05/13/2026 Council Meeting

The City of Perth Amboy held a council meeting on May 13, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and budget-related matters. The council reviewed bids received on April 14, 2026, for the purchase and installation of a 20-inch insertion valve at the Renan Water Treatment Plant, with contract awards considered for AJ Fletcher Kremer and Sun Inc. ($78,555) and B Keyy Civil ($89,675). Multiple resolutions were passed, including emergency temporary appropriations totaling approximately $287,426, acceptance of Urban Enterprise Zone Assistance Funds for public safety and Independence Day fireworks celebrations (up to $400,000 combined), and awarding a contract to Rubber Recycle for the Truckton Park inclusive playground ($18,983.50). The council also authorized a change order to a sanitation equipment contract and accepted a Historic Preservation Capital Grant of $21,723. Additionally, the council discussed the delayed adoption of the 2026 municipal budget, with concerns raised by residents and council members about transparency and fiscal management. The water infrastructure and capital improvement plans were also topics of public comment, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for significant investment. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community efforts and a call for continued respectful dialogue.