Township Council Meeting — Packet

114-25 April 22, 2025 RESOLUTION APPROVING GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FISCAL GRANT CYCLE July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 WHEREAS, the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse established the Municipal Alliances for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in 1989 to educate and engage residents, local government and law enforcement officials, schools, nonprofit organizations, the faith community, parents, youth and other allies in efforts to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse in communities throughout New Jersey; and WHEREAS, The Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious problem in our society amongst persons of all ages; and therefore, has an established Municipal Alliance Committee; and, WHEREAS, the Township Council further recognizes that it is incumbent upon not only public officials but upon the entire community to take action to prevent such abuses in our community; and, WHEREAS, the Township Council has applied for funding to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Essex. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes the following: 1. The Township Council does hereby authorize submission of a strategic plan for the FY2026 Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2026 in the amount of: GCADA GRANT FUND $25,350.00 Cash Match $6,337.50