Agenda - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

County of Passaic

Board of County Commissioners

Regular Meeting

401 Grand Street

Paterson, New Jersey 07505

Tel: 973-881-4402

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Director Cassandra "Sandi"

Lazzara

Deputy Director Orlando Cruz

John W. Bartlett

Rodney De Vore

Bruce James

Michael Ramaglia

Christina Schratz

Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..

Administrator

Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.

County Counsel

Fax: 973-742-3746

Louis E. Imhof III,

Clerk Of The Board

Meeting Venue

Date: June 9, 2026 5:30 PM

Location: County Administration

Building

401 Grand Street

Paterson, NJ 07505

Roll Call:

Bartlett

De Vore

James

Ramaglia

Schratz

Deputy Director Cruz

Director Lazzara

Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.

Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the

United States Armed Forces.

Approval of Minutes: May 26, 2026

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Approval of Proclamation:

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize

Alyssa Bitar for being named the 2025-2026 Passaic County Teacher of the Year.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize

Josephine Maio Suppa a cherished member of the Passaic County Department of Senior

Services Congregate Nutrition Program as she celebrates her 101st Birthday.

Administrator's Report:

Presentation of a Proclamation for Alyssa Bitar being names the 2025-2026 Teach of the

Year for the County of Passaic.

Presentation on Moms Demand Action by Toby Murphy, Public Education Co-lead for

New Jersey Chapter of Moms Demand Action.

County Commissioner Reports:

Commissioner Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara

Commissioner Deputy Director Orlando Cruz

Commissioner John W. Bartlett

Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore

Commissioner Bruce James

Commissioner Michael Ramaglia

Commissioner Christina Schratz

Communications: None

Oral Portion:

Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________

Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________

Consent Agenda:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

1. RESOLUTION RETAINING CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI &

JACOBS, LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE

MATTER OF MAYRA HUANSI V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL.,

DOCKET NO. ESX-L-7281-25, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND

RFQ-26-032

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26-0574

2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ACCEPT A

NATURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL RAMAGLIA TO THE PASSAIC

COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, PURSUANT TO

THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2014

26-0575

26-0576

26-0577

4. RESOLUTION MAKING VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS TO THE

PASSAIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN AND DISABLED RESIDENT

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING CONTRACT FOR

CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM LEXINGTON

INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (M)

6. RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE DETAILS AND BOND FORM

THEREOF FOR $3,012,000 COUNTY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2026A

DATED JULY 1, 2026

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26-0579

7. RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE DETAILS AND BOND FORM

THEREOF FOR $3,012,000 COUNTY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2026B

(COUNTY COLLEGE BOND ACT, P.L. 1971, C.12) DATED JULY 1,

2026

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION, PRINTING AND

DISTRIBUTION OF A NOTICE OF SALE AND THE PUBLICATION OF

A SUMMARY NOTICE OF SALE AND PRESCRIBING THE FORMS

THEREOF FOR $6,024,000 BONDS CONSISTING OF $3,012,000

COUNTY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2026A AND $3,012,000 COUNTY

COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2026B (COUNTY COLLEGE BOND ACT,

P.L. 1971, C.12), EACH ISSUE DATED JULY 1, 2026, APPROVING THE

PREPARATION, DISTRIBUTION AND EXECUTION OF A

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PRELIMINARY AND A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR SUCH

BONDS, UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE

OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION, COVENANTING TO COMPLY WITH

THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AND

AUTHORIZING VARIOUS MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH

ELECTRONIC BIDDING FOR THE BONDS

9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO

REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND

APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L.

158)

10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO

REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND

APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L.

158)

11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO

REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND

APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L.

158)

12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO

REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND

APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L.

158)

13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO

REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND

APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L.

158)

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

14. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW

THE CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE PROVISION

OF PAPER GOODS, BAG LINERS, FOODSERVICE SUPPLY AND

RELATED PRODUCTS TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER

UNDER SB-25-064, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.

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26-0541

15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING

SERVICES, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE STATE HEALTH

INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) 2026 GRANT DOAS26SHF12, IN THE

AMOUNT OF $40,000.00.

16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A CHILDHOOD LEAD

EXPOSURE PREVENTION (CLEP) PROJECT GRANT FROM THE NEW

JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

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26-0543

17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW

JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THROUGH THE LOCAL PUBLIC

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW

JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THROUGH THE LOCAL PUBLIC

HEALTH OUTBREAK PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE GRANT

PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

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19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO

APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A RIGHT TO KNOW PROGRAM GRANT,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

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20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SERVICES TO ACCEPT THE 2026 NEW JERSEY CLEAN

COMMUNITIES ENTITLEMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 13:1E-213,

ET SEQ.

21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

IMMEDICENTER TOTOWA D/B/A TOTOWA PRIMARY CARE

CENTER TO PERFORM ANNUAL MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

EXAMINATIONS FOR HAZMAT TRAINED STAFF, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5

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26-0549

26-0550

22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW

JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR SH27016

SHELTER SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS (SSH & SSH TANF),

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION

SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING TO

SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY

INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL (CIACC) ISSUED BY THE

NJ DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW

JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR HUMAN

SERVICES PLANNING AND INFORMATION SERVICES, HSAC,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

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25. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE THIRD ONE-YEAR OPTION TO

RENEW TO MONARCH HOUSING ASSOCIATES, INC. UNDER

RFP-23-016, PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF HUD CONTINUUM

OF CARE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET.SEQ.

26-0552

26-0553

26. RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTIONS R-23-0220, DATED

MARCH 14, 2023, R-23-0818, DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2023, R-26-0165,

DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2026, AND R-26-0273, DATED APRIL 14, 2026

TO INCREASE THE AWARD AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM THE STATE

OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR

THE DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING: ORGANIZATIONAL

ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.

PUBLIC WORKS

27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., TO REMOVE UNDERGROUND

STORAGE TANKS AND FUEL SYSTEMS AT THE ROAD

DEPARTMENT FACILITY AT 40-62 COLUMBIA AVENUE IN THE

CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID SB-25-004 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.

26-0554

28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR FRENCH

AND PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, PA FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL

TESTING FOR THE 11 MARSHALL STREET REDEVELOPMENT

PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, SB-25-005, PURSUANT TO

N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3

29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE ON CALL DRAINAGE

REPAIRS AT THE VALLEY ROAD OVER TRIBUTARY OF SIGNAC

BROOK STRUCTURE #1600-344 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER

BID C-26-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ.

30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO

COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC. FOR ON CALL CULVERT REPAIRS

TO MORRIS ROAD CULVERT #1600-325 OVER CUPSAW BROOK IN

THE BOROUGH OF RINGWOOD, PER BID C-24-002, PURSUANT TO

N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, ET SEQ.

31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO

COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC. FOR ON CALL DRAINAGE REPAIR

POMPTON ROAD CULVERT, STRUCTURE #1600-524, IN THE

TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-26-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C.

5:30-11.3, ET SEQ.

32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VARIOUS

VENDORS TO PURCHASE FERTILIZER FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF

THE PASSAIC COUNTY GOLF COURSE, PER BID SB-26-032,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.

33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DMR

SERVICES, LLC, TO REPAIR A WELL AT CAMP HOPE IN THE

TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10

26-0566

26-0567

34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO 439

OAK STREET, LLC FOR PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING

CORNICES AND DÉCOR MOLDING THAT ENCROACH INTO THE

PAULISON AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

PARAMUS FORD, INC., D/B/A ALL AMERICAN FORD OF PARAMUS

FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2026 FORD EXPLORER FOR THE

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10

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26-0569

36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND

INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) RRFB SYSTEMS WITH DOT POLES,

FYG SIGNS, AND PUSH BUTTONS (SOLAR-POWERED PEDESTRIAN

CROSSWALK BEACONS) AT THE CROSSWALKS LOCATED AT

UNION AVENUE AND ALBION AVENUE AND PREAKNESS AVENUE

AND HILL STREET IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(A)

37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS, INC. TO PROVIDE PARTS AND/OR

REPAIR PASSAIC COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT HEAVY DUTY

TRUCKS AND SNOWPLOW TRUCKS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.

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LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SOME’S

UNIFORMS, INC. TO PROVIDE UNIFORMS TO THE PASSAIC CITY

POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2026 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY, FOR THE

PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40A:11-3

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26-0556

26-0557

39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM INSERRA

SUPERMARKETS, INC. TO PROVIDE MEALS TO THE PASSAIC CITY

POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2026 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY, FOR THE

PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40A:11-3

40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM AMEREAM, LLC

D/B/A AMERICAN DREAM TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL

ACTIVITIES TO THE PASSAIC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2026

JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY

PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM VINDAN INC.

D/B/A HARRIS UNIFORM, FOR UNIFORMS FOR THE HAWTHORNE

POLICE DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12

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26-0560

42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM ATLANTIC

UNIFORM CO., INC., FOR ARMOR EXPRESS VORTEX IIIA BODY

ARMOR VESTS WITH ACCOMPANYING ACCESSORIES FOR THE

PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:

11-12

43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY

PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR FFY25 STOP VIOLENCE

AGAINST WOMAN ACT (VAWA) GRANT PROGRAM, PURSUANT

TO N.J.S.A 40:20-1 ET SEQ.

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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

44. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE PROPOSED NORTHEAST

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PLAN AMENDMENT.

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26-0590

45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FOURTH

AND FINAL ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH

MULLIN & LONERGAN ASSOCIATES FOR THE PERIOD OF

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 TO AUGUST 31, 2027

46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT

AWARD FUNDS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 2025

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26-0592

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

New Business:

1. 2026-05

ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW

JERSEY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO,

EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE

PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IN CONNECTION

WITH THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION LEASE

REVENUE NOTES AND BONDS (11 MARSHALL STREET PHASE II

REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY

IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

Motion to adopt Bond Ordinance 2026-05 on first reading

Personnel: