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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A COUNTY INNOVATION GRANT 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 apply for and accept a County Innovation Program Grant from the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to develop and implement an innovation plan for the treatment of people with substance use disorder; and
WHEREAS, the amount of state funds awarded is two hundred one thousand one hundred fifty-two and 00/100 ($201,152.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, the award period is October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025; and
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.
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 apply for and accept a County Innovation Program Grant 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.
NB December 10, 2024