TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which would allow the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements with any governmental unit – including the State, or county or municipal authorities – for the purchase of fuel and other goods and services was approved today by the full Senate, receiving final legislative approval.
“By providing the CRDA with as many tools and resources as possible, we can help them to achieve their mission of promoting Atlantic City’s tourism industry and to encourage economic growth throughout the city,” said Senator Whelan, D-Atlantic. “This common-sense legislation will break down bureaucratic barriers and allow the CRDA to do what other governmental organizations and agencies are already doing to save public dollars and use their funds more efficiently and effectively. As we see a move toward sharing of services across agencies and organizations, municipalities and counties, it is important that we continue to review current laws that may prohibit the streamlining of operational costs so that more money can go towards the goal of improving the economy of Atlantic City and the State.”