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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION ENTITLED RICHARD CAMEL V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., PAS-L- 3321-21, IN THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (“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 (“Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a), the Board shall approve or disapprove all claims, including the approval of settlement agreements in which the County or its agencies is a named party; and
WHEREAS, the County Sheriff’s Office is a named defendant in Richard Camel v. Office of the Passaic County Sheriff, et al., PAS-L-3321-21, a matter in Passaic County Superior Court; and
WHEREAS, following trial, the Parties have reached an amicable settlement of all outstanding issues, and same is being recommended for approval by the Passaic County Counsel; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. T-20-56-880-003-801, 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 County budget(s), which is attached hereto and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the October 16, 2025, Administration and Finance Committee meeting, and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a), the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the settlement of litigation entitled Richard Camel v. Office of the Passaic County Sheriff, et al., PAS-L-3321-21, filed in the Passaic County Superior Court, in accordance with the terms and conditions to be set forth in an court order, and as approved by the Passaic County Counsel.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, County Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB November 17, 2025