Passaic County, New Jersey

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-05, authorizing a lease agreement with the Passaic County Improvement Authority for the 11 Marshall Street Phase II Redevelopment Project. A separate public hearing will address proposed expenditures for the 2026 Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions, such as emergency contracts for fire remediation at the Prosecutor's Office and ransomware response, renewal of shelter services contracts, and a grant award for the Garrett Mountain basketball court.

• Public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance 2026-05 for a lease agreement for the 11 Marshall Street Phase II Redevelopment Project
• Public hearing on proposed 2026 Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund expenditures
• Ratification of emergency contract with Cleaning World, Inc. for fire remediation at the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office
• Ratification of increased emergency contract with Moxfive LLC for ransomware response services
• Resolution awarding contract to Dobco, Inc. for the 11 Marshall Street Redevelopment Phase 2 project

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a 20-year lease of a West Milford property for a satellite health services office, acceptance of NJDOT bridge grants totaling over $3.9 million for the Boonton Turnpike bridge, and settlements in six lawsuits. A public hearing on proposed amendments to the county's Project Labor Agreement Policy is also scheduled for July 14. The meeting opens with proclamations honoring retiring court employees and a ceremony for Commissioner John W. Bartlett's 13.5 years of service.

• 20-year lease of 13 Edgar Place, West Milford, for an outpatient health services satellite office
• Acceptance of NJDOT Local Bridge Fund grants totaling $3,933,573 for the Boonton Turnpike/Mountainview Boulevard bridge project
• Settlement of six litigations: workers' compensation cases (Haisam Jass, Matthew Osbun) and civil suits (Sunday Alston, Tyrone Hendley, Quashon Kearney, Erin Micco)
• Public hearing set for July 14 on proposed amendments to the county's Project Labor Agreement Policy for public works contracts
• Retention of Wilfredo J. Ortiz & Associates as outside legal counsel in Esperanza F. Genao v. County of Passaic

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Passaic County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including $6,024,000 in college bonds (Series 2026A and B), a resolution retaining outside legal counsel for a lawsuit, and multiple grants and contracts for health, public works, and public safety. The board will also consider an ordinance approving a new agreement (details not fully provided in the agenda). Presentations include a proclamation for the Teacher of the Year and a talk by Moms Demand Action.

• $6,024,000 in County College Bonds (Series 2026A & B) to be issued
• Retention of Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs for legal services in Mayra Huansi v. County of Passaic
• Authorization to accept a Natural Climate Solutions Grant from NJ DEP
• Award of contract to Aurora Environmental to remove underground storage tanks at 40-62 Columbia Ave, Paterson
• Ordinance 2026-05: approving and authorizing entering into, execution and ... (full text not provided)

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a presentation on proposed 2026 Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund grants. The meeting includes votes on shared services agreements for internet and health services, as well as various public works and human services contracts.

• Shared services agreement with Borough of Haledon for high-speed internet services
• Shared services agreement with Borough of Hawthorne for public health services
• Contract for 495 River Street HVAC and roof replacement in Paterson awarded to Centralpack Engineering Corporation
• Contract for High Mountain Road culvert replacement in North Haledon awarded to CMS Construction, Inc.
• Stipend of $8,000.00 for Father James Moss for pastoral care at Preakness Healthcare Center

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2026 Budget for the County of Passaic. The agenda also includes various contract awards, grant applications, and public works authorizations.

• Adoption of the 2026 Budget for the County of Passaic
• $150,000 grant to City Green, Inc. for the 2026 Dig-In Community Program
• Public hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026, regarding Project Labor Agreement Policy amendments
• Purchase of 25 Yamaha Drive EFI golf carts from Golf Car Specialties, LLC
• Bridge and culvert repair change orders for Colonnelli Brothers, Inc. at multiple sites

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Passaic County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2026 County Budget and a resolution to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits, along with numerous contracts and resolutions for equipment, grants, and reappointments.

• Adoption of the 2026 County Budget
• Resolution to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Purchase of Ford trucks and equipment for Road, Parks, and Senior Services
• Award of contracts for healthcare equipment and maintenance
• Reappointments to various county advisory councils

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board will hear a presentation from the Passaic County Department of Health on 2026 updates and services. The consent agenda includes resolutions authorizing grants, contracts, and purchases, such as a $30,000 grant to the Greenwood Lake Commission from the Open Space Trust Fund, a $60,000 grant for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, and contracts for bridge repairs and golf course supplies. The board will also consider proclamations honoring a retiring employee and a church anniversary.

• Presentation and discussion of 2026 updates from Passaic County Department of Health Services
• Resolution authorizing $30,000 grant to Greenwood Lake Commission from Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of $60,000 grant for the CY 2026 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Innovation Funding
• Resolution awarding contract for on-call bridge repairs at Arnold Road over Belcher Creek and Ringwood Avenue over Wanaque River
• Resolution authorizing application for NJDEP Green Acres Grant for Dundee Island Park Phase II project

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board will introduce the FY2026 county budget and hold public hearings on two bond ordinances totaling $8,596,248 for Passaic County Community College improvements. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering legal services, budget cap requests, a health plan change for non-union employees, and homeless shelter contracts.

• Introduction of FY2026 county budget and cap resolution (public hearing set for April 28, 2026)
• Bond Ordinance 2026-03: $6,025,140 for various public improvements at Passaic County Community College
• Bond Ordinance 2026-04: $2,571,108 for equipment, machinery, IT, and vehicles for the college
• Resolution eliminating eligibility for non-union employees and retirees in the traditional health benefits plan effective July 1, 2026
• Resolution awarding non-fair and open contracts to Eva's Village and St. Paul's CDC for homeless shelter services

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is considering two bond ordinances to fund public improvements and equipment for Passaic County Community College. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contracts for public works, legal services, and health services.

• Bond Ordinance 2026-03 to appropriate $6,025,140 for Passaic County Community College public improvements
• Bond Ordinance 2026-04 to appropriate $2,571,108 for Passaic County Community College equipment, IT, and vehicles
• Contract with New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to design a trail network at Highlands Farm in Bloomingdale
• Contract with Millennium Communications Group, Inc. to relocate fiber optic lines on Oldham Road in Wayne
• Acceptance of FY 2025 NJ DEP Green Streets & Stormwater Infrastructure Mapping Grant

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Passaic County Board of Commissioners will vote on two bond ordinances to fund public improvements and the restoration of the Passaic County Courthouse Annex. The body will also consider multiple resolutions for contracts, legal services, and litigation settlements.

• Bond Ordinance 2026-01: $22,000,000 for public improvements and equipment
• Bond Ordinance 2026-02: $4,500,000 for Passaic County Courthouse Annex restoration
• Resolution authorizing $4,500,000 for Courthouse Annex exterior restoration
• Resolution authorizing $4,500,000 for Courthouse Annex exterior restoration
• Resolution authorizing $4,500,000 for Courthouse Annex exterior restoration

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Passaic County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to appropriate funds for an emergency temporary budget covering January 1, 2026 onward. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with multiple resolutions covering litigation settlements, contracts, appointments, and infrastructure projects. Additional items address PFAS investigation, increased medical transportation funding, and several public works contracts.

• Resolution authorizing appropriations for an emergency temporary budget (Jan 1 2026 onward) – item 26-0044
• Resolution settling Glenn Sarra v. County of Passaic litigation – item 26-0026
• Resolution appointing members to the Passaic County Planning Board and Development Review Committee – items 26-0035, 26-0036
• Resolution authorizing PFAS contamination investigation and retaining Keefe Law Firm – item 26-0090
• Resolution awarding contract to Northeast & Bucks Co. for environmental review report for the County Road Department – item 26-0023

Board of County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting