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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON FROM THE WINDSOR SCHOOL IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5
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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 Windsor School in the Borough of Pompton Lakes has informed the County that it is willing to donate to the County a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5, the County is authorized to acquire personal property through gift, and intends to use this RRFB to assist pedestrians utilizing a crosswalk on Wanaque Avenue in the Borough of Pompton Lakes; and
WHEREAS, the County will install the RRFB approximately one hundred ninety feet (190ft) south of the intersection of Wanaque Avenue and Colfax Avenue in the Borough of Pompton Lakes, and subsequently transfer ownership and control of said RRFB to the Borough of Pompton Lakes after installation; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed for the March 26, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby accept the donation from Windsor School of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon which will be installed approximately one hundred ninety feet (190ft) south of the intersection of Wanaque Avenue and Colfax Avenue in the Borough of Pompton Lakes, and will subsequently be transferred to the Borough of Pompton Lakes for ownership and control.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, Supervisor of Roads, Passaic County Engineer, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
KJB April 8, 2025