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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASSAIC TO REALLOCATE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($200,000.00) DOLLARS AND EXPAND THE SCOPE OF PREVIOUSLY-AWARDED 2020/2021 OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND PROJECT.
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) created an Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program (hereafter “Program”) in conformity with the will of the voters in the 1996 election, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.2; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and goals of the above is to achieve, in partnership with others, a system of interconnected open spaces, whose protection will preserve and enhance New Jersey’s natural environment and its historic, scenic, and recreational resources for public use and enjoyment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the mandates of the Program, the said Board did approve and appoint an Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee (hereafter “the Committee”) to study the open space issue and make recommendations concerning the distribution of funds to worthy applicants; and
WHEREAS, the City of Passaic (hereafter “the City”) was originally awarded two hundred thousand and 00/100 ($200,000.00) dollars in 2020/2021 Open Space Trust Fund for the reconstruction of the steps; and
WHEREAS, the City has stated that due to private donations, the project was under budget; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested that their project scope be expanded to include a paver logo of the City of Passaic Fire Department logo and 25-foot high flag pole that was not in the original scope of work and would like to reallocate the two hundred and 00/100 ($200,000.00) dollars to be used as mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of approving this request, because the proposal furthers the intent and purpose of the County’s Open Space Program; and
WHEREAS, plans showing the details and proposed work locations are attached; and
WHEREAS, the matter was discussed at the April 2, 2026, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, for the reasons set forth above, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the City of Passaic to expand the scope of their previously-awarded 2020/2021 Open Space Trust Fund project and to include a paver logo of the City of Passaic Fire Department logo and 25-foot high flag pole that was not in the original scope of work.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the appropriate agreements in connection with the above.
JDP April 14, 2026