Narrative of Resolution:
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Accept funding from and enter into agreement with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for Child Passenger Safety Program
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $14,400
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Once the resolution is passed, budget modification will be made
INTRODUCED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the cause of injury-related death and hospitalizations (2012-2014, NYSDOH), and motor vehicle traffic injuries are the 5th leading cause of injury related emergency department visits in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, for over 15 years the Sullivan County Department of Public Health has participated in the statewide Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee’s “Child Passenger Safety Program” (the “Program”), and was awarded $14,400 by the Program for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Program is to increase the proper use and installation of child safety seats by parents and caregivers in Sullivan County, and the grant provides for appropriate car seats and education for families whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; and
WHEREAS, legislative resolution number 237-23 authorized approval of the Child Passenger Safety Program application submission; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County Public Health Services recommends that the County continue to participate in the Program and desires to accept funding in the amount of $14,400, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 Child Passenger Safety Program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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