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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO ACCEPT THE BLOCK GRANT FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, 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 the Department is requesting a resolution authorizing the Passaic County of Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services to accept the Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services from the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to provide recruitment, engagement, and training of Disaster Response Crisis Counselors; and
WHEREAS, the amount of federal funds awarded is thirty thousand and 00/100 ($30,000.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, the award period is October 17, 2024, to September 29, 2025; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed for the November 12, 2024 meeting of 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 Passaic County of Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services to accept the Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services from the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services; 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