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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY FOR THE 2026-2027 LEAP COUNTY COORDINATOR FELLOWSHIP GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (“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 (“Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has allocated up to seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) in Local Efficiency Achievement Program (“LEAP”) funds to support each New Jersey County hiring a County Shared Services Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services (“DLGS”) administers the LEAP Grant; and
WHEREAS, the LEAP County Shared Services Coordinator Grant exists to enhance focus on and interest in the procurement of shared services opportunities across local units; and
WHEREAS, the County is committed to continuing to identify and achieve greater efficiencies and enhancing the quality of shared services within its borders; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to apply for the 2026-2027 LEAP County Shared Services Coordinator Grant, in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00), to hire a County Shared Services Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the February 11, 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 authorizes the County of Passaic to apply to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services for a 2026-2027 LEAP County Coordinator Fellowship Grant in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00), to hire a County Shared Services Coordinator.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, if said grant is awarded, the Board authorizes the acceptance of such award and the terms and conditions specified in the associated agreement, as well as the execution of such agreement.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, County Administrator, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB February 24, 2026