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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT #NJ0751L2F112400 FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING ACTIVITIES ISSUED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
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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 the “Board”) are vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services (hereafter “Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Department is requesting a resolution to apply for and accept Grant #NJ0751L2F112400 for the Continuum of Care planning activities issued by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of two hundred ninety-six thousand two hundred eighty-six and 00/100 ($296,286.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, a monetary match is required in the amount of seventy-four thousand seventy-one and 50/100 ($74,071.50) dollars; and
WHEREAS, the grant period is May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. 5-01-30-204-007-213 or any other account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief Financial Officer subject to sufficient funds being appropriated by the Board in the 2025 and/or subsequent County budget(s); and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the May 20, 2025, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Department of Human Services to apply for and accept Grant #NJ0751L2F112400 for the Continuum of Care planning activities issued by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of two hundred ninety-six thousand two hundred eighty-six ($296,286.00) dollars with a grant period beginning on May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Department of Human Services are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP May 27, 2025