Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE MANAGEMENT & BUDGET COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH A DIGITAL SOCIAL CARE NETWORK FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $483,850.00 (3-year total)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Response submitted to RFP #R-23-05 (Provide a Social Care Network to Sullivan County Government & Community Partners)
WHEREAS, the Division of Health and Human Services has established the need for a coordinated care network and referral technology to address issues related to social determinants of health across Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, a satisfactory response was submitted to RFP #R-23-05 (Provide a Social Care Network to Sullivan County Government & Community Partners) by Unite Us, 217 Broadway Floor 8, New York, NY; and
WHEREAS, Crisis Intervention Team funding provided by the New York State Legislature via the NYS Office of Mental Health was allocated to Sullivan County for the purposes of providing rapid assistance to persons in crisis and alleviating burdens on local first responder agencies; and
WHEREAS, Unite Us has the ability to provide an intuitive, cloud-based and closed-loop referral technology platform, built by teams local in our community, that will deliver a collaborative, and holistic community-wide approach to improve access to social services, behavioral health, medical care, and other human services; and
WHEREAS, the Unite Us business model provides opportunities for community-based non-profit organizations to join the coordinated care network and receive training in its use at no cost; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the Sullivan County Manager to enter into contract for up to three years with Unite Us for the purpose of establishing a coordinated care network for Sullivan County for a total cost not to exceed $483,850.00, subject to annual budget appropriation, as follows:
2023-2024 = $155,000.00
2024-2025 = $161,200.00
2025-2026 = $167,650.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
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