Reallocates FY2025 appropriation for City of Paterson - Recreation Center Capital Construction (PTRF) to NJ Community Development Corporation for youth center project in City of Paterson.

2026-2027 Regular Session

The bill redirects FY2025 Paterson recreation center funds from the city to NJCDC to fund a Paterson youth center project, shifting control and oversight to the nonprofit.

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

Summary of Bill A 5287 (Session 222) – New Jersey

Purpose and intent

The bill reallocates a specific FY2025 appropriation from funding designated for the City of Paterson’s Recreation Center Capital Construction (PTRF) to the New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) for a youth center project in Paterson.

In short, it shifts budgeted dollars that were originally earmarked for Paterson’s recreation center construction to support a youth-focused development project led by NJCDC within the same city.

Key provisions and changes

Reallocation of funds: The bill moves the FY2025 PTRF (Paterson Recreation Center Capital Construction) appropriation from the City of Paterson’s recreation facility construction program to NJCDC.

Project focus: The redirected funds would support the NJCDC’s youth center project in Paterson, rather than continuing or initiating the recreation center capital construction specifically under PTRF.

Administrative handling: The bill designates the funds to NJCDC, potentially necessitating modifications to grant agreements, oversight, reporting, and compliance specific to NJCDC’s project scope and milestones.

What would be affected

City of Paterson: The original PTRF allocation for a recreation center construction project would be redirected, impacting timelines and funding plans for that specific municipal project.

NJCDC: Receives the FY2025 appropriation now earmarked for a youth center project, enabling development, construction, or programming related to youth services within Paterson.

Local youth and community: The intended beneficiaries are youth and families in Paterson who would gain access to a new or enhanced youth center facility or programming funded by the redirected appropriation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Fiscal year: The reallocation concerns FY2025 funding.

Appropriation process: The bill would adjust the State’s FY2025 budgeted allocations, requiring articulation of project scope, milestones, and reporting expectations as part of the NJCDC funding arrangement.

Oversight considerations: Likely involves monitoring, grant administration, and compliance with state procurement and project delivery requirements, given the shift from municipal to a nonprofit conduit.

Potential impact and considerations

Accelerated or redirected benefits: The youth center project in Paterson could proceed under NJCDC’s governance, potentially expediting delivery if NJCDC has existing capacity and partnerships.

Equity and access: Focus on youth programming may enhance opportunities for local youth, after-school activities, and community services.

Fiscal implications: The state budget would reflect the reallocation; accountability measures should ensure funds are used as stated and for the intended project outcomes.

Note: This summary is based on the bill’s title and described scope. For precise language, total dollar amounts, reporting requirements, match provisions (if any), and any conditions or sunset clauses, the actual bill text and fiscal notes should be consulted.