Narrative of Resolution:
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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: $66,666.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE 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 has been tentatively selected to receive supplemental funding from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for the provision of services, supplies and equipment related to the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) - Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Program; and
WHEREAS, the core mission of the CAC multidisciplinary team 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 Department of Social Services has all agreements necessary to successfully execute this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to execute agreement between the Department of Social Services and the Office of Children and Family Services for funding related to the Child Advocacy Center; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this agreement shall be in effect January, 1 2025 through August, 31 2025 and shall not exceed the amount specified by the Office for Children and Family Services. This agreement may be extended for future periods at an amount specified by the Office of Children and Family Services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said contracts will be approved by the Sullivan County Attorney’s Office
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