Narrative of Resolution:
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Introduced by the Planning and Community Resources Committee-Resolution to modify Resolution No. 252-25 enacted on June 19, 2025 to specify that all Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) entered into by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (SCOFA) with volunteer stations shall remain in effect for one (1) year, with the ability to renew annually for up to three (3) additional years, and reaffirms the County’s commitment to establishing a county-administered volunteer program to continue the impact of the former federally funded RSVP program.
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WHEREAS, on June 19, 2025, the Sullivan County Legislature enacted Resolution No. 252-25, authorizing the creation of a County-funded volunteer program under the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (SCOFA) to replace the expiring AmeriCorps Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); and
WHEREAS, said Resolution authorized the execution of Memorandums of Understanding (“MOUs”) between SCOFA and designated volunteer stations to facilitate the continued engagement of older adult volunteers throughout Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the original language referenced MOUs to be renewed “at least every three (3) years or as required,” but failed to provide parameters for the length of the MOUs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 252-25 is hereby amended to state that all MOUs executed under the authority of the County-funded volunteer program, known as “Sullivan Volunteers”, shall be in effect for a period of one (1) year, with the option to renew annually for up to three (3) additional years, subject to mutual agreement and continued compliance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other provisions of Resolution No. 252-25 shall remain in full force and effect, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this modification shall take effect immediately upon adoption.