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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS FOR YOUTH INVOLVED WITH OR AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026.
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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 Health Services (hereafter “Department”) is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of approximately 525 residents from the 16 Municipalities in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department is requesting a resolution to enter into Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Passaic and the City of Paterson for the following programs listed below:
Passaic Police - Regional SHAP Program - $23,467
Passaic Police - Local SHAP Program - $52,039
Paterson Police - SHAP Program - $81,566
Superior Court of NJ, Passaic Vicinage - Life Skills/Mentoring Program - $15,000
City of Paterson, Youth Services Bureau - Evening Reporting Wellness Program - $88,750
City of Paterson, Youth Services Bureau - Transitional Specialist - $20,000
Total Amount of 2026 IGA Programs: $280,822
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., vendor executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying the vendor is not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed vendor is not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account Nos. G-01-41-810-026-213 for the amount of $108,750 and G-01-41-823-026-213 for the amount of $172,072 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
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the December 16, 2025, meeting of the Health and Human Services and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the execution of the aforesaid Intergovernmental Agreements between the various providers for the aforesaid 2026 IGA Programs for youth involved with or at risk of involvement with the Juvenile Justice System for the calendar year 2026, which shall run from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 for the total amount of $280,822; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, the Director and Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, as well as the Director of the Department/Juvenile Administration Division hereby are authorized to execute the Agreements.
JDP December 29, 2025