County of Passaic  
Board of County Commissioners  
Regular Meeting  
401 Grand Street  
Paterson, New Jersey 07505  
Tel: 973-881-4402  
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
John W. Bartlett  
Orlando Cruz  
Rodney A. De Vore  
Terry Duffy  
Bruce James  
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..  
Administrator  
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.  
County Counsel  
Fax: 973-742-3746  
Louis E. Imhof III,  
Clerk Of The Board  
Deputy Director Cassandra  
"Sandi" Lazzara  
Director Pasquale "Pat" Lepore  
Meeting Venue  
Date: March 11, 2025 5:30 PM  
Location: County Administration  
Building  
401 Grand Street  
Paterson, NJ 07505  
A.  
Roll Call:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Bartlett  
Cruz  
De Vore  
Duffy  
James  
Deputy Director Lazzara  
Director Lepore  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
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 and all who have died from COVID-19, especially the 2,259  
residents of Passaic County.  
F.  
Approval of Minutes: February 27, 2025  
1.  
25-252  
G.  
Approval of Proclamation:  
1.  
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize Mrs. Ursula  
Erit for Irish Heritage Month Celebration.  
2.  
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize Sr. Colleen  
Clair, FMA for Irish Heritage Month Celebration.  
H.  
I.  
Administrator's Report:  
1.  
Irish Heritage Month Celebration Honoring Mrs. Ursula Erit and Sr. Colleen Clair, FMA.  
Budget Matters  
1.  
Motion to suspend the regular order of business  
2.  
3.  
RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE COUNTY BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS  
AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15, et seq.,  
Motion to open the public hearing on the 2025 "CAP" Resolution (adopted on First  
Reading on February 11, 2025).  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2025 "CAP" Resolution  
Motion to close the public hearing  
Motion for final adoption on the Resolution to Exceed the County Budget Appropriation  
Limits and to Establish a CAP Bank, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15, et seq.,  
a. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE COUNTY BUDGET  
APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15, et seq.,  
25-145  
7.  
8.  
ADOPTION OF THE 2025 PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET  
Motion to open the public hearing on the 2025 Passaic County Budget (introduced  
February 11, 2025)  
9.  
Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2025 Passaic County Budget?  
Motion to close the public hearing on the 2025 Passaic County Budget  
Motion to Amend the County Budget Approved on February 11, 2025  
10.  
11.  
a. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COUNTY BUDGET  
APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2025  
25-254  
12.  
13.  
Motion to adopt the 2025 Passaic County Budget  
a. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET  
Motion to resume the regular order of business  
25-253  
J.  
County Commissioner Reports:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
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5.  
6.  
7.  
Commissioner Director Pasquale "Pat" Lepore  
Commissioner Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara  
Commissioner John W. Bartlett  
Commissioner Orlando Cruz  
Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore  
Commissioner Terry Duffy  
Commissioner Bruce James  
K.  
L.  
Communications: None  
Oral Portion:  
1.  
2.  
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________  
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________  
M.  
N.  
2/3 Vote Resolution  
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO  
EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN 2024 BUDGET  
APPROPRIATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59  
25-215  
Consent Agenda:  
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE  
1. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FRANCILLIA MOLINA AS THE  
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER, EQUAL EMPLOYER  
OPPORTUNITY OFFICER, AND PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE  
OFFICER FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY  
19, 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.  
25-202  
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH  
PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE RIFLE CAMP  
PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1  
25-203  
25-204  
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIFTY-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BY  
AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE PASSAIC  
COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR FACILITIES AT LAMBERT  
CASTLE, FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2073,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15  
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY  
FOR THE 2025-2026 LEAP COUNTY COORDINATOR FELLOWSHIP  
GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF  
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1  
25-205  
25-206  
25-207  
5. RESOLUTION RETAINING DARIO, ALBERT, METZ, CANDA,  
CONCANNON, ORTIZ TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN  
THE MATTER OF BAJEK V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET  
NO. PAS-L-3138-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND  
RFQ-25-042  
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LITIGATION AGAINST MAJOR  
INSULIN MANUFACTURERS, GLP-1 MANUFACTURERS, AND  
PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FOR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED  
WITH ARTIFICIAL INFLATION OF PRICING FOR DIABETIC AND  
WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS, AND QUALIFYING AND RETAINING  
FRANTZ LAW GROUP, APLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL  
SERVICES RELATED TO SAME, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET  
SEQ.  
7. RESOLUTION EXERCISING TWO-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW  
CONTRACT WITH CONCORD ENGINEERING GROUPS, INC. DBA  
CONCORD ENERGY SERVICES FOR ENERGY CONSULTING  
SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.  
25-209  
25-210  
25-249  
25-250  
25-251  
8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. TO EXTEND THE  
FIBER OPTIC RING AT 401 GRAND STREET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-12, ET SEQ.  
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION  
ENTITLED NANCY URRACA V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM  
PETITION #2018-18023, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF  
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)  
10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION  
ENTITLED LUZ RODRIGUEZ V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM  
PETITION #2021-23801, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF  
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)  
11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR CYBERSECURITY  
INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH AIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE  
COMPANY FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-5 (m)  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES  
12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY  
25-211  
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL  
HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT  
A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, GOVENOR’S  
COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026  
ALLIANCE TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM.  
13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY  
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL  
HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT  
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF  
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.  
25-212  
25-217  
25-218  
25-222  
14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION OF  
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE  
COLLECTION EVENTS CONDUCTED IN SEPTEMBER AND  
NOVEMBER OF 2024 PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY’S CONTRACT  
WITH MXI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC UNDER SB-23-003  
15. RESOLUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED  
WITH A PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FOR  
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT AND DEVELOP REAL  
PROPERTY WITH FRONTAGE ALONG ALPS ROAD (CR 504) IN  
WAYNE, NEW JERSEY.  
16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO  
ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY,  
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE  
RADON AWARENESS PROGRAM (RAP) GRANT, PURSUANT TO  
N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21, ET SEQ.  
17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE MEMORANDUM  
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC  
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND ST. JOSEPH’S  
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER RAINBOWS OF HOPE  
25-223  
25-224  
18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE LOGISTIC  
LETTER BETWEEN THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF  
HEALTH SERVICES AND THE NJ COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND  
AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (PROJECT B.E.S.T.) PURSUANT TO  
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-213 ET SEQ.  
19. RESOLUTION TO QUALIFY AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO  
BESTNEST MANAGEMENT LLC TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE  
STAFFING AGENCY SERVICES TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE  
CENTER FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31,  
2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1).  
25-225  
20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT  
WITH WAYNE TILE CO. FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS FOR  
USE IN PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER BATHROOM  
RENOVATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a)  
25-226  
25-227  
25-232  
21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BUILDING  
MATERIALS AND HARDWARE FROM CONTINENTAL HARDWARE,  
INC. FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER BATHROOM  
RENOVATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ.  
22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A WALK-IN TUB  
AND PLUMBING MATERIALS FROM F.W. WEBB CO. FOR  
PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER BATHROOM RENOVATIONS,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ.  
23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DOORS AND  
RELATED HARDWARE FROM CONTINENTAL HARDWARE, INC.  
FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-10, ET SEQ.  
25-233  
25-234  
25-235  
24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DROP CEILING  
MATERIALS FROM CONTINENTAL HARDWARE, INC. FOR  
PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-10, ET SEQ.  
25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NES  
COMPANY FOR ONE MEDICAL VACUUM/SUCTION PUMP  
REPLACEMENT AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3  
PUBLIC WORKS  
26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
JOHNSTON G.P., TO INSTALL ELECTRONIC NETWORK EQUIPMENT  
AND SECURITY AND CABLING FOR THE GATES LOCATED AT THE  
COUNTY OF PASSAIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 151 EAST 11TH  
STREET AND 495 RIVER STREET IN THE CITY OF PATERSON,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.  
25-236  
27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
PREFERRED OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, LLC TO PROVIDE GOOSE  
CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND  
RECREATION, SB-25-033, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:11-4 ET SEQ.  
25-238  
25-239  
28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO  
DEWBERRY ENGINEERS, INC., TO PERFORM A COURSE  
FACILITIES ASSESSMENT AT PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE  
IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C.  
5:30-11.6  
29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
ACCURATE WELL & PUMP LLC OF WEST MILFORD FOR WATER  
WELL DECOMMISSIONING AT PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF  
COURSE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3  
25-240  
25-241  
30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO T.  
SLACK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., TO PREPARE A SITE  
INVESTIGATION - REMEDIAL ACTION REPORT RELATED TO THE  
CLOSURE OF AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AT THE  
COUNTY SALT DOME LOCATED AT 10 IVY STREET IN THE  
BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12,  
ET SEQ.  
31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JACK  
DONEHY COMPANIES, INC., TO REPAIR THE COUNTY-OWNED  
VACTOR TRUCK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3  
25-242  
25-243  
32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR EMERGENCY  
REPAIRS NEAR 972 MADISON AVE. IN THE CITY OF PATERSON,  
PER BID C-24-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.  
33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE-ORDER NO. 2 TO ON-LINE  
CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ON-CALL DRAINAGE REPAIRS AT 79  
CEDAR GROVE ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PER  
BID C-24-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, ET SEQ.  
25-244  
25-245  
34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO  
GREENMAN PEDERSEN, INC., FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL AID  
AGREEMENT 2020-DT-DLA-534, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6  
35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO  
T&M ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A  
NEW WANDER SYSTEM AT UNIT 3 AND NURSE CALL SYSTEM  
REPLACEMENT AT UNITS 1, 2, AND 4 AT PREAKNESS  
25-246  
25-247  
HEALTHCARE CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, RFQ-24-043,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.  
36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
EMPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL, LTD., TO PROVIDE ASBESTOS  
ASSESSMENT SERVICES AT THE PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF  
COURSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE,  
RFQ-25-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.  
LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY  
37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS GOOD  
BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 ET SEQ., AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 ET SEQ.  
25-213  
25-214  
38. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO  
WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP TO PURCHASE POLICE  
EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE  
NARCOTICS TASK FORCE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3.  
39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD CONTRACT TO ST.  
JOSEPH HEALTH TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE RESPONSES TO  
REDUCE INSTANCES OF VIOLENCE AND ESCALATION (ARRIVE)  
TOGETHER CRITICAL INCIDENT MODEL SERVICES, AS PER  
RFP-25-016, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.  
25-216  
25-219  
40. RESOLUTION AMENDING R-24-1155 AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC  
COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT  
THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT (JAG) TO  
SUPPORT THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL GANG, GUN, AND  
NARCOTICS TASK FORCE TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN THE JAG  
(SUB AWARD 1-616TF-22) GRANT AWARD FROM $195,185.00 TO  
$195,042.00  
41. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO  
NATIONAL TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE  
BASIC CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS COURSE/TRAINING THROUGH THE  
NATIONAL TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE  
COUNTY’s SWORN OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO CRISIS  
25-228  
NEGOTIATIONS AND S.W.A.T. TEAMS N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3.  
42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION TO  
RENEW WITH CORONIS HEALTH RCM, LLC TO PROVIDE MEDICAL  
SERVICES AND MEDICAL BILLING, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.  
25-229  
25-230  
25-231  
43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SUBSCRIPTION  
USER FEE FOR THE 700/800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM FROM THE NEW  
JERSEY STATE POLICE FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S  
OFFICE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2).  
44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF ONE (1) SURPLUS  
POLICE VEHICLE FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE  
TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF  
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (PC-SPCA), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-36(2)  
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
45. RESOLUTION FOR A SIGNAL JURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT  
ASSOCIATED WITH A PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD  
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC  
SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALPS ROAD AND THE MILLER  
ROAD ACCESS TO APPLICANT’S PROPERTY.  
25-220  
25-221  
25-248  
46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF THE CORRIDOR  
ENHANCEMENT FEE ASSOCIATED WITH PASSAIC COUNTY  
PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION SP-23-046 LOCATED AT 80-82  
HOLSMAN STREET, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY FROM $4,708.00 TO  
$250.00.  
47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND NO COST TIME  
EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK  
GRANT PROGRAM BOROUGH OF WANAQUE FY 2022 PARK  
AVENUE AND BOULEVARD AVENUE WATERMAIN  
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UNTIL MAY 31, 2025  
Items Removed from Consent Agenda  
O.  
New Business:  
1.  
2.  
Personnel:  
Bills:  
P.  
Adjournment: