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Passaic County adopts $2.02 million bond ordinance for Peckham Preserve improvements
Summary
The Board adopted bond ordinance 2025-6 to fund improvements at Peckham Preserve, appropriating $2,018,000 and authorizing $1,875,000 in bonds or notes. Commissioners said the project is largely funded by Green Acres grants.
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners on July 15 adopted bond ordinance 2025-6 to finance improvements at Peckham Preserve, appropriating $2,018,000 and authorizing the issuance of $1,875,000 in bonds or notes.
Commissioner DeVore moved to open a public hearing on bond ordinance 2025-6; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. No members of the public spoke on the ordinance at the hearing. A county official noted the ordinance is funded in part by Green Acres grants the county secured in recent grant cycles.
After closing the hearing, Commissioner Bartlett moved to adopt bond ordinance 2025-6; the motion was seconded and the ordinance passed on a roll-call vote with all present commissioners voting yes.
Why it matters: The ordinance appropriates county capital for conservation or park infrastructure at Peckham Preserve and authorizes bonded financing for most of the appropriation.
Key facts
- Ordinance number: 2025-6 - Purpose: improvements to Peckham Preserve - Appropriation: $2,018,000 - Bonds/notes authorized: $1,875,000 - Public comment: none at the hearing
Vote
The ordinance passed on a unanimous roll-call vote of commissioners present.
Next steps
The county will proceed with project planning and bonding consistent with the ordinance language and cited grant funding.
