Narrative of Resolution:
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To extend a contract with Hudson Transit Lines (DBA: Coach USA/Shortline Bus) to provide transportation services to and from the Department of Community Services.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $500.
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
To provide transportation services to and from the Department of Community Services.
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Community Services, wishes to resume a contract with Hudson Transit Lines (DBA: Coach USA/Shortline Bus); and
WHEREAS, such a contract will provide transportation for low income patients to get to and from the Department of Community Services; and
WHEREAS, the maximum contract amount for initial term of the contract, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, shall not exceed state allocated funds; 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 Hudson Transit Lines (DBA: Coach USA/Shortline Bus) 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, NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and/or NYS Office of Addiction Services and Support, 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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