Privacy Notice Home / Privacy Notice / The following notice applies to this website, which is the Official Local Government Website for the Borough of Bogota, New Jersey. Thank you for visiting the Borough of Bogota’s website and reviewing our Privacy Notice. This statement addresses collection, use and security of and access to information that may be obtained through the use of the Bogota website. This notice covers the following: Information Collected and How it is Used Personal Information and Choice Public Access to Information Cookies Security Disclaimer Contact Information Section A. Information Collected and How it is Used Information Collected and Stored Automatically If you do nothing during your visit but browse through the web site, read pages, or download information, we will gather and store certain information about your visit automatically. This information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store only the following information about your visit: The Internet domain (for example, "company.com" if you use a private Internet access account, or "yourorganization.edu" if you connect from a university's domain) and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web) from which you access our web site; The type of browser and operating system used to access our site. The date and time you access our site. The pages you visit; and If you linked to the Borough of Bogota website from another website, the address of that website. We use this information to help us make our site more useful to visitors - to learn about the number of visitors to our site and the types of technology our visitors use. We do not track or record information about individuals and their visits. If You Send Us Personal Information If you choose to provide us with personal information -- as in an e-mail to an elected official or municipal employee, or by filling out a form with your personal information and submitting it to us through our web site -- we use that information to respond to your message and to help us get you the information you have requested. We only share the information you give us with another government agency if your inquiry relates to that agency, or as otherwise required by law. Moreover, we do not create individual profiles with the information you provide or to give it to any private organizations. The Borough of Bogota does not collect information for commercial marketing. Section B. Personal Information and Choice You may choose whether to provide personal information online. "Personal information" is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal information includes such things as an individual's name, address, e-mail address and phone number. A domain name or Internet protocol address is not considered personal information. We collect no personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us by sending us email, participating in a survey or completing an online form. You may choose not to contact us by email, participate in a survey, or provide any personal information using an online form. Your choice to not participate in these activities will not impair your ability to browse the Borough of Bogota website and read or download any information provided on the site. Privacy Warning Email is not a secure medium. Personal information sent via the Internet can be intercepted. You may, therefore, wish to reconsider the advisability of sending messages that contain sensitive, personal information to this Internet address. The Borough of Bogota does not plan on divulging information collected or information disclosed voluntarily but may be required to do so pursuant to a request under the Right to Know law, the common law Right to Know, other State or Federal law or pursuant to court order. If you believe that your personal information is being used for a purpose other than what was intended when submitted, you may contact the Borough as shown in the Contact Information Section of this statement. Children The Borough of Bogota is especially concerned about protecting children's privacy. We hope parents and teachers are involved in children's Internet explorations. It is particularly important for parents to guide their children when children are asked to provide personal information online. The Borough of Bogota encourages children to communicate with their local government officials and send email messages with their feedback and suggestions. We specifically ask children to get their parents' permission before providing any information online -- at our site or any other site -- and hope parents will always be involved in those decisions. Most importantly, when children do provide information through the Borough of Bogota web site, it is only used to enable us to respond to the writer, and not to create profiles of children. Section C. Public Access to Information In the Borough of Bogota, laws exist to ensure that government is open, and that the public has a right to access appropriate records and information possessed by the municipal government. At the same time, there are exceptions to the public’s right to access public records that serve various needs including the privacy of individuals. Exceptions are provided by both state and federal laws. All the information collected at this site becomes public record that may be subject to inspection and copying by members of the public, unless an exemption in law exists. Section D. Cookies The Borough of Bogota does not use cookies. Cookies are simple text files stored on your computer by some Internet web sites to help identify users and the sequence of their movement through a web site. Section E. Security The Borough of Bogota, the web site developer, and the manager of this web site have taken numerous steps to safeguard the integrity of its data and prevent unauthorized access to information maintained. These measures are designed and intended to prevent corruption of data, block unknown or unauthorized access to our systems and information, and to provide reasonable protection of private information in our possession. Section F. Disclaimer The Borough of Bogota web site and materials may contain hypertext or links to other Internet web sites which are not owned, operated, controlled or reviewed regularly by the Borough of Bogota. These links are provided solely as a courtesy and convenience to you, the visitor. When you link to one of these sites, you are no longer on the Borough of Bogota web site and this Privacy Notice will not apply. When you link to another web site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that new site. The Borough of Bogota, its agencies, officers, or employees exercise no control over the organizations, views, accuracy, availability, copyright or trademark compliance or the legality of the material contained on those servers and do not sponsor, endorse, or approve the information, content, products, materials, opinions or services contained on such external sites. The visitor proceeds to these external sites at their own risk. The Borough of Bogota and its web development company specifically disclaims any and all liability from damages which may result from the accessing of a third-party site which is linked to the Borough of Bogota website, or from reliance upon any such information. Section G. 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Employment Opportunities Home / Employment Opportunities / Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Borough of Bogota is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications without regard to race, sex, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, disabilities or national origin. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted for advertised vacancies only, and the applicant must indicate the position as stated in the job advertisement /announcement. Applications must also be received within the time period specified in the advertisement /announcement. Employment Application Please follow the link below for the Employment Application for the Borough of Bogota Employment Application Current Employment Opportunities Building Department - Full Time Assistant The Borough of Bogota is seeking an experienced and organized Full-Time Assistant in the Borough’s Building Department. The Borough is a municipality of approximately 10,000 residents (non-civil service). Under the supervision and direction of the Bogota Construction Official the full-time assistant would manage any and all tasks associated with day-to-day business of the department. Responsibilities include interacting with the public, processing construction permits and zoning permit applications, data entry, scheduling sub-code inspections and general assistance to the Construction Official, Technical Assistant to the Construction Official, and Building Department. Three (3) years prior municipal or building department experience is required. Bachelor’s Degree and/or T.A.C.O. certification preferred. Salary Range is DOQ. Full-time benefits included. Application available in person or on https://www.bogotaonline.org/forms. Applicants should submit a resume, and letter of interest to Mr. O’Malley, Borough Administrator, at admin@bogotaonline.org . The Borough of Bogota reserves the right to interview applicants as received and the position may be filled while this advertisement is still active. The Borough of Bogota is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Bogota Police Department - Police Dispatcher Senior Citizens Bus Driver - Part Time The Borough of Bogota, Bergen County, New Jersey, has multiple openings for part-time Senior Citizen Bus Drivers. The qualified applicants would be responsible for transporting Seniors to and from their homes to local shops, grocery stores, and doctor’s offices. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class C with Passenger (P) endorsement, is required for this position, at the time of hiring. The position is Per-Diem, with an hourly rate of $25.00 per hour. Benefits are excluded from this position. Please send a cover letter and resume, as well as a Borough Application to admin@bogotaonline.org , in the Office of Administration. The Borough reserves the right to review resumes and conduct interviews as they are received. Bogota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. School Crossing Guard There are no positions available at this time.

Department Links Animal Control Borough Administrator Borough Clerk Building Department Finance Department Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Municipal Court Office of Emergency Management Police Department Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement Public Works (DPW) Recycling Center Recreation Department Tax Assessor Tax Collector Animal Control Borough Administrator Borough Clerk Building Department Finance Department Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Municipal Court Office of Emergency Management Police Department Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement Public Works (DPW) Recycling Center Recreation Department Tax Assessor Tax Collector Menu Close Borough Directory Home / Borough Directory / Mayor and Council Mayor of Bogota Daniele Fede Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 Contact Council President Lisa Kohles Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 Contact Councilwoman Consuelo Carpenter Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 Contact Councilman William Hordern Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 Contact Councilman Patrick H. McHale Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 Contact Councilman John Mitchell Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 Contact Councilwoman Diana Vergara Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 Contact Borough Offices Borough Administrator Conall O'Malley Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x267 Contact Borough Clerk Scott Devlin Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x235 Contact Deputy Borough Clerk Melissa Baque Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x223 Contact Animal Control Bergen County Animal Control 100 United Lane Teterboro, New Jersey 07608 201-229-4616 Contact Building Department Arthur Soelsa, Contruction Code Official Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x224 Contact Finance Department Greg Bock, Chief Financial Officer Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x221 Contact Fire Department Robert Dirr, Fire Chief Bogota Fire Department Headquarters 201-487-2400 Contact Fire Prevention Bureau Daniel Klima, Fire Marshal Bogota Fire Prevention Office 201-646-0801 Contact Health Department Daniel Dabrowski Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x235 Contact Health Department - Local Registrar Melissa Baque Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x223 Contact Library Sara Cassaro, Library Director Bogota Public Library 201-488-1785 Contact Municipal Court Little Ferry Municipal Court 215-217 Liberty Street Little Ferry, New Jersey 07643 201-440-2111 Contact Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Robert Foster, OEM Coordinator Bogota Municipal Building 201-646-0802 Contact Police Department Daniel Maye, Police Chief Bogota Police Department 201-487-2400 Contact Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement Nick Barese Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x227 Contact Public Works (DPW) Gordon Kohles, DPW Superintendent Bogota Department of Public Works 201-487-1041 Contact Recreation Department Phillip Conte, Recreation Director Bogota Recreation Center 201-487-4368 Contact Recreation Department Ally DaCosta, Recreation Coordinator Bogota Recreation Center 201-487-4368 Contact Recycling Center Gordon Kohles, DPW Superintendent Bogota Recycling Center 201-487-1041 Contact Senior Citizens Bus Driver ( O P E N) Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x232 Contact Senior Citizens Organization Mary Wynman, President Bogota Senior Citizens Meeting Room 201-906-3566 Contact Tax Assessor Patrick Wilkins Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 Contact Tax Collector Andrea Tarantula Bogota Municipal Building 201-342-1736 x228 Contact Borough Locations Bogota Municipal Building 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 201-342-1736 Bogota Fire Department Headquarters 31 Fairview Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 9-1-1 (Emergencies) Bogota Fire Prevention Office 31 Fairview Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 201-646-0801 Bogota Police Department 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 201-487-2400 (non-emergency) 9-1-1 (Emergencies) Bogota Public Library 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 201-488-7185 Bogota Department of Public Works 9 East Fort Lee Road Bogota, New Jersey 07603 201-487-1041 Bogota Recycling Center 157 West Fort Lee Road Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Bogota Recreation Department 162 West Main Street Bogota, New Jersey 07603 201-487-4368 Bogota Senior Citizens Meeting Room 375 Larch Avenue Second Floor over Library Bogota, New Jersey 07603

Department Links Animal Control Borough Administrator Borough Clerk Building Department Finance Department Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Municipal Court Office of Emergency Management Police Department Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement Public Works (DPW) Recycling Center Recreation Department Tax Assessor Tax Collector Animal Control Borough Administrator Borough Clerk Building Department Finance Department Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Municipal Court Office of Emergency Management Police Department Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement Public Works (DPW) Recycling Center Recreation Department Tax Assessor Tax Collector Menu Close Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement Home / Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement / Duties and Functions The Code Enforcement (Property Maintenance) Department was established to enforce Borough Ordinance #1373 -19-1.1. (The International Property Maintenance Code). The main purpose of the department is to maintain a quality of life in the Borough that reflects it values. Such as beautiful tree lined streets and well maintained homes and businesses. The overall appearance of the community is paramount in helping to keep property values stabilized. The department’s responsibility is to patrol the community and inspect residences and businesses for any violations. The department responsibilities extend to enforcing property owners and tenants not to place garbage or trash over the weekend. Enforcing snow and ice removal from sidewalks within 18 hours after snow has stopped falling. Enforcing owners not to place leaves in the streets after published leaf season has ended. Enforcement of removal of unregistered or inoperative vehicles on residential properties. Enforcement of grass height not to exceed 4 inches, and trimming of all overgrown shrubs, as well as all general maintenance on all properties. Contact Information Code Enforcement Officer Nick Barese Phone: 201-342-1736 Address: Bogota Municipal Building 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Contact the Code Enforcement Officer Property Maintenance Reminders § 3-5.2 Removal Grass, Weeds, and Other Impediments [Ordinance #1117, S1] All grass, weeds, or growth of any kind that may have grown between the curbline and the line of the sidewalk of any street, or within the inside line of sidewalk and property line shall be kept below the height of four (4) inches from the ground, and shall be cut to that length within three (3) days of notice to cut same. Vacant/Abandoned Property § 9-11 Registration of Vacant/Abandoned/Foreclosed Properties [Ordinance #1456; amended 6-27-2019 by Ord. No. 1525; 3-21-2024 by Ord. No. 1613] The owner of any vacant property as defined herein shall, within thirty (30) calendar days after the building becomes vacant property or within thirty (30) calendar days after assuming ownership of the vacant property, whichever is later; or within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice by the municipality, file a registration statement for such vacant property with the Property Maintenance Officer on forms provided by the Borough for such purposes. Failure to receive notice from the municipality shall not constitute grounds for failing to register the property. a. Each party having a separate block and lot number as designated in official records of the municipality shall be registered separately. b. The registration statement shall include the name, street address, telephone number, and email address (if applicable) of a person twenty-one (21) years or older, designated by the owner or owners as the authorized agent for receiving notices of code violations and for receiving process in any court proceeding or administrative enforcement proceeding on behalf of such owner or owners in connection with the enforcement of any applicable code: and the name, street address, telephone number, and email address (if applicable) of the firm and the actual name(s) of the firms individual principal(s) responsible for maintaining the property shall be available by telephone or in person on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven-day (7) per week basis. The two (2) entities may be the same or different persons. Both entities shown on the statement must maintain offices in the State of New Jersey or reside within the State of New Jersey. c. The registration shall remain valid for one year from the date of registration except for the initial registration time which shall be pro-rated through December 31. The owner shall be required to renew the registration annually as long as the building remains a vacant property and shall pay registration or renewal fee in the amount prescribed in subsection 9-11.5 of this section, for each vacant property registered. d. The annual renewal shall be completed by January 1st each year. The initial registration fee shall be pro-rated for registration statements received less than ten (10) months prior to that date. [Ord. No. 1489] e. The owner shall notify the Borough Clerk within thirty (30) calendar days of any change in the registration information by filing an amended registration statement on a form provided by the Borough Clerk for such purpose. f. The registration statement shall be deemed prima facie proof of the statements therein contained in any administrative enforcement proceeding or court proceeding instituted by the Borough against the owner or owners of the building. Please refer to the full regulations and requirements in the Ordinance found [HERE]

Department Links Animal Control Borough Administrator Borough Clerk Building Department Finance Department Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Municipal Court Office of Emergency Management Police Department Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement Public Works (DPW) Recycling Center Recreation Department Tax Assessor Tax Collector Animal Control Borough Administrator Borough Clerk Building Department Finance Department Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Municipal Court Office of Emergency Management Police Department Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement Public Works (DPW) Recycling Center Recreation Department Tax Assessor Tax Collector Menu Close Borough Clerk Home / Borough Clerk / 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. Contact Information Borough Clerk Scott Devlin Deputy Borough Clerk Melissa Baque Phone: 201-342-1736 x235 (Clerk) 201-342-1736 x223 (Deputy Clerk) Address: Bogota Municipal Building 375 Larch Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603 Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:15pm (Monday - Thursday) 8:30am - 4:00pm (Friday) Contact the Borough Clerk Contact the Deputy Borough Cleark Borough Clerk's Office Forms Landlord Registration Form Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk Download ▼ Notice of Claim Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk Download ▼ Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request Form Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk Download ▼ Towing Renewal Form - 2025 Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk Download ▼ Tree Removal / Replacement Permit Application Please complete and return to the Borough Clerk Download ▼