The fees to be charged for certain services extended and material supplied by the various departments of the City government shall be as approved by Council.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Section 2-81, Release of Public Records.
[1979 Code §§ 2-27.1, 23-3.7, 23-3.9, 23-3.11; Ord. No. 37-37 § 1; Ord. No. 40-40 § 1; Ord. No. 41-22 § 1; Ord. No. 48-25; Ord. No. 50-66 § 1; Ord. No. 52-30 § 1; Ord. No. 56-24 § 1; amended 12-21-2010 by Ord. No. 54-80]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., the appropriate department shall make and supply copies of public records upon the payment of the fees as specified in Subsection 2-46.5, which shall be based on the total number of pages or parts thereof to be copied, without regard to the number of records being copied.
a.
Fee for copies:
First page through 10th page, per page
$0.75
11th page through 20th page, per page
$0.50
Each page over 20
$0.25
b.
Copy of Code book entitled "Revised General Ordinances of the City of Linden, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, 1999"
$375
c.
Annual supplement
$25
d.
Codified zoning booklet
$35
e.
Flood zone letter
$5
f.
Zoning Map, City
$10
g.
Land Development Ordinance booklet
$20
h.
Municipal lien search:
Ordinances
$10
Taxes
10
i.
Tax Map
$10
j.
City Map
$10
k.
Certified marriage certificate, per copy
$15
k1.
Certified civil union certificate, per copy
$15
l.
Certified birth certificate, per copy
$15
m.
Certified death certificate, per copy
$15
n.
Bingo
$20 each occasion
o.
On-premises draw raffle for cash (50/50) (exceeding $400 total prize value)
$20 for each day on which drawing is conducted under license
p.
On-premises draw raffle for cash (50/50) or merchandise (not exceeding $400 total prize value)
No licensing fee
If exceeds $400
$20 at time of filing of report of operations
q.
Off-premises draw raffle awarding merchandise as prize (for each $1,000 or part thereof)
$20
r.
Carnival games or wheel
$20 for each game or wheel held in any 1 day, or any series of consecutive days not exceeding 6 at one location
s.
Off premises cash (50/50) raffle
$20 fee at application
If more than $1,000 in awarded prizes
$20 per $1,000 in awarded prizes or part thereof
t.
Special door prize raffle
No fee or license provided merchandise is wholly donated and had a retail value of less than $50
NOTE: Cannot be conducted when other games of chance are being conducted, held or operated.
u.
Calendar raffle
$20 for each $1,000 or part thereof of the retail value of the prize
v.
Instant raffle
$20 for each day on which instant raffle tickets are sold or offered for sale or $750 for a 1-year license
w.
Golf hole in one
$20 for each $1,000 or part thereof of retail value of ancillary prizes
x.
Armchair race
$50 per licensed day of operation
y.
Casino nights
$100 per occasion
z.
Correction to a vital record
$10
[Ord. No. 37-9 § 1]
Pursuant to Chapter 99 of the Laws of 1997, the Tax Collector of the City of Linden is hereby authorized and directed to collect a fee for the issuance of duplicate tax sale certificates, when the issuance of same is authorized by a resolution of the Mayor and Council, and to collect a fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each duplicate certificate issued.
[Ord. No. 49-89 § 1; Ord. No. 54-11]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:5-18, a service charge can be added to any account owing to the City if payment tendered on the account was by a check or other written instrument which was returned for insufficient funds. The Tax Collector is empowered to bill for a returned check as well as the twenty ($20.00) dollar NSF returned check fee. Interest will be charged on the delinquent amount as well. The City Council authorizes the appropriate municipal officer to demand that future payments be tendered in cash or by certified or cashier's check on any account where a check tendered for payment on such account is returned for insufficient funds. In addition, the service charge aforesaid may be collected in any manner authorized by P.L. 1990, c. 105. EN.
[Ord. No. 54-50]
a. 
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-54 the Tax Collector shall provide to any party entitled to redeem a certificate pursuant to this section (N.J.S.A. 54:5-54) two (2) calculations of the amount required for redemption within a calendar year at no cost. For each subsequent calculation requested from the Tax Collector there shall be a fifty ($50.00) dollar fee. A request for a redemption calculation shall be made in writing to the Tax Collector.
b. 
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1 the Tax Collector may charge a lienholder of a tax lien fifty ($50.00) dollars for the calculation of the amount due to redeem the tax lien as required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1. Any request for a redemption calculation shall specify the dates to be used for the calculation, which shall be the date of the notice. Neither the Tax Collector nor the municipality shall be liable for an incorrect calculation. The fee paid to the municipality shall not become part of the lien and shall not be passed on to any party entitled to redeem pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54.
[1979 Code §§ 2-27.2, 23-3.3; New; Ord. No. 46-29 § 1]
a. 
Fees. The Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department, when requested to furnish copies of records, reports or sections of the Uniform Fire Code of the State of New Jersey, which by law, are deemed to be public records and are authorized to be furnished, shall supply copies of such records, reports or Code sections upon payment of the fees established by the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:a-1 et seq. Reports that are requested to be "certified true copy" will require an additional five ($5.00) dollar fee that covers all pages of the report.
1.
Typed verification of the fact that a fire or incident occurred at which the Fire Department rendered service or services of Departmental personnel at an emergency on a given date, address or area location
$2.00
For each additional page
$1.00
2.
Copies of the Uniform Fire Code of the State of New Jersey are available from the State of New Jersey, Division of Fire Safety, Publications Unit, Trenton, New Jersey for the applicable fee. Amendments made to the Uniform Fire Code of the State of New Jersey be the City of Linden are Available at the fees established by the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A et seq.
3.
Searches of microfilmed reports/ files/records, searches of files for environmental verifications, inspection records, or other records, per hour. (Minimum fee is $25.00)
$25.00
4.
No fee shall be charged for any requested copies of records, reports or the Uniform Fire Code of the State of New Jersey as amended by the City of Linden or other related information to any local, County, State or Federal authority or agency.
b. 
Release of Information. The Chief of the Fire Department is authorized to prescribe the rules and regulations governing the release of certain information contained in the official files of the Fire Prevention Bureau or the Fire Department.
c. 
Place of Viewing or Copying. The viewing and copying of records, reports or sections of the Fire Prevention Code, which by law are authorized to be viewed and copied, shall be permitted and conducted at the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time during business days.
d. 
Written Request. All requests for information in the official files authorized for release herein and for the services provided for herein, shall be made by a written letter or request to the Fire Prevention Bureau, Linden Fire Department, Linden, New Jersey 07036.
e. 
Payment and Disposition of Fees. All fees shall be paid to the Fire Prevention Bureau at the time the services for which charges are authorized are rendered. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall issue a receipt and enter the transaction into the Bureau's monthly report of cash receipts.
All fees received shall be deposited into the bank within the hours required by law. At the end of the month, such fees, along with other fees collected, shall be remitted in full to the City Treasurer.
The City Treasurer shall cause the funds to be deposited to the credit of the City in the same manner as other miscellaneous revenues are credited and deposited.
f. 
Statutory Right to Copy Records and Reports. Nothing herein contained shall be construed or used in any way to interfere with the right of every citizen of this State to copy the records or reports herein referred to, by hand or otherwise, during regular business hours and under the supervision of a representative of the custodian of such records, as is permitted by the laws of this State.
[1979 Code §§ 2-27.3, 23-3.8; New; Ord. No. 42-25 § 1; Ord. No. 46-22 § 1; Ord. No. 47-43 § 1; Ord. No. 48-100 § 1; Ord. No. 49-15 § 1; Ord. No. 57-24]
a. 
The Police Department of the City of Linden, when requested to furnish copies of records, which by law are deemed to be public records and are authorized to be furnished, shall supply copies of such records or reports upon payment of the fees established by the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq. Reports that are requested to be "certified true copy" will require an additional five ($5.00) dollar fee that covers all pages of the report.
1. 
Fees, other than requests made by a demand for discovery for photostatic copies of Police reports of motor vehicle accidents that are public record shall be as follows:
If copies of reports are requested "in person" the fees are as follows:
First page to tenth page
$0.75 per page
Eleventh page to twentieth page
$0.50 per page
All pages over 20
$0.25 per page
Above fees established by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.
If copies of motor vehicle accident reports or other reports that are public records are requested "other than in person" an additional fee may be added as follows:
First page to third page
$5.00
Each page thereafter
$1.00 per page
Certified copies will require an additional $5.00 fee for the entire report.
Above fees established by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 and N.J.S.A. 39:4-131.
2. 
Fees for Discovery provided by the Municipal Prosecutor in response to a demand for discovery shall be in accordance with New Jersey Court Rule 7:7-7 entitled "Discovery and Inspection."
3. 
Letters of good conduct and letters for clearance of visas: $5.00
4. 
Taking of fingerprints as required be statute, ordinance, regulation, Executive order, or other lawful authority for the purpose of back- ground investigations of individuals seeking employment, obtaining of permits or licenses, or any other reason not related to a criminal investigation: $10.00 per card
5. 
(Reserved)
6. 
Taking of photographs of applicants for private employment, of applicants for gun permits, of persons for alien registration and of persons who, under any ordinance of the City are required to be photographed; and the reproduction of any photograph taken by the Police Department that are public Record: 10.00 per photo
7. 
Fees for history of events re-ports covering requests for computer generated listings or surveys at specific locations shall be those established pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.
b. 
All fees shall be charged any local, County, State, or Federal authority or agency.
c. 
The viewing and copying of reports which by law are authorized to be viewed and copied shall be permitted and conducted at the Bureau of Records of the Police Department, Police Headquarters, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. E.S.T. or D.S.T., whichever shall be in force in the City of Linden during business days.
d. 
All fees shall be paid to the Police Department at the time the services for which charges are authorized are rendered. The Police Department shall issue a receipt which shall be numbered in consecutive order for all fees received. The original of the receipt shall be delivered to the person making payment of the prescribed fee; one (1) copy shall be forwarded to the City Treasurer with the money received and a third copy shall be retained by the Bureau of Records of the Police Department.
e. 
All fees for copies of such records shall be deposited in the bank within forty-eight (48) hours as now required by law. At the end of the month, such fees collected shall be remitted in full to the City Treasurer.
f. 
The City Treasurer shall cause the funds to be deposited to the credit of the City of Linden in the same manner as other miscellaneous revenues are credited and deposited.
g. 
Nothing herein contained shall be construed or used in any way to interfere with the right of every citizen of this State to copy the records herein referred to, by hand or otherwise, during regular business hours and under the supervision of a representative of the custodian of the records, as is permitted by the law of this State.
h. 
The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to obligate the Police Department to permit the viewing or furnishing of copies of such records, the inspection, copying or publication whereof shall be inimical to the work of the Police Department.
[Ord. No. 55-28; amended 10-17-2023 by Ord. No. 67-59]
There shall be implemented a fee for the use of the Pistol Range by other users. Said fee shall be six hundred fifty ($650.00) dollars per week for current Range Use Agreement partners; and eight hundred ($800.00) dollars per week for new Range Use Agreement partners, Monday through Friday. Each user shall supply the City of Linden with a certificate of insurance providing for not less than three million ($3,000,000.00) dollars combined general limits and a Hold Harmless Agreement satisfactory to the City before use of the range.
[1979 Code §§ 2-27, 23-3.6, 23-3.7; Ord. No. 52-30 § 1]
Regulations pertaining to copies of Municipal Court records shall be as set forth in Section 2-46.5. Fees shall be as set forth below:
a. 
Municipal Court.
1.
Certificate of Judgment
$1.00
2.
Certificate copy of paper filed with the court as a public record
First page
$4.00
Each additional page or part thereof
$1.00
3.
Copy of paper filed with the court as public record:
First page
$2.00
Each additional page or part thereof
$1.00
4.
CD
$20.00
In addition to any fine imposed, when a supplemental notice is sent for failure to appear on a return date the cost shall be ten ($10.00) dollars per notice, unless satisfactory evidence is presented to the court that the notice was not received.
Governmental authorities or agencies: No charge
[Ord. No. 41-22 § 1]
a. 
The Construction Code Department of the City of Linden when requested to furnish copies of records which by law are authorized to be furnished shall supply copies of such records upon payment of the fees set forth below:
All office files that can be gathered within one-half (1/2) hour or less will be released for payment of the actual cost of copying. All other files, plans, materials or information will be subject, in addition to photocopying costs, twenty-five ($25.00) dollars per hour or part thereof, with a minimum charge of one (1) hour to be paid at the time of the request. Standard photocopying costs will be as specified in subsection 2-69.1a. Requests for copies of plans and oversized documents will be charged five ($5.00) dollars per sheet. All requests for such documents shall be in writing and shall contain the requester's name, address and telephone number.
[Ord. No. 51-04 § 1; Ord. No. 59-1; amended 4-18-2023 by Ord. No. 67-16]
Any activity or use of a facility shall be charged a fee of not less than one ($1.00) dollar and not more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars. The specific per event or rental fee shall be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation in accordance with this section, said fee shall be inclusive of any State sales tax applicable in accordance with State Law.
[Ord. No. 51-08 § 1; amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 67-74]
The Mayor, Acting Mayor or such other officials of the City of Linden as may be authorized and designated to perform marriages and civil union ceremonies in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey shall be permitted and entitled to charge a fee of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars for the performance of such ceremonies. Such fee shall be forwarded to the City Treasurer for deposit into the current fund as Miscellaneous Revenue - Not Anticipated.
[Ord. No. 52-51 § 1; N.J.S.A. 40:5-18]
Various payments are made to the City of Linden by check, draft, or similar instruments and such payments are, with increasing frequency, returned for insufficient funds. The City of Linden incurs additional clerical time and expense in dealing with such issues.
Any payments made to the City of Linden by check, draft, or similar instrument which is returned for insufficient funds or otherwise not deemed payable shall be assessed a service charge of twenty ($20.00) dollars. The payor shall be responsible for payment of said penalty in addition to the principal amount of the instrument.
[1979 Code § 2-35; Ord. No. 30-26]
The form which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and made a part hereof by reference is adopted as the official claim form by the City of Linden, which form shall be utilized by all claimants with respect to any claims presented against the City of Linden pursuant to N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq.
[1979 Code § 2-32.1; Ord. No. 24-65 § 1]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.26, the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Linden be and hereby is appointed the administrative agency to administer the requirements of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act.
[1979 Code § 2-32.2; Ord. No. 24-65 § 2]
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:25-2.1, the Rent Control Board of the City be and hereby is appointed the municipal body to hear appeals from the decisions of the aforesaid administrative agency.
[1979 Code § 2-32.3; Ord. No. 24-65 § 3]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.35, a fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars per dwelling unit shall be charged to an owner of rental housing who proposes to convert the housing to condominium or cooperative ownership, the fee to be paid to the City of Linden.
[1979 Code § 2-32.4; Ord. No. 24-65 § 4]
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:24-2.1 et seq., a fee of two hundred ($200.00) dollars shall be charged to anyone appealing to the Rent Control Board a decision rendered by the administrative agency, the fee to be paid to the City of Linden.
[1979 Code § 2-25]
The Council shall cause to be made an annual audit of the City accounts and financial transactions as required by law. The annual audit shall be made by a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey selected by the Council.
[1979 Code § 2-39.1; Ord. No. 33-29 § I; Ord. No. 33-49]
It is the intent and purpose of this section to provide for the defense of actions against, and the indemnification of, members of the Governing Body, department heads, and all other municipal employees, officers and board members not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, to the fullest extent provided by law.
[1979 Code § 2-39.2; Ord. No. 33-29 § II]
The City shall provide for the defense of any action brought against the above individuals on account of any act or omission in the scope of their employment or the discharge of their duties, and this obligation shall extend to any cross action, counterclaim or cross complaint against such individual. The provisions of this section shall also apply to actions against individuals who were employees or officers at the time of the incident complained of.
[1979 Code § 2-39.3; Ord. No. 33-29 § III]
The City may provide any defense required of it under this section through an attorney from its own staff or by employing other counsel. The City shall in no event be responsible for costs or attorney's fees incurred by anyone unless it shall have agreed in writing to the terms of such representation.
[1979 Code § 2-39.4; Ord. No. 33-29 § IV]
Whenever the City provides any defense required of it under this section, the City, through counsel, may assume exclusive control over the representation of the public employee, and such employee shall cooperate fully with the defense.
[1979 Code § 2-39.5; Ord. No. 33-29 § V]
In any case where the City is required to provide a defense under this section, the City shall pay or shall reimburse the individual for the following:
a. 
Any bona fide settlement agreements entered into by the City on behalf of the individual.
b. 
Any judgments entered against the individual, including, but not limited, to exemplary or punitive damages resulting from the individual's civil violation of State or Federal law if the acts committed by the individual upon which the damages are based did not constitute actual fraud, actual malice, willful misconduct or an intentional wrong.
c. 
If the City has failed, after reasonable notice, to provide such required defense, all costs of defending the action, including reasonable counsel fees and expenses, together with costs of any appeal.
[1979 Code § 2-39.6; Ord. No. 33-29 § VI]
The provisions hereof shall not apply to disciplinary actions instituted by the City against any such individuals.
[Ord. No. 3 7-20 § 1]
The provisions hereof shall apply to any complaint or action brought pursuant to the Local Government Ethics Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.1 et seq., if the subject of the complaint or action prevails. For the purposes of this section "prevails" shall mean that a formal violation was not sustained; that the complaint or action was not pursued, was dismissed, or was otherwise resolved in favor of the subject. In such event, the individual who was the subject of the complaint or action may present an itemized statement of legal services and reasonable costs for payment by the Governing Body. In no event shall the hourly rate for such legal services exceed the hourly rate utilized by the Insurance Fund Commission in compensating its attorneys.
[1979 Code § 2-31.1; Ord. No. 22-24 § 1]
There is hereby established an insurance fund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-6 for the following purposes:
a. 
To insure against any loss or damage to any property, motor vehicles, equipment or apparatus owned by the City of Linden, or owned by or under the control of any of its departments, boards, agencies or commissions.
b. 
To insure against liability resulting from the use or operation of motor vehicles, equipment or apparatus owned by or controlled by the City, or owned by or under the control of any of its departments, boards, agencies or commissions.
c. 
To insure against liability for the negligence of the City and that of its officers, employees and servants, whether or not compensated or part-time, who are authorized to perform any act or services, but not including an independent contractor within the limitations of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act."
[1979 Code § 2-31.2; Ord. No. 22-24 § 2]
The Governing Body shall designate the maximum or minimum amount of the fund and shall provide for the disposition of any excess over and above the maximum amount fixed, or of the interest or profits arising therefrom when the fund shall have reached the maximum limit.
[1979 Code § 2-31.3; Ord. No. 22-24 § 3]
The Governing Body of the City shall have the power to make appointments in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:10-8. The Governing Body shall appoint three (3) members as insurance fund commissioners in accordance with the statute.
[1979 Code § 2-31.4; Ord. No. 22-24 § 4; New]
a. 
The Commissioners shall have the power and authority to employ any necessary clerical assistants, whose compensation shall be fixed and paid by the Governing Body in the same manner as is that of other employees of the City of Linden.
b. 
They shall have the power to invest the funds and all additions and accretions thereto in such securities as they shall deem best suited for the purposes of this law.
c. 
They shall adopt rules and regulations for the control and investment of the funds.
d. 
They shall maintain sufficient money at all times or have the same invested in such securities as can be immediately sold for the payment of losses or liability resulting from the operation of the City, its agencies, servants or employees.
e. 
They shall effect all insurance in the insurance fund or with any insurance company authorized to do business in this State.
f. 
All insurance upon property owned or controlled by the City of Linden or any of its departments, boards, agencies or commissions, shall be placed and effected by the Commissioners.
g. 
The Commissioners shall have the power to engage legal counsel or other professional support services to defend the interests of the City with respect to any claim or suit before it.
[Ord. No. 39-28]
Under the provisions of the New Jersey Automobile Reparation Reform Act, commonly known as the "No-Fault Act," N.J.S.A. 39:6A-1 et seq., the City of Linden's self-insurance program's personal injury protection benefits shall be supplemented as follows:
a. 
Limited to the "medical benefits only" option as authorized and described under N.J.S.A. 39:6A subsections b (income continuation), c (essential services), d (death) and e (funeral expenses).
b. 
Medical expense benefits shall be subject to a deductible of two-thousand five hundred ($2,500.00) dollars for one (1) accident as authorized and described under N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.3a.
c. 
Medical expense benefits shall be subject to a copayment of twenty (20%) percent in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.3d.
[Ord. No. 39-28].
The City of Linden elects the basic tort option specified under N.J.S.A. 36:6A-8a.
[Ord. No. 39-28]
a. 
Any person who suffered personal injuries or death as a result of the following conduct:
1. 
While committing a high misdemeanor or felony or seeking to avoid lawful apprehension or arrest by a Police Officer.
2. 
While acting with specific intent or causing injury or damage to himself or others.
b. 
Any person having incurred personal injuries or death, who, at the time of the accident:
1. 
Was the owner or registrant of an automobile registered or principally garaged in this State that was being operated without personal injury protection coverage.
2. 
Was occupying or operating an automobile without the permission of the owner or other named insured.
[Ord. No. 39-28]
a. 
The City of Linden's self-insurance program, City of Linden Insurance Fund Commission, shall be in the amounts of the statutory minimums of fifteen thousand ($15,000.00) dollars, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident and of thirty thousand ($30,000.00) dollars, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of more than one (1) person in any one (1) accident as authorized under N.J.S.A. 17:1.1a.
b. 
The City of Linden's self-insurance program, City of Linden Insurance Fund Commission, shall be limited to the amount of fifteen thousand ($15,000.00) dollars, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident and shall be limited to thirty thousand ($30,000.00) dollars, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of more than one (1) person in any one (1) accident.
[Ord. No. 53-49 § 1]
The City of Linden shall not maintain nor provide under insurance coverage or benefits of any type whatsoever to any employee or any other person.
[Ord. No. 46-13 § 1]
a. 
Preamble. The Legislature enacted P.L. 2001, Chapter 404 (the Open Public Records Act), effective July 8, 2002. It is incumbent upon all municipalities to comply with said statute and to develop necessary policies and procedures relative thereto.
b. 
The Municipal Clerk of the City of Linden is designated as the Custodian of Records pursuant to the aforesaid statute. In his or her absence, the Deputy or Assistant Municipal Clerk shall fulfill his or her obligations as Custodian of Records. The Chief of Police is designated as the Custodian of Records for any and all records which in any way relate to Law Enforcement.
c. 
The Custodian of Records is directed and empowered to promulgate, implement, and enforce regulations consistent with said statute to ensure compliance with same. Any such policies, procedures or regulations shall be communicated in writing to all City Departments, Boards, Commissions, agencies, or other entities to which the aforesaid statute is applicable.
d. 
Fees. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Fee Schedule for public records shall be as follows: seventy-five ($.75) cents per page for the first through the tenth page; fifty ($.50) cents per page for the eleventh through the twentieth page; twenty-five ($.25) cents per page thereafter. Copies of videotapes fifteen ($15.00) dollars; copies of computer discs fifteen ($15.00) dollars; copies of plans five ($5.00) dollars each; maps five ($5.00) dollars each; or other oversized material five ($5.00) dollars each. Extraordinary record search/reproduction twenty ($20.00) dollars per hour of employee time in addition to above copying fees.[1]
Nothing in the above Fee Schedule shall prohibit the City from charging additional fees or service charges permitted by the aforesaid statute for record requests which are deemed extraordinary thereunder.
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Section 2-69 for Fees for Municipal Services.
[Ord. No. 48-110 § 1]
No person over the age of eighteen (18) nor any parent or guardian shall attend nor permit any child to attend the Linden Public Schools unless said child is a bona fide resident of the City of Linden. Any individual who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars and/or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months or both in the discretion of the Municipal Judge. Additionally, the Municipal Judge shall have the authority to order restitution to the Linden School District with respect to any per pupil costs or other actual losses associated with the attendance of any such nonresident child.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
In Holmdel Builder's Association V. Holmdel Township, 121 N.J. 550 (1990), the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that mandatory development fees are authorized by the Fair Housing Act of 1985 (the Act), N.J.S.A. 52:27d-301 et seq., and the State Constitution, subject to the Council on Affordable Housing's (COAH's) adoption of rules.
b. 
Pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46 section 8 (C. 52:27D-329.2) and the Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act (C. 40:55D-8.1 through 8.7), COAH is authorized to adopt and promulgate regulations necessary for the establishment, implementation, review, monitoring and enforcement of municipal affordable housing trust funds and corresponding spending plans. Municipalities that are under the jurisdiction of the Council or court of competent jurisdiction and have a COAH-approved spending plan may retain fees collected from non-residential development.
c. 
This section establishes standards for the collection, maintenance, and expenditure of development fees pursuant to COAH's regulations and in accordance P.L.2008, c.46, Sections 8 and 32-38. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be used for the sole purpose of providing low- and moderate-income housing. This section shall be interpreted within the framework of COAH's rules on development fees, codified at N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
This section shall not be effective until approved by COAH pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:96-5.1.
b. 
The City of Linden shall not spend development fees until COAH has approved a plan for spending such fees in conformance with N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.10 and N.J.A.C. 5:96-5.3.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
The following terms, as used in this section, shall have the following meanings:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Shall mean a development included in the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and includes, but is not limited to, an inclusionary development, a City construction project or a one hundred (100%) percent affordable development.
COAH OR THE COUNCIL
Shall mean the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing established under the Act which has primary jurisdiction for the administration of housing obligations in accordance with sound regional planning consideration in the State.
DEVELOPMENT FEE
Shall mean money paid by a developer for the improvement of property as permitted in N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.3.
DEVELOPER
Shall mean the legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any land proposed to be included in a proposed development, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.
EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUE
Shall mean the assessed value of a property divided by the current average ratio of assessed to true value for the City of Linden, as determined in accordance with sections 1, 5, and 6 of P.L.1973, c.123 (C.54:1-35a through C.54:1-35c).
GREEN BUILDING STRATEGIES
Shall mean those strategies that minimize the impact of development on the environment, and enhance the health, safety and well-being of residents by producing durable, low-maintenance, resource-efficient housing while making optimum use of existing infrastructure and community services.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
Imposed Fees.
1. 
Within any zone districts, residential developers, except for developers of the types of development specifically exempted below, shall pay a fee of one and a one-half (1.5%) percent of the equalized assessed value for residential development provided no increased density is permitted.
2. 
When an increase in residential density pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d (5) (known as a "d" variance) has been permitted, developers shall be required to pay a development fee of six (6%) percent of the equalized assessed value for each additional unit that may be realized. However, if the zoning on a site has changed during the two-year period preceding the filing of such a variance application, the base density for the purposes of calculating the bonus development fee shall be the highest density permitted by right during the two- year period preceding the filing of the variance application.
Example: If an approval allows four (4) units to be constructed on a site that was zoned for two (2) units, the fees could equal one and a half (1.5%) percent of the equalized assessed value on the first two (2) units; and the specified higher percentage up to six (6%) percent of the equalized assessed value for the two (2) additional units, provided zoning on the site has not changed during the two- year period preceding the filing of such a variance application.
b. 
Eligible Exactions, Ineligible Exactions and Exemptions for Residential Development.
1. 
Affordable housing developments and developments where the developer has made a payment in lieu of on-site construction of affordable units shall be exempt from development fees.
2. 
Developments that have received preliminary or final site plan approval prior to the adoption of the City of Linden Development Fee Ordinance shall be exempt from the development fees, unless the developer seeks a substantial change in the approval. Where a site plan approval does not apply, a zoning and/or building permit shall be synonymous with preliminary or final site plan approval for this purpose. The fee percentage shall be vested on the date that the building permit is issued.
3. 
Development fees shall be imposed and collected when an existing structure undergoes a change to a more intense use, is demolished and replaced, or is expanded, if the expansion is not otherwise exempt from the development fee requirement. The development fee shall be calculated on the increase in the equalized assessed value of the improved structure.
4. 
The City exempts the following types of development from development fees:
(a) 
Nonprofit organizations which have received tax exempt status pursuant to Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code, providing evidence of that status is submitted to the City Clerk and City Tax Assessor together with a certification that services of the organization are provided at reduced rates to those who establish an inability to pay such charges.
(b) 
Federal, State, County, and local governments.
(c) 
Persons or entity seeking a construction permit for a structure, which shall be ancillary to and used in connection with a farm.
(d) 
Persons or entity seeking a construction permit to add to or remodel a residential structure provided the equalized assessed value of the improvement is less than the equalized assessed value of the original structure and further provided that no new dwelling units are created.
(e) 
Persons or entity seeking a construction permit to renovate, expand, or alter an existing single-family dwelling or an existing detached two-family dwelling provided no new dwelling units are created.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
Imposed Fees.
1. 
Within all zoning districts, nonresidential developers, except for developers of the types of development specifically exempted, shall pay a fee equal to two and one-half (2.5%) percent of the equalized assessed value of the land and improvements, for all new non-residential construction on an unimproved lot or lots.
2. 
Nonresidential developers, except for developers of the types of development specifically exempted, shall also pay a fee equal to two and one-half (2.5%) percent of the increase in equalized assessed value resulting from any additions to existing structures to be used for nonresidential purposes.
3. 
Development fees shall be imposed and collected when an existing structure is demolished and replaced. The development fee of two and a half (2.5%) percent shall be calculated on the difference between the equalized assessed value of the pre-existing land and improvement and the equalized assessed value of the newly improved structure, i.e. land and improvement, at the time final certificate of occupancy is issued. If the calculation required under this section results in a negative number, the nonresidential development fee shall be zero.
b. 
Eligible Exactions, Ineligible Exactions and Exemptions for Nonresidential Development.
1. 
The nonresidential portion of a mixed-use inclusionary or market rate development shall be subject to the two and one-half (2.5%) percent development fee, unless otherwise exempted below.
2. 
The two and one-half (2.5%) percent fee shall not apply to an increase in equalized assessed value resulting from alterations, change in use within existing footprint, reconstruction, renovations and repairs.
3. 
Nonresidential developments shall be exempt from the payment of nonresidential development fees in accordance with the exemptions required pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46, as specified in the Form N-RDF "State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Certification/Exemption" Form. Any exemption claimed by a developer shall be substantiated by that developer.
4. 
A developer of a nonresidential development exempted from the nonresidential development fee pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46 shall be subject to it at such time the basis for the exemption no longer applies, and shall make the payment of the non-residential development fee, in that event, within three (3) years after that event or after the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy of the non-residential development, whichever is later.
5. 
If a property which was exempted from the collection of a nonresidential development fee thereafter ceases to be exempt from property taxation, the owner of the property shall remit the fees required pursuant to this section within forty-five (45) days of the termination of the property tax exemption. Unpaid nonresidential development fees under these circumstances shall be enforceable by a lien against the real property of the owner.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
Upon the granting of a preliminary, final or other applicable approval, for a development, the applicable approving authority shall direct its staff to notify the construction official responsible for the issuance of a building permit.
b. 
For nonresidential developments only, the developer shall also be provided with a copy of Form N-RDF "State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Certification/Exemption" to be completed as per the instructions provided. The developer of a nonresidential development shall complete Form N-RDF as per the instructions provided. The Construction Official shall verify the information submitted by the nonresidential developer as per the instructions provided in the Form N-RDF. The Tax Assessor shall verify exemptions and prepare estimated and final assessments as per the instructions provided in Form N-RDF.
c. 
The Construction Official responsible for the issuance of a building permit shall notify the City of Linden Tax Assessor of the issuance of the first building permit for a development which is subject to a development fee.
d. 
Within ninety (90) days of receipt of that notice, the City of Linden Tax Assessor, based on the plans filed, shall provide an estimate of the equalized assessed value of the development.
e. 
The Construction Official responsible for the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy notifies the City of Linden Tax Assessor of any and all requests for the scheduling of a final inspection on property which is subject to a development fee.
f. 
Within ten (10) business days of a request for the scheduling of a final inspection, Tax Assessor shall confirm or modify the previously estimated equalized assessed value of the improvements of the development; calculate the development fee; and thereafter notify the developer of the amount of the fee.
g. 
Should the City of Linden fail to determine or notify the developer of the amount of the development fee within ten (10) business days of the request for final inspection, the developer may estimate the amount due and pay that estimated amount consistent with the dispute process set forth in subsection b of section 37 of P.L.2008, c.46 (C.40:55D-8.6).
h. 
Fifty (50%) percent of the development fee shall be collected at the time of issuance of the building permit. The remaining portion shall be collected at the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The developer shall be responsible for paying the difference between the fee calculated at building permit and that determined at issuance of certificate of occupancy.
i. 
Appeal of Development Fees.
1. 
A developer may challenge residential development fees imposed by filing a challenge with the County Board of Taxation. Pending a review and determination by the Board, collected fees shall be placed in an interest bearing escrow account by The City of Linden. Appeals from a determination of the Board may be made to the tax court in accordance with the provisions of the State Tax Uniform Procedure Law, R.S.54:48-1 et seq., within ninety (90) days after the date of such determination. Interest earned on amounts escrowed shall be credited to the prevailing party.
2. 
A developer may challenge nonresidential development fees imposed by filing a challenge with the Director of the Division of Taxation. Pending a review and determination by the Director, which shall be made within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the challenge, collected fees shall be placed in an interest bearing escrow account by the City of Linden. Appeals from a determination of the Director may be made to the tax court in accordance with the provisions of the State Tax Uniform Procedure Law, R.S.54:48-1 et seq., within ninety (90) days after the date of such determination. Interest earned on amounts escrowed shall be credited to the prevailing party.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
There is hereby created a separate, interest-bearing housing trust fund to be maintained by the City of Linden Chief Financial Officer for the purpose of depositing development fees collected from residential and nonresidential developers and proceeds from the sale of units with extinguished controls.
b. 
The following additional funds shall be deposited in the affordable housing trust fund and shall at all times be identifiable by source and amount:
1. 
Payments in lieu of on-site construction of affordable units;
2. 
Developer contributed funds to make ten (10%) percent of the adaptable entrances in a townhouse or other multistory attached development accessible;
3. 
Rental income from municipally operated units;
4. 
Repayments from affordable housing program loans;
5. 
Recapture funds;
6. 
Proceeds from the sale of affordable units; and
7. 
Any other funds collected in connection with the City of Linden's affordable housing program.
c. 
Within seven (7) days from the opening of the trust fund account, the City of Linden shall provide COAH with written authorization, in the form of a three-party escrow agreement between the municipality, the bank and COAH to permit COAH to direct the disbursement of the funds as provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:97- 8.13(b).
d. 
All interest accrued in the housing trust fund shall only be used on eligible affordable housing activities approved by COAH.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
The expenditure of all funds shall conform to a spending plan approved by COAH. Funds deposited in the housing trust fund may be used for any activity approved by COAH to address the City of Linden's fair share obligation and may be set up as a grant or revolving loan program. Such activities include, but are not limited to: preservation or purchase of housing for the purpose of maintaining or implementing affordability controls, rehabilitation, new construction of affordable housing units and related costs, accessory apartment, market to affordable, or regional housing partnership programs, conversion of existing non-residential buildings to create new affordable units, green building strategies designed to be cost saving and in accordance with accepted national or State standards, purchase of land for affordable housing, improvement of land to be used for affordable housing, extensions or improvements of roads and infrastructure to affordable housing sites, financial assistance designed to increase affordability, administration necessary for implementation of the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, or any other activity as permitted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 597-8.7 through 8.9 and specified in the approved spending plan.
b. 
Funds shall not be expended to reimburse the City of Linden for past housing activities.
c. 
At least thirty (30%) percent of all development fees collected and interest earned shall be used to provide affordability assistance to low- and moderate-income households in affordable units included in the municipal Fair Share Plan. One-third (1/3) of the affordability assistance portion of development fees collected shall be used to provide affordability assistance to those households earning thirty (30%) percent or less of median income by region.
1. 
Affordability assistance programs may include down payment assistance, security deposit assistance, low interest loans, rental assistance, assistance with homeowners association or condominium fees and special assessments, and assistance with emergency repairs.
2. 
Affordability assistance to households earning thirty (30%) percent or less of median income may include buying down the cost of low or moderate income units in the municipal Fair Share Plan to make them affordable to households earning thirty (30%) percent or less of median income. The use of development fees in this manner may entitle the City of Linden to bonus credits pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97-3.7.
3. 
Payments in lieu of constructing affordable units on site and funds from the sale of units with extinguished controls shall be exempt from the affordability assistance requirement.
d. 
The City of Linden may contract with a private or public entity to administer any part of its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, including the requirement for affordability assistance, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:96-18.
e. 
No more than twenty (20%) percent of all revenues collected from development fees, may be expended on administration, including, but not limited to, salaries and benefits for municipal employees or consultant fees necessary to develop or implement a new construction program, a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and/or an affirmative marketing program. In the case of a rehabilitation program, no more than twenty (20%) percent of the revenues collected from development fees shall be expended for such administrative expenses. Administrative funds may be used for income qualification of households, monitoring the turnover of sale and rental units, and compliance with COAH's monitoring requirements. Legal or other fees related to litigation opposing affordable housing sites or objecting to the Council's regulations and/or action are not eligible uses of the affordable housing trust fund.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
The City of Linden shall complete and return to COAH all monitoring forms included in monitoring requirements related to the collection of development fees from residential and nonresidential developers, payments in lieu of constructing affordable units on site, funds from the sale of units with extinguished controls, barrier-free escrow funds, rental income, repayments from affordable housing program loans, and any other funds collected in connection with the City of Linden housing program, as well as to the expenditure of revenues and implementation of the plan certified by COAH. All monitoring reports shall be completed on forms designed by COAH.
[Ord. No. 52-70 § 1]
a. 
The ability for the City of Linden to impose, collect and expend development fees shall expire with its substantive certification unless the City of Linden has filed an adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan with COAH, has petitioned for substantive certification, and has received COAH's approval of its Development Fee Ordinance. If the City of Linden fails to renew its ability to impose and collect development fees prior to the expiration of substantive certification it may be subject to forfeiture of any or all funds remaining within its municipal trust fund. Any funds so forfeited shall be deposited into the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund" established pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-320). The City of Linden shall not impose a residential development fee on a development that receives preliminary or final site plan approval after the expiration of its substantive certification or judgment of compliance, nor shall the City of Linden retroactively impose a development fee on such a development. The City of Linden shall not expend development fees after the expiration of its substantive certification or judgment of compliance.
[Ord. No. 52-48 Preamble]
The State Legislature recently adopted Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2007 (N.J.S.A. 43:15C-1 et seq.) to create the Defined Contribution Retirement Program to provide retirement benefits to various county and municipal officials.
N.J.S.A. 43:15C-2 requires the Governing Body of each county, municipality, and other local entity to adopt, as appropriate, either a resolution or ordinance to determine the positions that are substantially similar in nature to the advice and consent of the Senate for appointments by the Governor of the State, pursuant to guidelines or policy that shall be established by the Local Finance Board in the Department of Community Affairs, and for which officials appointed to such positions shall be eligible for and shall participate in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program, subject to the provisions of law.
[Ord. No. 52-48 § 1]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:15C-2, the following positions are deemed to be eligible for and shall participate in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program:
a. 
Mayor, Council Members, City Manager/Administrator (to the extent such position may exist).
b. 
Municipal Attorney, Assistant Municipal Attorney.
c. 
City Engineer.
d. 
Municipal Prosecutor.
e. 
Municipal Judge.
f. 
Director of Public Property and Community Services.
g. 
Director of Office of Emergency Management.
[Ord. No. 52-48 § 2]
Individuals serving in the following positions are exempt from Defined Contribution Retirement Program membership, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:15C-2:
a. 
Health Officer.
b. 
Tax Collector.
c. 
Chief Financial Officer.
d. 
Construction Code Official.
e. 
Qualified Purchasing Agent.
f. 
Tax Assessor.
g. 
City Clerk.
h. 
Licensed Uniform Subcode Inspector.
i. 
Public Works Superintendent.
[Ord. No. 52-48 § 3]
If an individual is appointed to one of the positions listed in subsection 2-84.2 and the individual is not serving in a position as described in subsection 2-84.3 above, the Pension Certifying Officer of the municipality may determine that the individual is not required to join the Defined Contribution Retirement Program if that individual; (1) was an active participant in the Public Employee Retirement System on July 1, 2007 and continuously since that time; or (2) has been appointed pursuant to a valid promotional process; or (3) is appointed on a temporary, interim, or "acting" basis to a position requiring State Certification as set forth in this subsection herein, and is in pursuit of the required certification; or (4) meets such other exceptions that may be approved by the Local Finance Board of the Division of Pensions and Benefits.
[Ord. No. 52-48 § 4]
This section shall be implemented, construed and subject to the aforesaid Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2007 (N.J.S.A. 43:15C-1 et seq.) as amended from time to time, and any regulations or guidance documents from the Local Finance Board or the Division of Pensions and Benefits.
[Ord. No. 52-26 §§ 1—6]
a. 
Agreement Established. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-156.1, there is hereby established a mutual aid agreement with all other municipalities in Union County, New Jersey, who adopt a reciprocal ordinance to provide mutual police aid in case of emergency. This agreement shall apply whenever the City of Linden may have an emergency within its boundaries requiring additional police assistance to protect life and property, or to assist in suppressing a riot or disorder; and whenever another municipality in the County, who has enacted a reciprocal ordinance, may experience a similar emergency, requiring additional police assistance.
b. 
Authorization to Request Assistance. The Chief of Head of the Police Department of the City of Linden is authorized to request assistance from the Chief or other head of the Police Department of another municipality within Union County to provide aid during and after said emergency.
c. 
Assistance to Other Municipalities. The Chief or head of the Police Department of the City of Linden shall provide assistance to another municipality or municipalities in Union County, making valid request to supply such personnel and equipment as required to the extent possible without endangering person or property within the City of Linden. The members of the Police Department supplying aid shall have the same powers, authority, rights and immunities of the members of the Police Force of the municipality to which assistance is rendered.
d. 
Costs. The City of Linden shall, upon providing assistance to another municipality who has enacted a reciprocal mutual aid ordinance, assume the cost and expense of providing its personnel and equipment to the requesting municipality, except in such instances when the requesting municipality receives State or Federal aid by way of reimbursement. In such circumstances, the cost incurred shall be submitted to the community requesting assistance.
e. 
Injury, Death Benefits. Members of the Police Force of the City of Linden suffering injury, or their legal representatives, if death results, while rendering assistance in another municipality, shall be entitled to all such benefits they would have realized if injury or death had occurred in the performance of normal duties in the City of Linden.
f. 
Distribution of Copy of Agreement. A copy of this section shall be transmitted to the Municipal Clerk of each municipality within the County of Union no later than five (5) business days following adoption. The Clerk of the City of Linden shall maintain a record of all such ordinances by other municipalities within the County of Union.
[Ord. No. 61-24; Ord. No. 61-66]
The City of Linden, in the County of Union, New Jersey (the "City"), a public body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey, is authorized pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the "Redevelopment Law") to determine whether certain parcels of land within the City constitute an area in need of rehabilitation or an area in need of redevelopment.
Pursuant to the Five Year Exemption and Abatement Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:21-1 et seq. (the "Five Year Law") improvements to property located within an area in need of rehabilitation or redevelopment may qualify for short term tax exemptions.
The City Council has determined to authorize tax exemptions for the construction of new industrial structures on an individual basis after review, evaluation and approval of each application by the City Council, in designated areas of rehabilitation or redevelopment within the City as authorized under N.J.S.A. 40A:21-7 of the Five Year Law.
Applicants may submit applications to the City requesting a tax exemption under the Five Year Law seeking financial assistance in implementing the rehabilitation and redevelopment of properties within the City as provided herein.
The City Council has determined that the authorization of tax exemptions for the construction of new industrial structures in the City is in the best interests of the City and shall facilitate the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the City for productive use.
The City Council has determined that the authorization of tax exemptions for the improvements to commercial structures, in addition to the construction of new industrial structures in the City, is in the best interests of the City and shall facilitate the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the City for productive use.
[Ord. No. 61-24, adopted April 19, 2017; Ord. No. 61-66]
Be it ordained, by the Municipal Council of the City of Linden, in the County of Union, New Jersey, as follows:
a. 
The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
b. 
1. 
The City Council hereby approves exemptions of real estate taxes for the construction of new industrial structures on an individual basis after review, evaluation and approval of each application by the City Council, in designated areas of rehabilitation or redevelopment within the City as authorized under N.J.S.A. 40A:21-7 of the Five Year Law.
2. 
The City Council hereby approves exemptions of real estate taxes for the improvements to commercial structures, in addition to new industrial structures, as contemplated and intended by the City Council when the City Council adopted City Ordinance 61-24, on an individual basis after review, evaluation and approval of each application by the City Council, in designated areas of rehabilitation or redevelopment within the City as authorized under N.J.S.A. 40A:21-7 of the Five Year Law.
c. 
The City Council further authorizes agreements for payments in lieu of taxes for each applicant hereto (each a "Tax Agreement"), which Tax Agreement shall be for no longer than five years following completion of the Project and shall be subject to all provisions of the Five Year Law and these Ordinance Nos. 61-24 and 61-66.
d. 
The City Clerk shall include a notice in the mailing of the annual property tax bills to each owner of the properties where exemptions are authorized pursuant to this Ordinance No. 61-24, advising such property owners of same before the end of the first year following adoption of these Ordinance Nos. 61-24 and 61-66.
e. 
Within 30 days of execution, the City Clerk shall forward copies of all Tax Agreements to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs as prescribed by N.J.S.A. 40A:21-11(d).
f. 
If any part of this Ordinance No. 61-24 shall be deemed invalid, such parts shall be severed and the invalidity thereby shall not affect the remaining parts of this Ordinance No. 61-24.
g. 
1. 
This Ordinance No. 61-24 shall take effect in accordance with all applicable laws and shall be in effect for ten (10) years after the date of final approval, unless amended by the Municipal Council.
2. 
Ordinance No. 61-66 shall take effect nunc pro tunc on April 18, 2017 and shall be in effect for ten (10) years thereafter, unless amended by the Municipal Council.