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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO DONATE ONE (1) 2021 HONDA ACCORD NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE TO THE BOROUGH OF HALEDON POLICE DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VIII, Section III, Paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution, counties are permitted to donate personal property no longer needed for the public use, provided that the gift serves a benefit to the community as a whole, and the recipient of the gift engages in roles related to the function of government; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office has identified a 2021 Honda Accord (VIN 1HGCV1F30MA088894) that is no longer needed for public use by the Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Haledon Police Department has made an inquiry regarding the availability of the 2021 Honda Accord; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office desires to donate said 2021 Honda Accord to the Borough of Haledon Police Department, as the donation of said vehicle will serve the community as a whole, and the recipient of the donation, as a municipal entity, engages in roles related to the function of government; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the October 6, 2026, meeting of the Law and Public Safety Committee and is recommended to the Board approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the donation of a 2021 Honda Accord, no longer needed for public use, to the Borough of Haledon Police Department.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Sheriff or his designee, Director of the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, County Counsel, Clerk of the Board, Chief Financial Officer, and any other employee for the County of Passaic may take any action necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution.
KJB October 13, 2026