Narrative of Resolution:
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AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RSVP STATE GRANT
APPLICATION FOR 2024-2025
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $7,465.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RSVP STATE GRANT APPLICATION FOR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has notified Sullivan County that NY State funding for the 2024-2025 RSVP program is available in the amount of $7,465; and
WHEREAS, the goal the RSVP program is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout the county especially in rural areas, and to the underserved populations that reside in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the term for the RSVP program is from 7/1/2024- 6/30/2025; and
WHEREAS, if the County’s application is approved, the funds will be used to reimburse the County for RSVP expenditures incurred by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging including operational costs; and
WHEREAS, reimbursement for County expenditures will be available after submission by the County and approval by the New York State Office for the Aging of an application, standard assurances, program narratives and program budget; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager or their designee is hereby authorized to execute the RSVP renewal application with required assurances, and any amendments thereto, with the New York State Office for the Aging for the RSVP program, for the term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, 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 all commitments and agreements are contingent upon receiving the necessary State allocations.
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