06/10/2026 Council Meeting

The City of Perth Amboy held a council meeting on June 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key agenda items included the introduction of ordinances such as an $800,000 appropriation from the water and wastewater capital outlay fund for a new interconnection project to improve water system safety and reliability. The council also authorized an emergency temporary appropriation of $670,510 to extend the 2026 temporary budget, reflecting ongoing fiscal management challenges. Additional procurement actions included a contract with J&M Contracting LLC for interior renovations of West City Hall Phase 3, and a change order to Turco Golf, Inc. for improvements to the Veteran Memorial Youth League complex. The council discussed the delayed municipal budget, with assurances that a responsible budget would be presented in the next one or two meetings, acknowledging the impact of a recent administration change. Public comments raised concerns about extending bar operating hours during the FIFA World Cup, with the council clarifying that only a few establishments applied for extended hours and that strict police oversight would be enforced. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement funding, contract approvals, and budget transparency amid fiscal delays.