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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF THE AWARD TO CLIFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ZERO AND REALLOCATE IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
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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 of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) is 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 to reduce the award to the Clifton Police Department to zero, due to Clifton Police not being able to run a program due to not having the dedicated staff to properly execute the Station House Adjustment Program; and
WHEREAS, the original award amount was $17,500.00 authorized by R-24-167, dated February 27, 2024 and will be reallocated in calendar year 2025; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the November 12, 2024, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the reduction of the award to the Clifton Police Department to zero and reallocates in calendar year 2025; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
JDP November 18, 2024