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RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS.
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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 decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health Services (hereafter “Department”) is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of approximately 525,000 residents from 16 Municipalities in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Director/Health Officer is requesting a resolution to apply for and accept a grant from the New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials with guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health for the grant Sustaining Local Public Health Infrastructure, which is approximately one hundred sixty eight thousand forty nine and 00/100 ($168,049.00) dollars;
WHEREAS, please note the following:
Project Period: Sustaining Local Public Health Infrastructure - July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026
Budget Period: Sustaining Local Public Health Infrastructure - July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026
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 hereby authorizes the Passaic County Department of Health Services to apply for and accept a grant from the New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials with guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health for the grant Sustaining Local Public Health Infrastructure, which is approximately one hundred sixty eight thousand forty nine and 00/100 ($168,049.00) dollars;
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, Resolution R-24-613, dated July 16, 2024, is hereby rescinded; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board, the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of Health Services are authorized to take the necessary actions to accept the grant application authorized on behalf of the County of Passaic.
JDP October 8, 2024