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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES TO EXTEND THREE OPEN SPACE GRANTS UNTIL JULY 31, 2026 TO FULLY COMPLETE A FILED PROJECT AND A RESTROOM 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 Borough of Pompton Lakes (hereafter “the Borough”) has received grants for the following projects:
2019 - Willow Field/Joe Grill Complex Project I - $150,000
2020/21 - Willow Field/Joe Grill Complex Project II, $150,000
2022 - Hershfield Park Improvements Phase I, $150,000
WHEREAS, the Borough is requesting an extension of the three Open Space grants above mentioned until July 31, 2026 to fully complete a filed project and a restroom project; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has been actively reporting and corresponding with the County, and the Borough Administrator has stated that the extension of the grants will allow them to complete the project after having COVID delays and construction cost/programming difficulties during the initial stages of the project; and
WHEREAS, it has been reported that the Hershfield Park Improvements Phase I (restroom/storage structure) is nearly complete and paperwork is being completed; and
WHEREAS, it has also been reported that the Willow Field projects are nearly complete and the Borough is working on paperwork parallel to project completion; 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, 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 Borough of Ringwood to extend the three Open Space grants listed below until July 31, 2026 to fully complete a filed project and a restroom project:
2019 - Willow Field/Joe Grill Complex Project I - $150,000
2020/21 - Willow Field/Joe Grill Complex Project II, $150,000
2022 - Hershfield Park Improvements Phase I, $150,000
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