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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST NO-COST TIME EXTENSION OF THE 2022 ROUND OF MUNICIPAL AND NON-PROFIT GRANTS FROM THE OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND PROGRAM TO THE HIGHLANDS NATURE FRIENDS TO ACCOUNT FOR REASONABLE PROJECT DELAYS.
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) created an Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program (hereafter “Program”) in conformity with the will of the voters in the 1996 election, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.2; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and goals of the above is to achieve, in partnership with others, a system of interconnected open spaces, whose protection will preserve and enhance New Jersey’s natural environment and its historic, scenic, and recreational resources for public use and enjoyment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-22-0611, dated June 28, 2022, the Board awarded funding of grants from the Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program for 2022, as authorized by N.J.S.A.40:12-15.2; and
WHEREAS, grant funds of Ninety Thousand ($90,000.00) Dollars were allocated to Highlands Nature Friends for the Upgrade/Rehabilitation of the New Weis Center; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program Rules and Regulations (hereafter “Rules”) promulgated by the Board, the Project Agreement requires a two (2) year project term whereby all Program monies must be distributed; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee has requested a project extension to resolve outstanding zoning and municipal concerns; and
WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of authorizing a no-cost time extension to the Grantee to account for the above-referenced Project delays until December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the July 31, 2025, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners (hereafter “Board”) authorizes a first no-cost time extension of the 2022 round of Municipal and Non-Profit Grants from the Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program to the Highlands Nature Friends until December 31, 2026, to account for the above-referenced Project delays; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk to the Board are hereby authorized to act as the authorized representatives of the County of Passaic and to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the County of Passaic.
JDP August 12, 2025