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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL 1033 PROGRAM FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the United States Congress authorized the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) 1033 Program to make use of excess Department of Defense personal property by making that property available to municipal, county, and State law enforcement agencies (LEAs); and
WHEREAS, DLA rules mandate that all equipment acquired through the 1033 Program remain under the control of the requesting LEA; and
WHEREAS, participation in the 1033 Program allows municipal and county LEAs to obtain property they might not otherwise be able to afford to enhance community preparedness, response, resiliency; and
WHEREAS, although the property is provided through the 1033 Program at no cost to the municipal and county LEAs, these entities are responsible for the costs associated with delivery, maintenance, fueling, and upkeep of the property, and for specialized training on the operation of any acquired property; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-30.2 requires that the governing body of the municipality or county approve, by a majority of the full membership, both enrollment in, and the acquisition of any property through the 1033 Program; and
WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “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 Commissioner of the County of Passaic ( the “Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office (the “PCSO”) is an LEA, and desires to participate in the Federal 1033 Program and seeks authorization to acquire both non-controlled properties designated as “DEMIL A” and controlled property designated as “DEMIL A PROPERTY AND B-Q” (see Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the January 20, 2026 meeting of the Law and Public Safety Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is hereby authorized to enroll in the 1033 Program for no more than a one-year period, from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is hereby authorized to acquire items of non-controlled property designated “DEMIL A” which may include office supplies, office furniture, computers, electronic equipment, generators, field packs, non-military vehicles, clothing, traffic, and transit signal systems, exercise equipment, farming and moving equipment, storage devices and containers, tools, medical and first aid equipment and supplies, personal protection equipment and supplies, construction materials, lighting supplies, beds and sleeping mats, wet and cold weather equipment and supplies, respirators, binoculars, and any other supplies or equipment of a non-military nature identified by the Department, if it shall become available in the period of time for which this resolution authorizes, based on the needs of the Department, without restriction.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is hereby authorized to acquire items of a controlled type designated as “DEMIL A PROPERTY AND B-Q” as set forth in the three-page property list attached hereto as Exhibit A.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office shall develop and implement a full training plan and policy for the maintenance and use of any of the aforementioned equipment that it acquires.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office shall provide a quarterly accounting of all property obtained through the 1033 Program which shall be available to the public upon request.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately and shall be valid to authorize requests to acquire “DEMIL A PROPERTY AND B-Q” property that may be made available through the 1033 Program during the period of time which this resolution authorizes.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, the Sheriff, and the Director of the Board of County Commissioners are authorized to execute an agreement and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
KJB January 27, 2026