Narrative of Resolution:
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To extend a contract with NYSARC, Inc. (DBA: The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, New York) to provide the operations of various programs and services.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $608,020. ($258,081 is from NYS OMH & $349,939 is from NYS OPWDD)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
To provide operations of various programs and services.
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Community Services, wishes to resume a contract with NYSARC, Inc. (DBA: The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, New York); and
WHEREAS, such a contract will provide the operations of various programs, including respite services, assisted competitive employment, crisis intervention, and integrated supported employment services, in order to ensure continuity of services and timely payments to the agency; and
WHEREAS, the maximum contract amount for initial term of the contract, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, shall not exceed the maximum amount of state aid and county funding through NYS Office of Mental Health and NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, including new initiative monies, reinvestment monies, and/or cost of living adjustments; and
WHEREAS, the maximum contract amount for subsequent terms of the contract may be greater or less than the amount authorized for the initial term, depending on the availability of funding and adjustment to state aid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with NYSARC, Inc. (DBA: The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, New York) for the term of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount of state aid and county funding received through NYS Office of Mental Health and NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, including new initiative monies, reinvestment monies, and/or cost of living adjustments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract may be extended on an annual basis for three additional terms, subject to annual appropriations by the Legislature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the annual maximum funding may increase or decrease year-to-year, and any changes are authorized by this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said contract shall be approved by the Sullivan County Department of Law.
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