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D. Talib Aquil – Business Administrator
Mr. D. Talib Aquil is the Business Administrator for the City of Perth Amboy, having joined the City’s leadership team on May 1, 2025. Mr. Aquil leads the day-to-day operations of municipal government and works closely with the Mayor and department directors to ensure efficient service delivery and responsive city management.
Originally from Newark, Mr. Aquil brings over 17 years of experience in local government, including previous roles in Newark and as Business Administrator in Wayne Township. With a strong background in public works, operations, and administration, Mr. Aquil is known for being hands-on, solutions-focused, and approachable.
Since stepping into his role in Perth Amboy, Mr. Aquil has focused on collaboration, clear communication, and keeping projects moving forward. He is committed to making city government accessible, transparent, and centered on the needs of residents.
Connect With Us
Director
D. Talib Aquil, MPA
Department Phone Number
(732) 826-0290 Ext. 4007
Department Email
[email protected]
Department Hours
Mon. to Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Department Address
260 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Business Administration Office
The Department of Administration is comprised of the following offices and divisions: Office of the Business Administrator, Personnel, Purchasing, Finance, Tax Collection, Tax Assessment, and Economic and Community Development.
The Business Administrator serves as the City's chief administrative officer, working under the direction of the Mayor to implement policies and manage day-to-day municipal operations. In this role, the Business Administrator oversees all department directors to ensure efficient service delivery, operational transparency, and alignment with the Mayor's vision for Perth Amboy.
Key responsibilities include preparing the City’s annual operating budget, leading all labor contract negotiations, and representing the administration at all City Council meetings. The Business Administrator plays a central role in coordinating interdepartmental efforts to improve responsiveness and accountability across City government.
Additional Resources
Department Hearings for 2025 Budget
2024 Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) Best Practices Inventory: Core Competencies, Best Practices, and Unscored Survey Analysis
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--- Document: Department Hearings for 2025 Budget ---
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Directors/Division Heads
FROM:
Michael E. Greene, Esq., City Administrator
DATE:
September 20, 2024
SUBJECT:
CY2025 Budget Preparation
The CY2025 Budget preparation period has begun. As we know, preparation and
administration of a city’s budget is the most essential activity of municipal government.
Careful planning of revenues and expenditures has become increasingly significant in the face
of an uncertain inflation, stagnant revenues, and increasing demands for service. It is essential
that we as Directors examine our operations carefully during this process, in accordance with
the Mayor’s vision of creating a “smart” city, to ensure that approved funding provides those
services most needed and desired by the residents. Directors should also ensure services are
provided in the most efficient and economical manner possible. Prior CY2024 budget
discussions should simplify this task.
The Finance Office will provide you with electronic spreadsheets in which you will place
requests for CY2025. Instructions will also be provided regarding use of the spreadsheets.
As you are aware, preparation of the municipal budget must adhere to promulgated statutory
requirements. That stated, please ensure you adhere to the following delineated time schedule.
Please remember, budget proposals must remain “flat”. If not, the proposal will be returned to the
Department.
September 20, 2024 – The Office of Administration will request budget information from
Directors in accordance with Mayoral priorities.
October 11, 2024 – Directors and Agencies will submit CY2025 budget requests for the “Other
Expenses” appropriation and Personnel Changes. Submissions should be emailed to my
attention with a copy to Jill Goldy, CFO.
October 21, 2024 – Department Heads will submit Capital Budget requests to the Department
of Administration with a copy to Jill Goldy, CFO.
October 29, 2024 – Administrator and Finance Officer will review Department requests;
prepare additional data on non-departmental accounts such as insurance.
November 13/14, 2024 – Hearings will be conducted on Department requests in accordance
with statutory requirements.
December, 2024 – The Business Administrator and Finance Officer will finalize draft
appropriations budget and estimate revenue conditions. The Mayor will oversee and provide
direction on adjustments to assure mayoral objectives will be attained.
January, 2025 – Mayor’s recommended budget for the year will be submitted to the City of
Perth Amboy’s Municipal Council for Council review and action in accordance with the
schedule set forth by the State of New Jersey.
I encourage each of you to continue your vigilance in minimizing municipal expenditures. As
you know, your budget should include all known requirements in the upcoming calendar year,
as well as any un-forecasted budgetary challenges experienced this year. To the extent possible,
be prepared to mitigate any unanticipated risks.
Should you have any questions regarding this memorandum, please do not hesitate to contact
me for clarification. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
cc:
Mayor Helmin J. Caba
--- Document: Document ---
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Department Heads Involved in the Budget Process
FROM:
Michael E. Greene, Esq., City Administrator
DATE:
October 27, 2023
SUBJECT:
Departmental Budget Hearings
Please be advised that the forthcoming Administration budget hearings have been scheduled
to take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The
Hearings will take place in the Council Chamber.
SCHEDULE FOR BUDGET HEARINGS
NAME
DEPARTMENT
Nov. 7, 2023
Nov. 8, 2023
Chief Mullen
Fire
1:00
Tia Almo
Court
4:00
Luis Perez Jimenez
Water / WasteWater
Utility
4:00
Dianne Roman
Human Services
2:00
Matthew Nieves
DPW
10:00
Chief Cattano
Police /OEM /Parking
12:30
Tashi Vazquez
OECD
3:00
Fallon Barcheski
Tax Collector
3:30
William Fitzpatrick
Tax Assessor
3:00
Irving Lozada
Code Enforcement /UCC
2:00
Joel Rosa
Library
12:30
Victoria Kupsch
Clerk
4:30
If there are any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.