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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF THE HIGHLANDS TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF WORK OF THE HIGHLANDS NATURAL POOL PROJECT FOR WHICH RECEIVED $56,297.00 IN OPEN SPACE GRANT FUNDS IN 2024 TO INCLUDE AN EMERGENCY EXIT STAIRWAY AND EMERGENCY RAMP, WHICH WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL PROJECT SCOPE.
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) created an Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program (hereafter “Program”) in conformity with the will of the voters in the 1996 election, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.2; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and goals of the above is to achieve, in partnership with others, a system of interconnected open spaces, whose protection will preserve and enhance New Jersey’s natural environment and its historic, scenic, and recreational resources for public use and enjoyment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the mandates of the Program, the said Board did approve and appoint an Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee (hereafter “the Committee”) to study the open space issue and make recommendations concerning the distribution of funds to worthy applicants; and
WHEREAS, the Community Association of the Highlands, located in Ringwood, NJ, was originally awarded fifty-six thousand two hundred ninety-seven and 00/100 ($56,297.00) dollars in 2024 Open Space Trust Grant funds for the general rehabilitation of The Highlands Natural Pool Project; and
WHEREAS, following a waterfront incident in their 2025 operating year, the Community Association of the Highlands has requested that their scope of work be modified to include an emergency exit stairway from the deep end deck of the pool and an emergency ramp to allow fast removal of an incapacitated person(s) via a rescue backboard; and
WHEREAS, a letter from the applicant is provided; and
WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of approving this request, because the proposal furthers the intent and purpose of the County’s Open Space Program; and
WHEREAS, the matter was discussed at the April 2, 2026, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, for the reasons set forth above, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Community Association of the Highlands to amend the scope of work of The Highlands Natural Pool Project for which received $56,297.00 in Open Space Grant funds in 2024 to include an emergency exit stairway and emergency ramp, which was not included in the original project scope.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the appropriate agreements in connection with the above.
JDP April 14, 2026