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3. That upon adoption of this resolution, the Clerk is authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of it to Ramblin'Acres.

DATED: 2-25-20

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

RESOLUTION 147R-20

TITLE: AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION, EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND AWARD BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON AND THE OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS FOR THE NJ DOSCC COUNTY GRANTS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF CENSUS 2020 OUTREACH IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,200.00

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: FLEMMING MOTION SECONDED BY: BRESSI YES: BRESSI, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE ABSENT: CALOGERO

WHEREAS, a complete count for Census 2020 is dependent upon encouraging full participation of the historically hard-to-count populations through outreach efforts; and

WHEREAS, Ocean County has received grant funding from the NJ Department of State’s 2020 Complete Count Commission, to be used for outreach and assistance efforts to historically hard-to-count populations within the County; and

WHEREAS, in order to target outreach and assistance efforts, Ocean County has identified census tracts within four municipalities that have the greatest percentage of hard-to-count populations and highest low response rates; and

WHEREAS, based on the percentage of these populations, Ocean County has determined an amount not to exceed $10,200.00 shall be allocated to Jackson Township for targeted census outreach and assistance activities to the hard-to-count populations within the Township.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jackson Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The Township of Jackson hereby authorizes the submission, execution and acceptance of a grant agreement and award with the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the NJ DOSCC County Grants Program in Support of Census 2020 Outreach.
2. The Township agrees to provide outreach and assistance activities specifically in support of Census 2020 as set forth in the Proposal dated January 6, 2020, entitled, “Ocean County Census 2020 County Grants Program”, attached hereto as “Schedule A”.
3. The Grant Period is through June 30, 2020 in accordance with NJ Department of State’s 2020 Complete Count Commission Grant Guidelines.
4. Payment for this pass-through grant will be made to the Township on a reimbursement-only basis for eligible expenses incurred.
5. The total budget for this project is not to exceed $10,200.00 for outreach and assistance activities in support of Census 2020 as set forth in Attachment A.
6. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded Administration; Anthony M. Agliata, Planning Director, Ocean County Planning Board; Finance, and any other interested parties.