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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO DONATE SURPLUS WOODEN PALLETS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE TO MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL, 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, pursuant to Article VIII, Section III, Paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution, counties are permitted to donate personal property no longer needed for the public use, provided that the gift serves a benefit to the community as a whole, and the recipient of the gift engages in roles related to the function of government; and
WHEREAS, the County has accumulated fifteen (15) wooden pallets through regular shipments and deliveries at no cost to the County over time; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to offer fifteen (15) wooden pallets, no longer needed for public use, for donation to Manchester High School; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the July 2, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
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 hereby authorizes the donation of fifteen (15) wooden pallets, no longer needed for public use, to Manchester High School operating within Passaic County.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Purchasing Agent are authorized to execute an agreement and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
ZMQ July 15, 2025