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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 (the “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Passaic Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) is vested with the powers to make all decisions on behalf of the County; 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 an eight-week program providing educational horsemanship lessons beginning June 2, 2025 through July 21, 2025 (hereafter “Program”); and
WHEREAS, the costs of the Program 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 May 14, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee, and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
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 d/b/a/ Elite Equine Group, to operate an eight-week program providing educational horsemanship lessons beginning June 2, 2025 through July 21, 2025 in collaboration with the Passaic County Department of Parks and Recreation
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board are authorized to execute the contracts and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
ZMQ May 27, 2025