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The document presents the adopted budget for the City of Bayonne, Hudson County, for the fiscal year 2025. It details the revenues and appropriations, including those within and excluded from the "CAPS" (referring to state-mandated budget limitations), along with a summary of appropriations expended and canceled in the prior year. The budget was approved by the Governing Body on July 23, 2025.

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--- Document: Adopted Budget Document ---
2025 MUNICIPAL DATA SHEET
(MUST ACCOMPANY 2025 BUDGET)
CAP
MUNICIPALITY:
CITY OF BAYONNE
COUNTY:
HUDSON
Governing Body Members
James M. Davis
Mayor's Name
June 30, 2026
Term Expires
Name
Term Expires
Municipal Officials
Council President Gary LaPelusa, Sr.
6/30/2026
Council Member Juan M. Perez,
6/30/2026
6/1/2019
Council Member Loyad Booker, Jr.
6/30/2026
Date of Orig. Appt.
Madelene C. Medina
1921
Council Member Cornelius J. Carroll 111
6/30/2026
Municipal Clerk
Cert. No.
Rosemarie Martinez-Kufta
T-8600
Council Member Jacqueline Weimmer
6/30/2026
Tax Collector
Cert. No.
Donna L... Mauer
N-0647
Cert. No.
Chief Financial Officer
Mark W. Bednarz
Registered Municipal Accountant
John J. Coffey, Esq.
Municipal Attorney
547
Lic. No.
Official Mailing Address of Municipality
City Hall
630 Avenue С
Bayonne, NJ 07002
Fax #:
Sheet A
Docusign Envelope ID: 975D37C4-A105-40EA-97E9-A921C8352001
County of
Hudson
Municipal Budget of the City
2025
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
of Bayonne City
It is hereby certified that the Budget and Capital Budget annexed hereto and hereby made a part
hereof is a true copy of the Budget and Capital Budget approved by resolution of the Governing Body on the
23rd
day of July
2025
and that public advertisement will be made in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:4-6 and
N.J.A.C. 5:30-4.4(d).
Certified by me, this 25th
day of July
2025
for the Fiscal Year 2025
Doauigned by
Madelene C. Medina
Clerk
Madelene C. Medina
Address
Address
201-858-6027
Phone Number
It is hereby certified that the approved Budget annexed hereto and hereby made
a part is an exact copy of the original on file with the Clerk of the Governing Body, that all
additions are correct, all statements contained herein are in proof, and the total of anticipated
revenues equals the total of appropriations.
Certified by me, this 18th
MarkB
Registered Municipal Accountant
Secacus, NJ 07094
Address
day of June
2025
1 Harmon Meadow Blvd, Suite 3002
Address
201-437-9000
Phone Number
DO NOT USE THESE SPACES
CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTED BUDGET
(Do not advertise this Certification form)
It is hereby certified that the amounts to be raised by taxation for local purposes has been
compared with the approved Budget previously certified by me and any changes required as a
condition to such approval have been made. The adopted budget is certified with respect to the
foregoing only.
07/28/2025
Dated:
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Department of Community Affairs
Director of the Division of Local Government Services
Signed by:
By:
Christine M. Zapicchi
F9E090104570499...
Initial
ffe
Sheet 1
-DocuSigned by
Donna Maver
47LAD260M-407.
Chief Financial Officer
Local Examination? Yes
No
X
MUNICIPAL BUDGET NOTICE
Section 1.
Municipal Budget of the
CITY
of
BAYONNE
1
County of
Be it Resolved, that the following statements of revenues and appropriations shall constitute the Municipal Budget for the year 2025;
Be it Further Resolved, that said Budget be published in the
The Bergen Record
in the issue of
The Governing Body of the
June 25th
, 2025
CITY
of
BAYONNE
HUDSON
for the Fiscal Year 2025
does hereby approve the following as the Budget for the year 2025:
RECORDED VOTE
(Insert Last Name)
Carroll
Weimmer
Nays
Ayes Perez
Booker
LaPelusa
Abstained
of
Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Tax Resolution was approved by the
BAYONNE
County of
A Hearing on the Budget and Tax Resolution will be held at
6:00 PM o'clock
COUNCIL MEMBERS
HUDSON
on
June
18th
,
City Hall
on
July
of the
2025.
at which time and place objections to said Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2025 may be presented by taxpayers or other
interested persons.
Sheet 2
Absent
CITY
16th
2025 at
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
SUMMARY OF CURRENT FUND SECTION OF APPROVED BUDGET
General Appropriations For: (Reference to item and sheet number should be omitted in advertised budget)
1. Appropriations within "CAPS" -
(a) Municipal Purposes {(Item H-1, Sheet 19)(N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.2)}
2. Appropriations excluded from "CAPS" -
(a) Municipal Purposes {(Item H-2, Sheet 28)(N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53.3 as amended)}
(b) Local District School Purposes in Municipal Budget (Item K, Sheet 29)
YEAR 2025
XXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXX
129,296,600.05
XXXXXXXXXXXX
31,627,003.43
5,328,933.51
Total General Appropriations excluded from "CAPS" (Item O, Sheet 29)
36,955,936.94
3. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes (Item M, Sheet 29) Based on Estimated
99.48%
1,134,478.18
Percent of Tax Collections
Building Aid Allowance
2025-$
for Schools-State Aid
2024-$
167,387,015.17
4. Total General Appropriations (Item 9, Sheet 29)
5. Less: Anticipated Revenues Other Than Current Property Tax (Item 5, Sheet 11) (i.e. Surplus, Miscellaneous Revenues and Receipts from Delinquent Taxes)
6. Difference: Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget (as follows)
63,910,140.10
XXXXXXXXXXXX
(a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes Including Reserve for Uncollected Taxes (Item 6(a), Sheet 11)
94,534,531.87
(b) Addition to Local District School Tax (Item 6(b), Sheet 11)
(c) Minimum Library Tax
5,328,933.51
3,613,409.69
Sheet 3
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (Continued)
SUMMARY OF 2024 APPROPRIATIONS EXPENDED AND CANCELED
General
Parking
Budget
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
Budget Appropriations Adopted Budget
160,907,532.29
2,156,158.00
Budget Appropriations Added by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87
1,273,078.19
Emergency Appropriations
4,000,000.00
Total Appropriations
166,180,610.48
2,156,158.00
Expenditures:
Paid or Charged (Including Reserve for
Uncollected Taxes)
163,428,112.97
1,983,652.33
Reserved
2,729,324.00
167,089.01
Unexpended Balances Canceled
23,173.51
5,416.66
Total Expenditures and Unexpended
Balances Canceled
166,180,610.48
2,156,158.00
Overexpenditures *
Sheet 3a
NOTE:
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - (Continued)
BUDGET MESSAGE
Total General Appropriations for 2024
Cap Base Adjustment:
Subtotal
Exceptions Less:
Total Other Operations
Total Uniform Construction Code
Total Interlocal Service Agreement
Total Additional Appropriations
Total Capital Improvements
Total Debt Service
Transferred to Board of Education
Type I School Debt
Total Public & Private Programs
Judgements
Total Deferred Charges
Cash Deficit
Reserve for Uncollected Taxes
Total Exceptions
Amount on Which CAP is Applied
2.5% CAP
Allowable Operating Appropriations before
Additional Exceptions per (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.3)
CAP CALCULATION
CAP CALCULATION
160,907,532.29
205,598.00
Allowable Operating Appropriations before
Additional Exceptions per (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.3)
132,165,526.70
161,113,130.29
Additions:
3,511,735.06
New Construction (Assessor Certification)
2023 Cap Bank Available
310,000.00
2024 Cap Bank Available
Long Term Pilot Adjustment
550,000.00
18,123,321.28
5,331,950.31
2,609,017.12
148,000.00
Total Additions
Maximum Appropriations within "CAPS" Sheet 19 @
Additional Increase to COLA rate.
3.5%
Amount of Increase allowable.
1.0%
1,587,129.25
32,171,153.02
128,941,977.27
3,223,549.43
Maximum Appropriations within "CAPS" Sheet 19 @
299,792.30
891,241.55
889,512.00
2,080,545.85
2.5%
134,246,072.56
1,289,419.77
3.5%
135,535,492.33
129,296,600.05
Allowable Operating Appropriations before
Additional Exceptions per (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.3)
132,165,526.70
Total General Appropriations for Municipal Purposes
(Sheet 19, H-1)
Over or (Under) Appropriations Cap
Sheet 3b
(6,238,892.28)
MANDATORY MINIMUM BUDGET MESSAGE MUST INCLUDE A SUMMARY OF:
1. HOW THE "CAP" WAS CALCULATED. (Explain in words what the "CAPS" mean and show the figures.)
2. A SUMMARY BY FUNCTION OF THE APPROPRIATIONS THAT ARE SPREAD AMONG MORE THAN ONE OFFICIAL LINE ITEM
(e.g. if Police S & W appears in the regular section and also under "Operation Excluded from "CAPS" section, combine the
figures for purposes of citizen understanding.)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (Continued)
BUDGET MESSAGE
RECAP OF GROUP INSURANCE APPROPRIATION
Following is a recap of the Municipality's Employee Group Insurance
Estimated Group Insurance Costs - 2025
$ 29,190,000.00
Estimated Amounts to be Contributed by Employees:
Contribution from all eligible emp.
2,680,000.00
26,510,000.00
Budgeted Group Insurance - Inside CAP
Budgeted Group Insurance - Utilities
Budgeted Group Insurance - Outside CAP
TOTAL
Instead of receiving Health Benefits,
Total Group Insurance Estimate: $29,915,000
Library Estimate: -$540,000
UCC Estimate:
-$185,000
Total Estimate: $29,190,000
23,408,980.00
360,000.00
2,741,020.00
26,510,000.00
59 employees
have elected an opt-out for 2025. This opt-out amount
is budgeted separately.
Health Benefits Waiver
Salaries and Wages
$
150,000.00
Sheet 3b (2)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (Continued)
BUDGET MESSAGE
NEW JERSEY 2010 LOCAL UNIT LEVY CAP LAW
P.L. 2007, c. 62, was amended by P.L. 2008 c. 6 and P.L. 2010 c. 44 (S-29 R1).
The last amendment reduces the 4% to 2% and modifies some of the exceptions and
exclusions. It also removes the LFB waiver. The voter referendum now requires a vote in
excess of only 50% which is reduced from the original 60% in P.L. 2007, c. 62.
ADJUSTED TAX LEVY PRIOR TO EXCLUSIONS
93,029,953.98
Exclusions:
Allowable Shared Service Agreements Increase
Allowable Health Insurance Costs Increase
Allowable Pension Obligations Increases
3,183,120.00
Allowable LOSAP Increase
Allowable Capital Improvements Increase
Allowable Debt Service and Capital Leases Inc.
1,742,777.00
SUMMARY LEVY CAP CALCULATION
Recycling Tax appropriation
LEVY CAP CALCULATION
Prior Year Amount to be Raised by Taxation
91,353,837.23
Less:
Less: Prior Year Deferred Charges to Future Taxation Unfunded
Current Year Deferred Charges: Emergencies
Less: Prior Year Deferred Charges: Emergencies
800,000.00
Add Total Exclusions
Less Cancelled or Unexpended Waivers
5,725,897.00
Less Cancelled or Unexpended Exclusions
23,174.00
ADJUSTED TAX LEVY
Additions:
New Ratables - Increase for new construction
98,732,676.98
24,858,400
Less: Prior Year Recycling Tax
Less:
Less:
Net Prior Year Tax Levy for Municipal Purpose Tax for CAP Calculation
Plus 2% CAP Increase
ADJUSTED TAX LEVY
148,000.00
Prior Year's Local Purpose Tax Rate (per $100)
1.206
New Ratable Adjustment to Levy
299,792.30
Amounts approved by Referendum
Levy CAP Bank Applied
91,205,837.23
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
99,032,469.28
1,824,116.74
AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
94,534,531.87
93,029,953.98
Plus: Assumption of Service/Function
OVER OR (UNDER) 2% LEVY CAP
(4,497,937.41)
(must be equal or under for Introduction)
ADJUSTED TAX LEVY PRIOR TO EXCLUSIONS
93,029,953.98
Sheet 3-Levy CAP
"2010" LEVY CAP BANKS:
2022
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - (Continued)
BUDGET MESSAGE
Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for Municipal Purpose
Available for Banking (CY 2025)
920,997
Amount Used in CY 2025
Balance to Expire
920,997
2023
Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for Municipal Purpose
Available for Banking (CY 2025 - CY 2026)
3,530,811
Amount Used in CY 2025
Balance to Carry Forward (CY 2026)
3,530,811
2024
Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation
91,353,838
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for Municipal Purpose
91,353,838
Available for Banking (CY 2025 - CY 2027)
Amount Used in CY 2025
Balance to Carry Forward (CY 2026 - CY2027)
2025
Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for Municipal Purpose
Available for Banking (CY 2026 - CY 2028)
99,032,469
94,534,532
4,497,937
Total Levy CAP Bank
8,028,748
Sheet 3d
"2010" LEVY CAP BANKS:
2022
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - (Continued)
BUDGET MESSAGE
Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for Municipal Purpose
Available for Banking (CY 2025)
920,997
Amount Used in CY 2025
Balance to Expire
920,997
2023
Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for Municipal Purpose
Available for Banking (CY 2025 - CY 2026)
3,530,811
Amount Used in CY 2025
Balance to Carry Forward (CY 2026)
3,530,811
2024
Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation
91,353,838
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for Municipal Purpose
91,353,838
Available for Banking (CY 2025 - CY 2027)
Amount Used in CY 2025
Balance to Carry Forward (CY 2026 - CY2027)
2025
Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation
Amount to be Raised by Taxation for Municipal Purpose
Available for Banking (CY 2026 - CY 2028)
99,032,469
94,534,532
4,497,937
Total Levy CAP Bank
8,028,748
Sheet 3d
CURRENT FUND - ANTICIPATED REVENUES
GENERAL REVENUES
Anticipated
Realized in
FCOA
2025
2024
Cash in 2024
1. Surplus Anticipated
08-101
6,750,000.00
14,750,000.00
14,750,000.00
2. Surplus Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of Director of Local Government Services
08-102
1,182,992.00
Total Surplus Anticipated
08-100
7,932,992.00
14,750,000.00
14,750,000.00
3. Miscellaneous Revenues
Section A: Local Revenues
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
Licenses:
08-103
Alcoholic Beverages
74,034.00
74,150.00
74,034.00
08-104
169,648.00
170,156.00
169,648.00
Other
08-105
2,996,326.00
2,050,000.00
2,996,371.59
Fees and Permits
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
Fines and Costs:
Municipal Court
Other
Interest and Costs on Taxes
Interest and Costs on Assessments
Parking Meters
Interest on Investments and Deposits
Anticipated Utility Operating Surplus
Rents - City Owned Property
08-110
2,750,000.00
1,493,438.00
1,836,818.35
08-109
220,429.00
30,000.00
220,429.00
08-112
290,813.00
266,092.00
290,813.18
08-115
08-111
08-113
457,428.17
234,627.00
457,428.17
08-114
08-118
318,027.00
272,510.00
318,027.40
Sheet 4
CURRENT FUND - ANTICIPATED REVENUES - (Continued)
GENERAL REVENUES
Anticipated
Realized in
FCOA
2025
2024
Cash in 2024
3. Miscellaneous Revenues
Bayonne Housing Authority - PILOT
Section A: Local Revenues (continued)
08-210
532,669.00
322,601.00
322,601.00
Senior Horizons of Bayonne - PILOT
08-210
60,000.00
99,573.00
116,199.06
Southshore Villiage Corp / Post Road Gardens
08-210
295,940.00
303,721.00
303,721.21
CostcoPILOT
08-210
142,500.00
142,500.00
142,500.00
Barnabas Bayonne - PILOT
08-210
285,000.00
285,000.00
285,000.00
Alexan City View
08-210
1,335,879.00
1,242,230.00
1,242,229.69
Plattykill Manor
08-210
257,500.00
240,000.00
240,000.00
Bayonne Community Action - PILOT
08-210
12,311.00
12,311.00
9,233.16
Bayonne Energy Center Urban Renewal !
08-210
1,382,537.00
1,382,537.00
1,382,537.00
Bayonne Energy Center Urban Renewal II
08-210
488,940.00
488,941.00
488,941.37
Prince Holdings - PILOT
08-210
410,875.00
396,625.00
396,625.00
195 East 22nd Street Urban Renewal
08-210
48,577.00
83,679.00
42,593.25
Silklofts PILOT
08-210
220,923.00
220,638.00
220,637.59
Tagliarini Building - PILOT
08-210
26,712.00
27,290.00
26,691.92
Port Authority
08-210
98,578.00
98,578.00
98,577.70
Port Authority / Workbench
08-210
382,128.00
382,128.00
382,128.00
Port Authority / Global Auto Marine Terminal
08-210
1,051,145.00
1,051,145.00
1,051,145.07
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
08-210
350,220.00
350,220.00
350,220.02
Bayonne Bay Developer Urban Renewal
PSIP II
North Street Properties
08-210
1,925,237.00
1,874,329.00
1,505,517.44
08-210
136,191.00
159,657.00
146,464.80
08-210
165,976.00
165,112.00
167.324.05
Sheet 4a
3. Miscellaneous Revenues
230-250 Avenue E
CURRENT FUND - ANTICIPATED REVENUES - (Continued)
GENERAL REVENUES
Section A: Local Revenues (continued)
Anticipated
FCOA
2025
2024
Realized in
Cash in 2024
08-210
194,197.00
219,842.00
219,842.06
19 East 19th Street Urban Renewal
08-210
307,806.00
309,173.00
309,172.90
662 Avenue C
160 East 22nd Street
08-210
62,673.00
66,009.00
69,483.75
08-210
106,857.00
108,947.00
108,947.28
Citgen Realty UR, LLC
08-210
749,402.00
564,905.00
552,291.32
Hobart Housing Urban Renewal Corp
08-210
11,902.00
9,881.00
9,881.12
MHP 222 Avenue E Urban Renewal LLC
08-210
184,012.00
239,429.00
164,697.82
PSIP 105 Avenue A Urban Renewal LLC
08-210
147,707.00
172,933.00
180,813.93
Bayonne Equities Urban Renewal
08-210
164,446.00
181,456.00
156,929.58
957-965 Broadway Urban Renewal
08-210
256,950.00
280,695.00
260,435.47
KRE Fleet Urban Renewal
08-210
1,011,857.00
468,575.00
1,094,536.38
Bayonne Avenue F Owner LLC
08-210
399,528.00
497,500.00
497,500.20
Bayonne Redevelopers Block 720
08-210
162,412.00
162,412.00
162,412.31
160 East 22nd Street 2-01 Realty LLC
Mahalaxmi Flagship UR
252-268 Avenue E UR
Lofts on Avenue E, LLC
Lofts on Avenue E, LLC 2
Pier View Lofts Urban Renewal LLC
08-210
36,162.00
43,646.00
37,665.93
08-210
177,994.00
119,826.00
119,825.78
08-210
455,530.00
457,999.00
256,429.33
08-210
121,917.00
76,509.00
107,501.92
08-210
148,314.00
68,203.00
183,327.47
08-210
167,434.00
241,570.00
280,045.54
Sheet 4b
CURRENT FUND - ANTICIPATED REVENUES - (Continued)
GENERAL REVENUES
3. Miscellaneous Revenues Section A: Local Revenues (continued)
Anticipated
Realized in
FCOA
2025
2024
Cash in 2024
23rd Street Urban Renewal JOF AAI 3, LLC
08-210
203,444.00
13,863.00
15,319.05
South Cove Development IV UR, LLC
08-210
67,500.00
101,250.00
109,012.50
SWL UR, LLC
08-210
375,000.00
718,750.00
523,793.30
425-429 Avenue C Bayonne UR, LLC
08-210
45,338.00
45,337.00
175 West 7th Development UR, LLC
08-210
82,871.00
25,904.00
26,443.17
YWCA Senior Residence UR
08-210
13,792.00
345-347 Avenue A UR, LLC
08-210
79,680.00
TFG 115-117 W2nd Street UR, LLC (Condos)
08-210
41,546.00
TFG (Unit 302)
08-210
9,222.00
TFG (Unit 402)
08-210
7,082.00
Accurate Builders, LLC
08-210
463,825.00
CE-HB UR, LLC
08-210
274,365.00
Five Year PILOTS
08-210
177,145.00
152,861.00
176,437.97
Pilot Administration Fee
08-134
489,847.00
266,092.00
252,818.70
Total Section A: Local Revenue
08-001
24,084,300.17
19,533,355.00
21,160,021.80
Sheet 4c
CURRENT FUND - ANTICIPATED REVENUES - (Continued)
GENERAL REVENUES
3. Miscellaneous Revenues
Section B: State Aid Without Offsetting Appropriations
Anticipated
FCOA
2025
2024
Realized in
Cash in 2024
Transitional Aid
09-212
Energy Receipts Tax (P.L. 1997, Chapters 162 & 167)
Garden State Trust
09-202
8,935,091.00
8,935,091.00
8,935,091.40
09-206
Watershed Aid
Municipal Relief Fund
09-207
920,997.73
920,997.73
Total Section B: State Aid Without Offsetting Appropriations
09-001
8,935,091.00
9,856,088.73
9,856,089.13
Sheet 5
CURRENT FUND - ANTICIPATED REVENUES - (Continued)
GENERAL REVENUES
Anticipated