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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE RADON AWARENESS PROGRAM (RAP) GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21, ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A18-1, 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”) is vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health (hereafter “Department”) is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of the approximately 510,000 residents of the County; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, has informed the Department that it is eligible for a grant award for the Radon Awareness Program (RAP) Grant, in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); and
WHEREAS, this Grant will promote radon awareness and save lives from preventable health risks and targets municipalities with a potential for higher levels of radon; and
WHEREAS, this amount will be utilized to purchase radon test kits for homeowners; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the March 4, 2025, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Department of Health to accept a grant from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection for the Radon Awareness Program in the amount of $2,000.00; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of County Commissioners, the County Counsel, Director/Health Officer and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to take the necessary actions to accept the grant application authorized on behalf of the County of Passaic.
JDP March 11, 2025