Union County commissioners approve dozens of routine contracts, grants and appointments

The Union County Board of County Commissioners approved a package of resolutions on Feb. 26 covering contracts, grants, program agreements and appointments. Motions were routinely made and each was approved by roll call with eight votes in favor and Commissioner Alexander Mirabella absent.

Key items approved included a contract with Radiac Research Corp. for up to four household hazardous waste events in 2026 (2026-144, not to exceed $240,000); an Opengov Inc. licensing and maintenance agreement for $129,764.26 (2026-146); professional services for NJDEP permit applications with PS&S for up to $103,080 (2026-147); and multiple architecture and construction‑related contract amendments with USA Architects and others. The board also authorized revenue agreements for paratransit services (e.g., SAGE Eldercare, est. $32,000, 2026-151) and awarded seasonal food truck concessions and related service contracts.

The board approved human-services spending and grant plans, including a county match for shelter-night and crisis-intervention services (2026-163, county match not to exceed $275,700) and the HEARTH Emergency Solutions spending plan (2026-164, $369,409). Commissioners approved the Local Arts Program grant awards to 44 agencies (2026-171, up to $300,500) and moved to amend several election-related contracts and funding lines to prepare for the 2026 elections (2026-172 through 2026-174).

Every motion was made on the floor (most moved by Commissioner James E. Baker, Jr., and seconded by Vice‑Chair Rebecca L. Williams) and approved by roll call 8-0 with one absence noted. Several administrative and laudatory resolutions recognizing community events and individuals were also adopted.