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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT NJ0329L2F112313 GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “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 (hereafter the “Board”) are vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services (hereafter “Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated February 26, 2024, copy attached, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development informed the County that it was eligible to apply for and accept Grant No. NJ0329L2F112313 in the amount two hundred fifty-one thousand seven hundred eighty-three dollars ($251,783.00) for a period starting February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the grant is available to the Department to provide rental assistance and administrative costs; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the July 9, 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 Grant No. NJ0329L2F112313 in the amount of two hundred fifty-one thousand seven hundred eighty-three dollars ($251,783.00) for a period starting February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Department of Human Services are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP July 16, 2024