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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ROAD DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF FOUR BUSES FROM PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, ON BEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF PARA-TRANSIT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5
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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 for the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) are vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the County, through its Department of Senior Services (hereafter “Department”) operates the Division of Para-Transit for the County’s senior citizens and disabled residents in need of non-emergency transportation to medical appointments, shopping centers, county-run nutrition and adult day care sites, and for the disabled residents to attend group work programs; and
WHEREAS, Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools has informed the County that it is willing to donate to the County four (4) buses, two (2) Wolfington 54 passenger buses, and two (2) Chevrolet 16 passenger buses; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5, the County is authorized to acquire personal property through gift, and intends to use this vehicle to assist in transporting residents in need; and
WHEREAS, these four (4) buses will be allocated to the Division of Para-Transit’s fleet of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed for the November 26, 2024 meeting of the Public Works Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby accept the donation from Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools of four (4) buses, two (2) Wolfington 54 passenger buses, and two (2) Chevrolet 16 passenger buses to be used to the benefit of the Division of Para-Transit.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, Supervisor of Roads, 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.
KJB December 10, 2024