Open HCOSRHP Trust Fund
On June 26, 2003, the Hudson County Executive requested, and the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners approved, a resolution authorizing the placement of a public question (referendum) on the general election ballot for the establishment of a County Open Space, Recreation, & Historic Preservation Trust Fund. This was sanctioned under the enabling legislation of the NJ Open Space Act (NJSA 40:12), which allows a municipal tax levy for the purposes of acquisition and development of open space, historic preservation, and park improvements. On November 4, 2003, the ballot question was approved by a two-to-one majority of County voter participants.
The Board of County Commissioners, by resolution dated December 23, 2003, voted to establish the Hudson County Open Space, Recreation & Historic Trust Fund. The Trust Fund, funded through a property tax, is dedicated to acquire land for conservation, open space purposes, recreation facility enhancements, and historic preservation.
Entrusted by the Board of County Commissioners, the Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Board has the duty to review, prioritize and recommend projects for open space, recreation and historic preservation funding that meet the goals and objectives outlined in the Hudson County Open Space & Recreation Plan.
Recommendation Reports
- HCOSTF 2022 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2020 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2019 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2018 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2017 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2016 Funding Recommendations Report
- County Commissioner Resolution #501-9-2016 Approval of 2016 HCOSTF 2016 Awards
- HCOSTF 2014 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2012 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2010 Funding Recommendations Report
- County Commissioner Resolution #567-12-2010 Approval of 2010 Funding Recommendations
- HCOSTF 2009 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2008 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2007 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2006 Funding Recommendations Report
- HCOSTF 2005 Funding Recommendations Report
- 2003 Open Space Survey
- Hackensack River Walk Plan Draft 2003