The proposed municipal budget for 2021 includes almost $1.8 million in anticipated Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT), with at least two new developments expected to add $190,000 this year.
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City Council to take over control of SID
City Council would take control over the Special Improvement District (SID), relegating the Rahway Arts & Business Partnership (RABP) as an advisory board, under legislation to be approved later this month.
City Council introduces 2021 budget
City Council introduced a municipal budget on Monday night that includes no increase in the municipal portion of tax bills this year.
New BA, police director spur reorganization
City Council confirmed the appointments of a new city business administrator and police director, ushering in a reorganization of City Hall.
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Council OKs consultant for commission
City Council approved a $44,000 contract for consulting services for the recently-established Social Justice Commission (SJC).
Council considers tweaking food truck ordinance
The original post was updated March 30 to address corrections.
City Council considered changes to an ordinance to regulate food trucks, carts and vehicles as restaurants and eateries expanded outdoor operations in response to pandemic-related restrictions on indoor dining.
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Council creates Technical Review Committee
Applications to the Planning or Zoning Boards would be reviewed and deemed complete by an advisory committee of the city’s professionals before being granted hearings, under an ordinance approved by City Council.
Council approves SID budget for 2021
City Council approved a Special Improvement District (SID) budget of $325,000 for 2021 that ultimately aims to ramp up programming and capital improvements.