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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ESSEX WITH RESPECT TO THE 48-HOUR INTOXICATED DRIVERS RESOURCE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “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 (hereinafter the “Board”) are vested with decision making powers on behalf 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 County’s Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (“IDRC”) provides court-ordered services and programs for persons convicted of alcohol or drug-related driving or boating offenses in New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department is requesting that the Department enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Essex, allowing for the referral of Essex County residents to the IDRC for participation in the 48-hour IDRC program for persons convicted of alcohol or drug-related driving or boating offenses in New Jersey, for a two-year period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the December 17, 2024, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) hereby authorizes the Department of Human Services to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Essex regarding the referral of Essex County residents to the Passaic County 48-Hour Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center program for a two year period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, as detailed in the attached Memorandum of Agreement.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Department of Human Services are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB December 30, 2024