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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE PROJECT FUNDS OF SH25016 - SHELTER SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS, 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 (hereinafter “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 services agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department is requesting a resolution to apply for and accept the project funds of SH25016 - Shelter Services for the Homeless for the provision of food distribution, emergency shelter, case management, prevention, code blue, transportation services and administration benefiting individuals and families with low incomes in Passaic County; 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; and
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 Department of Health and Human Services to apply for and accept the project funds of SH25016 - Shelter Services for the Homeless; 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