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RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-23-1174 AUTHORIZING UPDATES TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY PARK ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:32-7.12
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 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, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:32-7.7, the Board operates and maintains over sixteen thousand (16,000) acres of preserved open space and recreational facilities as part of the Passaic County Park System, through the Department of Parks and Recreation (hereafter “Department”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:32-7.12, the Board may by resolution, make, alter, amend, and repeal rules and regulations for the supervision, regulation, and control of all activities carried on, conducted, sponsored, arranged, or provided for in connection with the Passaic County Park System, and may prescribe and enforce fines and penalties for the violation of any such rule or regulation; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the County adopted Resolution R-23-1174 amending the Passaic County Park System Ordinance with respect to the permit fee schedule and other changes; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Parks and Recreation is recommending amendments to Resolution No. R-23-1174 to include updates to the Passaic County Park Ordinance, as reflected by the following sections and Attachment A, which is made part of this Resolution; and
1. Article I, Section 1, item c
2. Article II, Sections 16, 20, 21, 22, 25, 45, and 47
3. Article III
4. Article IV
5. Article V
6. Sections on Enfoncement/Fines and Penalties
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the July 30, 2025, Public Works Committee, and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:32-7.12 that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the following amendments to the Passaic County Park System Ordinance, as reflected by the following sections and Attachment A, which is made part of this Resolution.
1. Article I, Section 1, item c
2. Article II, Sections 16, 20, 21, 22, 25, 45, and 47
3. Article III
4. Article IV
5. Article V
6. Sections on Enfoncement/Fines and Penalties
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, County Administrator, and Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:24-3, this Resolution shall be published by the Clerk to the Board at least once in an official newspaper as designated by the Board before it becomes effective.
ZMQ August 12, 2025