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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, RAINBOWS OF HOPE AND PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES.
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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 Board is desirous of accepting a Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter “MOU”) between St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Rainbows of Hope (hereafter “Rainbows”), and Passaic County Department of Health Services; and
WHEREAS, Rainbows will provide free breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate screenings for patients registered with the County of Passaic Department of Health Services; and
WHEREAS, the MOU is renewable annually, and any revision to this Agreement must be submitted in writing and approved by both parties;
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the December 3, 2024, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the acceptance of the Memorandum of Understanding between St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Rainbows of Hope, and Passaic County Department of Health Services; and
LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board and County Counsel are authorized to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the above.
JDP December 10, 2024