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RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION R-23-1225, DATED DECEMBER 28, 2023, GRANT AGREEMENT DOAS22AAA007 2022 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ALLOCATIONS, TO EXTEND GRANT PERIOD AWARD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND TO AMEND THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VISITING HOMEMAKER SERVICE OF PASSAIC COUNTY, INC., d/b/a HOME CARE OPTIONS, AND NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES, AND TO MODIFY PASSAIC COUNTY PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER TO PASSAIC COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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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”) are vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the County, through its Department of Senior Services (hereafter “Department”), provides assistance with senior benefit programs, including home and community services throughout Passaic County; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of the Department is requesting a Resolution amending Resolution No. R-23-1225 dated December 28, 2023 Grant Agreement DOAS22AAA007 2022 American Rescue Plan Allocations, to extend the grant period award from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; to amend the award of contract to Visiting Homemaker Service of Passaic County, Inc., d/b/a Home Care Options, and Northeast New Jersey Legal Services; and to modify Passaic County Preakness Healthcare Center to Passaic County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, these amendments are being proposed in accordance with the following breakdown by funding source:
Title III B: $72,770.00 decreasing the contract award to Northeast New Jersey Legal from $220,000.00 to $147,230.00; extending the contract period to September 30, 2025;
Title III D: Visiting Homemaker Service of Passaic County, Inc., d/b/a Home Care Options funds remain the same; contract award is $69,987.00; extending the contract period to September 30, 2025; and
Expanding Public Health Workforce: to modify Passaic County Preakness Healthcare Center to Passaic County Health Department, funds remain the same; contract award is $78,610.00; extending the contract period to September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the April 29, 2025 meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee, and is being recommended to the Board for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes amendments to Resolution R-23-1225 dated December 28, 2023, Grant Agreement DOAS22AAA007 2022 American Rescue Plan Allocations in accordance with the following:
Title III B: $72,770.00 decreasing the contract award to Northeast New Jersey Legal from $220,000.00 to $147,230.00; extending the contract period to September 30, 2025;
Title III D: Visiting Homemaker Service of Passaic County, Inc., d/b/a Home Care Options funds remain the same; contract award is $69,987.00; extending the contract period to September 30, 2025; and
Expanding Public Health Workforce: to modify Passaic County Preakness Healthcare Center to Passaic County Health Department, funds remain the same; contract award is $78,610.00; extending the contract period to September 30, 2025; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board, and County Counsel and are authorized to take any necessary actions to effectuate the above.
JDP May 13, 2025