Narrative of Resolution:
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To Authorize the approval for the Sullivan County Department of Public Health to apply for and accept funds from NYS DOH PHEPP.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $38,856
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): 4050-10-1011,80-8001,80-8002,80-8005,80-8006,80-8007,43-4302,43-4308,46-4607, R4401-R167
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: No cash match or cost share. County funds to be reimbursed by the grant on quarterly basis. After grant expires to use funds from Article 6.
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY CATHERINE SCOTT, CHAIR OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROVAL FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE NYS DOH PHEPP IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,856.
WHEREAS, NYS DOH PHEPP has offered a grant for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program.
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to assist in salary and fringe for PHEP staff, and for education and community engagement for emergency preparedness.
WHEREAS, the grant will provide $38,856 for the period of 7/1/25 through 6/30/26, and any equipment purchased will be county owned and used by the department, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and / or their authorized representative to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the 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 NYS DOH Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.