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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 STATE OF NEW JERSEY, GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027, 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, Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder, notified the Department that it was eligible to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of two hundred fifty-five thousand eight hundred eighty-eight and 00/100 ($255,888.00) dollars for the Fiscal Year 2027 Alliance to Prevent Substance Use Disorder for the award period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a cash match is not required for this grant acceptance; and
WHEREAS, this Grant is contingent upon the availability of funds and is subject to the rules of the New Jersey Department of Treasury; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the November 12, 2025, meeting of the 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 $255,888.00 for the award period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 from State of New Jersey Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder for Fiscal Year 2027; 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 November 17, 2025