Narrative of Resolution:
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The Legislative Discretionary Funding program is designed to assist Sullivan County and County-oriented entities with achieving such goals as public safety, public health, youth services, community development, and economic development
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $148,250
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE DISCRETIONARY FUNDING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature adopted a Legislative Discretionary Contract Funding Program pursuant to Resolution No. 327-16; and
WHEREAS, the program is designed to assist Sullivan County and County-oriented entities with achieving such goals as public safety, public health, youth services, community development, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the program review took place during the 2026 Budget process and the Legislature had an opportunity to assess the applications submitted; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature feels that the additional Legislative Discretionary Funding used to benefit tourism should be funded by the 2026 Room Tax Revenue and paid out of A-6410-40-4044 Contract Tourism & Promotion; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature approves the projects listed in the attached “Schedule A” and the disbursement of the associated funds, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager to enter into contracts with these award recipients for the contract period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, said contracts to be in a form approved by the County Attorney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes $80,000 to be used for Tourism & Promotion through the Legislative Discretionary Contract Funding to be funded by the 2026 Room Tax Revenue and paid out of A-6410-40-4044 Contract Tourism & Promotion.
“Schedule A”
2026 Legislative Discretionary Contract Funding
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Applicant |
Award Recommendation |
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Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) |
$40,000 (to be funded by the 2026 Room Tax Revenue and paid out of A-6410-40-4044 Contract Tourism & Promotion) |
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Upper Delaware Scenic Byway |
$40,000 (to be funded by the 2026 Room Tax Revenue and paid out of A-6410-40-4044 Contract Tourism & Promotion) |
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Action Towards Independence |
$15,000 |
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Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County, NY |
$10,000 |
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Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. |
$10,000 |
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Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County |
$2,500 |
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Sullivan County Public Library Alliance |
$2,500 |
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United Way of Sullivan County |
$7,500 |
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The Monticello Rotary Club (“The Monster Run) |
$750 |
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Sullivan Health Access, Inc. |
$20,000 |