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To execute an agreement with CARES of NY, Inc.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CARES OF NY, INC.
WHEREAS, The Department of Social Services is required to submit a comprehensive Homeless Service Plan and report on outcomes achieved as result of these plans; and
WHEREAS, reporting for the Homeless Service Plan requires coordination with the local Continuum of Care (CoC) which incorporates federal, state and local governments as well as not-for-profits and/or faith-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is a part of the New York State BoS CoC where CARES of NY, Inc. has been identified as the HMIS provider using their CARES Collaborative Homeless Management Information System (CCHMIS) to BoS CoC counties; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services wishes to enter into an agreement with CARES of NY, Inc. for the use of CCHMIS at no cost to fulfill Homeless Service plan outcome reporting, the BoS CoC covers all costs for using CCHMIS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to enter into agreement with CARES of NY, Inc. for the period of October 1st, 2025 through September 30th, 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said agreements will be approved by the Sullivan County Attorney’s Office.