Narrative of Resolution:
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INTRODUCED BY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF NY CONNECTS EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT APPLICATION FOR 2025-2026
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: 307,611.00 STATE FUNDING
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): 7610-87-R4772-R392
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: Click or tap here to enter text.
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Is this a renewal of a prior contract? Yes
Date of prior contract: 4/1/2024-3/31/2025
Amount authorized by prior contract: $ 307,611.00
WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has notified Sullivan County that funding for the 2025-2026 NY Connects program is available in the amount of $307,611.00; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the NY Connects Program is to promote information outreach and assistance to the elderly and disabled persons throughout the county especially in rural areas, and to the underserved populations that reside in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the term for the NY Connects program is April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, if the County’s application is approved, the funds will be used to reimburse the County for NY Connects expenditures incurred by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging including: salaries, benefits, operational costs, and marketing 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 NY Connects renewal application with required assurances, and any amendments thereto, with the New York State Office for the Aging for the NY Connects Program, for the term beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, 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.