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Department of Public Works Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS > DEPARTMENTS > PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) > Key Contacts DPW Superintendent Gordon Kohles Office Address 9 East Fort Lee Road Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone: 201-487-1041 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm Recycling Center Address Location 157 West Fort Lee Road Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Recycling Center Hours: Mon day - Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm Closed Sunday 2025 Recycling Calendar ▼ 2026 Recycling Calendar ▼ Responsibilities and Functions The Department of Public works is responsible sanitation within the borough, and for the collection of recycling, maintenance and tree services, as well as repair and maintenance of borough buildings, and the upkeep of our parks and athletic fields. Important Reminders Do not recycle plastic bags or put recyclable bottles and cans in plastic bags. Plastic bags from stores should be thrown out with regular garbage or brought to Borough Hall. No household waste or trash is to be placed out for pickup on a weekend or prior to 4:00pm on the evening before scheduled pick-up. Please call with questions about special circumstances. Click image to enlarge Gordon Kohles DPW Superintendent 2025 Pickup Schedule 2025 Recycling Calendar ▼ 2026 Recycling Calendar ▼ 2026 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event Dates Bergen County Utilities Authority Foot of Empire Blvd., Moonachie Saturday, March 7, 2026 Saturday, November 14, 2026 Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah Saturday, May 16, 2026 Saturday, July 18, 2026 Saturday, September 19, 2026 Bergen Community College 400 Paramus Rd., Paramus Saturday, April 19, 2026 Saturday, June 7, 2026 Saturday, October 18, 2026 HHW event collection hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine) 2025 Document Shredding, Electronics Recycling and Tire Recycling Event Dates Bergen Community College 400 Paramus Rd., Paramus 2026 Dates (See below) Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah 2026 Dates (See below) Document shredding, electronics and tire recycling event collection hours are 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (rain or shine) § 14-4.3 Owners and Occupants Required to Provide Private Garbage Removal. [Ord. 3/10/27, S3; Ord. #1155, S1; Ord. #1181, S1] a. It shall be the duty of the owner, operator, or occupant of all residential uses and business or commercial premises where garbage accumulates to the extent of more than six (6) thirty (30) gallon cans per week per residential unit or per each other business or commercial use on the premises to remove all garbage generated by the said uses at the expense of the owners, operators, or occupants of the premises. All owners, operators, and occupants who violate this provision are subject to forfeiting the right to municipal garbage pick-ups, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 14-4.10 . b. The borough is not obligated to pick up garbage or recyclable materials in excess of the amount set forth in subsection 14-4.3a or garbage collected in dumpsters or other similar large containers, other than suitable containers weighing less than seventy (70) pounds each when full. It shall be the duty of all owners, operators, and occupants of all premises to remove and dispose of, at their own expense, all dumpsters or other similar large containers exceeding the weight limit set forth herein. c. Owners, operators, or occupants of residential, business, or commercial premises shall not deposit garbage accumulated on or in the said premises in borough litter and/or borough garbage containers located anywhere in the borough. Please refer to the full regulations and requirements in the Ordinance found here

Tax Assessors Office Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA BOROUGH TAX ASSESSOR > DEPARTMENTS > TAX ASSESSOR > Key Contact Borough Tax Assessor Patrick Wilkins Office Address 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-342-1736 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Office Hours Tuesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm Tax Assessor Mission Statement To provide a fair and equitable assessment base for the distribution of property taxes, to educate the public in the process and provide access to information pertaining to real property and sales of real property. Program Description The Tax Assessor’s Office is responsible for accurately identifying, listing and valuing all real property within the Borough. This requires the collecting and maintenance of data from numerous other programs provided by New Jersey Statutes, including senior citizens, disabled persons, veterans tax deductions, farmland assessment, tax exemptions to eligible non-profit organizations, sales ratio and annual assessment notifications. New Jersey Property Tax Deductions: Property Tax Deduction for Veterans or Surviving Spouses. This is an annual deduction from taxes due in the amount of $250.00 to qualified veterans or their surviving spouse. Claim for V.S.S. may be obtained from this office or from the following link: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/vss.pdf All completed forms and necessary documentation are to be filed with the Assessor’s Office. Real Estate Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons or Surviving Spouse 55 Years or Older: An annual $250.00 deduction from real estate taxes is provided for the dwelling of a qualified individual meeting the requirements for income and residency. Claim form PTD may be obtained from the Municipal Tax Assessor or from the following link: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/ptd.pdf All completed forms and necessary documentation are to be filed with the Assessor’s Office. Property Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans or Surviving Spouses: Certain 100% permanently and totally disabled war veterans or their surviving spouses may qualify for this full property tax exemption for their dwelling house and the lot on which it is situated. Claim form D.V.S.S.E. may be obtained from the Municipal Tax Assessor or from the following link: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/dvsse.pdf All complete forms and supporting documentation are to be filed with the Assessor’s Office. Other information may be obtained by contacting: The State of New Jersey - www.state.nj.us One Bergen County Plaza Hackensack, NJ 07601 www.co.bergen.nj.us/taxboard Tax Hotline: 609-292-6400 Automated Information: 800-323-4400 Patrick Wilkins Borough Tax Assessor

Borough Clerk Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA BOROUGH CLERK > DEPARTMENTS > BOROUGH CLERK > Key Contacts Borough Clerk Scott Devlin Office Address 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-342-1736 x235 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Deputy Borough Clerk Melissa Baque Office Address 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Telephone 201-342-1736 x223 eMail Contact CLICK HERE Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:15pm Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm Duties and Functions The position of the Borough Clerk is required by New Jersey Statute (NJ.SA. 40A:9-133). The Borough Clerk is a statutory and state-certified position, established by the New Jersey State Legislature in 1985. The Clerk plays a crucial role in municipal government, where the paths of the public, local officials, and government agencies intersect. The core duties include: 1. Secretary of the Municipal Corporation Custodian of the municipal seal and all official records, including minutes, books, and contracts. Attests to the signatures of municipal officers. Receives and maintains legal documents. 2. Secretary to the Governing Body Prepares agendas for meetings, including the annual Reorganization Meeting. Keeps the Governing Body informed of meeting rules and procedures, such as quorum requirements and order of business. Maintains official records of proceedings, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. Administers and records oaths of office. Acts as a liaison between the public and the Governing Body. 3. Chief Administrative Officer of Elections Certifies vacancies and handles nominating petitions. Manages the drawing for ballot positions and provides election materials. Certifies election results and suggests polling places. 4. Chief Registrar of Voters Ensures that all eligible individuals can register to vote and participate in elections. 5. Administrative Officer Accepts and issues licenses and permits. Issues assessment search certificates and certifies municipal bonds. Acts as an information officer to the public and media. Maintains personnel records and purchases equipment and supplies as needed. 6. Records Coordinator and Manager Implements local archives and records retention programs as required by law. The Clerk's office also handles requests for government records (OPRA), issues licenses for animals and legalized games, and manages alcoholic beverage licenses in coordination with relevant authorities. These diverse duties ensure the smooth operation and transparency of municipal functions. Scott Devlin Municipal Clerk Melissa Baque Deputy Municipal Clerk Useful Forms from the Borough Clerk's Office Loadlord Registration Form Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk Landloard Registration ▼ Notice of Claim Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk Notice of Claim ▼ Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Requests Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk OPRA Request Form ▼ Towing Renewal Form - 2025 Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk Towing Renewal ▼

BOROUGH OF BOGOTA CREATIVE ARTS TEAM (CAT) > COMMUNITY > CREATIVE ARTS TEAM (CAT) > CAT Members Patricia Adriance Educator Isabel Bustamante Bogota Beautiful Sara Cassaro Bogota Public Library Christine Defazio Artist Daniele Fede Appointed Official / Green Team Joseph Gallagher Graphic Artist Lucy Lebron Real Estate Professional Anthony Lopez Multimedia Professional Kristin Meberg Alex Rojas Bogota High School Student Jodi Wu Bogart Memorial Reformed Church Creative Arts Team The Bogota Creative Arts Team (CAT) was established by a Borough of Bogota Mayor & Council resolution on February 6, 2020. CAT nurtures a vibrant creative and fine arts culture within the Borough encompassing art, music, wellness and community building in accordance with Sustainable Jersey guidelines. Its goal is to establish a vision for the community to determine how arts, culture and the creative arts are harnessed to enhance the well-being of Bogota residents. Contact: bogotacreativearts@gmail.com Click documents to read... More Information... Follow the links below to read. The Mayor and Council Resolution #2023-54, which established the Creative Arts Team. The Creative Asset Inventory Mayor and Council Resolution 2023-54 Creative Asses Inventory Bogota Outdoor Dining Guide Click documents to read...

Bogota Mayor and Council Minutes - 2016-2020 BOGOTA MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2016 - 2020 ◄ MAYOR and COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2013 - 2015 MAYOR and COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2021 - 2023 ► 2020 2020 Mayor and Council Mayor: Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers: Michael Connors Consuelo Carpenter Daniele Fede Mary Ellen Murphy Thomas Napolitano [*] Robert Robbins [*] Indicates Council President January 1, 2020 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 16, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 6, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 27, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 5, 2020 Mayor and Council Budget Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 26, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ April 16, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES May 7, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ May 21, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ June 4, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ June 25, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ July 16, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ August 20, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ September 3, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ September 17, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ October 1. 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ October 15, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ October 29, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ November 12, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ December 3, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ December 17, 2020 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting) MINUTES ▼ 2019 2019 Mayor and Council Mayor: Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers: Consuelo Carpenter Kathy Gates-Ferris David Macfarlane Mary Ellen Murphy [*] Thomas Napolitano Robert Robbins [*] Indicates Council President January 3, 2019 Mayor and Council Sine Die Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 3, 2019 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 17, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 7, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 21, 2019 Mayor and Council Budget Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 28, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 7, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES March 21, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 4, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 18, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 2, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 15, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 6, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 27, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ July 18, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 15, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 5, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 19, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 3, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 17, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 13, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 5, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 19, 2019 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ 2018 2018 Mayor and Council Mayor: Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers: Daniele Fede Kathy Gates-Ferris David Macfarlane Frank Maranda Mary Ellen Murphy Thomas Napolitano [*] [*] Indicates Council President January 11, 2018 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 18, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 1, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 15, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 22, 2018 Mayor and Council Budget Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 1, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 15, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES April 5, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 19, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 3, 2018 Mayor and Council / Board of Education Joint Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 17, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 7, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 28, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ July 19, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 16, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 6, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 20, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 4, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 18, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 8, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 6, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 20, 2018 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ 2017 2017 Mayor and Council Mayor: Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers: Daniele Fede Kathy Gates-Ferris David Macfarlane Frank Maranda Mary Ellen Murphy Thomas Napolitano [*] [*] Indicates Council President January 5, 2017 Mayor and Council Sine Die / Reorganization Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 19, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 2, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 2, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 16, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 6, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 27, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 4, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES May 18, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 1, 2014 Mayor and Council / Board of Education Joint Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 20, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 29, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ July 20, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 3, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 17, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 7, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ September 21, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 5, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 19, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 9, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 7, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 21, 2017 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ 2016 2016 Mayor and Council Mayor: Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers: Michael Connors Daniele Fede Kathy Gates-Ferris Frank Miranda John Mitchell [*] Thomas Napolitano [*] Indicates Council President January 3, 2016 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 5, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 21, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ January 28, 2016 Mayor and Council Budget Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 4, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ February 18, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ March 3, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES March 17, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 7, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ April 21, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 5, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ May 19, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 2, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ June 29, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ July 21, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 4, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ August 18, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 6, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ October 20, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ November 10, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 1, 2016 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 15, 2016 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting MINUTES ▼ December 29, 2016 Mayor and Council Special Meeting MINUTES ▼

Bogota Mayor and Council Minutes - 2021-2023 BOGOTA MAYOR and COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2021-2023 > GOVERNMENT > BORO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2021-2023 > ◄ MAYOR and COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2016 - 2020 MAYOR and COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2024 - Present ► 2023 2023 Mayor and Council Mayor Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers Consuelo Carpenter [*] JoEllen Granquist Patrick H. McHale John Mitchell Mary Ellen Murphy Robert Robbins [*] Indicates Council President January 5, 2023 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting Minutes ▼ January 19, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ February 2, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ February 16, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ February 23, 2023 Mayor and Council Budget Meeting Minutes ▼ March 2, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ March 16, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ April 6, 2023 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting Minutes ▼ April 20,2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ May 4, 2023 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting Minutes ▼ May 18, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ June 8, 2023 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting Minutes ▼ June 29, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ July 13, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ August 17, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ September 7, 2023 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting Minutes ▼ September 21, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ October 5, 2023 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting Minutes ▼ October 26, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ November 9, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ December 6, 2023 Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting Minutes ▼ December 21, 2023 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ 2022 2022 Mayor and Council Mayor Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers Consuelo Carpenter [*] Michael Connors Daniel Fede JoEllen Granquist Mary Ellen Murphy Robert Robbins [*] Indicates Council President January 6, 2022 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting (Virtual) Minutes ▼ January 20, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) Minutes ▼ February 3, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) Minutes ▼ February 17, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) Agenda ► February 24, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) Minutes ▼ March 3, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) Minutes ▼ March 24, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) Minutes ▼ April 7, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ April 21, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ May 5, 2022 Mayor and Council / Board of Education Joint Meeting Minutes ▼ May 19, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ June 2, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ June 29, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ July 14, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ August 11, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ September 1, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ September 15, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ October 6, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ October 20, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ November 10, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ December 1, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ December 15, 2022 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▼ 2021 2021 Mayor and Council Mayor: Christopher M. Kelemen Councilmembers: Michael Connors Consuelo Carpenter [*] Daniele Fede JoEllen Granquist Mary Ellen Murphy Robert Robbins [*] Indicates Council President January 7, 2021 Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ January 21, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ February 4, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ February 18, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ March 4, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ March 18, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ April 1, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ April 15, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ May 6, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ May 20, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ June 3, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ June 24, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ July 15, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ August 19, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ September 2, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ September 16, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ October 5, 2021 Mayor and Council Special Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ October 7, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ October 21, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ November 10, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ December 2, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼ December 16, 2021 Mayor and Council Regular Meeting (Virtual) MINUTES ▼

BOGOTA COMMUNITY GARDEN > COMMUNITY > COMMUNITY GARDEN > The Bogota Community Garden is located in Veteran's Park on River Road near the intersection of the West Fort Lee Road. The Bogota Community Garden (a division of the Environmental Commission) is the highest authority at the Bogota Community Garden. The following are the rules and guidelines for gardeners at the Bogota Community Garden. Bogota's Community Garden Rules Bogota Community Garden will provide.. 4 X 6 plots ( larger ones to be constructed) Fencing around the exterior of the entire garden Rain Barrels, composting area, shed for tools and benches for relaxing Rules and regulations will be provided to each renter and posted inside the shed Plot Maintenance Expectations Gardeners must maintain plots (including adjacent aisles) throughout the growing season If, for any reason (health, vacation, work pressure), you will be temporarily unable to maintain your plot or throughout the season, inform the coordinator. If you have a substitute gardener, inform the Community Garden Committee via email at bogotacommunitygarden@gmail.com . Abandoned plots will be reassigned. Plots are on a first come, first served with a maximum of 2 plots per household. At the end of the season, all dead plants and weeds must be removed. This garden adheres to organic growing practices. Do not use synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers like miracle-Gro. If you are not sure if something is allowed, please check with another gardener or email the community garden committee at bogotacommunitygarden@gmail.com . If used, you forfeit your plot. Refrain from excessive interior fencing and edging Adjacent Paths and Borders (mulch or grass) is what is used in the pathways. You are responsible for maintaining the pathways, via weeding, etc around your plot. You must keep the path by your plot clear of weeds, rocks, garden plants and other obstacles. Each gardener is responsible for their own trash removal. Miscellaneous Vegetables and plants grown from your plot may not be sold for personal profit. Radios. Should you wish to listen to the radio, please use headphones as not to disturb the other gardeners. Garden gates. The gates should remain closed at all times. Please make sure it is securely closed. No Vehicles are allowed on the garden or park property. Keep the Garden Committee advised of your current address and telephone number by notifying them via email at bogotanjcommunitygarden@gmail.com . Keep the garden attractive for neighboring residents and safe for all. Gardener Meetings There will be two mandatory meetings with the gardeners. One in the month of May for the start of the growing season and one in October for the end of the season. The Bogota Community Garden committee will meet once every other month on the fourth Wednesday of that month. Warnings and Penalties If you fail to follow any of the above guidelines, the community garden community will contact you. All gardeners are required to keep their plots as disease and weed free as possible. Complaints, policies and mediations are the responsibility of the Bogota community garden committee. Any issues contact the Bogota community garden at bogotanjcommunitygarden@gmail.com . Community Garden Sustainable Practices Rules and Guidelines Bogota Community Garden renters should follow the following practices: Use Rain Barrels for watering and conserve water Use organic mulch to reduce water use Solar lights are encouraged Place cut vegetation in compost area Use only organic soils We placed wood chips from local tree contractor donation to reduce weeds This garden adheres to organic growing practices No use of pesticides or herbicides unless organic. If used, you forfeit your plot. Trade or donate unneeded produce Perennial herbs and plants are encouraged Pollinator plants have been planted by committee This sign will be posted at gate and inside fence as a reminder Each gardener is responsible for their own trash removal. Recycle bins are provided in common areas Should you wish to listen to the radio, please use headphones as not to disturb the other gardeners. Garden gates. The gates should remain closed at all times. Please make sure it is securely closed. No Vehicles are allowed on the garden or park property. Keep the garden attractive for neighboring residents and safe for all. Interested in Joining our Community Garden? Gardeners interested in participating the Bogota Community Garden should complete the following application and return it to Borough Hall. Bogota Community Garden Application

Forms, Bogota, NJ Borough Forms Click each permit listing below for a printable application Employment Application Borough of Bogota Employment Application Borough Clerk Document Request Forms Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Form Health Department Forms Delegation of Authority to Receive Certified Copy of Vital Record Up Retail Food Establishment Guidelines Up Retail Food Establishment Application Up Retail E-Cigarette-Liquor Nicotine License Application Up Public School Retail Food License Application Up Pre-Operational Checklist for New Retail Food Establishments Up Plan Review for New Retail Food Establishment Up Special Event License Application Up Outdoor Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance and Application Up Marriage License Instructions (English) Up Marriage License Instructions (Spanish) Up Marriage License Application (NJ Form) Up Non-Genealogical Vital Record Application (English) Up Non-Genealogical Vital Record Application (Spanish) Up Child Care Center Applicaiton Up NJ Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification - Organizations Up Chapter 24 with Cottage Food Rules Up Pet License Application Tax Assessor Forms Claim for Tax Exemption for Disabled Veteran Application for Exemption and or Abatement Property Tax Deduction Claim for Disabled Veteran Miscellaneous Forms Insurance Registration Form and Instructions Building Department Application Forms Building Permit Application Dumpster Permit Application Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) Permit Application Electrical Permit Application Fire Protection Permit Application Contractor Information Sheet Driveway, Curbs, Sidewalks, Steps, Fences and/or Sheds Permit Application Plumbing Permit Application Variance Application

Green Team Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA GREEN TEAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE Green Team Advisory Committee Members Mayor Daniele Fede Borough Administrator Conall O'Malley DPW Superintendent Gordon Kohles Members Joseph Balducci Isabel Bustamante Rebecca Foster Robert Foster Joseph Gallagher Diane Mancini Kristen Meberg Pauline McDonnell Goals and Objectives The Borough of Bogota Green Team Advisory Committee was formed by Borough Resolution #2023-44, on January 19, 2023 The Borough of Bogota Green Team Advisory Committee will advise the Borough Officials on ways to improve municipal operations with "GREEN" initiatives which are economically and environmentally sound through research and evaluation. Goals Submit a report and recommendations to the Borough Council to include: The progress of an audit on municipal facilities. Suggestions on best practices for "greener" municipal operations What has been accomplished, and actions still needed to be done to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification and recertification. Objectives Encourage participation of residents and employees to solicit ideas and implement green initiatives. Research and analyze green initiatives which make practical environmental and financial sense. Develop strategies for sustainable green initiatives in municipal operations. > BOARDS and COMMISSIONS > GREEN TEAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE >

THE MAYORS OF BOGOTA BOGOTA MAYORS PAST and PRESENT > GOVERNMENT > MAYORS PAST and PRESENT > Frederick W. Cain 1895 - 1909 J.F. Gerber 1922 - 1923 William N. Smith 1910 - 1915 Clarence F. Walker 1924 - 1925 Herman A. Braumuller 1916 - 1919 Arthur McCaign 1926-1935 Robert W. Purdy 1920 - 1921 John D. Lynn 1936-1947 Henry P. Janssen July 1947 - December 1947 George E. Quinn 1948 - 1955 Oscar E. Olsen January 1956 - April 1956 Frank E. Harding May 1956 - December 1956 Frank Feller 1957 - 1963 Alex F. Kelemen 1984 - 1988 Antero "Tito" Jackson December 2013 - November 2014 Abraham L. Rosenberg 1964 - 1966 Leonard J. Nicholosi 1988 - 1995 Christopher M. Kelemen November 2014 - 2023 Eugene J. Brophy 1966 - 1980 Steven M. Lonegan 1996 - 2007 William "Pat" Schuber 1980 - 1984 Patrick H. McHale 2008 - 2013 Daniele Fede 2024 - present

Financials Bogota, NJ BOROUGH OF BOGOTA FINANCIAL INFORMATION > PUBLIC INFORMATION > BOROUGH FINANCIAL INFORMATION > 2026 Annual Adopted Budget 2025 Annual Debt Statement Annual Adopted Budget Annual Finanical Statement 2024 Annual Debt Statement Annual Adopted Budget 2023 Annual Introduced Budget Annual Financial Statement Annual Debt Statement Annual Audit Report Annual Adopted Budget 2022 Annual Introduced Budget Annual Adopted Budget Annual Debt Statement Annual Financial Statement User Friendly Budget Annual Audit Report 2021 Annual Introduced Budget Annual Adopted Budget Annual Debt Statement Annual Financial Statement User Friendly Budget Annual Audit Report 2020 Annual Introduced Budget Annual Adopted Budget Certified Tax Rate Annual Debt Statement Annual Financial Statement User Friendly Budget Annual Audit Report 2019 Financial Information 2019 Annual Introduced Budget 2019 Annual Debt Statement 2019 Annual Audit Report 2019 Annual Adopted Budget 2019 Annual Financial Statement 2019 Certified Tax Rate 2019 Corrective Action Plan 2018 Financial Information 2019 User Friendly Budget 2018 Annual Introduced Budget 2018 Annual Debt Statement 2018 Annual Audit Report 2018 Annual Adopted Budget 2018 User-Friendly Budget 2018 Annual Financial Statement 2018 Certified Tax Rate 2018 Corrective Action Plan 2017 Financial Information 2017 Annual Introduced Budget 2017 Annual Adopted Budget 2017 User-Friendly Budget 2017 Annual Debt Statement 2017 Financial Statement - Part 1 2017 Corrective Action Plan 2017 Annual Audit Report - Part 1 2017 Anunual Audit Report - Part 2 2017 Certified Tax Rate 2016 Financial Information 2016 Annual Budget 2016 Financial Statement 2016 Annual Debt Statement 2016 Supplemental Debt 2016 Annual Audit Report 2016 Certified Tax Rate 2015 Financial Information 2015 Annual Budget 2015 Financial Statement 2015 Annual Debt Statement 2015 Annual Audit Report 2015 Certified Tax Rate 2014 Financial Information 2014 Annual Budget 2014 Financial Statement 2014 Annual Debt Statement 2014 Annual Audit Report 2014 Certified Tax Rate 2013 Financial Information 2013 Annual Budget 2013 Annual Debt Statement 2013 Supplemental Debt 2013 Annual Audit Report 2013 Certified Tax Rate 2012 Financial Information 2012 Annual Budget 2012 Financial Statement 2012 Annual Debt Statement 2012 Annual Audit Report 2012 Certified Tax Rate 2011 Financial Information 2011 Annual Budget 2011 Financial Statement 2011 Annual Debt Statement 2011 Annual Audit Report 2011 Certified Tax Rate 2010 Financial Information 2010 Annual Budget 2010 Financial Statement 2010 Annual Debt Statement 2010 Annual Audit Report 2010 Certified Tax Rate 2009 Financial Information 2009 Financial Statement 2009 Certified Tax Rate