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: April 28, 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: April 14, 2026

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Approval of Proclamation:

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

Carol Cuadradro for her tenure as a board member at Passaic County Board of Social

Services.

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

Borough of North Haledon as they celebrate their 125th anniversary.

Administrator's Report:

1. Presentation of a proclamation to Carol Cuadradro recognizing her tenure as a Board

Member at the Passaic County Board of Social Services.

Budget Matters:

1. Motion to suspend the regular order of business

RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION

LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:45:15

Motion to open the public hearing on the 2026 "CAP" Resolution (adopted on First

Reading on March 24, 2026).

Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2026 "CAP" Resolution

Motion to close the public hearing

Motion for final adoption on "CAP" Resolution to Exceed Index Rate

1. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED INDEX RATE, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:45:15

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ADOPTION OF THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC

Motion to open the public hearing on the 2026 Passaic County Budget (introduced March

24, 2026)

Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2026 Passaic County Budget?

Motion to close the public hearing on the 2026 Passaic County Budget

Motion to adopt the 2026 Budget for the County of Passaic

10.

11.

2. ADOPTION OF THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF

PASSAIC

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12.

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____________________________

Consent Agenda:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE-YEAR

BARRACUDA MESSAGE ARCHIVER APPLIANCE SUBSCRIPTIONS

FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40A:11-12

26-0357

26-0358

2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF WAYFINDING

SIGNS FROM FORGE SIGNWORKS, LLC FOR THE PASSAIC

COUNTY HIGHLANDS REGIONAL SERVICES CENTER, PURSUANT

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

3. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOYCE O’HARA TO THE PASSAIC

COUNTY SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR A THREE (3) YEAR

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

26-0359

26-0360

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PASSAIC COUNTY,

PURSUANT TO THE WORKPLACE INNOVATION AND

OPPORTUNITY ACT, 113 P.L. 128

5. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JANET LAYCOX, NEIL ROSS, JANICE

SANGLE, AND CINDY SIMON TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISABILITY FOR A THREE (3) YEAR

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

26-0361

26-0383

6. RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE PASSAIC

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ENTERING INTO VARIOUS

EMERGENCY CONTRACTS IN RESPONSE TO THE RANSOMWARE

EVENT EXPERIENCED BY THE COUNTY IN MARCH 2026,

PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.3 OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6

7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN

THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION PENDING IN FEDERAL

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

26-0394

26-0362

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION

FOR THE CONTRACT WITH TOP REPAIRS INC. DBA PANTHER FOR

THE PROVISION OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

FOR DIETARY FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AT PREAKNESSS

HEALTHCARE CENTER UNDER SB-25-014, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C.

5:30-11.10

9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO PLATINUM

NETWORKS GROUP LLC DBA PLATINUM NETWORKS FOR FLIR

SYSTEM SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOR PREAKNESS

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

AND SB-26-021

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10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW RICOH

COPIER AND RELATED ACCESSORIES FROM ATLANTIC

TOMORROW’S OFFICE FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER,

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

26-0365

26-0366

11. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING VENDOR AND AWARDING CONTRACT

FOR RFQ-26-069: EXPAND POOL WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL INSULATION AND VENTILATION

REPAIR AND INSTALLATION WITH OTHER ENERGY

CONSERVATION MEASURES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS BY THE

DIVISION OF WEATHERIZATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5,

ET SEQ.

12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SERVICES AND 930 N. RIVERVIEW INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM

AND PREFERRED MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR USE OF THEIR

PROPERTY LOCATED AT 930 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, TOTOWA, NEW

JERSEY.

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13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SERVICES TO AMEND RESOLUTION R-26-0223, DATED MARCH 24,

2026, TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW

JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS

THROUGH THE ENHANCING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH

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INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, APPLIED FOR AND

ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD,

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

14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE LINCS GRANT

PROGRAM DPRE27LNC GRANT TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN:

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26-0370

26-0371

BIO-TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS, PANDEMIC FLU, AND OTHER

PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

15. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO

PRIDE PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTORS LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS TO SUPPORT OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT

AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY

SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OF NUTRITION,

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

16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT

TWO GRANTS FROM THE NEW JERSEY FOOD SECURITY

ADVOCATE FOR THE NEW JERSEY FOOD SYSTEMS

ENHANCEMENTS PROGRAM AND THE NEW JERSEY FOOD

SECURITY RESEARCH, OUTREACH, AND ORGANIZING FOR

TRUSTED (COMMUNITY) ENGAGEMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40:20-1.

17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE

RECOMMENDATION OF THE RFP REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR

RFP-26-014 YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE

PLAN AND AWARD CONTRACTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR

CALENDAR YEAR 2026, JANUARY 1, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026,

WITH FOUR (4) ONE (1)-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW.

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26-0373

18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

SERVICES TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO OASIS, INC. - A HAVEN

FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO PROVIDE SOUP KITCHEN

SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS UNDER THE COMMUNITY BLOCK

SERVICES GRANT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(e).

PUBLIC WORKS

19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF A WESTERN STAR

47X TRUCK FROM HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS, INC., FOR THE

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

20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM NORTH JERSEY

BOBCAT, INC. D/B/A BOBCAT OF NORTH JERSEY, PURSUANT TO

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

21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JACK

DOHENY COMPANIES, INC., TO REPAIR THE COUNTY-OWNED

VACTOR TRUCK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM MAINTAINCO,

INC., FOR A HELI FORKLIFT WITH A KUBOTA DUAL FUEL ENGINE,

FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF ONE 2027 HOOK

LOADER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM TONY SANCHEZ,

LTD, FOR THE ROAD DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40A:11-10

26-0353

26-0354

24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO CAP

ELEVATOR, LLC, FOR PROJECT C-24-009: 401 GRAND STREET

PRISONER ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AND 435 HAMBURG

TURNPIKE ACCESSIBILITY LIFT ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO

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

25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ACCEPT THE

DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT BLOCK 6717, LOT 1 IN THE

TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, TO BE INCORPORATED INTO

CAMP HOPE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5.

26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF A DISPUTE

RELATED TO PROPERTY INTERESTS ACQUIRED FOR THE

OLDHAM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN WAYNE TOWNSHIP,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 20:3-6.

27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., TO RELOCATE

COUNTY FIBER OPTIC LINES ON OLDHAM ROAD IN THE

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

28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENDORSEMENT OF PROPERTY

OWNER CERTIFICATION FOR NJDEP PERMIT APPLICATION FOR

THE NEW STREET RESERVOIR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT AT GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION, PURSUANT TO

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

29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENDORSEMENT OF PROPERTY

OWNER CERTIFICATION FOR NJDEP PERMIT APPLICATION FOR

THE NEW STREET RESERVOIR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT AT GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION, PURSUANT TO

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

30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

METROPOLITAN FOOD INC. D/B/A DRISCOLL FOODS TO PROVIDE

RESTAURANT SUPPLY AND HOSPITALITY CATALOG % DISCOUNT

FOR COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. AND SB-26-031

31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO 11400

LLC AND SAM TELL & SON INC. TO PROVIDE RESTAURANT

SUPPLY AND HOSPITALITY CATALOG % DISCOUNT FOR COUNTY

OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. AND SB-26-024

32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

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

FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) FORD F-150 4X4 REGULAR

CREW CABS FOR THE DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES-NUTRITION

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

33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

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

FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD F-750 CREW CAB AND

FOUR (4) F-550 CREW CABS FOR THE COUNTY ROAD

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

34. 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

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10

26-0381

26-0382

35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

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

FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2026 FORD F-350 CREW CABS,

ONE (1) 2026 FORD F-550 REGULAR CAB, AND ONE (1) 2026 FORD

F-550 CREW CAB FOR COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

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

LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION C/O

SYTECH CORPORATION FOR A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASSOCIATED WITH PROPRIETARY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT,

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

26-0391

26-0393

37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

CORONIS HEALTH RCM I, LLC. FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL

SERVICES MEDICAL BILLING, PER RFP-26-016, PURSUANT TO

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

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND BMD TOTOWA, LLC

FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 MINNISINK ROAD, TOTOWA,

NEW JERSEY, BLOCK 174, LOT 3.

26-0384

26-0385

39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND

PARK TO REALLOCATE THEIR 2023 OPEN SPACE PARK

DEVELOPMENT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,468 FROM THE

ORIGINALLY AWARDED FRANK D. ZACCARIA PARK

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THEIR 2025 ROSA PARK PLACE

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO

THE PASSAIC COUNTY ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FY 2024 TO

PERMIT THE BOROUGH OF HALEDON TO CHANGE THEIR SCOPE

OF WORK TO INSTALL NEW ADA COMPLIANT DOORS AND

RESTROOMS AT THE BOROUGH HALL LOCATED AT 510 BELMONT

AVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF HALEDON PURSUANT TO 24 CFR

91.105.

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41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FOURTH AND FINAL NO COST

TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT PROGRAM FY 2019 WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT BATHROOM

PROJECT UNTIL JULY 31, 2026

26-0388

26-0389

26-0390

42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND NO COST TIME

EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT PROGRAM FY 2023 WEST MILFORD ADA RETROFIT TO

THE BUBBLING SPRINGS PARK RESTROOM UNTIL AUGUST 31,

2026

43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT AND

SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING ON THE

PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

FY-2026 APPLICATION, PURSUANT TO CFR 91.105.

Items Removed from Consent Agenda