Narrative of Resolution:
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To apply for and accept the New York State Department of Local Government Services NY SWIMS Lifeguard Grant program and to enter into contract with local municipalities within Sullivan County that provide public swimming areas.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $25,000.00
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TO AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF A NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES (DLGS) NY SWIMS LIFEGUARD GRANT APPLICATION, AND THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN SULLIVAN COUNTY AND THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN (“COUNTY”)
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State’s Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) will make approximately $5 million available in reimbursable grants to municipalities through counties and certain large cities to incentivize lifeguard recruitment and retention; and
WHEREAS, the NY Swims Lifeguard Grant program is intended to address a critical shortage of staff lifeguards (including lifeguards contracted through third parties, or contracted lifeguards), available at public locations, including pools and beaches in New York State municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County (“County”) as a whole is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding that would be made available to the County and local municipalities who provide public swimming areas within Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the County would be the designated local applicant, as required by this grant program, with respect to the administration of the required documentation; and
WHEREAS, the County will solicit input from constituent local governments to identify lifeguard assistance opportunities, including those in distressed communities; and
WHEREAS, the County will act as the local sponsor, with the respect to the funding, and seek reimbursement of eligible municipal costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and / or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the 2024-2025 New York State Department of Local Government Services (DLGS) NY SWIMS Lifeguard Grant program application for funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to accept the New York NY SWIMS Lifeguard Grant award and execute the Award Agreement subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an award agreement, MOU, or contract with local municipalities to administer the funding secured for the period commencing April 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the New York State Department of Local Government Services NY SWIMS Lifeguard Grant program funding be terminated, the “County” shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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