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:

February 24, 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: February 10, 2026

26-0158

Approval of Proclamation:

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners proudly honors and recognizes

Stephen Orsini for more than two decades of distinguished public service and extends its

sincere appreciation and best wishes upon his retirement from the County of Passaic.

Administrator's Report:

1. Presentation of a Proclamation honoring Stephen Orsini for over two decades of

distinguished service and his retirement from the County of Passaic.

Motion to suspend the regular order of business:

2026-01

BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC

IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL

SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW

JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $22,000,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF,

TO APPROPRIATE COUNTY TRUST FUND MONEYS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT

OR FULLY OR PARTIALLY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT FUND, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE

SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND

ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

Motion to open the public hearing on Bond Ordinance 2026-01

Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on Bond Ordinance 2026-01

Motion to close the public hearing

Motion to adopt Bond Ordinance 2026-01

1. 2026-01

26-0128

BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF

VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION

OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND

MACHINERY AND NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL

SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF

PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE

SUM OF $22,000,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO

APPROPRIATE COUNTY TRUST FUND MONEYS, TO MAKE A

DOWN PAYMENT OR FULLY OR PARTIALLY FUND

APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

FUND, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO

FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR

THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN

ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

2026-02

BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY

COURTHOUSE ANNEX (FORMER U.S. CUSTOMS HOUSE) EXTERIOR RESTORATION

PROJECT IN, BY AND FOR THE OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND OF THE COUNTY OF

PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,500,000 TO

PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A STATE GRANT, TO AUTHORIZE THE

ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR

THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE

ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

Motion to open the public hearing on Bond Ordinance 2026-02

Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on Bond Ordinance 2026-02

Motion to close the public hearing

Motion to adopt Bond Ordinance 2026-02

1. 2026-02

BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF

26-0130

THE PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX (FORMER

U.S. CUSTOMS HOUSE) EXTERIOR RESTORATION PROJECT

IN, BY AND FOR THE OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND OF THE

COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO

APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,500,000 TO PAY THE COST

THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A STATE GRANT, TO

AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH

APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF

BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE

ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

Motion to resume the regular order of business:

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____________________________

2/3 Vote:

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO

EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN 2025 BUDGET

APPROPRIATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59

26-0162

Consent Agenda:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF

MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO RETAIN SHI

INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR THE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

OF THE COUNTY’S STORAGE ARRAYS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40A:11-10, ET SEQ.

26-0168

2. RESOLUTION RETAINING WATERS, MCPHERSON, MCNEILL, P.C.,

TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF

LESLEE FREDERICKSON V. PASSAIC COUNTY, ET AL., DOCKET

NO. PAS-L-181-26, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032

26-0169

26-0170

3. RESOLUTION RETAINING CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI &

JACOBS, LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE

MATTER OF GILBERT CAHILL V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL.,

DOCKET NO. PAS-L-2359-25, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND

RFQ-26-032

4. RESOLUTION RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE INTERNATIONAL

BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, LOCAL NO. 11, REPRESENTING

VARIOUS EMPLOYEES IN THE COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF

HEALTH SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1, ET SEQ.

26-0171

26-0172

5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY

FOR THE 2026-2027 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

6. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE

PASSAIC COUNTY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE,

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

26-0174

26-0175

7. RESOLUTION APPOINTING KAREN CORREA FARO TO THE

PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC

PRESERVATION TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE,

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

8. RESOLUTION APPOINTING NICAURIS LORA TO THE PASSAIC

COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

44:1-12

26-0176

26-0177

9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

ENTITLED HARRISON BRUINING V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM

PETITION #2021-28225, 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 MIGUEL DEJESUS V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM

PETITION #2023-1461, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)

26-0178

26-0179

11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

ENTITLED STEPHANIE PERROTTA V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET

AL., PAS-L-3552-23 (CONSOLIDATED WITH PAS-L-105-24), PENDING

IN THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)

12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

ENTITLED SHELLY MCKENZIE V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL.,

PAS-L-1599-23, PENDING IN THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)

13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

ENTITLED HENRY HERNANDEZ V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL.,

BER-L-2232-22, PENDING IN THE BERGEN COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)

14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

ENTITLED YOUNG J. LEE V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL.,

ESX-L-1664-23, PENDING IN THE ESSEX COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)

15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

ENTITLED LILLY LENNOX, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL.,

PAS-L-3153-21, PENDING IN THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)

16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

ENTITLED LEO ARCURI V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL.,

BER-L-6310-22, PENDING IN THE BERGEN COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)

17. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING KAREN CISCO TO THE PASSAIC

COUNTY CAMP HOPE COMMISSION FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:23-6.1, ET SEQ.

26-0202

26-0186

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

18. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO

AFFINITY CARE OF NJ LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF HOSPICE

SERVICES FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER DURING THE

2026 CALENDAR YEAR, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND

RFQ-26-057

19. RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONTRACT WITH RESPIRATORY

HEALTH SERVICES, LLC, (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POWERBACK

REHABILITATION, LLC) FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15

20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

PROVIDERTRUST, INC. FOR DATA MONITORING SERVICES AT

PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026, AS

AUTHORIZED BY N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(dd).

21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS

TO VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND

RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

22. RESOLUTION AMENDING GRANT AGREEMENT NO.

DOAS26AAA016 TO INCORPORATE SUPPLEMENTAL FFY 2025

FEDERAL FUNDS INTO THE 2026 AREA PLAN CONTRACT,

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

23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE FEDERAL

TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TOTAL LOSS OF FEDERALLY FUNDED

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

26-0196

26-0197

24. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR

THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING SYSTEM UPDATES

AND REPAIRS FOR THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-061

25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO

GAETA RECYCLING CO., INC. AND INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES

OF NEW JERSEY, INC., FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID

WASTE FOR PASSAIC COUNTY FACILITIES FOR A TWO-YEAR

TERM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ., SB-26-010 AND

SB-26-015

26-0198

26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO

VARIOUS PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER THE COUNTY

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ADDICTION SERVICES, PURSUANT

TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.

26-0199

26-0200

27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO

VARIOUS PROVIDERS OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS,

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

28. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-23-0220 AND

RESOLUTION NO. R-24-423, TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL GRANT

FUNDS FOR THE DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING:

ORGANIZATIONAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AND

EXTEND THE GRANT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026, PURSUANT TO

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

26-0201

PUBLIC WORKS

29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND

ACCEPTANCE, FINAL PAYMENT, AND PROJECT CLOSE OUT TO

CARAVELLA DEMOLITION, INC. FOR THE 11 MARSHALL STREET

REDEVELOPMENT PHASE I IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID

C-24-006, PURSUANT TO PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 40A:11-16.3(B) ET

SEQ.

26-0153

30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STORM DRAIN PERMIT

APPLICATION PERMIT TO SALON VICTOR C/O VICTOR WAZIR,

FOR A STORM DRAIN CONNECTION INTO AN EXISTING STORM

DRAIN WITHIN PATERSON HAMBURG TURNPIKE IN THE

TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

26-0154

26-0155

31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO

SALON VICTOR C/O VICTOR WAZIR, FOR A PROPOSED

FREESTANDING BUSINESS SIGN THAT ENCROACHES INTO THE

PATERSON HAMBURG TURNPIKE RIGHT OF WAY IN THE

TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO

CME ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE FACILITY ASSESSMENTS AND A

FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN FOR BUILDINGS OWNED BY THE

COUNTY, RFQ-25-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6

33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2)

SALTDOGG 2.0 CUBIC YARD ELECTRIC BLACK POLY HOPPER

SPREADERS FROM FDR HITCHES LLC FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY

ROAD DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(A)

34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASES OF SERVICES FROM

ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS, LLC DBA AT NORTHERN NEW JERSEY LLC

FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF COUNTY OWNED TRUCK, R-65,

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

35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 FOR A&A

INDUSTRIAL PIPING TO COMPLETE VARIOUS HVAC REPAIRS TO

UNITS 1, 2, & 4 AND PROVIDE A NEW HVAC REPLACEMENT

SYSTEM FOR UNIT 3, AND REPLACE THE EXISTING BUILDING

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR UNITS 1 THROUGH 4 AT PREAKNESS

HEALTHCARE CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID

C-25-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.

36. RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH CITY OF CLIFTON ORDINANCE

NO. 046-26 DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40:20-1 ET SEQ.

26-0189

26-0190

37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO

COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE HIGHLANDS RAIL TRAIL

PHASE I PROJECT IN THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, PER BID

C-23-009, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, ET SEQ.

38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., TO EXTEND THE

COUNTY’S FIBER OPTIC LINE TO THE JOHNER BUILDING IN THE

TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12

26-0192

26-0194

39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE

VENDORS LISTED BELOW FOR AND EXPANDED POOL FOR

HARDWARE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT CATALOG % DISCOUNTS

PRICING FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND

INSTITUTIONS AS PER BIDS SB-26-012 AND SB-26-014, PURSUANT

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

LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

TAYLOR LAW GROUP, LLC, FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE

PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECTOR’S OFFICE AS PER RFQ-26-032,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.

26-0163

26-0164

41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S

OFFICE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY,

LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT OFFICE 1033 PROGRAM TO

ENABLE THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO REQUEST AND ACQUIRE

EXCESS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:5-30.2

42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI

INTERNATIONAL, CORP., FOR THE CELLEBRITE SOFTWARE

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE ICU DIVISION OF THE

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

40A:11-10.

26-0165

26-0166

26-0167

43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI

INTERNATIONAL, CORP., FOR THE CIVILSERVE/TYLER

TECHNOLOGIES ANNUAL AND MOBILE SUPPORT FOR THE CIVIL

PROCESS DIVISION OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE,

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

44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM ATLANTIC

UNIFORM CO. INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY ARMOR VESTS

AND ACCOMPANYING ACCESSORIES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST NO-COST TIME EXTENSION

TO THE CITY OF CLIFTON FOR THE OPEN SPACE PARK

26-0159

DEVELOPMENT GRANT, SPERLING PARK 2023 PROJECT, TO

ACCOUNT FOR SEASONAL DELAYS AND ALLOW FOR PROPER

INSTALLATION AND POURING WORK FOR THE PLAYGROUND

AND BASKETBALL COURT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026

46. RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND 147-153 NEW ST LLC,

APPLICANT/OWNER OF 147-153 NEW STREET, BLOCK 5103, LOTS

17 AND 18, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY.

26-0160

26-0185

47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OPENING OF THE WAITING LIST

FOR PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS AT THE LIBERTY AT POMPTON

LAKES

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

New Business:

Personnel:

Bills:

Adjournment: