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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE FY 2026 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - 2026 BIKEWAYS GRANT 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 Director of Planning and Economic Development is requesting a resolution authorizing an application on behalf of Passaic County for the FY 2026 New Jersey Department of Transportation - 2026 Bikeways Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Bikeways Grant Program provides funding to counties to promote bicycling as an alternative mode of transportation in New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the grant would support the Highlands Rail Trail Phase II project, which is a continuation of the Highlands Rail Trail Phase I project; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the May 29, 2025, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Director of Planning and Economic Development to submit an application on behalf of Passaic County for the FY 2026 New Jersey Department of Transportation - 2026 Bikeways Grant Program; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Commissioner Director and Clerk to the Board, as well as the Director of Planning and Economic Development are hereby authorized to act as the authorized representatives of the County of Passaic and to execute all necessary documents and certifications on behalf of the County of Passaic.
JDP June 17, 2025