Narrative of Resolution:
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To Authorize a contract agreement with Rural Law Center to provide Legal Services
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $20,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Federal Funds $14,228.00 Title IIIB
County Funds: $5,772.00
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Office for the Aging provides mandate Legal Services for Senior Citizens in Sullivan County, and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Office for the Aging issued a Request for Proposal RFP #R-23-14 for Legal Services for The Sullivan County Office for the Aging; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received and reviewed and it was determined that Rural Law Center of New York, 22 US Oval, Suite 101 Plattsburgh, NY 12903, is best qualified to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, Rural Law Center of New York will provide the services from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025, and
WHEREAS, the contract period for services to be provided shall be for an initial two (2) year period, with the option to extend for an additional three (3) years, on a yearly basis, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does
hereby authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with Rural Law Center of New York for provision of mandated legal services for senior citizens as required by the New York State Office for the Aging, not to exceed $10,000.00 for the period of 10/1/2023-9/30/2024 of which $7,114.00 is received from Title IIIB Federal funds and $2,886.00 from County funds, and not to exceed $10,000.00 for the period of 10/01/2024-9/30/2025 of which $7,114.00 is received from Title IIIB Federal funds and $2,886.00 from County funds for a total of $20,000.00 for 10/01/2023-9/30/2025 of which $14,228.00 is received from Title IIIB federal funds and $5,772.00 from County funds; and in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of such agreement be approved by the
Sullivan County Department of Law.
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