Narrative of Resolution:
Authorize grant submission of a 2025-2028 AmeriCorps Seniors
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $409,200 (3 year period)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT SUBMISSION OF A 2025-2028 AmeriCorps Seniors RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) GRANT APPLICATION AND TO ACCEPT AN AWARD OF FUNDS IF GRANTED.
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (SC OFA) presently operates a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) federally funded via the AmeriCorps Seniors; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps Seniors has notified the SC OFA that they are eligible for application for the Grant Recompetition; this is a current grant that has been run from the Office for the Aging (OFA) office since 1972 and it has been a stable source of revenue for over 51 years; in 2023, there were approximately 130 current RSVP volunteers serving 13,000+ hours per year with an in kind benefit to the county of over $436,743.00 in value of service to the county; and, funds used towards Project Coordinator salary totals $115,000.00.
WHEREAS, the total projected 2025-28 RSVP project budget is $409,200, of which $225,000 is being requested from AmeriCorps Seniors, $22,395 represents funding from New York State, and a County match in the amount of $161,805 for the three-year performance period beginning in 2025.
WHEREAS, the SC OFA seeks to continue the RSVP as part of the effort to improve lives, strengthen our communities and foster civic participation through senior service and volunteering; and
WHEREAS, the SC OFA is considered eligible to submit a new competitive application for 2025-2028 RSVP funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the RSVP application for funding, to accept the award should one be granted, 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 2025-2028 RSVP funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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