Project submissions are listed by recipient below:
Project submissions are listed by recipient below:
FY2025 Community Project Funding Submissions
Project Name: Existing Trauma Amelioration Program
Proposed Recipient: Women’s Rights Information Center
Recipient Address: 108 W Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631
Description of the Project: The funding would be used to sustain its existing trauma amelioration program, offering mental health and well-being support services for low-income, underserved victims of crime, specifically domestic violence and human trafficking survivors in Northern New Jersey, primarily Bergen County. This program provides short-term, evidence-informed clinical interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Equine-Assisted Therapy. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these specialized therapy services are vital to crime victims’ journey to recovery, especially those of underserved and vulnerable communities. By prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity, this project ensures equitable access to high-quality care for those who need it most.
Federal Request: $383,218
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Project Name: Cresskill Brook Stream Maintenance and Cleanup
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Demarest
Recipient Address: 118 Serpentine Road, Demarest, NJ 07627
Description of the Project: The funding would be used for stream maintenance and cleanup along a segment of Cresskill Brook, replacing a concrete culvert on Deerhill Road. This segment of Cresskill Brook is a known problematic area with a history of contributing to flooding and erosion issues downstream. the project would substantially mitigate the risk of future flood damage, which can lead to costly emergency responses and repairs, as well as significant personal and economic hardship for residents. Finally, improved stream management and infrastructure will enhance community safety, protect property values, and preserve local ecosystems, which are often adversely affected by unmanaged water systems.
Federal Request: $2,310,000
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Project Name: Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Project
Proposed Recipient: Wyckoff Township
Recipient Address: 340 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481
Description of the Project: The funding would be used for the installation of a new sanitary sewer trunk line. This line will run between Franklin Avenue and Russell Avenue along Wyckoff Avenue. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because fundamental sanitation infrastructure, Wyckoff Township can better support residential
by improving the development and attract new businesses, which contributes to the overall economic vitality of the area. Property values are likely to increase as the risk of groundwater contamination decreases and the general living environment improves, making the township a more desirable place to live and invest in.
Federal Request: $2,663,000
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Project Name: Department of Public Works (DPW) Construction Project
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Glen Rock
Recipient Address: 1 Harding Plaza, Glen Rock NJ 07452
Description of the Project: Funding will be used to construct a 10,000 square foot DPW facility, incorporating modern safety and operational features such as ADA compliance, fire suppression systems, sufficient office and storage space, emergency generators, and environmentally sustainable practices. This investment will enable the Glen Rock DPW to efficiently manage and house new technology, trucks, and equipment, enhancing the safety and productivity of the workforce while improving service delivery and community engagement through educational events and better public access. Federal funds for the Glen Rock DPW facility are a sound investment in public health, safety, and efficiency. Modernizing this essential infrastructure directly supports the community’s wellbeing by ensuring that environmental standards are met, emergency services are effectively delivered, and public workers operate in a safe, efficient environment. Enhanced DPW capabilities mean quicker responses to public needs, reduced environmental impact, and a future-proofed, resilient local infrastructure, benefiting Glen Rock’s residents for generations. This project aligns with federal priorities of infrastructure improvement, public safety, and sustainable community development.
Federal Request: $4,000,000
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Project Name: Tenakill Brook Resilient Waters and Flooding Mitigation Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Cresskill
Recipient Address: 67 Union Ave, Cresskill, New Jersey 07626.
Description of the Project:
“The “”Cresskill Tenakill Brook Resilient Waters and Flooding Mitigation Initiative”” seeks funding to tackle the severe and recurring flooding caused by the overflow of Tenakill Brook. This initiative aims to protect public safety, preserve critical community infrastructure, and mitigate substantial economic disruptions. Implementing flood mitigation measures such as dredging and raking is crucial, particularly in safeguarding the Cresskill Middle/High School, which has faced repeated closures and extensive damage costing upwards of $21 million.
The justification for this project lies in its substantial long-term benefits. Firstly, the project will enhance public safety by preventing flooding, thereby protecting homes, schools, and businesses from water damage. This mitigation not only saves lives but also reduces the need for costly emergency responses and repairs, representing a prudent long-term investment. Secondly, by ensuring that essential infrastructure like the Cresskill Middle/High School remains operational, the project prevents disruptions that lead to significant economic losses, thus maintaining economic stability within the community. Furthermore, addressing the flooding issues promotes equity by protecting all segments of the community, particularly those in flood-prone areas, ensuring that they have access to safe living conditions and stable economic opportunities. Finally, this proactive approach to flood mitigation is inherently more cost-effective than a reactive approach, as it avoids the repeated costs associated with flood damage repair and emergency interventions.
Overall, our funding request for the Cresskill Tenakill Brook initiative is not only a strategic approach to enhancing community resilience but also a necessary and justified use of taxpayer funds. By investing in this project, the community can achieve a safer, more stable, and equitable environment for all its residents.”
Federal Request: $1,500,000
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Project Name: Conklin Youth Resource Center project
Proposed Recipient: County of Bergen
Recipient Address: 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Description of the Project:
“The Bergen County Conklin Youth Resource Center is operated by the County of Bergen as a child welfare building, serving youth in the County of Bergen who are in need of shelter and social services. The building’s outdoor recreation area, once a vibrant outdoor space affording recreation and socialization, has become unusable over the years. Fallen trees, uneven landscape, a broken fence, and decades-old equipment in disrepair are reminders of what was once available to the young people the building serves. The County plans to rebuild this much-needed outdoor recreation area, envisioning a space offering recreation, a greenspace to enjoy and socialize, and spaces that encourage exercise through fun activities like basketball and volleyball.
If awarded appropriations funding, the County will direct $450,000 toward the installation of these improvements. Funding will be used to install a full-sized basketball court, a volleyball court, a sitting area, and outdoor eating area, along with lighting, landscaping, gardening, and fencing. These additions will serve to enhance the building’s recreational area and improve experiences for youth utilizing the site. The Center serves youth ages 13 to 18; there are over 120,000 youth within the County within that age range. The building’s parking lot will also be repaved, improving accessibility.
Project deliverables are as follows:
• Full Size Basketball Court (Length: 94 feet, width: 50 feet) (Net height: 10 feet)
• Volleyball Court Length (59 feet Length x 29.5 feet width) (Net height: 7 feet 8 inches)
• Sitting area with pavers that contain tables, chairs and Gazebo
• New Fence
• New Landscaping and Gardens
• Lighting
• Repaving parking area.
• Outdoor eating area
This project is the County’s first priority project. ”
Federal Request: $450,000
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Project Name: Memorial Park and Kenneth B. George Park Restoration Project
Proposed Recipient: Borough of River Edge
Recipient Address: 705 Kinderkamack Road River Edge, NJ 07661
Description of the Project: “The Borough of River Edge has 4 parks. One is a passive park and one park is limited to a playground and basketball courts. Memorial Park and Kenneth B. George Park are the multi-use sites.
Memorial Park hosts several events (4th of July Celebration, River Edge Day, various permitted events), is the site for summer camp, has the Little League Field with new batting cages, Hockey Rink, wall ball, basketball court and 2 playgrounds. Unfortunately, drainage is a major issue at the park. Heavy rain events, as recent as March 23, 2024, cause the park to be completely underwater. The site requires extensive drainage work.
Kenneth B. George Park is the site for baseball, softball, and soccer. The field needs drainage improvements, grading improvements, fencing, new batting cages, repairs to the concession stand (flooring, roofing, and make the bathrooms ADA compliant), as well as building a new pickleball court. The difficulty of improving this park is that it abuts the Hackensack River. With every rainstorm, the river floods the park and washes away the ballfield clay and damages fencing. Also due to the proximity of the river, we’ve been waiting for approval from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection for the past 3 years to work on these improvements, which has substantially increased the costs associated with this project.”
Federal Request: $500,000
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Project Name: Pedestrian Safety Project
Proposed Recipient: Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
Recipient Address: 2 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack New Jersey 07601
Description of the Project: “The requested equipment has been proven to be effective in slowing and stopping vehiclesfor pedestrians in a crosswalk at a rate close to 98% depending on the placement anddesign of the roadway. The requested kits are small enough to not obstruct the officer’s other equipment but large enough to contain enough devices to help two (2) people who are experiencing a traumatic bleed but cannot be rapidly transported to a nearby hospital. These devices gain the time necessary to bring a person out of harm’s way and to a trauma center where treatment can commence. These safety initiatives show our continued commitment to improving safety for residents and has significant support from multiple agencies.”
Federal Request: $594,443
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Project Name: Stormwater Management Project
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Norwood
Recipient Address: 455 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648
Description of the Project: The Borough of Norwood has been aware of surface flooding in moderate to heavy rainfall events due to the lack of stormwater infrastructure at the intersection of 15th Street and 5th Avenue. The Dwars Kill, a tributary of the Hackensack River, and the Sparkill Brook cross close to this intersection, causing an increased likelihood of flooding. As 15th Street and 5th Avenue are residential streets, the flooding impacts a large number of residents. The project proposes to install new catch basins at the intersection in question and install a new 15″ RCP pipe between residential homes within a Borough drainage easement that will connect to an existing stormwater conveyance system at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 17th Street. The project will create jobs in construction to install the catch basins and piping. We also request funds to improve the drainage system at Meadow Lane. Presently, stormwater generated by the Meadow Lane drainage area discharges to an existing drainage ditch near the dwelling at 5 Meadow Lane. This project proposes to pipe approximately 40 linear feet of the drainage ditch to remove surface runoff from nearby residential properties. A new concrete headwall and riprap channel protection will be constructed in the rear yard and discharge stormwater runoff into a wooded area away from residences. The project will create jobs in construction to install the concrete headwall, channel protection, and piping. This drainage improvement project promotes equity by facilitating safety in Norwood, ensuring all residents are better protected from the property damage caused by flooding and stormwater, and ensuring our residential roadways remain safe during inclement weather. These improvements will benefit the overall quality of life for the citizens of Norwood.
Federal Request: $280,170
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Project Name: Integrated Communications System (ICS) Project
Proposed Recipient: Newton Township
Recipient Address: 39 Trinity Street Newton, NJ 07860
Description of the Project: “The Town of Newton requests Community Project Funding support to provide upgrades for the Town’s Integrated Communications System. The Integrated Communications System (ICS) was introduced as a vital component of Newton’s emergency response infrastructure to facilitate seamless communication during crisis situations within our community. Zello generously donates this service to our Town for use by our emergency services, but the cost for the radio hardware to connect to their system remains our responsibility. For this project, the Town of Newton requires this hardware upgrade for several reasons, including the expansion of emergency channels, improved stability and reliability, enhanced interoperability, application of advanced features, and future proofing. These objectives will be completed with the expansion of available channels in our ICS, while including advanced features such as location tracking, data encryption, and improved voice clarity.
This project will directly impact Newton’s 8,374 residents, but it will also indirectly benefit the Town’s mutual aid partners, which consist of 56,626 Sussex County residents. Unlike most of New Jersey, being population dense, Sussex County is comparatively rural. This makes response times to emergencies a top priority of Newton’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), as the distance between locations places a strain on the Town’s first responders. The landscape of Newton and its surrounding municipalities is changing, and the Newton OEM urgently requires upgraded tools to adapt to current and future developments. ”
Federal Request: $125,000
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Project Name: Ellery Avenue Sewer Improvements Project
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Fort Lee
Recipient Address: 301 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Description of the Project: “The Borough of Fort Lee is respectfully requesting funding to complete sewer improvements along Ellery Avenue. Due to an antiquated drainage system, the Borough experiences severe flooding along these streets. This has caused a threat to the quality of water in the area, as untreated stormwater will often flood onto roadways and back into waterways without being properly treated and filtered.
The purpose of this project is to complete sewer improvements along Ellery Avenue, which will result in the improvement of stormwater capture, so that polluted and untreated water does not re-enter the Borough’s waterways. This will ensure the Borough maintains clean water quality throughout the community.
This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure the Borough upholds clean water standards and quality by maximizing its ability to capture and store stormwater. This will also ensure that the water quality is not compromised, so as to prevent harm to the environment and local bodies of water.
This project will primarily benefit the Borough of Fort Lee and its 40,191 residents. ”
Federal Request: $184,000
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Project Name: River Road Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation Project
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Fair Lawn
Recipient Address: 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Description of the Project:
“The Borough of Fair Lawn respectfully requests $1,725,000 through the FY25 Community Project Funding (CPF) Program to complete a sewer pipeline rehabilitation project that will focus on the trunk line, laterals, and manholes extending from River Road to the South Siphon Pump Station. The proposed project will involve the installation of a liner in the inside of the existing 80-year old pipeline, thereby ensuring its continued functionality without the Borough having to fully excavate and replace the pipeline. In addition to the sheer volume of construction that would be required, excavation of the pipeline would result in a costly project, which the Borough is not prepared to fund at this time, based on its existing tax base. Once complete, the existing sewer pipeline will be able to function at the capacity needed to adequately service the Borough’s sewer needs, especially as the pipeline is responsible for transporting roughly 1.8 million gallons of raw sewage daily.
Fair Lawn is a 5.14-square-mile borough located within Bergen County. According to the 2020 U.S. Census data, Fair Lawn has a population of 34,927 residents, with approximately 15.1 % of residents being Hispanic or Latino, 12 % being Asian, 2.5 % being Black or African American, 6.3 % being two or more races, and 41.4 % of residents over the age of five speaking a language other than English at home. On average, there are approximately 2.91 persons per household, 11,892 total households, and a per capita income of approximately $55,000.00.
At present, the Borough has a separate water infrastructure budget of $9 million specifically allocated for improving its water treatment facility, due to the prior contamination of a portion of its groundwater wells by the industrial plants Fisher and Sandvik. Unfortunately, the Trunk Line Rehabilitation Project, from River Road to South Siphon Pump Station, exceeds the project scope designated by the Environmental Protection Agency for the water treatment facility. As such, the rehabilitation of the sewer pipeline needs to be completed separately. As funding for this vital, time sensitive project is not currently available to the Borough, outside funding is required to stabilize the existing sewer pipeline and prevent corrosion at the source before further damage is expenses are incurred.
As demonstrated by 2021’s Hurricane Ida, severe flooding can have detrimental, lasting effects on local infrastructure, both in the immediate and distant futures. According to Riskfactor.com, Fair Lawn has a moderate risk of flooding over the next 30 years, with two out of seven critical infrastructures potentially at risk for flooding and 15 % of all properties at risk for flooding. Such disasters can occur at any time, and already deteriorated critical infrastructures will be at greater risk, such as the corroded sewer pipeline in focus. If awarded funding for this necessary project, the Borough of Fair Lawn is prepared to match 25 % of the funds in order to complete the project in its entirety. ”
Federal Request: $1,725,000
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Project Name: Broad Avenue Sewage and Flood Water Capacity Expansion Project
Proposed Recipient: The Borough of Palisades Park
Recipient Address: 275 Broad Avenue, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650
Description of the Project: “The Borough of Palisades Park is respectfully requesting funding through FY 2025 Community Project Funding for the Broad Avenue Sewage and Flood Water Capacity Expansion Project at Broad Avenue between Brinkerhoff Terrace and Central Boulevard. The proposed project will help alleviate flooding issues and stormwater related impacts which persist in the community, including flooding related dangers, runoff and pollution hazards, and water infrastructure damage. Palisades Park is a highly developed and densely populated suburban municipality – almost 90% of the Borough is considered developed (NJ DEP 2000) and the total impervious surface coverage makes up 60% of land area within the Borough (National Land Cover Database 2016).
The project is centrally located within densely populated commercial and residential areas and will provide greatly felt relief to residents, business owners, and all within the Borough who have experienced hardships and damages from flooding issues. The current sewage and flood water main which has been in place for decades can no longer adequately support the stormwater management needs of the Borough and must be replaced to properly accommodate preventative and corrective long-term maintenance strategies outlined within the Borough’s Municipal Stormwater Management Plan.
This project will vastly improve the capacity of the sewer drainage and stormwater relief infrastructure. Properly functioning infrastructure that mitigates flooding will subsequently improve surface and groundwater quality. New and expanded sewer and stormwater lines will boost drainage capacity to handle flooding events and increased amounts of water runoff. Funding will ensure that storm water and sewer infrastructure is repaired and updated to meet applicable water standards. ”
Federal Request: $1,000,000
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Project Name: Fox Den well rehabilitation project
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Wanaque
Recipient Address: 579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, NJ 07465
Description of the Project:
“The Borough of Wanaque seeks federal support for the rehabilitation of the Fox Den well, along with the installation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFOS) treatment systems in this and three existing wells within the borough. This project is driven by a critical need to address the current insufficiency of the borough’s water supply system to meet the existing demand and ensure compliance with stringent water quality regulations. Initiated due to the increasing inadequacy of the current water infrastructure to support the borough’s population of approximately 11,000, the project aims to enhance the drinking water supply and protect water quality. This endeavor involves bringing the unused Fox Den well, which was drilled in 1998 but never activated due to regulatory constraints, into operation. By doing so, it will substantially increase the borough’s water supply capabilities. The urgency of this project is compounded by the recent introduction of federal regulations concerning PFOS—a group of human-made chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. These regulations necessitate the immediate upgrade of the water treatment facilities to include advanced PFOS filtration systems, ensuring that all water supplied meets the highest standards of safety and quality.
The comprehensive scope of the project includes both the design and construction phases. Funding will be utilized for the drilling, construction, and installation of necessary infrastructure to bring the Fox Den well into operational status. This includes the procurement of modern drilling equipment, piping, and the establishment of a state-of-the-art PFOS filtration and treatment system. Additionally, the existing wells will also be equipped with similar PFOS treatment solutions to guarantee that the entirety of Wanaque’s water supply is compliant with recent federal and state regulations concerning water pollutants. Federal funding is justified as a valuable use of taxpayer money due to its direct benefits to the residents of Wanaque and its contribution to broader public health, economic development, and environmental protection objectives. The project will create between 50 to 100 new jobs, ranging from engineering and construction to water treatment specialties, thereby boosting local employment and building a skilled workforce capable of managing and maintaining critical infrastructure. By providing a reliable and improved water source, the project promotes equity within the community. It ensures that all residents, irrespective of their socio-economic status, have access to clean water, addressing environmental justice concerns by mitigating the risk of waterborne contaminants that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities. This initiative is crucial not only for its immediate impact but also for its long-term benefits. By ensuring that Wanaque’s water supply system is robust, compliant, and capable of supporting both its present and future residents, it sets a precedent for responsible water management and public health protection that could serve as a model for other communities facing similar challenges. The project’s alignment with federal priorities for infrastructure improvement and environmental health further underscores its appropriateness for funding, making a compelling case for federal investment in Wanaque’s critical water infrastructure needs.”
Federal Request: $16,500,000
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Project Name: Musquapsink Brook Restoration Project
Proposed Recipient: Township of Washington
Recipient Address: 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington, NJ 07676
Description of the Project: “Woodcliff Lake through four (4) municipalities before flowing into Pascack Brook in the Borough of Westwood and into the Oradell Reservoir, which provides drinking water for over 800,000 residents of Bergen and Hudson Counties. Over the last several years, dozens of residents within the Township of Washington whose properties border Musquapsink Brook and Washington Lake, which is fed by Musquapsink Brook, have rightfully complained about excessive flooding, turbidity, sedimentation and erosion from Musquapsink Brook. This overflow, rather than being channeled further downstream into the Oradell Reservoir, has also impeded traffic on Pascack Road and Ridgewood Road causing traffic safety hazards and also preventing the Township of Washington from reconstructing these deteriorating roads.
The Township began addressing these problems in early 2022 by authorizing Boswell Engineering to conduct a detailed condition assessment of Musquapsink Brook, excluding the confines of the private Washington Lake community, producing a report in February of 2023. The assessment concluded that Musquapsink Brook suffers from the following problems and conditions:
A. Forty-Four (44) locations where downed trees block or impede its flow;
B. Thirty-Two (32) location where deposited shoals block or impede flow;
C. Thirteen (13) locations totaling approximately 1000 linear feet where stream bank stabilization is required, and;
D. Five (5) locations where erosion is endangering the Township’s sanitary sewer system.
To date the Township of Washington has already spent in excess of $50,000 on mapping and preliminary engineering for this project for a total estimated cost of $750,000. The remaining cost for the actual stream restoration project prepared by Boswell Engineering to remediate these problems, clear debris and obstructions, and return Musquapsink Brook to a free-flowing condition and in good, sustainable environmental health is approximately $699,095. This consists of $639,095 for construction and materials, and $60,000 for engineering oversight, permit application fees and construction inspection. The restoration project involves removal of debris, soil excavation, tree removal, the installation of concrete headwalls, reinforced pipe, riprap, boulder row wall, a temporary cofferdam, erosion control matting, tree and shrub plantings and soil stabilization. The project will take approximately 1 year to complete, weather conditions permitting.
This project will positively impact other municipalities in this congressional district by clearing debris that impedes water flow into the Oradell Reservoir and instead causes flooding in those upstream and downstream municipalities. It also completely aligns with the Rutgers University Musquapsink Brook Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan.”
Federal Request: $699,905
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FY2024 Community Project Funding Submissions
Project Name: Sewer Pipe Replacement
Proposed Recipient: Borough of New Milford
Recipient Address: 930 River Road, New Milford, NJ 07646
Description of the Project: This project would be for the removal and replacement of sanitary sewer pipe at varying depths on Pine Avenue and Hughes Road in the Borough. On Pine Avenue, the Borough will remove and replace approximately 450 feet of the eight-inch sewer pipe, install new manholes and manhole casting to construct a straight sewer line with no bends or curves, and repave the street. The proposed project will directly impact the health and safety of all 16,893 New Milford residents as well as the wildlife and environment by reducing inflow and infiltration which overburdens treatment facilities, resulting in failures and source discharges to open waters; reducing exfiltration through cracked/damaged piping, which seeps into the groundwater and nearby waterways; and improving conveyance to minimize the impacts of sewage backup and discharges.
Federal Request: $456,744
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Project Name: Stormwater Flood Mitigation
Proposed Recipient: City of Englewood
Recipient Address: 2-10 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Description of the Project: This project seeks to protect the ecosystems of Overpeck Creek and the communities located around it by reducing the amount of stormwater runoff that floods the city and enters these streams. Many Englewood residents and visitors utilize Overpeck Creek for recreation, but the number of pollutants entering this body of water poses dangers to its natural environment. This project will benefit all those living in Englewood, and especially those who live near the creek. Finally, this project will promote equity in the community as many who live near the two streams are historically underserved communities. The two streams run through the western part of the City, which is home to a higher number of low-income and minority populations. The flooding in the City and pollutants entering the waterway disproportionately impact these populations.
Federal Request: $1,440,000
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Project Name: Sewer Improvements
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Fort Lee
Recipient Address: 301 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Description of the Project: This project would complete sewer improvements along Ellery Avenue and Lewis Street. Due to an antiquated drainage system, the Borough experiences severe flooding along these streets. This has caused a threat to the quality of water in the area as often unfiltered stormwater will flood onto roadways and back into waterways without being properly treated and filtered. Thus, the Borough is proposing to complete drainage improvements which will increase stormwater capture so it can be properly treated and filtered before it re-enters waterways. The Borough will remove and replace the concrete drainage pipes along Lewis Street and Ellery Avenue, as well as install a stormwater chamber. This project is important to New Jersey as it will ensure clean and drinking water standards are met and upheld. The completion of this project will ensure stormwater is properly stored, so that contaminated water does not re-enter waterways and jeopardize the water quality in Fort Lee, and ultimately throughout the state.
Federal Request: $248,000
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Project Name: Flood Control
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Tenafly
Recipient Address: 100 Riveredge Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Description of the Project: During storms, the Tenakill and Overpeck Brooks overflow their banks and cause flooding to roads, homes, and an elementary school. Both of the streams (each approximately two miles long) are in desperate need of desnagging and brush clearing so that stormwater can flow through freely with less chance of overflowing their banks. Tenafly has a population of approximately 15,300 people and the desnagging and clearing of these waterways would directly benefit approximately 5,000 residents that live in the direct path and surrounding streets of the brooks by preventing costly damage.
Federal Request: $2,000,000
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Project Name: Sewer System Infiltration Inflow Rehabilitation Project
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Leonia
Recipient Address: 312 Broad Avenue, Leonia, NJ 07605
Description of the Project: The project will consist of pipe lining, manhole rehabilitation, and pipe replacement of sections of the Borough sanitary sewer system that have been determined to have high infiltration inflow rates. Infiltration occurs when groundwater enters the sewer system through cracks, joints, or other defects in the pipes and inflow occurs when excess rainwater enters the sewer system through manholes, roof downspouts, or other direct connections. High levels of infiltration and inflow can cause major problems in sewer systems, including overflows, backups, and property damage – all of which the Borough has been experiencing.
Federal Request: $900,000
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Project Name: Sewer Infrastructure
Proposed Recipient: Village of Ridgefield Park
Recipient Address: 234 Main St, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Description of the Project: This project will improve the Village’s sewer infrastructure system to the benefit of residents and the local community at large. Over the past decade, the Village has experienced an increase in flooding events that has further risked overflows from the existing combined sewer system, particularly during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and Hurricane Ida in 2021. When such combined sewer overflows occur, the negative environmental impacts are hazardous for the health and wellbeing of residents and the region at large.
Federal Request: $3,000,000
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Project Name: Drainage Improvement
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Emerson
Recipient Address: 146 Linwood Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630
Description of the Project: This project includes installing additional drainage infrastructure to Dorchester Road, Vivian Avenue, and four side streets that suffer from flooding at the intersections. Hydraulic issues will also be amended with piping realignment. These streets house over 50 residents and are located close to a high school, middle school, and several recreational fields. With the continual increase of severe weather affecting Northern New Jersey, the Borough is desperately in need of sufficient flooding mitigation such as this project.
Federal Request: $2,500,000
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Project Name: Dixon Avenue Improvement Project
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Dumont
Recipient Address: 50 Washington Avenue Dumont NJ 07648
Description of the Project: This project includes the rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system and the upsizing of the existing siphon running under the box culvert on Dixon Avenue in the Borough. By replacing the existing siphon with larger pipes, the project will alleviate the need for frequent cleaning and decrease risk of any potential sanitary sewer blockages and manhole surcharges into the stream. The proposed project will increase quality of life for residents by enhancing water infrastructure within the Borough. This project will not only replace aging infrastructure, but will decrease the risk of flooding in the community.
Federal Request: $1,010,000.00
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Project Name: Safety Equipment
Proposed Recipient: Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
Recipient Address: 2 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Description of the Project: The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is requesting federal investment for two critical safety measures to enhance policing within Bergen County. Funding will be used to purchase an incident command vehicle for responding to critical incidents and disasters, as well as a safety air cushion to be utilized by the Regional Crisis Negotiation Unit to prevent fall injuries from individuals experiencing a mental health emergency.
Federal Request: $447,009
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Project Name: Communications Equipment
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Bergenfield
Recipient Address: 198 North Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Description of the Project: The Borough of Bergenfield is requesting federal investment to replace aging communications equipment utilized for 911 dispatch services and portable radios used by the Borough’s emergency services. The Borough would utilize this investment to upgrade this equipment to ensure that its 911 dispatch services are operating at their highest capacity and that the Bergenfield Police Department (BPD), Bergenfield Fire Department (BFD), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and Bergenfield Emergency Medical Services (EMS) can effectively respond to emergencies taking place in Bergenfield and surrounding municipalities. Additionally, the portable radios are an essential tool used by these organizations to communicate information to one another during an emergency.
Federal Request: $1,000,000
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Project Name: Communications Equipment
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Paramus
Recipient Address: 1 Jockish Square, Paramus NJ 0652
Description of the Project: The Borough of Paramus is requesting federal investment to improve the Borough’s radio communications equipment and 911 infrastructure. This project would contribute to public safety, enhance emergency response capabilities, provide cost savings, and would have long-term benefits for the community. Due to the Borough’s critical infrastructure and Paramus’s major role in emergency response for Bergen County as a whole, increasing the strength of the communications equipment is essential. The project aims to create a more effective and secure communication system for emergency services in the community, leading to improved response times, better coordination, and ultimately, enhanced public safety.
Federal Request: $2,000,000
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Project Name: Automated License Plate Reading Cameras (ALPR)
Proposed Recipient: Upper Saddle River Police Department
Recipient Address: 368 West Saddle River Rd Upper Saddle River NJ 07458
Description of the Project: The Upper Saddle River Police Department is requesting federal investment to purchase and deploy automated license plate reading cameras (ALPRs). These devices enable police officers to recognize and take immediate action against vehicles and persons who are and/or may be involved in criminal activity to address an increase in crime in the community.
Federal Request: $150,000
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Project Name: Security Cameras
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Woodcliff Lake
Recipient Address: 188 Pascack Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Description of the Project: The Borough of Woodcliff Lake is requesting federal investment to purchase and install security cameras at various locations throughout the Borough, including the Tice Senior Center and the Department of Public Works, to address a recent increase in criminal activity that has resulted in higher incidences reported to the Police Department. This project will give the Police Department the technology and equipment they need to protect residents and effectively respond to crime throughout the Borough.
Federal Request: $160,150
Link to Member Financial Certification and Federal Nexus.
Project Name: Pedestrian Bridge
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Closter
Recipient Address: 295 Closter Dock Road Closter NJ 07624
Description of the Project: The Borough of Closter is requesting federal investment for a proposed bridge connecting Memorial Park to the 9/11 Park. This pedestrian bridge will increase safety for pedestrians and promote recreation in the community.
Federal Request: $400,000
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Project Name: Oradell Train Station
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Oradell
Recipient Address: 355 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649
Description of the Project: The Borough of Oradell is requesting federal funding to support the Oradell Railroad Station Preservation & Rehabilitation Project, which will complete improvements planned for the Oradell Railroad Station, including needed repairs and preservation. The completion of this project will ensure the building will be in stable condition to continue its use for prolonged years to come.
Federal Request: $900,000
Link to Member Financial Certification and Federal Nexus.
FY2023 Community Project Funding Submissions
Project Name: Cooper’s Pond Improvements
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Bergenfield, NJ
Address of Recipient: 198 North Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, New Jersey, 07621
Description of the Project: The Borough of Bergenfield is requesting $1,000,000 in Community Project Funding to complete a range of improvements to Cooper’s Pond. Cooper’s Pond is a scenic park within the Borough that houses several historic landmarks and is a major community hub within Bergenfield. Cooper’s Pond is popular amongst residents of the community and sees frequent use as a location where passive recreational activities can be enjoyed. Due to the constant use of Cooper’s Pond for community gatherings and recreational activities, the park’s infrastructure has become worn down. For example, the pathways that allow residents to traverse the park are currently in poor condition, featuring cracks and uneven surfaces, and pose a safety hazard to residents who utilize them.
The proposed improvements include the dredging of Cooper’s Pond, the beautification of the pond and park facilities, the installation of a sprinkler system, drainage improvements, the renovation of park bathrooms, the renovation of the Field House, and the resurfacing of park walkways. The dredging of the park will assist in preserving the iconic pond that gives the park its name. Cooper’s Pond is in urgent need of dredging, as the last time it was dredged was 20 years ago. The buildup of sediment in the pond has reduced the water level within the pond as it is slowly drying it up. The other improvements outlined in this request will address park infrastructure that is in need of renovation. The planting of new bushes and shrubbery and the installation of a sprinkler system will improve the overall aesthetic of the park and help to maintain the newly planted shrubs and bushes. The renovation of the Field Houses’ bathroom will provide residents with updated and improved bathroom facilities and the additional improvements will help the building to better facilitate community gatherings. Finally, the repaving of the park’s walkways will ensure that residents of all ages and abilities can safely traverse the park.
Federal Request: $1,000,000
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Project Name: Construction of Community Center
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Allendale, NJ
Recipient Address: 500 West Crescent Avenue, Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Description of the Project: The Borough of Allendale is proposing to build a community center that will provide much-needed meeting space, a gymnasium, recreational space, a kitchen area, and an attached outdoor covered gathering space. The 220 West Crescent Avenue property is centrally located and once completed, the center will serve as a cornerstone to our community, as it is within a few minutes walking distance from park space, two elementary schools, one regional high school, our Borough Hall and public library, Crestwood Lake, our special needs housing communities, several houses of worship, our downtown retail and business district, and a New Jersey Transit commuter train. An additional benefit of this new community center would allow the Borough to offer adequate space during emergencies such as for warming/cooling stations, shelters/charging stations during storms or power outages, and a central community distribution site.
Federal Request: $3,500,000
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Project Name: Broad Street Bridge
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Norwood, NJ
Recipient Address: 455 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648
Description of the Project: The Borough of Norwood is proposing the reconstruction of the Broad Street Bridge. This project would include installing a temporary cofferdam to create a safe working environment before dismantling the existing structure, including the four wiring walls. Then the bridge’s supporting structure will be rebuilt along with the bridge deck and parapets. The footings will either be repaired or replaced, especially the northern abutment as it is cracked. Steel reinforcements and concrete replacements will be placed within the structure to increase structural integrity. The drainage system for the bridge and roadway will be reconstructed within the same project to protect the bridge from further structural damage. Once the bridge is rebuilt, a 4’’ concrete sidewalk will be installed, and the road will be repaved.
Federal Request: $1,000,000
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Project Name: Water Department Filtration System
Proposed Recipient: Township of Mahwah, NJ – Water Department
Recipient Address: 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Description of the Project: The Mahwah Water Department provides water for about 25,000 residents living in the Mahwah Township area, New Jersey. Established in 1849, the Mahwah Water Department collects approximately 68.9% of its supply from underground and the remaining 31.1% supplied by Suez. The groundwater is pumped from seven wells located along the Ramapo River Valley-fill aquifer. One of Mahwah’s seven wells, Well #19 located at 680 Ramapo Valley Road, is out of compliance with regards to State standards for the levels of Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (“PFOS”). The Department is required by the NJDEP to bring this Well into compliance with State standards by August of 2023.
The Water Department has recently tasked its Water Utility Engineer with designing and implementing a filtration system which will remove these compounds from the Well. That process is now underway to determine which filtration system the Department will build. Unfortunately, this project will cost upwards of $950,000 to $1,000,000 – the cost of which will be borne by the rate payers/tax payers of the Township. While the water, when blended with all of the wells in our four water tanks is in compliance with these standards, the Department is required to bring this specific well into compliance. All six other wells are in compliance with State standards and do not need to be fitted with the filtration systems.
Federal Request: $800,000
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Project Name: Sewer Expansion Project
Proposed Recipient: Vernon Township, NJ
Recipient Address: 21 Church Street, Vernon, NJ 07462
Description of the Project: Vernon Township operates a wastewater system servicing over 1700 residents and business owners in its Town Center. The system consists of 46,000 LF of gravity sewer main, 17,000 LF of force main, three pump stations and five lift stations. The Sewer Service Area includes nearly 10 sq.miles of State designated Town Center, zoned mixed-use properties. The design of the system involved installation of gravity main sewers behind properties along the northern side of Route 94. While this did allow for a number of connections to the sewer system, it left out a large portion of eligible properties in the already approved Sewer Service area. The Vernon Township Sewer Expansion includes expansion of the existing sewer mains into areas that are already approved for sewer service, but were not serviced during the construction of mains over two decades ago. This would connect 75 properties. The project also includes expansion into expanded service areas that serve a residential community with aging septic systems. This second area includes over 200 properties.
Federal Request: $6,800,000
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Project Name: Storm Water Discharge Project
Proposed Recipient: City of Hackensack, NJ
Recipient Address: 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Description of the Project: Last year the City commenced a multi-phase sewer separation effort along Clay Street. This project serves to primarily alleviate combined sewer surcharge in the area adjacent to the New Jersey Transit Pascack Valley Line Railroad, which contains low-lying topography in comparison to its surroundings and is also the location of one of the main trunk lines of the City’s combined sewer.
This project will include the design and installation of separated storm and sanitary sewers along with the rehabilitation of existing sewers. The improvements will provide linear stormwater storage while reducing combined sewer surcharge and overflows and incorporating Green Infrastructure to meet water quality standards. The use of 1,600 linear feet of box culvert and an additional large diameter pipes will serve to not only separate the areas, but also to store stormwater and delay discharge to the Hackensack River. Prior to the flows being discharged, they will pass through both a previously installed manufactured treatment devices where suspended solids will be removed to satisfy NJDEP Water Quality Requirements and future Filterra tree well green infrastructure treatment devices.
Federal Request: $3,500,000
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Project Name: Water Remediation
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Park Ridge – Park Ridge Water Department
Recipient Address: 55 Park Ave, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Description of the Project: Park Ridge Water Department (PRWD) currently operates and maintains fourteen active treatment plants, primarily configured as individual well stations equipped with separation technology for perchlorate, arsenic, and/or volatile organic compounds, in addition to disinfectant and hardness sequestration chemical feeds. Currently, three (3) of these stations – Wells 12, 14, and 18 – have exhibited concentrations of the drinking water contaminant Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), in excess of NJDEP’s maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 14 nanograms per liter (ng/L) or parts per trillion (ppt). The Borough requires the service of these wells to maintain its firm capacity and maintain sufficient supply against historic peak demands. In addition to these three, six other stations have detectable concentrations of PFOA which might require new or altered treatment to continue to meet the standards.
The intent of this project is the design, permitting, and construction of water treatment systems for the removal of PFAS compounds from the drinking water supplied to the customers of Park Ridge Water. PFAS compounds are a large group of chemicals, which have been deemed “Forever Chemicals”. Treatment of PFAS requires the design and construction of specialized treatment systems. The treatment system types utilize either adsorption (GAC), absorption (Ion Exchange) or membrane filtration (Reverse Osmosis) for the removal of PFAS from the drinking water. Since the groundwater source used by Park Ridge comprises fourteen active treatment plants throughout the service area, the persistent of PFAS in the groundwater in this area will require potentially up to nine new or upgraded treatment systems to remove these compounds from the drinking water.
Federal Request: $16,400,000
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Project Name: Belle Avenue Drainage Improvements
Proposed Recipient: Township of Teaneck, NJ
Recipient Address: 818 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Description of the Project: The Township of Teaneck is requesting FY2023 Community Project Funding to complete Phase 1 of the drainage improvements along Belle Avenue and its surrounding streets. Located along the roadway are 20 single family homes which experience serious flooding during heavy rain events. This flooding occurs because the existing storm sewer pipe network throughout the drainage basin is inadequate and undersized to handle the entire conveyance of the drainage basin. The only outlet location to relieve the entire drainage basin, which is 1.77 miles long and 173 acres, is the outlet point at a ditch along the CSX railroad track at the southern end of the drainage basin. Preventing this flooding has been a priority of the Township for a long time and drainage studies have been conducted to discern the improvements that will be required to avoid future flooding.
The overall goal of the Belle Avenue Improvement Project is to improve the stormwater conveyance system and minimize the flooding. This will be accomplished through upgrading the existing drainage system with a bigger size pipe network to handle the 25-year storm rainfall and the installation of an underground detention system in Sagamore Park and the Beverly Road parking lot. The Township plans to control the outflow through the installation of outlet control structures and bioswales. Green infrastructure will also be incorporated within the project to help absorb rainwater and further reduce the flooding that frequently occurs. The total cost of completing the Belle Avenue Improvement Project will be $3,052,070, with Phase 1 expected to cost $1,060,780. The proposed improvements will be for Phase 1 of the Belle Avenue Improvement Project. Phase 1 will involve the construction of the detention system at Sagamore Park. A cost estimate for Phase 1 completed by the Township’s engineers have been included with this request.
Federal Request: $1,060,780
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: Water Treatment Facility
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Fair Lawn, NJ
Recipient Address: 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Description of the Project: This project would create a new and improved water treatment facility for the entire borough of Fair Lawn. This facility would bring water from all wells and send it to a centralized water treatment plant. This treatment plant would produce potable water that meets both Primary and Secondary MCLs. Considerations would include ease of operation, reduction of costs, minimal site impacts, meeting all regulatory requirements. The new treatment plant should be able to treat up to 3.5 million gallons per day (3.5 MGD) with any one of the largest components out of service. New air stripping should be incorporated into the final design. Nanofiltration may be used to reduce the total hardness and some of the TDS. This process consists of membranes which can also remove some organic compounds and microbial contaminants. The nanofiltration membranes should follow the air stripping. The reject water from the membranes would be treated for PFAS and then discharged to the Passaic Valley Sewer Commission (PVSC) via the sewer system.
The nanofiltration will remove up to 95% of the PFAS. Additional treatment would be needed for the removal of the remaining PFAS contaminants. This would include a special media that would require periodic removal, disposal, and replacement. Treatment will include the disinfection of the water. Optional zinc orthophosphate should be in place if needed in the future for corrosion control since the regulations have been getting stricter. Paint systems on water storage tanks typically last between 20 to 30 years. This should be considered for the finished facilities. The centralized plant located at Cadmus should include offices, laboratory testing, locker rooms and pumping equipment with all ancillary equipment such as computer control systems.
Federal Request: $35,637,000
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: County Park/Road Cameras
Proposed Recipient: Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
Recipient Address: 2 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Description of the Project: The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is requesting $953,500 for cameras to be placed in strategic points along county roads, mobile trailer mounted message boards, and cameras to assist the Sheriff’s office with policing the Bergen County Parks. The acquisition and instillation of 100 cameras placed in strategic points on County roads will provide the Sheriff’s Office with critical tools to maintain a presence at priority locations and provide an enhanced level of comfort for members of our community who are using the County Facilities. The purchase of trailer mounted message boards that will allow the Sheriff’s Office to better communicate with members of the public during emergency events.
The requested equipment will continue keeping Bergen County safe and maintain its status as a premier location for families and businesses to flourish. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is the largest law enforcement agency in Bergen County, responsible for safeguarding a population of nearly 1 million residents, larger than that of many states. Comprised of more than 600 dedicated personnel, the Office’s responsibilities include a broad range of services and functions which assist the public, augment the county’s municipal police departments and safeguard Bergen’s judicial proceedings. Responsible for assisting the county’s 70 municipalities and its 68 municipal police departments by providing advanced forensic procedures through its Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The Sheriff’s Office provides patrol and protection of county roads, parks, and critical infrastructure as well as assists local law enforcement agencies throughout the county.
Federal Request: $953,000
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: Communications Equipment
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Bogota, NJ Police Department
Recipient Address: 75 Larch Avenue, Bogota, NJ 07603
Description of the Project: The Borough of Bogota is requesting $254,390.40 to support the purchase of compatible accessories that will replace the damaged two-way radio system for the use of the Bogota Police Department. During a severe storm on June 8, 2021, the Department’s two-way radio system was struck by lightning resulting in significant damage and remains in need of replacement. In response to this unforeseen damage, the Bergen County Department of Public Safety, Division of Communications has granted the Bogota Police Department permission to utilize the County’s Digital Trunk Radio System, under the condition that the Department contribute funding to purchase all compatible accessories necessary to support this replacement.
The Department’s two-way radio system is an essential component of local law enforcement and public safety operations and is frequently used to support interagency communications between the Department, government agencies, and other emergency workers and first responders. Additionally, in the event of an injury or search and rescue operations, this system provides wide range capability and durability for harsh environments, allowing the Department to connect with other members in their unit, precinct, and supporting entities to better organize incident command. While the Department recognizes the critical importance of this communications system, it is simply unable to allocate any additional funding from our budget to support the purchase of this much needed equipment. The lack of an appropriate communications system continues to threaten the safety of our community. To adequately protect the life and property of the Borough, the Department is in dire need of funding to purchase new compatible accessories to support the replacement of our two-way radio system.
Federal Request: $254,390.40
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: First Response Communications Equipment
Proposed Recipient: Township of Newton, NJ
Recipient Address: 39 Trinity Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Description of the Project: In partnership with the Township of Sparta, the Township of Hardyston, and the Township of Andover, the Town of Newton requests funding support to purchase updated, interoperable first response communications systems to answer 911 calls. This joint application will serve over 65,000 residents in Sussex County across four municipalities, allowing the project to have a wide reach and major positive impact in our communities and beyond. It is essential that these systems are updated collectively to ensure interoperability between these agencies that work together during response efforts. As a more rural county in comparison with the rest of the state, some of Sussex County’s municipalities are further apart and take longer distances to travel between. As a result, it is critical that all emergency services are reliable, efficient, and swift in their communications.
The requested 911 interoperable emergency communications systems would bolster the responses of public safety agencies in Newton, Sparta, Hardyston, Andover, and beyond, and would ensure our communications are reliable for years to come. All technology will adhere to the required state and national standards. Without an effective central system to respond to 911 calls, our residents could be putting their lives and the lives of others at risk. Unfortunately, our current communications systems are technologically obsolete and are in dire need of modernization to meet current standards. In addition, our current systems experience gaps in coverage due to the wide geographical scope that our emergency response agencies cover. This prevents our emergency response teams and law enforcement agencies from effectively communicating with one another and responding to emergency situations as effectively as possible. The requested interoperable communications systems will bolster the responses of multiple public safety agencies throughout Sussex County and ensure our communications are efficient and reliable.
Federal Request: $1,333,227.29
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: Communications Equipment
Proposed Recipient: West Milford Township
Recipient Address: 1480 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ, 07480
Description of the Project: West Milford Township Emergency Services (Police, Fire, OEM, DPW) are in advanced stages of planning a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, emergency communications radio system to replace the antiquated system currently in use. Slated for Fiscal Year 2023, this “shovel-ready” project is designed to provide the critical infrastructure necessary to handle all events of an emergency, while enhancing safety of township first responders. Ultimately, the expected outcome of this project is to seamlessly handle all emergency events from a basic motor vehicle stop to a mass casualty incident. This project is on track to be executed Fiscal Year 2023. This project will take one year to complete.
Federal Request: $2,892,905
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Project Name: Public Safety Complex
Proposed Recipient: Township of River Vale, NJ
Recipient Address: 406 Rivervale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675
Description of the Project: The Township of River Vale proposes to build a Public Safety Complex to house the Township’s Police Department. The Complex will serve as the primary location at which all police related coordination of information and resources to support incident management will take place for the entire municipality. The Township’s current facility was constructed in 1964, fifty-eight years ago, and has been changed and modified several times over the ensuing years to adaptively reuse space to conform to changing needs. In short, the site is constrained and expanding the facility is no longer an option.
Specifically, the existing facility and site do not allow for secure staff parking, nor the ability to provide covered parking for police vehicles; there is no sallyport to bring suspects and detainees safely and security into and out of the facility, posing an acute safety hazard; the existing conditions of the facility’s HVAC, plumbing, power, sewage systems and roof mean the Township is paying a high premium in maintenance and operating costs to keep the facility in its current configuration. More detail regarding the current facility’s shortcomings and the need for a new facility to house the Township’s Police Department are included in the attached Community Support document. The proposed facility will serve as a central law enforcement facility for the entire municipality. The Township requests $2,000,000 for costs associated with Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, and other costs directly related to the project.
Federal Request: $2,000,000
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Project Name: In-Room Sensor Technology
Proposed Recipient: The Valley Hospital
Recipient Address: 223 N Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, 07450
Description of the Project: The Valley Hospital, a non-profit community hospital, launched a 28-bed pilot project in October 2021 employing AUGi devices, an innovative technology, combining a state of the art in-room sensor, which leverages artificial intelligence to monitor patient movement and behavior within their environment. It predicts high-risk behavior and pushes warnings directly to the front-line caregiver. Upon review of the first 3 full months of deployment, the pilot unit realized a 40% reduction in total falls, with no serious injuries. Of interest, this occurred during the Omicron surge in addition to a preexisting regional staffing shortage. The pilot unit also cared for patients with the highest acuity level in comparison to all other medical surgical units during the same time period. This illustrates the power of this novel technology in the healthcare space.
In 2023, with the support of federal funding, Valley intends to bring the deployment of AUGi devices to a total 148 beds across several units, including surgical, oncology, cardiac and orthopedics, fully deploying this technology hospital-wide. Valley is the only hospital in NJ that is deploying this technology and approach to mitigate the risk of falls. As part of this next phase of the project, AUGi base stations will be installed near each bed and will relay clinical insight, intelligently derived from a patient’s digital and physical environment directly to staff. Advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning will detect when a patient is at risk of falling and will notify appropriate staff members via a mobile application allowing them to quickly respond. Further, AUGi’s safety protocol compliance features ensure that staff are maintaining appropriate clinical workflow such as hourly rounding and bedside reporting to reduce patients falls. In addition, an AUGi web portal will allow clinical leaders to gain insight into patient and staff behavioral data that has never before been possible.
Federal Request: $608,860
Link to Member Financial Certification.
2022 NDAA Community Project Funding Submission
Project Name: Port Murray Readiness Center Micro-Grid System
Project Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs (DMAVA)
Location of Project: 550 Rt 57, Port Murray, NJ 07865
Project Purpose:
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs (NJDMAVA) has proposed a 114 kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic (PV) system capable of supplying up to 80 percent of the Readiness Center’s average annual electric power consumption. This PV system would be elevated as a carport within an existing parking lot. The PV system will be linked to an on-site battery bank capable of storing up to 72-hours of available operational energy (kWh) providing resilient back-up power generation. Finally, the PV carport will be complimented by two Level-2 (11 kW) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, anticipating the transition to EVs in the State and Federal fleet. This entire system comprises a micro grid, a localized energy system capable of producing, storing and distributing energy entirely on site.
This micro-grid project would be an innovative first for DMAVA and represents the next step of storing electrical energy on-site for later use. This is in keeping with the Army’s goal of pursuing enough renewable energy generation and battery storage capacity to self-sustain its critical missions on all its installations by 2040 [February 2022 United States Army Climate Strategy]. This resilient component will allow the facility to remain powered for the critical first 72-hours of a power outage and the Readiness Center to remain mission capable. The proposed EV chargers will expand the current network into Warren County for the first time.
Justification:
Consistent with Executive Order 14008, Executive Order 14057, the Report on Effects of a Changing Climate to the Department of Defense and Department of Defense Climate Adaptation Plan, the NJ Army National Guard (ARNG) recognizes and is leaning into plans to decrease its facilities’ dependence on fossil fuels and increase resiliency – the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to changing conditions and withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from disruptions [DODD 4715.21, Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience]. The effects of a changing climate are a national security issue with potential impacts to Department of Defense and NJARNG missions, operational plans, and installations. To achieve these goals, the DoD must be able to adapt current and future operations to address the impacts of a variety of threats and conditions, including those from weather and natural events.
Federal Request: $1,706,174
Link to Member Financial Certification.
2021 Member Designated Projects Submissions
Project Name: Hackettstown Mobility Improvement Project
Project Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Transportation
Location of Project: Route 46 and East Avenue, Hackettstown, New Jersey, 07840
Description of the Project: This project will help relieve congestion at four intersections located on a congested commuter corridor in Warren County. Substandard ADA features at each intersection will also be upgraded. US 46 and East Ave. Curb radius will be widened on the Southeast quadrant of the intersection. Revised signal phasing will provide a right turn overlap phase for the Northbound East Ave. approach right turn movement onto US 46. US 46 and NJ 182 (Mountain Ave.)/Willow Grove St./Warren St. Traffic signals will be retimed. US 46 and High Street/Grand Ave. Realign the High St. Southbound approach to improve traffic flow. NJ 57 and NJ 182 Will be reconfigured to allow a left turn lane and a shared left/through/right turn lane on the Eastbound NJ 57 approach to the intersection.
Cost of Project: $5,890,000
Federal Request: $4,712,000
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: Lackawanna Cut-off Culvert Replacement
Project Sponsor: New Jersey Transit
Location of Project: 300 Roseville Road, Byram, NJ, 07821 (this is a mailing address, physical location is in Andover Township)
Project Description: NJ TRANSIT is requesting $1,600,000 in federal assistance for the New Jersey-Pennsylvania Lackawanna Cut-off Culvert Relocation project. The Lackawanna Cutoff is a single-track commuter rail line with passing sidings between Scranton, Pennsylvania and Port Morris, New Jersey where it would connect with NJ TRANSIT’s Montclair and Boonton/Morristown Line. The 60 miles in Pennsylvania is currently being used for freight service. The 28-mile stretch from the Delaware River Bridge to Port Morris, over the Lackawanna Cut-off, is currently abandoned. Train service will operate over the 45 miles from Port Morris to Hoboken and serve New Jersey rail stations.
This project includes engineering, environmental, and construction associated with the project and related appurtenance. The work to be performed includes but is not limited to replacing two culverts – one at Hudson Farm and the second at Junction Brook along the project alignment.
Cost of Project: $3.2 million
Federal Request: $1.6 million
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: Patriots Way Bridge Superstructure Replacement
Project Sponsor: Borough of Oakland, New Jersey
Location of Project: Patriots Way, Oakland, NJ, 07436
Project Description: The Patriots Way Bridge is a multi-span structure over the Ramapo River, which is an interstate waterway, and the bridge is the primary entrance and exit to over 400 homes. Although it was constructed in the 1990’s, the structural steel has significantly degraded already. A 10-ton weight restriction was placed on the bridge several years ago, and after further deterioration, the bridge was closed for two and a half months until the New Jersey Department of Transportation made emergency repairs. The repairs are temporary in nature, and it is only a matter of time until the bridge needs to be shut down again unless the superstructure is replaced. The weight limit and closure affected many aspects of the quality of life for the residents of the Ramapo River Reserve, including but not limited to garbage and recycling collection, school transportation for children, emergency response, and delivery services. The only other access routes are for emergency ingress and egress. This request would replace the superstructure of the Patriots Way Bridge.
Cost of Project: $5,368,000
Federal Request: $4,184,830
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: Skyline Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge
Project Sponsor: County of Passaic, New Jersey
Location of Project: Skyline Drive and Erskine Road, Ringwood, New Jersey, 07456
Description of the Project: The County of Passaic proposes building a pedestrian bridge parallel to an existing vehicle bridge over Erskine Brook along Skyline Drive (CR 511) near the intersection with Erskine Road in the Borough of Ringwood, NJ. The existing vehicular bridge does not provide sufficient width to provide a sidewalk or even shoulder between the Erskine Road community and major points of interest to the east including a NJ Transit park-and-ride facility as well as the main business district for the Borough of Ringwood. In addition to linking local residents to important economic development opportunities, the bridge would link the proposed Highlands rail Trail effort being led by Passaic County. The first two phases of the project to the south in Wanaque are underway and the section in Ringwood will be the next phase coming into focus. The bridge would provide a vital link to the regional recreational opportunities of the Highlands Rail Trail as well as the ecotourism connection to the business district and transit hub mentioned earlier. The Highlands Rail Trail has been funded through several federal transportation funding sources and is a regional project of significance to support active recreation, expand the transportation in a rural area, and provide ecotourism and job creation if allowed to connect to the Ringwood downtown with this critical link.
Cost of Project: $1,080,000
Federal Request: $800,000
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: Sussex County Guide Rail Upgrade Program
Project Sponsor: Sussex County, New Jersey
Project Location: County Road 565: From Pelletown Road to to County Road 639, Frankford and Wantage Townships, NJ, 07822 and 07461.
Description of the Project: Remove and replace damaged, substandard, and/or outdated guide rail systems throughout CR-565 from Pelletown Rd to CR-628/CR-639 (Frankford and Wantage Townships).
Cost of Project: $1,250,000
Federal Request: $1,000,000
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: Teaneck Pedestrian Overpass Project
Project Sponsor: Township of Teaneck, New Jersey
Location of Project: Windsor Road and Forest Avenue, (western side of proposed bridge), Palisade Avenue and Milton Votee Park (eastern side of proposed bridge), Teaneck NJ, 07666
Description of the Project: This project involves the reconstruction of heavily used pedestrian overpass bridge that crosses the CSX Railroad tracks. This piece of infrastructure needs much needed Reconstruction/Replacement. The pedestrian overpass bridge is not ADA accessible. The new structure shall be ADA accessible. This pedestrian bridge is more than 50 years old. It serves as our main artery for school children to safely cross over the railroad tracks in order to get to and from Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, as well as Votee Park. It is heavily used by many residents young and old.
Cost of Project: $5,000,000
Federal Request: $4,000,000
Link to Member Financial Certification.
Project Name: West Milford Bikeway Connector Project
Project Sponsor: Township of West Milford
Location of Project: Westbrook Road – between Ridge Road and the Westbrook Park Teen Center, West Milford New Jersey, 07480
Description of the Project: Westbrook Road – Section 4 intends to connect the Westbrook Teen Center to the main bikeway (0.8 miles). The proposed bikeway expansion will provide for road widening, resurfacing and stormwater compliance upgrades as needed throughout the project along with pavement markings along the bike route. The extended bikeway will improve multimodal transportation along this portion of the Township’s roadway infrastructure network in keeping with Complete Streets concepts.
Cost of Project: $670,000
Federal Request: $536,000
Link to Member Financial Certification.
2021 Community Project Funding Submissions
Project Name: Bergen County’s Hackensack Transit Connector Project
Request Amount: $250,000
Intended Recipient: County of Bergen
Full Street Address of Recipient: One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Explanation of the Request: Bergen County requests $250,000.00 toward the purchase of additional shuttle busses and/or operators to support the Hackensack Transit Connector Project. This would also allow expansion of a new north/south loop and account for program expenses to run the Connector.
The Hackensack Transit Connector is an active, free shuttle that follows a route in and around downtown Hackensack. The Connector runs through the support of grant funding from the NJTPA, with additional funding provided by Bergen County. The Connector helps reduce the number of personal vehicles on the roads and provides better public transit access to those without vehicles and individuals with mobility issues. There is no fee or residency requirement to use this service, which makes it an attractive opportunity. The Connector links Hackensack’s train stations and bus terminal with the County courthouse, justice complexes, and the medical facilities around Hackensack. Additional project funds would allow the addition of north/south loops that will connect a regional mall and shopping plaza. There are currently thousands of residential units in development in the surrounding areas, which will increase demand and the need for this type of transportation alternative. With the growing number of residents in Hackensack, it is critical that the County seek concrete support to further invest in public transportation options that are sustainable, reliable, and low-cost.
Project Name: Hackensack University Medical Center’s CT Scanner Acquisition Project
Request Amount: $776,452
Intended Recipient: Hackensack Meridian Health
Full Street Address of Recipient: 343 Thornall St 8th Floor, Edison New Jersey, 08837
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Explanation of the Request: Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) treated New Jersey s first COVID positive patient on March 4, 2020 and, since that time, has treated nearly 4,000 COVID patients. HUMC converted its cafeteria into a COVID wing in order to manage the significant influx of patients, further demonstrating the need for this expansion. One of the items that we would like to add to the project is the ability to do CT scans within the ICU unit. Currently, ICU patients must be moved from the ICU unit down to our existing imaging center if they require any imaging. Many ICU patients require imaging to determine whether the procedure or treatment provided has been successful. Moving seriously ill patients, some of whom are on ventilators and other life support equipment, from the ICU presents several problems. For the patient, it exposes them to other infectious diseases present in the hospital. In addition, the trip itself for many critically ill and injured patients can be extremely unsettling or even painful. For the staff, moving a patient from the ICU is incredibly labor intensive and stressful. Some patients can take 4 or more staff members to safely move them and these movements must be carefully choreographed. One of the items needed for the new ICU unit is a dedicated CT scanner. Currently, ICU patients must be moved from the ICU unit down to the existing imaging center if they require any imaging. As you can imagine, moving critically ill patients, some of whom are on ventilators and other life support equipment, is difficult for the patients and the staff. This equipment will support both patients and team members and will support HMH’s continued vision of excellence in care.
Project Name: Hardwick Township Virtual Services Upgrades
Request Amount: $23,280
Intended Recipient: Township of Hardwick
Full Street Address of Recipient: 40 Spring Valley Rd, Hardwick Township, NJ 07825
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Explanation of the Request: This request will allow us to upgrade Hardwick’s computer services, specifically to redesign and replace the town’s municipal home page, purchase a new server, enhance security features and upgrade email hosting, backup and archiving. This project is a priority as our website and computer equipment are outdated. We have recently gotten Altice/Optimum to run an internet line to Hardwick Town Hall after several years of negotiation so we will be able to receive high speed internet service that will be far superior and more reliable than the slow speed, unstable service offered by Century Link. The benefits to our residents include: (1) A new Town webpage that will be more user friendly and intuitive to use, is better organized and compatible with iPhones and IPads; (2) The new webpage will allow residents to pay taxes, dog licenses and taxes electronically; (3) Overall faster and more reliable internet services with fewer disruptions and service failures; (4) Enhanced security upgrades and protection for municipal files, records and system backup capability.
Project Name: New Bridge Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Emergency Dept. Expansion Project
Request Amount: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: Care Plus Bergen Inc. DBA Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Full Street Address of Recipient: 230 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus New Jersey, 07652
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Explanation of the Request: The investment is essential to ensure the ability of Bergen County’s safety net facility to treat the vulnerable and underserved populations in our County while being a resource for all residents’ emergency needs-both mental health and medical. This renovation is the lynchpin in New Bridge Medical Center’s equity plan to provide access to care for those communities who were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and who have traditionally had higher rates of chronic illness, comorbidities, and substance use and mental health needs. Funding for this project is essential and is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds to assist the Medical Center in fulfilling its mission and commitment to the community health needs by providing the unique and much needed specialty care and resources to the residents of Bergen County and beyond. Never again should we find ourselves in a situation where healthcare providers are not funded adequately to be best equipped and prepared to care for their communities mental and medical needs through any crisis.
Project Name: Newton Medical Center Behavioral Health Department Renovations Project
Request Amount: $750,000
Intended Recipient: Atlantic Health System
Full Street Address of Recipient: 475 South St, Morristown New Jersey, 07962
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Explanation of the Request: The funding would be used to add a $1.83 million state of the science emergency department behavioral health suite that includes 5 private rooms in a secure area, with an adjacent overflow area to accommodate surges. The rooms will be designed to meet the increasing volume and lengths of stay in the ED. The rooms are designed to reduce ligature risks and other methods for individuals to harm themselves or others. In-room toilets and sinks need to meet strict safety standards. The entire behavioral zone will be secured with a sally port that has double locked doors to prevent patients from eloping or mixing with the Main ED. This zone will also have sound attenuation, helping maintain a quiet environment. The clinical teams will have better visualization of each room through workstations with glass dividers for direct visibility to rooms, and satellite sitter stations outside rooms for direct suicide prevention. This project will also improve safety for staff by providing a safe zone within the nurse station.
Like most hospitals around the country, Newton Medical Center has seen an increasing need in the community for behavioral health services. While the stresses of the pandemic have certainly played a role, the overall rise in the need for behavioral health care predates the coronavirus outbreak, and will continue to grow when a degree of normalcy resumes in the daily lives of our patients. In particular, the Emergency Department (ED) has seen a growing number of cases presenting for treatment, and these cases require specialized treatment areas that are removed from the general population of ED patients. Behavioral health cases have been growing in prevalence nationwide, even before the pandemic, and Newton Medical Center is no exception. The prior growth rate was 6% per year, up from 2,165 annual visits in 2017, to 2,442 visits in 2019. The projected growth rate is 4.1% per year over the next 5 years. At present, the current patient load is an average of 3.4 behavioral health patients per day, with up to five patients on a busy day. In extreme cases, the peak patient load for behavioral health can top out at as many as 9 in a single day. When the number of behavioral health patients exceeds the two dedicated rooms available, those individuals spill out into other ED rooms, or are forced to wait in hallways. For patients in a behavioral health crisis, this is not an optimal situation, and in addition to potentially being dangerous to them, it also presents risk and stress for more routine medical ED patients.
Accordingly, Newton Medical Center is in need of a dedicated behavioral health suite according to best practices in order to deliver the highest standard of care to the community.
Project Name: Paramus Borough Prospect Avenue Sewer Pump Station Project
Request Amount: $250,000
Intended Recipient: Borough of Paramus
Full Street Address of Recipient: 1 Jockish Square Paramus New Jersey 07652
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Explanation of the Request: This proposed sewer pump replacement project will replace three (3) pumps within the station.The Prospect Avenue Sewer Pump Station has experienced increased demand as a result of new infrastructure within the Borough. In response to COAH legislation, Paramus revised ordinances to allow for redevelopment. As a result, the Borough now includes a hospital campus, in addition to Valley Hospital, and inclusionary development for COAH. Currently, this station handles 75% of the Borough’s sewage flow, which then gets pumped to the Bergen County Utility Authority.
Project Name: Ridgewood Water Drinking Water Treatment Facilities Construction
Request Amount: $8,187,870
Intended Recipient: The Village of Ridgewood
Full Street Address of Recipient: 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
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Explanation of the Request: Ridgewood Water is looking to fund the building of necessary drinking water treatment facilities to meet New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) and the United State Environmental Protection Agency PFAS contaminant mitigation to non-detection levels by 2025.
Project Name: Borough of Saddle River’s Sewer Main Construction Project
Request Amount: $1,182,562
Intended Recipient: Borough of Saddle River
Full Street Address of Recipient: 100 East Allendale Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458
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Explanation of the Request: This complex construction plan involves tunneling under NJ Route 17, a major four lane state highway. 1,960 linear feet of piping will connect a sewer manhole at East Allendale and Boroline Road in the western portion of Saddle River to the site of a new 128-unit affordable rental community. The sewer infrastructure will serve residents earning up to 60% of the Bergen County area median income. At least six units are reserved for special needs tenants. The Borough’s designated developer anticipates breaking ground in the first quarter of 2022. The $28 million project will create more than 200 construction jobs. The Borough has invested more than $4 million to acquire the properties necessary to complete the project.
Project Name: Sussex Borough Water Utility Improvement Project
Request Amount: $100,000
Intended Recipient: Borough of Sussex
Full Street Address of Recipient: 2 Main Street, Sussex, NJ 07461
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Explanation of the Request: We are seeking an Acoustic Leak Detection System and funding for repairs. The Borough maintains a Water Utility system that is over 100 years old. The system routinely suffers leaks, some detected and some unnoticed, until there is a broken pipe. There is no way to detect leaks and repair them before they become breaks.
Project Name: Sussex County Elderly, Veteran, and Employment Services Transportation Services
Request Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient: County of Sussex
Full Street Address of Recipient: One Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
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Explanation of the Request: This improvement will allow for the replacement of vehicles within the Sussex County Office of Transit. Sussex County Office of Transit provides over 65,259 rides a year to County residents through public transportation and paratransit services. These services include assisted transportation, employment transportation, veterans transportation, and senior citizen transportation. The specific request is for five (5) extended cutaway buses (16 passenger plus 2 wheelchairs).