Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize preparation of grant application for the 2026-2027 Occupational Safety and Health Training
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $170,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): A-1342-R3089-R167 Grant Funded no County Money
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: Click or tap here to enter text.
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: The program is subject to 30% MWBE (Minority Women Owned Business) [15% WBE (Women Business Enterprise) and 15% MBE(Minority Business Enterprise)] and 6% SDVOB (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business) requirements
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY MATT MCPHILLIPS, CHAIR OF THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING THEPREPARATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2026-2027 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING AND EDUCATION (OSH T&E) GRANT PROGRAM WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK STATE HAZARD ABATEMENT BOARD AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
WHEREAS, the New York State Hazard Abatement Board (HAB) in partnership with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has made approximately $5.9 million in funding available under the Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (OSH T&E) program; and
WHEREAS, the 2026-2027 Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (OSH T&E) grant supports general or hazard specific training programs which resolve unique and unusually difficult job safety problems; and
WHEREAS, the performance period is from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Human Resources has identified a need to enhance specialized safety training for staff County wide for a project not to exceed $170,000; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is not required to provide a local cash or in-kind match in support of the
2026-2027 OSH T&E program; and
WHEREAS, the 2026-2027 OSH T&E program grant is a reimbursement-based program;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Division of Human Resources is hereby authorized to prepare an application requesting funding under the NYS HAB NYSDOL program in an amount not to exceed $170,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County
Manager to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the 2026-2027 OSH T&E grant program application for said funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County
Manager to accept the award, 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 if awarded 2026-2027 OSH T&E program funding, the Sullivan
County Division of Human Resources shall administer the funds and grant program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the 2026-2027 OSH T&E grant program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.