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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ELITE EQUINE 3 LLC, TO CONDUCT HORSE ETIQUETTE AND HORSE-RIDING LESSONS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et seq. and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) is vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the County owns an equestrian facility located in Garret Mountain Reservation in the Borough of Woodland Park; and
WHEREAS, on December 30, 2024, the Board passed Resolution No. R-24-1240 authorizing a lease agreement with Elite Equine 3 LLC, for the operation of the Garret Mountain Reservation Equestrian Center via re-bid RFP-25-010; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation is recommending that the Board approve a service agreement with Elite Equine 3 LLC, whereby Elite Equine 3 LLC and the County collaborate in operating two (2) six-week programs providing educational horsemanship lessons, with the first program beginning April 20, 2026 and ending June 1, 2026, and the second program beginning July 6, 2026 and ending August 12, 2026 (hereafter “Programs”); and
WHEREAS, the costs of the Programs will be borne by participants, and the County will not be responsible for any payments to Elite Equine Group; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the service agreement with Elite Equine 3 LLC, to operate two (2) six-week program providing educational horsemanship lessons with the first program beginning April 20, 2026 and ending June 1, 2026, and the second program beginning July 6, 2026 and ending August 12, 2026 in collaboration with the Passaic County Department of Parks and Recreation
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners are authorized to execute an agreement and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
KJB April 14, 2026