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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK TO EXTEND THREE OPEN SPACE GRANTS UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026 TO FULLY COMPLETE THE PROJECT AND SUBMIT CLOSE OUT PAPERWORK.
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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 Woodland Park (hereafter “the Borough”) has received grants for the following projects:
2019 - Diane Grimes Memorial Park Improvements Phase I, $25,000
2020/21 - Diane Grimes Memorial Park Improvements Phase II, $200,000
2022 - Diane Grimes Memorial Park Improvements Phase III., $200,000
Total: $425,000
WHEREAS, the Borough is requesting an extension of the three Open Space grants above mentioned until December 31, 2026 to fully complete the project and submit close out paperwork; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has cited issues with staffing changes, COVID delays, and construction sequencing issues as causes for the delays; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has submitted proof of a pre-construction meeting that now has a project timeline showing construction will begin in the spring and be completed by the fall 2026; and
WHEREAS, no changes are requested to the award amounts listed 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, 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 Woodland Park to extend the three Open Space grants listed below until December 31, 2026 to fully complete the project and submit close out paperwork:
2019 - Diane Grimes Memorial Park Improvements Phase I, $25,000
2020/21 - Diane Grimes Memorial Park Improvements Phase II, $200,000
2022 - Diane Grimes Memorial Park Improvements Phase III, $200,000
Total: $425,000
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