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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $172,064.00 FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL PLANNING AND INFORMATION SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET.SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et.seq. and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Passaic (hereinafter the “Board”) are vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the County, through its Department of Human Services (hereafter “Department”), provides assistance with senior benefit programs, including home and community services to senior citizens throughout Passaic County; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department is requesting a resolution authorizing the Department to apply for and accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families in the amount of one hundred seventy two thousand sixty four and 00/100 ($172,064.00) dollars for the grant period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, there is no dollar match required to accept this award; and
WHEREAS, this award will provide New Jersey Department of Children and Families benefits to the Human Services Advisory Council Planning and Information Services throughout Passaic County; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the June 4, 2024, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) hereby authorizes the Department of Human Services to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services, for the New Jersey Department of Children and Families in the amount of one hundred seventy two thousand sixty four and 00/100 ($172,064.00) dollars for the grant period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board, the Clerk to the Board, and County Counsel are authorized to take the necessary actions to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP June 11, 2024