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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, GOVENOR’S COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 ALLIANCE TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM.
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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 Department of Human Services (hereafter “Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department requests a resolution authorizing the Department to apply for and accept a grant from the State of New Jersey, Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder (hereafter “GCSUD”) for Fiscal Year 2026 Alliance to Prevent Substance Use Disorder Program; and
WHEREAS, the allocation for FY 2026 per formula from the GCSUD Grant Fund, including coordination funds, is two hundred forty two thousand ninety five and 00/100 ($242,095.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, the grant period will begin July 1, 2025, and continue through June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Grant funding must be used in accordance with the guidelines of GCSUD; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed for the March 4, 2025 meeting of Health and Human Services Committee, and is being recommended to the Board for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, et seq. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Passaic County Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to apply for and accept from the State of New Jersey , Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Disorder for Fiscal Year 2026 Alliance to Prevent Substance Use Disorder Program.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
JDP March 11, 2025