $340,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO APPROPRIATE A FEDERAL GRANT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
Purpose(s): Improvement of Garden Drive, including road resurfacing, construction of ADA compliant sidewalk ramps and drainage, curb and sidewalk improvements, where necessary, in, by and for the Borough.
Appropriation: $340,000
Bonds/Notes Authorized: $191,600
Grants (if any) Appropriated: $138,790
Section 20 Costs: $60,000
Useful Life: 10 years
This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.
Borough of Elmwood Park
Shanee Morris, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk

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