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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF GRANT TO THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES FROM THE CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:27-1, ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board established the Passaic County Planning Board (hereafter “Planning Board”) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-1, et seq. (hereafter “County Planning Act”); and
WHEREAS, under the County Planning Act, the Planning Board is vested with certain power and authority to adopt a County Master Plan; adopt an Official County Map; review and approve subdivisions of land affecting County Road or drainage facilities; review site plan applications for land development along County roads or affecting County drainage facilities; and other statutory functions as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2005, the Board approved Resolution No. R-05-199 authorizing the creation of the Passaic County Corridor Enhancement Program (hereafter “Corridor Enhancement Program”) that amended the County’s Site Plan Resolution and Subdivision Resolution to encourage and enhance economic development along commercial and recreational corridors in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Corridor Enhancement Program seeks to enhance and improve the health and welfare of the citizens of the County by encouraging pedestrian activity, bicycle and mass transit use, and provide a more attractive environment along commercial and recreational corridors in the County; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2014, the Board approved Resolution No. R20140667 authorizing amendments to the County’s Site Plan Resolution and Subdivision Resolution with respect to the Corridor Enhancement Program; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Planning Board is requesting a resolution to award a Passaic County Corridor Enhancement Program grant to the Borough of Pompton Lakes in the amount of twenty four thousand and 00/100 ($24,000.00) dollars to repair and replace existing sidewalk brick pavers along Wanaque Avenue in the Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, the grant agreement will stipulate that it will be a reimbursement grant to the Borough and set the conditions for payment;
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Planning Board, County Engineer, and County Counsel have reviewed this grant proposal and has made recommendations to award the grant from the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board requires that the Borough will agree to place certain language which will be prominently displayed as follows: “Funded by the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners” either directly on the enhancement being installed in the corridor, or in a reasonable manner mutually agreed upon by both the Borough and the County; and
WHEREAS, the County reserves the right to make the first public announcement of the grant in a manner and a time of its choosing, and if the Borough issues a press release, provision shall be made for a quote from the Director of the Board; and
WHEREAS, the matter was discussed at the April 10, 2024, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. T-20-56-880-018-804 or any other account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief Financial Officer subject to sufficient funds being appropriated by the Board in the 2024 and/or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-1, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the award of grant to the Borough of Pompton Lakes (hereafter “Borough”) from the Corridor Enhancement Program in an amount totaling twenty-four thousand and 00/100 ($24,000.00) dollars as stated above; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough must agree to place in their tax letter an insert that indicates that they received funds from the Passaic County Corridor Enhancement Program sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough will agree to place certain language which will be prominently displayed as follows: “Funded by the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners” either directly on the enhancement being installed in the corridor, or in a reasonable manner mutually agreed upon by both the Borough and the County; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the appropriate agreements in connection with the above.
JDP April 23, 2024