Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE AN ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (“A-EMT”) TRAINING COURSE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $50,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
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If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: NYSDOH Grant
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Per DOH workplan sole source
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE AN ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (“A-EMT”) TRAINING COURSE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature recognizing the critical need for well-trained Emergency Medical Technicians and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (A-EMTs) within Sullivan County to maintain a high level of emergency care for our residents; and
WHEREAS, Dutchess County Community College offers an A-EMT training program that serves as a valuable pipeline for producing qualified and well-trained emergency responders; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into an agreement with Dutchess County Community College to provide an A-EMT course in conjunction with SUNY Sullivan located here in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is the recipient of a New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (NYS DOH EMS) sustainability grant award which will fund a large portion of this AEMT program; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is expected to increase local interest and participation in emergency medical services, thereby strengthening the public health and emergency response capabilities within the county;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to enter into an agreement with Dutchess County Community College to provide AEMT training with a total cost to the County not to exceed $50,000, which may cover personnel costs, tuition, books and equipment, subject to form approved by the County Attorney’s Office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this A-EMT funding program will be administered by the Sullivan County Bureau of EMS/Division of Public Safety subject to the terms of the NYS DOH EMS sustainability grant program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the NYS DOH EMS sustainability grant funding be terminated the County of Sullivan shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding