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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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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”) is vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Economic Development (hereafter “Department”) advertised its plans to apply for funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (hereafter “HUD”) for the fiscal year of 2025 through Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) FY 2025 Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Department held a public hearing to solicit comments from the public on the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan to fund various projects throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department held a public hearing to solicit comments from the public on the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan on June 3, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at 401 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07505, Room 417 and virtually via WebEx link and no comments were received; and
WHEREAS, the Department in accordance with the published notice, made the proposed funding of the CDBG FY 2025 Annual Action Plan available on public display for a 30-day period from May 28, 2025 to June 27, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the proposed funding allocations include the following and may be adjusted in response to notification by United States Department of Housing and Urban Development of the final CDBG FY 2025 allocation:
1. Borough of Bloomingdale - Bloomingdale ADA Accessible Ramp Improvements: $62,247.00
2. Borough of Hawthorne - Installation of Handicapped Ramps at Various Locations: $45,000.00
3. Borough of Pompton Lakes - Miscellaneous ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades Project: $165,000.00
4. Borough of Ringwood - ADA Curb Ramps and Sidewalks on Skyline Drive: 98,375.00
5. Borough of Wanaque - Monroe/Adams Street Water Main Improvements: $150,000.00
6. Children's Aid and Family Services Inc - Hawthorne Community Residence Bathroom Renovation: $17,495.00
7. Child FOCUS (formerly Passaic County CASA) - Court Appointed Advocacy for Child Abuse Victims: $36,503.00
8. Passaic County Habitat for Humanity - Passaic County Habitat for Humanity Critical Repair Program: $145,000.00
9. Rebuilding Together North Jersey - Repairs and Accessibility Modifications for Low-Income Homeowners in Ringwood: $32,500.00
10. Administration - $199,392.00
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the July 3, 2025, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to 24 CFR 91.105, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) hereby authorizes the action of the Department of Planning and Economic Development as set forth above; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Department to submit its application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director and Board are authorized to execute any and all necessary agreements in connection with the application to the HUD for the CDBG FY 2025 Annual Action Plan.
ZMQ July 15, 2025