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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE GRANT AWARD TO PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE PROVISION OF ADULT LITERACY INNOVATIONS INITIATIVE PROGRAM SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
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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, the Department of Human Services (“Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2024, the Board adopted Resolution No. R-24-825, authorizing the Department to apply for and accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor (“NJDOL”) for the Adult Literacy Innovations Initiative, for the purpose of funding programs to assist youth and adults with adult literacy, digital literacy, family literacy, and building the skills, training, and work experience necessary to obtain and retain unsubsidized regular employment that leads them to self-sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-1, et seq., the Board established the Passaic County Community College (“PCCC”); and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. R-25-96, authorizing the award of sixty-two thousand four hundred sixty-seven dollars and nine cents ($62,467.09) in grant funding to PCCC for the provision of Adult Literacy Innovations Initiative program services, for the period of December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025, subject to the terms and conditions imposed by NJDOL; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. R-25-1082, authorizing the allocation of an additional fifty-two thousand fifty-five dollars and ninety-one cents ($52,055.91) in grant funding to PCCC for the provision of Adult Literacy Innovations Initiative program services, for an extended period from December 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department is recommending the allocation of an additional thirty-seven thousand two hundred thirty-five dollars and ninety-nine cents (37,235.99) in grant funding to PCCC for the provision of Adult Literacy Innovations Initiative program services, for the period from December 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, resulting in a new total not to exceed eighty-nine thousand two hundred ninety-one dollars and ninety cents ($89,291.90) during such term; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. G-01-041-813-024-PE1, 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 presented for the March 25, 2026, Health and Human Services Committee meeting, and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the allocation of an additional thirty-seven thousand two hundred thirty-five dollars and ninety-nine cents (37,235.99) in grant funding to PCCC for the provision of Adult Literacy Innovations Initiative program services, for the period from December 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, resulting in a new total not to exceed eighty-nine thousand two hundred ninety-one dollars and ninety cents ($89,291.90) during such term, subject to the terms and conditions imposed by NJDOL on the Adult Literacy Innovations Initiative grant.
LET IT BE FURHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, Purchasing Agent, Director of the Department of Human Services, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB April 14, 2026