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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF WEATHERIZATION AND HOME ENERGY TO ACCEPT A GRANT AMENDMENT INCREASE AND GRANT AMENDMENT EXTENSION FOR LEAD REMEDIATION AND ABATEMENT PROGRAM 2023 GRANT THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-30.
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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 County, through its Division of Weatherization and Home Energy (hereafter “Division”) of the Department of Senior Services administers various programs to reduce energy costs for low-income residents in Passaic County by improving energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the County authorized the Division to accept the Lead Remediation and Abatement Program 2023 Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs by Resolution R-22-1107, dated December 13, 2022, in the amount of five hundred fifteen thousand five hundred fifty four and 00/100 ($515,554.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to R-23-0094, dated February 14, 2023, the Board authorized a grant amendment increase in the amount of nine hundred eight four thousand four hundred forty six and 00/100 ($984,446.00) dollars bringing the total amount to one million five hundred thousand and 00/100 ($1,500,000.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Division is requesting to accept a one million and 00/100 ($1,000,000.00) dollar grant amendment increase, increasing the LRAP 2023 Grant amount from one million five hundred thousand and 00/100 ($1,500,000.00) dollars to two million five hundred thousand and 00/100 ($2,500,000.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Division is also requesting a 22 month (1 year, 10 months) extension to the original grant period of March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025, increasing the term end date to December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this is an existing program presently administered by the Division, and the grant is federally, and state funded; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the October 15, 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. 40A:20-1, et.seq. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) hereby authorizes the Division of Weatherization and Home Energy of the Department of Senior Services to accept a one million and 00/100 ($1,000,000.00) dollar grant amendment increase from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, for a total grant amount of two million five hundred and 00/100 ($2,500.000.00) dollars; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, the Division is also requesting a 22-month (1 year, 10 month) extension to the original grant period of March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, increasing the term end date to December 31, 2026; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the persons whose names and titles appear below are authorized to sign all necessary documents on behalf of the County of Passaic, and authorizes the Director of the Board and Clerk of the Board and any other County Officials to execute the necessary agreements accordingly, and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement and any other documents necessary in connection therewith:
Kevin Batacchi, Director John Bartlett, Commissioner Director
Weatherization & Home Energy Board of County Commissioners
County of Passaic County of Passaic
JDP October 22, 2024