MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
Between the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the Ocean County
Board of Commissioners, the Township of Toms River, CSPNJ, and Damien Knight Enterprises (DKE)
Regarding the Deployment of a Permanent Stabilization Infrastructure for Ocean County, New Jersey
1. Purpose
This Memorandum of Understanding establishes a cooperative framework between federal, county,
municipal, and nonprofit partners to evaluate and implement a long-term stabilization infrastructure for Ocean
County, New Jersey. The purpose of this MOU is to confirm that Pathway A - the Infrastructure-First Model 
offers the strongest return on investment, the highest operational stability, and the most durable oversight
alignment for Ocean County. This MOU affirms that Pathway A remains the superior investment even under
full oversight by CSPNJ and the Township of Toms River, as referenced by the Ocean County Board of
Commissioners in their public governance of homelessness, Code Blue operations, and emergency
sheltering decisions.
2. Parties
The parties to this MOU include:- U.S. Department of the Treasury- Executive Office of the President- Ocean County Board of Commissioners- Township of Toms River- Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ)- Damien Knight Enterprises (DKE)
Each party acknowledges its respective authority and responsibilities as defined by federal, state, and local
law.
3. Background and Oversight Context
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has publicly exercised oversight over Code Blue operations,
warming center placement, and emergency sheltering decisions within the county. Recent reporting confirms
that the Commissioners approved the use of a county-owned building in Toms River as the official Code Blue
warming center for the 2024-2025 season, demonstrating direct governance over homelessness
interventions. Additionally, the Township of Toms River has asserted municipal authority over
homelessness-related operations within its borders. Public statements from township leadership in 2024
indicated that the municipality would intervene legally if county-level decisions conflicted with local zoning or
public safety considerations. CSPNJ is recognized statewide as a primary supportive housing and case
management provider and is the appropriate oversight partner for stabilization programs involving vulnerable
populations. This MOU acknowledges and incorporates these oversight structures.
4. Description of Pathway A: Infrastructure-First Stabilization Model
Pathway A focuses on establishing permanent stabilization infrastructure through:
1. Incorporation of Damien Knight Enterprises (DKE) as the operational backbone.
2. Activation of GtvCoin, a fully collateralized, non-speculative community credit unit used for transparent,
auditable stabilization transactions.
3. Deployment of meta.Gtv, a civic-media transparency platform providing daily reporting, public
accountability, and community engagement.
4. Establishment of the Media Corps at Fort Monmouth, creating a regional workforce pipeline and training
hub.
5. Creation of a repeatable, scalable stabilization model that can be expanded across Ocean County and
replicated statewide.
This pathway requires a modest federal investment to establish infrastructure that will remain operational
indefinitely.
5. Oversight Integration
Under this MOU:- CSPNJ will provide oversight of case management, supportive services, and participant engagement.- The Township of Toms River will oversee municipal compliance, zoning, and public safety considerations.- The Ocean County Board of Commissioners will maintain oversight of Code Blue operations, emergency
sheltering, and county-level coordination.- DKE will operate the GtvCoin ledger, manage reserve collateral, and maintain operational discipline.- meta.Gtv will provide transparent reporting to all oversight bodies and the public.
This oversight structure ensures that Pathway A remains compliant, accountable, and aligned with county
and municipal governance.
6. Justification for Investment in Pathway A
The parties agree that Pathway A is the superior investment for the following reasons:
1. Long-Term Cost Efficiency: Pathway A requires only a small initial investment to establish permanent
infrastructure, whereas direct stabilization models require large recurring expenditures.
2. Permanent Infrastructure Creation: Pathway A creates a civic-economic engine, a media transparency
layer, and a workforce pipeline that remain operational beyond the initial funding period.
3. Scalability and Replicability: Once established, the infrastructure can support multiple pilots, expansions,
and regional stabilization efforts without additional federal investment.
4. Oversight Compatibility: Pathway A integrates seamlessly with the oversight roles of CSPNJ, Toms River
Township, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, as documented in public reporting.
5. Transparency and Accountability: meta.Gtv provides daily reporting, public dashboards, and audit-ready
documentation, ensuring full transparency for all partners.
6. Risk Reduction: The infrastructure-first approach reduces operational risk by building capacity before
scaling service delivery.
7. Alignment with Federal Priorities: Pathway A supports long-term resilience, workforce development, and
transparent governance - all priorities for federal stabilization initiatives.
7. Commitment of the Parties
The parties agree to:- Collaborate on the development and deployment of Pathway A.- Maintain transparent communication and reporting.- Uphold all oversight responsibilities.- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.- Support the long-term sustainability of the stabilization infrastructure.
8. Conclusion
This MOU confirms that Pathway A - the Infrastructure-First Model - is the most cost-effective, sustainable,
and oversight-compatible stabilization pathway for Ocean County. It provides permanent infrastructure,
transparent governance, and long-term resilience, making it the superior investment for federal partners even
under full county and municipal oversight