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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NO-COST GRANT TIME EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY AWARDED NORTH HALEDON OPEN SPACE 2023 GRANT FOR PLAYGROUND REHABILITATION I.
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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, the Borough of North Haledon has been applying annually since 2023 for a playground rehabilitation to High Mountain Middle School, which site is confirmed to be owned by the Borough, not the Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, the Borough is now ready to start the project and anticipates construction to be finished by the second quarter of 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Borough would like to extend their oldest grant, 2023, with the intention to submit for the entire project at once; and
WHEREAS, only the 2023 grant agreement will have expired by the time the Borough is ready to submit for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of North Haledon has requested an extension to the previously awarded Open Space 2023 Grant; and
WHEREAS, a breakdown of the Borough’s grants is listed below:
High Mountain Middle School Playground Rehabilitation I (2023) $250,000
High Mountain Middle School Playground Rehabilitation II (2024) $225,000
High Mountain Middle School Playground Rehabilitation III (2025) $235,400
WHEREAS, the project for which the Borough is requesting an extension is the High Mountain Middle School Playground Rehabilitation I; and
WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of authorizing a no-cost time extension until December 31, 2026, to the Borough for the above request so they can submit for the entire project at once; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the August 28, 2025, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners authorizes the no-cost time extension of the previously awarded North Haledon Open Space 2023 Grant to the Borough of North Haledon until December 31, 2026; 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 September 9, 2025