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Apply for and Accept the FY 2026 Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities RFP#OMH150 Grant.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY CATHERINE SCOTT, CHAIR OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE FY2026 PROMOTING WELLNESS AND HEALING IN COMMUNITIES RFP#OMH150 AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH (OMH)
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health provides funds to support efforts of community-based organizations and partnerships throughout New York State to enhance community resilience and reduce the impact of trauma on members of a community by implementing or expanding innovative community/grass-roots strategies that support promotion of community well-being, resilience, and healing; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health provides funding to assist local governments in moving from an individual focus on trauma, healing, and resilience to a recognition of the impact of trauma on the community at large; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health is administering the FY2026 Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities, a reimbursable grant program; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County has been deemed eligible for the funding in the amount of $750,000.00 for the performance period of July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029 reflecting an annual award of $250,000.00 for each of the three years; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Department of Community Services must submit an application in order to receive said funding and wishes to file an application with the New York State Office of Mental Health; and
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 FY2026 Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities application for funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager and/or Chairman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the FY2026 Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.