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Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

March 26, 2024 ·5:30 PM Final

County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505

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Agenda — 105 items

  1. A. Roll Call:
  2. 1. Cruz
  3. 2. Duffy
  4. 3. Gallo
  5. 4. James
  6. 5. Lepore
  7. 6. Deputy Director Lazzara
  8. 7. Director Bartlett
  9. B. Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
  10. C. Pledge of Allegiance
  11. D. Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
  12. E. 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 2,299 residents of Passaic County.
  13. F. Approval of Minutes: March 12, 2024
  14. 1. Minutes for March 12, 2024 24-305 Adopted Pass
  15. G. Approval of Proclamation: Adopted Pass
  16. 1. Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize Jennifer Magna for Women's History Month Celebration.
  17. 2. Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to congratulate Lisbel (Liz) Rodriguez Smith for Women's History Month Celebration.
  18. 3. Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to congratulate Inge Spungen for Women's History Month Celebration.
  19. 4. Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to congratulate Francine Wise for Women's History Month Celebration.
  20. H. Administrator's Report:
  21. 21 Passaic County Women's History Month Celebration honoring Jennifer Magna, Lisbel (Liz) Rodriguez Smith, Inge Spungen and Francine Wise
  22. I. Budget Matters:
  23. 1. Motion to suspend the regular order of business
  24. 2. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15
  25. 3. Motion to open the public hearing on the 2024 "CAP" Resolution (adopted on First Reading on February 27, 2024).
  26. 4. Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2024 "CAP" Resolution
  27. 5. Motion to close the public hearing
  28. 6. Motion for final adoption on "CAP" Resolution to Exceed Index Rate
  29. 1. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15 24-213 Adopted Pass
  30. 7. ADOPTION OF THE 2024 PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET
  31. 8. Motion to open the public hearing on the 2024 Passaic County Budget (introduced February 27, 2024)
  32. 9. Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2024 Passaic County Budget?
  33. 10. Motion to close the public hearing on the 2024 Passaic County Budget
  34. 11. Motion to adopt the 2024 Passaic County Budget
  35. 2. ADOPTION OF THE 2024 PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET 24-304 Adopted Pass
  36. 12. Motion to resume the regular order of business
  37. J. County Commissioner Reports:
  38. 1. Commissioner Director John W. Bartlett
  39. 2. Commissioner Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
  40. 3. Commissioner Orlando Cruz
  41. 4. Commissioner Terry Duffy
  42. 5. Commissioner Nicolino Gallo
  43. 6. Commissioner Bruce James
  44. 7. Commissioner Pasquale "Pat" Lepore
  45. K. Communications: None
  46. L. Oral Portion:
  47. 1. Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________
  48. 2. Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________
  49. M. Consent Agenda:
  50. 50 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
  51. 1. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE SECOND ONE-YEAR OPTION WITH GATEWAY MEDIA TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES TO THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ. AND RFP-20-012 24-265 Adopted Pass
  52. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND NEW YORK SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS TO PLACE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AT GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION DURING THE 2024 PASSAIC COUNTY FAIR, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 24-266 Adopted Pass
  53. 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY FOR THE 2024-2025 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 24-267 Adopted Pass
  54. 4. RESOLUTION RETAINING WATERS, MCPHERSON, MCNEILL, P.C. TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF MOGROVEJO-CAMPUZA V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-199-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-24-038 24-268 Adopted Pass
  55. 5. RESOLUTION AWARDING ADDITIONAL LEGAL FEE AUTHORIZATION TO BUGLIONE, HUTTON & DEYOE, LLC TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF ROJAS-MARTINEZ V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-3121-18, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-24-038 24-269 Adopted Pass
  56. 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GRANICUS SOFTWARE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL, CORP. TO MANAGE GOVERNMENT RECORDS REQUESTS UNDER THE OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 24-270 Adopted Pass
  57. 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FOR THE MAIL-IN VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 24-271 Adopted Pass
  58. 8. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:65A-1(c)(3) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:2-52 ET SEQ. 24-284 Adopted Pass
  59. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIVE-YEAR OPTION UNDER THE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, WHEREBY THE COUNTY AGREES TO PROVIDE HI-SPEED INTERNET SERVICES TO POMPTON LAKES FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM, COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2029, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, ET SEQ. 24-287 Adopted Pass
  60. 10. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING FOUNDATION RISK PARTNERS, CORP. D/B/A FAIRVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY ASSOCIATES AND ALAMO INSURANCE GROUP, INC., PURSUANT TO RFQ-24-064; AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO FAIRVIEW TO PROVIDE INSURANCE CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-24-064 24-301 Adopted Pass
  61. 61 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  62. 11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO CHARLES S. HASSON, PH. D D/B/A HASSON PSYCHOLOGICAL GROUP, LLC FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE PATHWAY SPECIAL CARE BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT UNIT AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 AND RFQ-23-018 24-272 Adopted Pass
  63. 12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO INFOJINI, INC. FOR HEALTHCARE STAFFING AGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-23-020 24-273 Adopted Pass
  64. 13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO MOHAMED ELRAFEI, MD FOR ON-SITE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE PLAZA WEST LONG-TERM MENTAL HEALTH UNIT AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 AND RFQ-23-041 24-274 Adopted Pass
  65. 14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO VAN PEENAN FOODS, LLC AND MIVILA CORPORATION D/B/A MIVILA FOODS TO PROVIDE MILK DAIRY PRODUCTS AND PREPARED SALADS TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER AND MEALS-ON-WHEELS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. AND SB-24-034 24-283 Adopted Pass
  66. 15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO ARES HOLDING, LLC D/B/A CMS/NEXTECH FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF DIETARY FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. AND SB-24-028 24-285 Adopted Pass
  67. 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO VARIOUS VENDORS TO PROVIDE GROCERIES, CANNED AND FROZEN GOODS TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER AND MEALS-ON-WHEELS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. AND SB-24-039 24-286 Adopted Pass
  68. 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO METRO TECH SUPER HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A PRO-TEK SERVICES OF NY, LLC FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER UNDER SB-22-010, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 24-288 Adopted Pass
  69. 18. RESOLUTION DECREASING THE GRANT AWARDED TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE LIFE SKILLS/MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, DUE TO A REDUCTION IN THE LEVEL OF SERVICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 24-289 Adopted Pass
  70. 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN ANIT-HUNGER POLICY OUTREACH AND PROGRAMMING. 24-290 Adopted Pass
  71. 20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR THE DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY. 24-291 Adopted Pass
  72. 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT UNDER RFP-24-015 TO REBID TRANSPORTATION SERVICES GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNTY OF HUMAN SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ. 24-292 Adopted Pass
  73. 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ALLOCATION OF $57,287.42 TO THE GARDEN STATE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSOCIATION, AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM YEAR 2023/FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS 24-299 Adopted Pass
  74. 23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE RFP-24-013 AND AWARD VARIOUS PROJECTS FOR YOUTH INVOLVED WITH OR AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, JANUARY 1, 2024, TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, WITH TWO (2) ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW. 24-300 Adopted Pass
  75. 75 PUBLIC WORKS
  76. 24. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH CAR CARE SOLUTIONS, D/B/A PERFECT SHINE AUTO SALON TO PROVIDE CAR WASHING SERVICES FOR PASSAIC COUNTY VEHICLES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 AND N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 24-264 Adopted Pass
  77. 25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER’S NEW DISHWASHER PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-23, ET SEQ. 24-293 Adopted Pass
  78. 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KEEGAN TECHNOLOGY & TESTING ASSOCIATES, INC., T/A KEY-TECH, TO PROVIDE ASPHALT TESTING FOR THE 2023 THE ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT PER SB-23-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. 24-294 Adopted Pass
  79. 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KEEGAN TECHNOLOGY & TESTING ASSOCIATES, INC., T/A KEY-TECH, TO PROVIDE CONCRETE AND ASPHALT TESTING FOR THE PATERSON HAMBURG TURNPIKE/ALPS ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PER SB-23-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. 24-295 Adopted Pass
  80. 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO T & M ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 24-296 Adopted Pass
  81. 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MURRAY PAVING AND CONCRETE, LLC FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE RATED DOORS AT PREAKNESS HEALTHINESS CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 24-297 Adopted Pass
  82. 30. AMENDED: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO ALAIMO GROUP FOR THE MORRIS CANAL GREENWAY PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE BRIDGE PROJECT OVER THE PECKMAN RIVER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS (DESIGN PHASES II THROUGH IV), RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 24-298 Adopted Pass
  83. 31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS TO REPAIR THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX TUNNEL IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PURSUANT N.J.S.A 40A: 11-23, ET SEQ. 24-302 Adopted Pass
  84. 84 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
  85. 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT AWARD TO 360 FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES FOR USE BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (SB-23-036), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. 24-259 Adopted Pass
  86. 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CHILD ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS, WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 24-262 Adopted Pass
  87. 34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR FFY23 STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN ACT GRANT PROGRAM 24-263 Adopted Pass
  88. 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SYTECH INTERVIEW ROOM CAMERA AND RECORDING SYSTEM BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 ET SEQ. 24-303 Adopted Pass
  89. 89 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  90. 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN AGREEMENT” BETWEEN VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY (“APPLICANT”) AND THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC (“COUNTY”). 24-275 Adopted Pass
  91. 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN AGREEMENT” BETWEEN VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY (“APPLICANT”) AND THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC (“COUNTY”). 24-276 Adopted Pass
  92. 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THIRD NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 2019 WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT BATHROOM PROJECT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025 24-277 Adopted Pass
  93. 39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FY 2021 TO PERMIT THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES TO CHANGE THEIR SCOPE OF WORK TO THE HERSHFIELD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FUNDED UNDER CDBG FY 2023 AND PROVIDE A NO-COST TIME EXTENSION OF THE FY 2021 GRANT UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2025, PURSUANT TO 24 CFR 91.105. 24-278 Adopted Pass
  94. 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE NOTICE TO AMEND THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2019 ACTION PLAN FOR CV-1 AND CV-3 TO FUND THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC IN WEST MILFORD, AS AUTHORIZED BY 24 CFR SECTION 91.105 24-279 Adopted Pass
  95. 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FOURTH NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 2018 WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT DOORS PROJECT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025. 24-280 Adopted Pass
  96. 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE NOTICE TO AMEND THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2019 ACTION PLAN FOR CDBG-CV3 TO FUND A GENERATOR FOR THE WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY, AS AUTHORIZED BY 24 CFR SECTION 91.105 24-281 Adopted Pass
  97. 97 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
  98. N. New Business:
  99. 1. Receipt of Supplemental Debt Statement by the CFO
  100. 2. 2024-06 ENERGY SAVINGS OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN BUILDINGS OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ESTIMATED TO COST $21,315,000, APPROPRIATING $10,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000 ENERGY SAVINGS OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS.
  101. 3. Motion to approve Bond Ordinance 2024-06 on First Reading
  102. 102 2024-06 ENERGY SAVINGS OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN BUILDINGS OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ESTIMATED TO COST $21,315,000, APPROPRIATING $10,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000 ENERGY SAVINGS OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. 24-282 introduced on first reading Pass
  103. 4. Personnel: Adopted Pass
  104. 5. Bills: Adopted Pass
  105. O. Adjournment: adjourn Pass