Narrative of Resolution:
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To accept grant funding from the NYS Assembly for renovation and upgrade
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $125,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY FOR THE RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF FAMILY VISITATION AND PUBLIC GATHERING SPACES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
WHEREAS, The New York State Assembly makes funding available to municipalities, not-for-profits, businesses, Local Development Corporations, Industrial Development Agencies, Schools and Universities to support capital projects and economic development via the State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM); and
WHEREAS, Assemblywoman Gunther has offered her support to complete a SAM project for the benefit of families involved with Child Protective, Preventive and Foster Care Services; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services, headquartered in the Robert B. Travis Social Services Building, opened in 1967 with minimal consideration for the needs of a modern child welfare program, is ill-equipped to host families and the general public in a caring and compassionate environment; and
WHEREAS, State and Municipal Facilities Program grant funding in the amount of up to $125,000 would be utilized for renovations to the main lobby, interviewing, training, and visitation rooms at the Department of Social Services.
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 State and Municipal Facilities Program preliminary 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 State and Municipal Facilities Program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.