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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING RELATED TO THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $50,000
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR FUNDING RELATED TO THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Social Services (DSS) has been tentatively selected to receive funding from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for the provision of services related to the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) - Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Program; and
WHEREAS, the core mission of the CAC MDT is to provide protection to the children in our community from crimes, reduce trauma and promote healing to children and their families, CAC provides a safe, child-friendly setting where a coordinated response may be pursued in ways that are supportive and productive; and
WHEREAS, funding is contingent upon the successful completion of the contract process; and
WHEREAS, the DSS has, or is in process, of executing all agreements necessary to a successful contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to execute agreement between the DSS and the OCFS for funding related to the CAC; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this agreement shall be in effect March 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 and shall not exceed the amount specified by the OCFS. This agreement may be extended for future periods at an amount specified by the OCFS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.