On Motion of Commissioner
Seconded by Commissioner
AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 116-2-2025 AND AUTHORIZING FY’2025 RYAN WHITE MINORITY AIDS INITIATIVE (MAI) GRANT SECOND PARTIAL AWARD ALLOCATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND A PROVIDER AWARDED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS
MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026
($116,709.00)
WHEREAS, by way of Resolution No. 116-2-2025 this Board authorized partial allocations to professional services providers under the Ryan White Minority AIDS Initiative (“MAI”) Grant; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“USDHHS”) through its Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) has notified the County of Hudson (“Hudson”) of its FY 2025 HIV Emergency Relief Funds second partial award under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-87) for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($116,709.00) MAI Dollars for distribution to medical and social service agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services recommends that said MAI funds be awarded to the following agencies in the amounts listed below, consistent with the Ryan White Part ‘A’ guidelines and priorities set by the HIV/AIDS Planning Council:
1. Care Point Health Systems, Inc. Medical Case Management $ 12,392.00 $ 18,221.00 $30,613.00
2. Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services $ 38,661.00 $57,196.00 $95,857.00
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et. seq. permits the awarding of a contract for professional services without public advertising for bids and requires that resolution and terms be available for public inspection and are on file with the Clerk of this Board; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid funding of agencies disclosed in categories one (1) and two (2) are not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations as they are being awarded as professional services to not-for-profit agencies providing medical and social services; and
WHEREAS, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services has recommended that funds be awarded to the following social services agency in category three (3), consistent with the priorities set by the HIV/AIDS Planning Council, for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 as follows:
3. Hudson Pride Center Outreach $
WHEREAS, the foregoing social service agency in category 3 is not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations as it was secured through a fair and open competitive contracting process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1et.seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration has certified that the funds are available for these purposes in Account No. 02-213-40-862-25-0000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:
1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
2. The Board hereby authorizes the County Executive, Craig Guy, or County Administrator, Abraham Antun, or Deputy County Administrator, David Drumeler, or their lawfully appointed designee to execute any and all documents and take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this resolution.
3. The clerk of the board shall attach a certified copy of this resolution to the filed copy of resolution No. 116-2-2025.
4. A Notice of this action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners.
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
I, CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson in the State of New Jersey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY the attached resolution to be a true copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting of said Board held on June 26, 2025.
CAROL JEAN DOYLE Clerk