Bergen County, NJ

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The August 26, 2026 work session of the Bergen County Board of County Commissioners is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The next work/public session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

• Work session cancelled

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions authorizing the issuance of up to $74.3 million in bond anticipation notes and $28.3 million in bonds through the Bergen County Improvement Authority, along with numerous grant acceptances and contracts. The agenda includes a work session at 4:30 PM and a public session at 7:00 PM, with a presentation honoring James Zaconie as Veteran of the Month.

• Resolution to combine notes into a $74.3M bond anticipation note for BCIA October 2026 pooled notes program
• Resolution to issue up to $28.3M in bonds for BCIA October 2026 pooled bonds program
• Contract with WRE Bergen, LLC for real estate and asset management consulting, $48,000
• HPE Alletra storage upgrade via MRA International Inc., $599,686.39
• Meals on Wheels contract with Whitsons Food Service, $1,180,703.16

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The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider 47 resolutions at their August 5, 2026 public meeting, including accepting grants and contracts across multiple departments. The most consequential item is a $4.5 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant for regional catastrophic preparedness. Other notable items include a $2.4 million early intervention program grant and a shared services agreement for 9-1-1 dispatch with Hillsdale.

• $4.5M Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Resolution 960-26)
• $2.4M Early Intervention Program grant from NJ Department of Health (Resolution 961-26)
• Shared services agreement with Borough of Hillsdale for 9-1-1 dispatch (Resolution 987-26)
• Site plan approval for Russell Speeders Car Wash in Fair Lawn (Resolution 983-26)
• $108,900 HUD grant for Homeless Management Information System (Resolution 953-26)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The work session scheduled for July 29, 2026, has been cancelled. The next work and public sessions are scheduled for August 5th.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners work session scheduled for July 22, 2026 was cancelled. The next work session is planned for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant acceptances for public health, homeless services, and law enforcement. The meeting includes approvals for various county contracts and park improvement projects.

• Acceptance of a $4,500,000 FEMA grant for law enforcement overtime during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Approval of a $12,536,267.01 One Year Action Plan for Community Development
• Contracts for Royal Printing Service for election materials totaling $497,170.20
• Approval of a $307,500 park improvement project for the City of Englewood
• Grant of $1,111,300 for FY27 Social Service for the Homeless

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners' work session set for 4:30 PM on July 8, 2026 in the Calabrese Caucus Room was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion. The next work/public session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple resolutions at their July 1, 2026 public meeting, including acceptance of a $1.38 million opioid settlement fund, a $3 million grant for the historic courthouse dome restoration, and a $1.5 million contract for drainage system and bridge repairs. Other actions include funding for community-based services, public safety equipment, and various park improvements.

• Approve $1,378,623.79 Opioid Settlement Fund from National Opioid Trust Fund (Resolution 803-26)
• Authorize $3,000,000 New Jersey Historic Trust grant for Bergen County Courthouse Dome Restoration with $3,000,000 county match (Resolution 816-26)
• Award $1,500,000 contract for drainage system investigation, improvements, and bridge/culvert repairs (Resolution 829-26)
• Approve $538,423 for community-based services for adults with disabilities and older adults (Resolution 813-26)
• Authorize $500,922.63 service and maintenance agreement for public safety academy range (Resolution 834-26)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The work session scheduled for June 24, 2026, has been cancelled. The next session is scheduled for July 1, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public session with dozens of resolutions for grants, contracts, and purchases. Key items include a $3,167,927 early intervention services grant, $1,952,167 in mental health allocations, and a $1,111,300 homeless services contract. Also on the agenda are contracts for event marketing and election materials.

• Authorization to Submit an Application and Accept Grant Funds to Continue Early Intervention Services - $3,167,927 total
• 2026 Aid to Mental Health Allocations - $1,952,167
• Renewal Contract with NJ Division of Family Development for Social Services for the Homeless - $1,111,300
• Amend Resol. #744-25 for Bergen County Star Spangled Spectacular Event Consultation & Production Services - $250,000
• Provide 2026 Election Materials - $691,240

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The work session scheduled for June 10, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no items for decision or discussion.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution requiring project labor agreements for all public works projects exceeding $2.5 million, implementing a new state law. They will also consider a $9.47 million reallocation of open space trust fund grants, a $2.5 million mobile healthcare contract, and a shared services agreement with Bergen Community College for maintenance. Additionally, the board will renew a lease with Buddies of New Jersey to continue HIV/AIDS housing at Harrison House.

• Require project labor agreements on public works over $2.5 million per P.L. 2025, c. 327
• Reallocate $9,473,431.68 in parks open space trust fund grants
• Approve $2,500,000 not-to-exceed for mobile healthcare services with NDS Radiology Inc.
• Authorize shared services agreement with Bergen Community College for mowing and maintenance totaling $938,400 over two years
• Renew lease and operation agreement with Buddies of New Jersey for HIV/AIDS housing at Harrison House

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The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2026 budget and awarding contracts for health insurance, IT equipment, and environmental services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the budget.

• Adoption of 2026 Budget
• Award of $365,000 contract for health insurance brokerage services
• Award of $2,000,000 contract for computer equipment and peripherals
• Award of $513,518 contract for environmental permitting at Overpeck Park
• Public hearing on 2026 Budget

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Both the 4:30 PM work session and 7:00 PM public session of the Bergen County Board of County Commissioners for May 20, 2026, have been cancelled. The next scheduled meetings are on May 27, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners work session scheduled for May 13, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were considered. The next work/public sessions are on May 27.

• Work session cancelled – no items on agenda

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and public meeting. They will consider resolutions for contracts including a $450,000 deer carcass removal service, an agreement to house Atlantic County juveniles in the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center, and various IT and parks projects. A public hearing will be held on the Local Safety Action Plan for road safety improvements.

• $450,000 contract with Deer Carcass Removal Services LLC for removal and disposal of deer and animal carcasses
• Shared service agreement with Atlantic County to house juveniles at Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center (revenue producing)
• $308,479 anti-virus server contract with SHI International Corp.
• $254,400 Camp Merritt Monument & Garden Wall Restoration contract with Unified Five Development
• Public hearing on Local Safety Action Plan for road safety improvements

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to introduce the 2026 county budget and consider several resolutions. Key items include authorizing the prosecutor to exceed the budget cap, increasing the COLA percentage up to 3.5% and establishing a cap bank (second reading adopted), and approving multiple purchases for public safety and parks. A closed session is also scheduled.

• Introduction of the 2026 Bergen County Budget
• Resolution to increase COLA percentage up to 3.5% and establish a cap bank (second reading)
• Purchase of personal radiation detectors for $99,975 from Safeware Inc. via National Cooperative
• Purchase of 12-inch water suction pump for Darlington Lake for $128,927 from United Rentals PR Inc.
• Acceptance of $22,310 in Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment (LEOTEF) grant funds

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners had a work session planned for April 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Calabrese Caucus Room. The session was cancelled, so no agenda items were considered. The next work session is scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

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The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to issue up to $37,460,000 in general obligation bonds and up to $76,000,000 in county notes through the Bergen County Improvement Authority. The board will also vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Local 134A, and a resolution to increase the COLA percentage to 3.5% and establish a cap bank. Additional items include contracts, grants for senior centers, and a site plan approval.

• Resolution to combine bond issues into five series totaling $37,460,000 (Resol. 426-26, 428-26)
• Resolution to participate in BCIA Spring 2026 pooled notes program for up to $76,000,000 (Resol. 427-26, 429-26)
• Collective bargaining agreement with PBA Local 134A for Sheriff's Office (Resol. 430-26)
• COLA increase up to 3.5% and establishment of cap bank for 2026 (Resol. 431-26)
• Grant agreements for Fair Lawn Senior Center roof ($65,000) and flooring ($136,500) (Resol. 446-26, 447-26)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider several agreements and contracts in this work session. Items include memoranda of agreement with United Service Workers Union Local 655 and the DPW Supervisory Unit, grant authorizations totaling $639,324 for various projects, a $83,250 grant for the City of Garfield Senior Center rehabilitation, an $87,144.39 contract for a wireless PA system, and a $28,520 contract for zoo railroad track inspection and repair. The agenda also lists a presentation on Animal Control Appreciation Week, an introduction of the 2026 County Budget, and a period for public comments.

• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with USWU Local 655
• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with USWU DPW Supervisory Unit
• Authorize grant agreements for various projects – $639,324
• Authorize grant for City of Garfield Senior Center Rehabilitation – $83,250
• Contract for wireless PA system (Johnston Solutions) – $87,144.39

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review various resolutions, including park maintenance, public safety contracts, and infrastructure improvements. The session includes a public meeting at the Moonachie Municipal Building.

• Proposed $4.5 million total project for Bergen County Courthouse Dome Restoration (including $2.25 million grant and $2.25 million county match)
• Contract not to exceed $405,391.78 for Annual RMS Maintenance with CSI Technology Group
• Contract not to exceed $355,000.00 for oversight of Alfred J. Thomas Home for Veterans with Community Hope, Inc.
• Contract not to exceed $244,500.00 for drainage repair on Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
• Site plan approval for Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to consider several resolutions, including contracts for public safety equipment, a union agreement, and a food concession. The agenda includes a $111,898.80 contract for self-contained breathing apparatus units and a $22,150 contraband detection system for the juvenile detention center. The meeting also includes public comments and a closed session.

• Provide Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Units, $111,898.80 not to exceed (Action Fire Apparatus Company)
• Provide Contraband Detection System for Juvenile Detention Center, $22,150 not to exceed (Metrasens Inc.)
• Provide CommsCoach Annual Subscription, $109,012.50 not to exceed (SHI International Corp.)
• Provide Food and Beverage Concession for Soldier Hill Golf Course (Fairway Terrace Restaurant, no cost to county)
• Approve Memorandum of Agreement between County and United Services Workers Union (USWU) Local 755

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The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a resolution to transfer National Opioid Litigation Funds from the Village of Ridgewood to Bergen County for use. Other actions include approving contracts for IT consulting, tree removal, landfill monitoring, and a shared services agreement for 9-1-1 dispatch. A public hearing and work session are also scheduled.

• Transfer of National Opioid Litigation Funds from Village of Ridgewood to Bergen County (dollar amount TBD)
• IT Vendor Management & Project Management consultant contract with 916 Consulting LLC for $399,000
• Emergency tree removal services at park locations for up to $400,000
• Shared services agreement with Interboro Regional Police Communications Network for 9-1-1 dispatch services (revenue producing)
• Wastewater and air monitoring compliance for Overpeck Landfill closure with CME Associates for $192,692

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The work session scheduled for March 11, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meetings are scheduled for March 18, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will consider a temporary budget increase of $175,145,025.62 for 2026 and an appropriation reserve transfer of $975,000. They will also vote on memoranda of agreement with the sheriff's PBA locals 134 and 134A, and Local 108 (Blue Collar Parks Department). Numerous contracts for services including healthcare, homeless prevention, youth programs, and park improvements are up for approval.

• Temporary budget increase of $175,145,025.62 for 2026
• Appropriation reserve transfer of $975,000 for 2025 expenses
• MOUs with PBA Local 134, 134A, and Local 108 (Blue Collar Parks)
• $437,500 for architectural and engineering services at Overpeck Golf Course clubhouse
• $914,377 for youth services and programming

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The Board will hear a presentation from Deborah Visconi, CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and 2026 NJ Hospital Association Board Chair, then consider authorizing a $45,550 contract with 35th Street Consulting for an Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment. They will also vote to accept two PSAP grant awards totaling $965,933.93 from the FY-2026 program. A closed session follows public comments.

• Authorize $45,550 contract with 35th Street Consulting for age-friendly community needs assessment
• Accept $396,727.46 PSAP grant (FY26-100-137-005)
• Accept $569,206.47 PSAP grant (FY26-100-137-016)
• Presentation by Deborah Visconi, CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

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The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners will vote on dozens of resolutions, including a $10.5 million Green Acres grant request for the Riverside County Park South Park development project, and approve a $555,445 contract for third-party insurance administration. The agenda also includes budget transfers for housing projects, grants for senior services and transportation, and various equipment and service contracts. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal, personnel, contracts, and public safety matters.

• Enabling resolution for NJ Green Acres supplemental funding request for Riverside County Park South Park development – $10,514,835 grant
• Contract with Acrisure LLC d/b/a Bergen Risk Managers for third-party insurance administration – $555,445 not to exceed
• Renewal application for FTA Section 5310 program for enhanced mobility of seniors and people with disabilities – $600,000 not to exceed ($300,000 grant + $300,000 county match)
• Budget transfer for Mahwah Disabled Veterans Housing Project – $200,000 not to exceed
• Managed print solutions contract with MRA International Inc. – $300,000 not to exceed

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider several resolutions regarding parks and public safety. Key items include a strategic plan for the Bergen County Zoological Park and a new tee sheet system for county golf courses.

• Contract for Bergen County Zoological Park Facility Concept Strategic Plan with Relevant Strategies & Solutions not to exceed $80,246.00
• Contract for golf course POS and tee sheet system with Club Prophet Software LLC not to exceed $79,020.00
• Application for a $300,000.00 LEAP Implementation Grant for the Medical Examiner’s Office shared services initiative with a $100,000.00 county match
• Amendments to the Open Space, Recreation, Flood Plain Protection, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program manuals
• Acceptance of a donated bucket loader

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider several community development grants and loans, including funding for rental assistance and road improvements. The meeting also includes approvals for employee wellness services, legal contracts, and public safety equipment.

• Loan agreement for Hudson Hill at Ridgewood: $540,000.00
• Grant for Housing Authority of Bergen County Tenant Based Rental Assistance: $350,000.00
• Employee Wellness Consulting services from Avidon Health LLC: $253,561.65
• Grant for Borough of Oakland Grandview & Acorn Avenue Road Improvement Project: $199,509.00
• New Jersey Mental Health Diversion Grant Program total: $1,323,935.00