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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF GRANTS FROM THE OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($2,772,400.00) CENTS, AS AUTHORIZED BY N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(b).
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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 the mandates of the Program, the said Board did approve and appoint an Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee (hereafter “the Committee”) to study the open space issue and make recommendations concerning the distribution of funds to worthy applicants; and
WHEREAS, numerous municipalities and non-profit organizations submitted grant applications for funding under the 2024 Program rounding of funding; and
WHEREAS, since the recommended award for the below-proposed projects exceed one hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars each, N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(b) maintains that a public hearing be heard at least thirty (30) days advance notice before the date of the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has reviewed these grant proposals and has made recommendations for awards requiring a public hearing totaling two million seven hundred seventy-two thousand four hundred dollars and 00/100 cents ($2,772,400.00); and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board to make the following awards pursuant to statutory requirements:
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PARK DEVELOPMENT |
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Organization |
Project Name |
Recommendation
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Borough of Bloomingdale |
Delazier Field Bathroom and
Backstop |
$ 180,000.00 |
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City of Clifton |
Washington Park Playground |
$ 200,000.00 |
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Borough of Hawthorne |
Wagaraw Field Bleacher
Replacement Project |
$ 125,000.00 |
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Township of Little Falls |
Amity Park Playground
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$ 198,500.00 |
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Borough of North Haledon |
High Mountain School Playground
Rehabilitation Phase III |
$ 235,400.00
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Borough of Prospect Park |
Hofstra Park Shelter Project
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$ 198,500.00 |
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Township of Ringwood |
Stonetown Recreation Complex
Playground |
$ 155,000.00 |
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Borough of Totowa |
Kennedy Park Playground
Rehabilitation |
$ 225,000.00 |
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Borough of Wanaque |
Laurie Field Improvements Phase II |
$ 205,000.00 |
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Township of Wayne |
Community Center Sports
Courts Renovations |
$ 250,000.00 |
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Wayne Little League |
Dotterweich D3 Turf Field
Project |
$ 100,000.00 |
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Wayne Police Athletic League |
Bleacher Replacement |
$ 100,000.00 |
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Borough of Woodland Park |
Tennis Court Rehabilitation |
$ 225,000.00 |
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS |
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Borough of Pompton Lakes |
Pompton Lakes Library Exterior &
Interior Restoration |
$ 150,000.00 |
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City of Paterson |
Eastside Park Historic Broadway
Steps Renovation Project |
$ 225,000.00 |
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SUBTOTAL |
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$2,772,400.00 |
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R-25-522, dated May 27, 2025, a public hearing took place on July 15, 2025 at the County of Passaic Administration Building at 5:30 P.M. in which members of the public had the opportunity to comment on the proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Board requires an express condition that all municipalities receiving these funds must agree to place in their tax letter an insert that indicates that they received funds from the Program sponsored by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the matter was reviewed by the Planning and Economic Development Committee at its meeting of August 28, 2025, where all the recommended grant awards 2025 were presented and recommended this resolution for adoption in accordance with the Committee’s recommendation from their May 14, 2025 meeting; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No O-25-056-670-005-603 in the amount of two million seven hundred seventy-two thousand four hundred dollars and 00/100 ($2,772,400.00) cents 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), and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(b), the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the award of grants from the Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund in an amount totaling two million seven hundred seventy-two thousand four hundred dollars and 00/100 ($2,772,400.00) cents as stated above; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that all municipalities receiving funds must agree to place in their tax letter an insert that indicates that they received funds from the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the appropriate agreements in connection with the above.
JDP September 9, 2025