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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE TO EXTEND THEIR 2023 OPEN SPACE AWARD FOR RALPH VALT PARK MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 TO FINISH COATING THE BASKETBALL COURT.
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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 Township of Wayne (hereafter “the Township”) received a 2023 Open Space award for the Ralph Valt Park Memorial Park Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Township is requesting an extension of the award until July 1, 2026 to finish coating their basketball court; and
WHEREAS, the Township has stated that the delay is due to low temperatures preventing their vendor from applying the final coatings to the basketball court, as they need a period of 48 hours of weather above 50 degrees for the coating to dry correctly and once applied, they will be ready to close out the project; 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, correspondence from the Township of Wayne is 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 Township of Wayne to extend the 2023 Open Space award for Ralph Valt Park Memorial Park Improvements until July 1, 2026 to finish coating of their basketball court.
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