273-25 Essex County Community Development Block Program 2026.pdf

273-25 December 9, 2025 RESOLUTION ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2026 WHEREAS, certain Federal funding will potentially be available for Essex County under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended and supplemented, which Act is commonly known and referred to as the Community Development Block Grant; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange has a need and desire for assistance under the Act and Program as aforesaid in order to improve essential services to the residents of areas which qualify for assistance under the Act and Program as aforementioned. NOW, THREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, authorizes, on behalf of the Township of West Orange, the submission of applications for funding of the attached list, known as the 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program list, in the priority order as shown In attached Exhibit “A”. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Township of West Orange is authorized to sign all applications and execute any agreements with the County of Essex and the Municipal Clerk to attest his signature for projects to be funded under this program. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Joe Krakoviak, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: December 9, 2025