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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL & HISTORIC AFFAIRS TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
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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 State of New Jersey, Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism has released a competitive funding opportunity designed to support organizations that promote tourism in specific regions of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism has awarded the County of Passaic a grant in the amount of two hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($228,000.00) under the FY27 Destination Marketing Organization Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to support regional tourism marketing initiatives, enhance visitor engagement, and promote economic development through increased tourism activity; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs is recommending that the County accept the FY27 Destination Marketing Organization Grant, to assist in the funding the operation of the Department, in the amount of two hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($228,000.00); and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the November 4, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 et seq., that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the acceptance of the FY27 Destination Marketing Organization Grant from the State of New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism, in the amount of two hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($228,000.00).
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Director of the Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners are authorized execute any documents for the grant application and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
KJB November 16, 2026