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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A COUNTY DMHAS BLOCK GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
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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 (hereafter the “Board”) is 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, the Director of the Department is requesting a resolution authorizing the Department, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to apply for a County DMHAS Block Grant from the State of New Jersey, Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant is to attend and provide countywide educational and training opportunities for a grant period from November 4, 2024 through March 14, 2025, in the amount of fifteen thousand and 00/100 ($15,000.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the October 1, 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, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to apply for a County DMHAS Block Grant from the State of New Jersey, Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board, the County Counsel and the Director of the Department of Human Services are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP October 8, 2024