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07/15/2026 Council Meeting
Published: Jul 15, 2026
Perth Amboy Celebrates Bay City Panthers 12U Softball Team and Recognizes Parks and Recreation Month
The Perth Amboy City Council recognized the Bay City Panthers 12U softball team and their coaches for their accomplishments and representation of the city. The team was celebrated for developing discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and confidence. The proclamation also recognized July as Parks and Recreation Month and July 17th as Park and Recreation Professional Day, highlighting the extensive programs and activities offered by the recreation department for residents of all ages throughout the year. The council acknowledged the staff, coaches, instructors, volunteers, and community partners instrumental in providing these programs.
Perth Amboy Budget Boosts Public Safety Staffing and Cybersecurity; Residents Raise Concerns on Police Presence and Resource Allocation
The 2026 budget includes significant investments in public safety, allocating funds for 11 new police officers and three new firefighters, with promotions also occurring within both departments [cite: 664-675, 1137-1143]. The budget also prioritizes technology and cybersecurity to protect the city's digital infrastructure, especially in light of a past cyber-attack [cite: 970-981, 1153-1189]. During public comment, a resident expressed concerns about excessive police presence for minor incidents and called for defunding the police, citing an instance of an officer allegedly throwing their bike [cite: 1732-1736, 1746-1747]. Another resident raised concerns about the handling of snow removal and an alleged 20-year 'layaway plan' for a developer's property, questioning the allocation of city resources [cite: 1590-1636].
Perth Amboy Council Addresses Parking, Redevelopment Plan, Easements, and Property Transfer Ordinances
The council considered five ordinances related to zoning and land use. Ordinance 1 amends restricted parking spaces for handicapped persons. Ordinance 2 approves amendments to the Focus 2020 Redevelopment Plan. Ordinance 3 approves an easement and accepts dedication of a portion of block 131, lot 03 as a public right of way. Ordinance 4 authorizes storm water drainage easements within portions of Front Street and Fet Street. Ordinance 5 authorizes the transfer of property designated as block 89.01, lot one to the Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency, with proceeds from sale to be returned to the city. Additionally, Ordinance R285726 designates property on Convery Boulevard as an area in need of redevelopment.
Perth Amboy Council Introduces 2026 Budget with 4.877% Tax Levy Increase, Prioritizing Public Safety and Infrastructure
The City Council reviewed and introduced the calendar year 2026 municipal budget. The budget includes a 4.877% increase in the local municipal tax levy, which represents a $213 average annual increase per resident for the municipal portion. The budget aims to strengthen the city's financial health, address challenges like inflation, cyber-attacks, and issues with Middlesex Water, and invest in public safety, infrastructure, and neighborhood improvements. Key investment areas include funding for 11 new police officers and three new firefighters, technology modernization and cybersecurity upgrades, utilities and fuel, debt service and capital investment, salaries and wages, and state-mandated pension contributions. The budget is funded through property taxes (55%), state aid (25%), local revenues (15%), and other sources (5%). The administration emphasized that expenditures are evaluated based on improving services, protecting taxpayers, and strengthening the city's future, noting that the municipal tax portion is the third lowest in the county.
Perth Amboy Council Awards Contracts for Thermal Camera, Roadway Improvements, Paving, and Renews Insurance Broker Services
The council approved several contracts and bids. Johnson Hicks Marine Electronics was awarded a contract for the removal and installation of a thermal imaging camera for $120,471 [cite: 1477-1485]. The 2026 Roadway Improvement Program Phase 6 bids were received, with Sro Inc. awarded a contract for $363,138.28 [cite: 2044-2045]. For the Dorothy Avenue and Veteran Memorial Youth League Complex Paving Improvement project, Fisker Contracting Inc. was awarded the base bid of $38,991.50 [cite: 2053-2057]. A contract was authorized with IPLA, Inc. Model Plastic for automated trash and recycling containers [cite: 1431-1436]. The council also renewed a contract with Lincoln Risk Management and Brown and Brown for insurance broker services for health benefits, not to exceed $75,000 [cite: 1380-1385]. Various change orders and contract renewals were approved, including for data retention services, facility management, and HVAC replacement [cite: 1437-1441, 1443-1448, 1471-1475].
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