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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SUBLEASE EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH CENTER CITY PARTNERS, LLC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (“County”) is a government body incorporated 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 (“Board”) is vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the County, through its Division of Weatherization and Home Energy (“Division”) of the Department of Senior Services administers various programs to reduce energy costs for low-income residents in Passaic County by improving energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. R20160670 dated August 16, 2016, the County and Center City Partners, LLC entered into a Sublease Agreement (“Sublease”) for the lease of space in Center City Mall in Paterson to the County for use by the Division; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Division is requesting a Resolution to execute the Sublease Extension and Modification Agreement between the County and Center City Partners, LLC, attached to and made a part of this Resolution, to extend the term of the Sublease on a month-to-month basis, retroactive to July 1, 2023, and fixing the rent applicable to the period from May 1, 2026 and onward; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., Center City Partners, LLC executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying the vendor is not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed Center City Partners, LLC is not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. G-01-41-706-023-235 or any other account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief Financial Officer subject to sufficient funds being appropriated by the Board in the 2026 and/or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the April 29, 2026, Administration and Finance Committee meeting, and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
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 (hereafter “County”) hereby authorizes the execution of the attached Sublease Extension and Modification Agreement with Center City Partners, LLC.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, County Administrator, Director of Weatherization and Home Energy Division, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB May 12, 2026