Res. 24-884 - A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Carry-Over Funds of a Grant Award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Approved

Sep 13, 2026

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Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J. (Res. 24-884) authorizes the use of carry-over funds from a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant. The underlying project, the City of Jersey City Mental Health Training Grant Program, runs from December 31, 2022 through September 29, 2026. Unspent funds of $29,999.79 in 2024 may be carried into 2025 to support additional facilitator training and staffing support, subject to applicable laws. The Office of Management and Budget is authorized to establish a grant account, with approval as to legal form and council vote recorded.

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Pages18

Reading Time6 min

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Resolution Items

Authorization to execute grant agreements and modifications

Compliance with applicable laws

Establishment of grant account for carry-over funds

Resolution Details

Council vote and approvals

Resolution fact sheet and project manager information

Attachment references and SAMHSA notice of award

Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J. File No. Agenda No. Approved: Res. 24-884 10.15 Dec 11 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CARRY-OVER FUNDS OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. COUNCIL offered and moved adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, on January 11, 2023, the City of Jersey City (“City”) approved Resolution 23-019 authorizing the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Injury Prevention to enter into a grant agreement with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to be used for the project titled the City of Jersey City Mental Health Training Grant Program; and Whereas, the funded project, the City of Jersey City - Mental Health Training Grant Program, has a project period from December 31, 2022 through September 29, 2026; and Whereas, an encumbrance of funds in the amount of $29,999 .79 were unspent in 2024 and approved by SAMHSA to carry over the extra funds to be used in 2025; and Whereas, the funds left over from the 2024 SAMHSA grant will be designated to support additional facilitator training and additional staffing support; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY AS FOLLOWS: 1. Subject to such modifications as the Corporation Counsel may deem necessary or desirable, the Mayor or the Business Administrator is authorized to execute the Grant Agreements and modification forms referenced in the letter attached hereto and any other documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of this resolution; 2. The City agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations that pertain to the grant; and 3. The Office of Management and Budget is authorized to set up an account for the Mental Health Training grant in the amount of $29,999.79. Res. 24-884 Approved: December 11 2024 A Resolution authorizing the use of carry-over funds of a grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM Business Administrator Corporation Counsel ☐ Certification Required | RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE – Dec 11 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8-0 | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | AYE | NAY | N.V. | Absent | | AYE | NAY | N.V. | Absent | | AYE | NAY | N.V. | Absent | N.V.– | | | RIDLEY | ✓ | | | | SALEH | ✓ | | | | DEGISE | ✓ | | | | (Abstain) | | | PRINZ-AREY | ✓ | | | | SOLOMON | ✓ | | | | RIVERA | | | | ✓ | | | | BOGGIANO | ✓ | | | | GILMORE | ✓ | | | | WATTERMAN, PRES | ✓ | | | | | | Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey. President of Council City Clerk Res. 24-884 Approved: December 11 2024 A Resolution authorizing the use of carry-over funds of a grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. RESOLUTION FACT SHEET This summary sheet is to be attached to the front ofany resolution that is submitted for Council consideration. Incomplete or vague fact sheets will be returned with the resolution. Project Manager | Cynthia Vazquez, Director | | 2015474586 | [c_vazquez@jcnj.org](c_vazquez@jcnj.org) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Department | Department of Health and Human Services | | | | Division | Division of Injury Prevention | | | Note: Project Manager must be available by phone during agenda meeting (Wednesday prior to council meeting @ 1:00 p.m.) | Meeting | Regular Meeting of Municipal Council-Dec 11 2024 | | --- | --- | Purpose Resolution authorizing the use of carry-over funds of a grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ATTACHMENTS: SAMHSA approval letter SAMHSA Grant set up form SAMHSANOA-1H79SM084321-01 Approved by Status: Brooke Hansson, Senior Administrative Analyst Approved-Nov 25 2024 Ray Reddington,

FAQs

What does Res. 24-884 authorize?

It authorizes the City to use carry-over funds from a SAMHSA grant award to support additional facilitator training and staffing support.

How much carry-over funding is approved for 2025?

$29,999.79 in unspent 2024 funds is approved by SAMHSA to carry over and be used in 2025.

What actions must city officials take under the resolution?

The Mayor or Business Administrator is authorized to execute grant agreements and modifications, the City must comply with applicable laws, and the Office of Management and Budget must set up a grant account for the Mental Health Training grant.

Sep 13, 2026

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