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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND NORTHBROOK DEVELOPERS LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND DEVELOP REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 180 AND 182 FRANCISCO AVENUE, LITTLE FALLS, NEW JERSEY, BLOCK 235, LOTS 12.02 AND 12.03
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter "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 (hereafter "Board") is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Department of Planning and Economic Development is in receipt of a proposed Agreement (attached hereto) relating to premises located at 180 and 182 Francisco Avenue, Little Falls, New Jersey, Block 235, Lots 12.02 and 12.03; and
WHEREAS, Northbrook Developers LLC (hereafter “Applicant”), whose address is 23 Mountaintop Terrace, Little Falls, New Jersey, applied to the Passaic County Planning Board (hereafter “Board”) under File No. SU-26-009 for subdivision approval for the Property; and
WHEREAS, a Subdivision Plan, originally dated February 27, 2026, revised on September 2, 2026 (hereafter “Subdivision Plan”), prepared by David Fantina, P.E., was submitted to the Passaic County Development Review Committee (hereafter the “DRC”) and received a review letter (hereafter “Subdivision Review Letter”) withholding approval of the application, subject to certain terms and conditions as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Review Letter, dated August 21, 2026, specifically requires the Applicant to enter into an agreement to install sidewalks along the property frontage of 180 and 182 Francisco Avenue, Little Falls, New Jersey at a later date, if and when requested by the Passaic County Engineer or the Passaic County Development Review Committee, at no cost to the County; and
WHEREAS, the attached Agreement has been reviewed by staff and deemed acceptable, and the most recent Subdivision Review Letter, dated August 21, 2026, is also attached for reference; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the November 5, 2026, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is being recommended to the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic that the County Commissioner Director and Clerk of the Board be and are hereby authorized to execute the attached “If and When” Agreement by and between Northbrook Developers LLC and the County of Passaic, as set forth above; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and the Director of the Board are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
ZMQ November 16, 2026