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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE FY 2026 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - SAFE STREETS TO TRANSIT 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 - Safe Streets to Transit Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Streets to Transit program is a competitive grant that allocates funds to counties and municipalities to improve access to transit facilities and all public transportation nodes; and
WHEREAS, the program provides funding to enhance overall safety for mass transit riders walking to transit facilities and encourages transit users to walk to transit stations; and
WHEREAS, the program also facilitates the implementation of projects and activities designed to enhance safety in the vicinity of transit facilities, approximately one-half mile for pedestrian improvements; 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 - Safe Streets to Transit 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