Perth Amboy City Council Meeting - 8/12/2026

The Perth Amboy City Council held a meeting on August 12, 2026, which included a final public hearing and adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. The budget presentation detailed revenues and appropriations across general, water/wastewater, parking, and marina utilities, totaling over $102 million for general purposes. Key budget drivers included technology modernization and cybersecurity enhancements, utility and fuel cost increases, debt service, salary and wage adjustments, and state-mandated pension contributions. The council approved bond ordinances for infrastructure projects such as the removal and replacement of aerators at the Runyon Water Treatment Plant, appropriating nearly $3.9 million. Several ordinances were adopted related to zoning, parking, property acquisitions for public purposes, and traffic regulations. The council also authorized multiple contracts and change orders, including a $116,641 contract with Colliers Engineering and Design for the Raritan Riverfront Park project and a $14,150 contract with Suburban Consulting Engineer for the Veterans Park sanitary sewage pump station. Additionally, the council approved grant applications to the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority totaling over $1 million for various community programs. Public comments prominently featured appeals for municipal support and funding for a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program addressing the community cat population, with volunteers highlighting the need for coordinated city partnership and funding. The council expressed appreciation for the volunteers' efforts and indicated intent to explore collaboration. The meeting also included recognition of a local student athlete and a resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11. Overall, the meeting focused on budget adoption, capital improvement projects, contract awards, and community concerns related to animal control and public services.