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Bruno Associates Secures $118,875 for Weehawken Port Security Improvements

Bruno Associates Secures $118,875 for Weehawken Port Security Improvements

Funded through the Department of Homeland Security – FEMA

June 9, 2015 – Bruno Associates has assisted the Township of Weehawken to secure a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the Department of Homeland Security for $118,875.  Weehawken’s funding through the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) will be allocated towards purchasing and installing seven security cameras, one monitor, computer software, three years of system maintenance, the purchase and installation of ten laptops and ten software licenses. The equipment will monitor Port Imperial, the location of New York Waterway’s ferry terminal which transports 30,000 commuters daily and cargo to New York City.  The equipment is necessary because the NY Waterway terminal has been deemed a critical infrastructure location by the Department of Homeland Security.  Since it is privately owned, the Weehawken Police are responsible for the day to day safety and security of the port.

To learn more about the Port Security Grant Program, please visit http://www.fema.gov/fiscal-year-2015-port-security-grant-program

 

 

Bruno Associates Secures $366,415 for Guttenberg Transportation Program

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Bruno Associates Secures $366,415 for Guttenberg Transportation Program

Funded through North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)

Bruno Associates assisted the Town of Guttenberg in securing a grant for $366,415 from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.  The grant program, the Congestion Manage Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) Local Mobility Initiatives Program, will provide the town with the three-year grant including operational support to expand the local transportation program and serve the entire community.  With these funds, the town will be creating an entirely new shuttle service for all residents, connecting residents to shopping, employment, recreation, and transportation hubs – notably Bergenline Avenue, the New York Waterway free shuttle to the Port Imperial Ferry Terminal and the new Riverfront Park.

To learn more about the NJTPA’s Congestion Manage Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) Local Mobility Initiatives Program, please visit http://www.njtpa.org/Project-Programs/Mobility-Programs/CMAQ-Local-Mobility.aspx

Bruno Associates Secures Rutherford $43,500 for Phase 2 of WWI Monument Restoration

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Bruno Associates Secures Rutherford $43,500 for Phase 2 of WWI Monument Restoration

Funded through the Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund

Bruno Associates assisted the Borough of Rutherford in securing an Open Space grant in the amount of $43,500 for restoration of the borough’s historic World War I Monument.  The award will be used for the monument’s beautification and to improve the area’s nighttime visibility and safety with new lighting fixtures.  The monument will go through extensive cleaning so that the engraved names of the WWI soldiers on the monument are legible for visitors to read.

The approved estimated budget of this phase is at $87,000, with 50% match from the municipality. The project’s architect of record is Sandeep Sikka,

To learn more about Rutherford’s historic World War II monument, please visit http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=54150

 

Bruno Associates Secures Total of $3,948,000 for Several New Jersey Municipalities

Bruno  Secures Total of $3,948,000 for Several NJ Municipalities

Funded through the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program

 

 

June 11, 2015 – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program Grants and Loans to Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations for Open Space Acquisition and Park Development and State Acquisition announced the 2015 awards.

 

 

The following clients were awarded per the breakdown below:

North Arlington Borough

River Road Acquisition

The Borough of North Arlington seeks funding to acquire property adjacent to its Little League field on River Road. The land to be acquired is a vacant industrial site. The acquisition will allow expansion of the parking available for the ballfield. Currently, people using the field must park on side streets and cross the busy River Road to access the park.

$ 362,500 Matching Grant Award

Standard Acquisition

 

Irvington Township

40th Street Park Upgrades

Irvington Township is seeking funding to upgrade the existing facilities at the 40th Street Playground. This is Irvington’s third largest park, and contains a playground and ball field. The Township’s plans include an addition to the field house to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; repairs and upgrades to the existing gate, sidewalks, and fencing; and regrading and improvements to the existing ball field.

$ 325,250 Matching Grant Award

$ 325,250 Loan Award

$ 650,500 Total Award

Park Development

Urban Aid Municipality

 

Guttenberg Town

Multi Park Improvements

The Town of Guttenberg would like to improve two existing parks – Veteran’s Park and Veteran’s Memorial Park. At Veteran’s Park, located on 69th Street, improvements include the renovation of the water feature, restroom improvements and a new play surface. At Veteran’s Memorial Park, located at Toth and Boulevard East, lighting will be added to extend the park usage into the evening hours and enhance the overall park experience. This passive park will offer amazing views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline.

$ 185,000 Loan Award

Park Development

Densely Populated Municipality

 

North Bergen Township

76th Street Little League Field Improvements

To provide a more resilient playing surface and extend the field usage, North Bergen Township proposes a total renovation to the facilities at 76th Street Park. Upgrades will include a removable pitching mound to equip the field for multiple sport use, new batting cages, fencing, lighting, security enhancements, tables, benches, a scoreboard, and the installation of an artificial turf field.

$ 1,100,000 Matching Grant Award

Park Development

Urban Aid Municipality

 

Secaucus Town

Downtown Recreation Acquisition

Secaucus Town plans to purchase the existing vacant lot at 107 First Avenue, adjacent to Buchmuller Park, which is a large multi-use recreation area near the center of town. Plans for the site will be to protect the property from future development while allowing for additional access points to Buchmuller Park. A modest-sized community garden, to be managed by the Secaucus Environmental Department in partnership with community groups, is also being considered for the space.

$ 151,575 Matching Grant Award

$ 398,425 Loan Award

$ 550,000 Total Award

Standard Acquisition

 

West New York Town

Donnelly and Veteran’s Park Rehabilitation

This project is for structural, drainage, and beautification/ recreational improvements to Donnelly and Veteran’s Parks. Structural and drainage problems threaten the integrity of the steep slope where the eastern edge of the park sits. Upgrading the facility will preserve the view, restore and link pedestrian/ bicycle paths to the waterfront, preserve the palisades, and enhance the neighborhood character. Improvements include, resurfacing courts, upgrading a playground, and repairing the walkway and retaining wall. West New York will also install decorative walls to create areas for two patios with tables and games tables. The landscaping will be updated with shade trees and other amenities, including railing, benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, lighting and exercise equipment

$ 1,100,000 Matching Grant Award

Park Development

Urban Aid Municipality

 

For a full list visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres/pdf/ga-descriptions.pdf.

Bruno Associates Secure $1 Million in Funding for Township of Irvington Police

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2014 – Awarded Grants

Irvington Hires More Officers with Grant from COPS Initiative

Bruno Associates helps secure $1,000,000 in funding for the hiring of police officers in Irvington through the COPS grant program.

The COPS grant program, funded by the US Department of Justice, is dedicated to helping communities receive the necessary funds to solve their crime challenges. In this case, that meant hiring more officers to patrol and protect the Township.

For more information regarding the COPS grant program visit http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=35.

Bruno Associates Helped Secure $250,000 from Hazard Mitigation Grant for Irvington

Township of Irvington Was Recently Awarded $250,000 for Energy Allocation

The State of New Jersey recently awarded the Township of Irvington $250,000 from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program’s Energy Allocation Initiative, which supports energy resilience programs. For more information on permissible uses for Energy Allocation funds, visit  the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

 

 

 

Bruno Associates Secured $75,000 for Township of Belleville

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The Township of Belleville Was Recently Awarded $75,000 by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (As of July 10, 2014)

The $75,000 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds are being made available to the Township of  Belleville for use in supporting energy resilience needs.

FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes for long-term hazard mitigation projects after a major disaster declaration. The purpose of the program is to reduce the loss of life and property in future disasters by funding mitigation measures during the recovery phase of a natural disaster. For more information on this grant visit: Here.

 

Bruno Secured $229,521 in Funded Grants for Town of Irvington

 Town  of Irvington  Was Recently Awarded as of July 31, 2014 – Total $229,521

Assistance to Firefighters – $157,878 for SCBA gear

Click it or Ticket – $4,000 for enforcing seatbelt safety

Sustainable Jersey – $9,000 for installing safety surface and new water fountain at 40th St. Park

Pedestrian Safety – $16,000 for public safety activities carried out by IPD

Municipal Alliance – $42,643 for drug/alcohol prevention initiatives

 

 

 

$529,000 in Funded Grants for Town of Secaucus

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Town of Secaucus Was Awarded Recently Awarded as of July 31, 2014 – Total of $529,000 

 Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency: $225,000 to remove the sunken barge, dredge the area around the Coast Guard Auxiliary Marina, and execute other shoreline restoration and resiliency measures.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Energy Allocation Initiative: $100,000 to supplement previously awarded FEMA funds passed through Hudson County for the installation of emergency back-up generator for the library and OEM.

Community Development Block Grant: $180,000 For ADA improvements at the Elms

Recreational Trails Program: $24,000 for trail connections and improvements at Mill Creek Point Park