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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
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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”) are vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services (hereafter “Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, by written communication, the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services - Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services notified the Department that it was eligible to apply for and accept a Grant in the amount of one million fifty-four thousand fifty-one and 00/100 ($1,054,051.00) dollars for the award period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 from New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and
WHEREAS, a cash match of one hundred eighty-five thousand one hundred nine and 00/100 ($185,109.00) dollars is required for this grant acceptance; and
WHEREAS, this is an annually recurring grant that is used for the development of prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery support services related to alcohol and drug misuse and addiction in accordance with the County Comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. 6-01-27-162-004-213 or any other account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief Financial Officer subject to sufficient funds being appropriated by the Board in the 2025 and/or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the September 2, 2025, meeting of the Department of Health and Human Services 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, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Department of Human Services - Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of one million fifty-four thousand fifty-one and 00/100 ($1,054,051.00) dollars for the award period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 from New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Department of Human Services are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP September 9, 2025