Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution introduced by the Executive Committee to accept and authorize an award with the New York State Department of Labor for the New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) Program
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $100,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: A6293-R4789-R167
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
WHEREAS, the Center for Workforce Development (CWD) is being awarded funds through the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) leveraged by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH); and
WHEREAS, NYSDOL and OMH entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for contribution for the continuation and sustainability of the New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) program, as additional funds will be made available to support Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDAs) and the Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC) staffing, The MOU will remain in effect for five (5) years, subject to available funding, which may be renewed upon the expiration of the five-year term for one (1) year period, and shall have two such one-year renewal periods; and
WHEREAS, CWD would like to accept this award for PY24 year 2 of the NY SCION Program in the amount of $100,000.00 to be utilized following all requirements for funds approved for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028; and
WHEREAS, NYSDOL is the pass-through entity to the local area, and the Chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature is required to execute the Subrecipient Agreement Attestation for all fiscal and operation aspects of the award; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to execute any and all necessary documents to accept the award in the amount of $100,000.00 for services that will be provided by the staff of CWD for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.