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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND SAFETY, JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION UNDER THE JUVENILE DETENTION ALTERNATIVES INITIATIVE FUNDING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00.
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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 “Board”) are vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs 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, the Director of the Department is requesting a resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to apply for and accept a grant from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Safety, Juvenile Justice Commission under the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Funding Grant in the amount of sixty and 00/100 ($60,000.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Sub-Award Number is JDAI-25-IF-16 for the Sub-Award Period beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the County of Passaic is accepting this grant for the purpose described in the Passaic County 2025 JDAI Application; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the August 6, 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, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Passaic County Department of Human Services to apply for and accept a grant from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Safety, Juvenile Justice Commission under the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Funding Grant in the amount of sixty and 00/100 ($60,000.00) dollars; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, Director of Human Services, and Director of the Board are hereby authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
JDP August 13, 2024