Paterson, NJ Tuesday August 18, 2026 The Municipal City Council Meeting

The City of Paterson, NJ Municipal City Council held a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, where multiple procurement and contracting matters were discussed and approved. Key contract awards included a $60,000 contract to Fairfield Maintenance, Inc. for monthly fuel tank inspections, a $54,566 contract for municipal website hosting services via a cooperative purchasing agreement, and a $120,000 renewal contract with SHI for software support related to the city's SDL system used primarily by the economic development department. The council also authorized contracts for annual audit services, retrofitting of a mobile command post for the police department under an HGAC contract, purchase of police vehicles and equipment funded by forfeiture funds, and various capital improvement projects such as library stair and wall rehabilitations and restoration of historic structures in city parks. Additionally, contracts for solid waste collection, rock salt purchase, and road resurfacing were approved. Several council members expressed concerns about transparency, software functionality, police vehicle shortages, and the need for detailed reporting on expenditures. The meeting also included discussions on public safety staffing, drug testing contracts, and ordinances related to law enforcement and tax matters. Public comments addressed community issues including housing, homelessness, and animal welfare. The meeting concluded with resolutions honoring community members and heritage celebrations.