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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR 2026, AS AUTHORIZED BY N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(b).
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) created an Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program (hereafter “Program”) in conformity with the will of the voters in the 1996 election, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.2; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and goals of the above is to achieve, in partnership with others, a system of interconnected open spaces, whose protection will preserve and enhance New Jersey’s natural environment and its historic, scenic, and recreational resources for public use and enjoyment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the mandates of the Program, the said Board did approve and appoint an Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee (hereafter “the Committee”) to study the open space issue and make recommendations concerning the distribution of funds to worthy applicants; and
WHEREAS, numerous municipalities and non-profit organizations submitted grant applications for funding under the 2026 Program rounding of funding; and
WHEREAS, since the recommended award for the below-proposed projects exceed one hundred thousand and 00/100 ($100,000.00) dollars each, N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(b) maintains that a public hearing be heard at least thirty (30) days advance notice before the date of the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has reviewed these grant proposals and has made recommendations for awards requiring a public hearing totaling two million nine hundred eighteen thousand nine hundred ninety and 00/100 ($2,918,990.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board to make the following awards after a public hearing is scheduled pursuant to statutory requirements:
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PARK DEVELOPMENT |
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Organization |
Project Name |
Recommendation |
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Borough of Bloomingdale |
Walter T. Bergen Fitness Course |
$ 125,000.00 |
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Borough of Haledon |
Haledon Recreation Center Splash Pad and Outdoor Restroom Facility Project |
$ 200,000.00 |
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Borough of North Haledon |
Rehabilitation of Walking Paths Phase 1 |
$ 250,000.00 |
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Borough of Pompton Lakes |
Willow Field Playground |
$ 229,000.00 |
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Borough of Prospect Park |
Hofstra Park Municipal Pool Project |
$ 250,000.00 |
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Borough of Ringwood |
Stonetown Turf Field Lighting Element |
$ 250,000.00 |
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Borough of Totowa |
Totowa PAL Field Walking Path Restoration |
$ 239,990.00 |
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Borough of Wanaque |
Laurie Field Fitness Court Installation |
$ 175,000.00 |
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Borough of Woodland Park |
Park Improvements for Rose Place and Zaccaria Park |
$ 200,000.00 |
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City of Clifton |
Main Memorial Park StoryWalk Project |
$ 250,000.00 |
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Township of Little Falls |
Louis Street Park Project Phase Two |
$ 250,000.00 |
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Township of Wayne |
Community Center Sports Court Renovations |
$ 250,000.00 |
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
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City of Paterson |
Van Houten House Stabilization |
$ 250,000.00 |
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Total $100,000 and Over Awards |
$2,918,990.00 |
WHEREAS, the Board requires an express condition that all municipalities receiving these funds must agree to place in their tax letter an insert that indicates that they received funds from the Program sponsored by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the matter was discussed at the May 14, 2026, meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee, where all the recommended grant awards for 2026 were presented in accordance with the Committee’s recommendations from their May 5, 2026 meeting and are being recommended to the Board for approval; and
WHEREAS, after the statutory requirements of a public hearing are satisfied, certification of funds shall be made indicating that funds are available for the within contemplated expenditure; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(b), the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Clerk to the Board to publish in a newspaper of local circulation notice of a public hearing for public comments on the recommendations of awards as set forth above; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that as an express condition, all municipalities receiving funds must agree to place in their tax letter an insert that indicates that they received funds from the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing shall take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Dey Mansion, 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ at 5:30 P.M., pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(b) regarding the 2026 Passaic County Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund awards as set forth above.
JDP May 26, 2026