Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT MODIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH RURAL LAW CENTER TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING, INCLUDING FUNDING FOR EXTENSION YEARS
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $20,000 Annually
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): 7610-87-40-4008
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: New York State Funds: $7,904.00 (Title IIIB)County Funds: $12,096.00
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 367-23, the Sullivan County Office for the Aging entered into contract with the Rural Law Center of New York for the provision of mandated legal services for seniors in Sullivan County for a two (2) year period commencing October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025 with the option to extend on a yearly basis for three (3) additional years; and
WHEREAS, was previously modified by Resolution 253-24 for funding and said contract was continued for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $20,000; and
WHEREAS, Rural Law Center of New York has successfully provided legal services to seniors in Sullivan County and the Office for the Aging has identified the ongoing need for these services; and
WHEREAS, in order to avoid a lapse in services, the language in Resolution 367-23 needs to be amended to include funding for all extendable years; and
WHEREAS, the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED in Resolution 367-23 needs to be amended to include the three (3) additional one-year extension periods, beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, in amounts not to exceed $20,000.00 per year, contingent upon the availability of New York State and County funds and subject to annual appropriation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to execute a modification of the contract with Rural Law Center of New York for the provision of mandated legal services for senior citizens as required by the New York State Office for the Aging, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 with the option to extend for two (2) additional years on a yearly basis in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 per year, funded annually with $7,904.00 in New York State funds and the balance from County funds, contingent upon the continued availability of funding and subject to appropriation; and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Resolution No. 367-23 and Resolution #253-24 are hereby modified as per the above and all other provisions of Resolution No. 367-23 and Resolution #253-24 shall remain unchanged, said agreement to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.