Jersey City officials could hire the executive director of the Hudson County Improvement Authority for solid waste and recycling consulting services.

The City Council is considering a resolution to hire Basking Ridge-based NMG Associates LLC for a contract not to exceed $17,5000.

Norman Guerra, who has served as executive director of HCIA for over 7 years, is the principal of the company. Guerra is also the former executive director of the Jersey City Incinerator Authority.

According to letters attached to the resolution, Guerra responded to the city?s Request for Qualifications, issued in December, for solid waste and recycling consultant services.

At Monday night?s caucus, Ward C Councilwoman Nidia Lopez questioned why the city needed a consultant for solid waste and recycling when it has its own incinerator authority.

City officials told her they would get her additional information before tonight?s meeting.

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The double-dipping continues.