Narrative of Resolution:
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To modify Resolutions No. 175-21 and Resolution No. 198-22 and to authorize the County Manager to execute modification agreements with agencies at an increased hourly rate for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $80,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes From funding within “Unmet Need Grant” included in Budget
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): GL A-7610-87-R3772-R430
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: N/A
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Yes
RFP #R-21-09
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES TO MODIFY RESOLUTIONS NO. 175-21 AND RESOLUTION NO. 198-22 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MODIFICATION AGREEMENTS WITH AGENCIES AT AN INCREASED HOURLY RATE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026end
WHEREAS, Resolution # 175-21, authorized the County Manager to execute contracts with Home Health Care Agencies in accordance with R-21-09; Personal Care and Home Health Aides for Sullivan County for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with an option to extend on a yearly basis, for four (4) additional years, and
WHEREAS, was previously modified by Resolution #198-22, authorizing an increase in rates, and in order to serve the best interests of the department and clients, the Department of Public Health is looking to exercise the final extension clause for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 requesting an increase in the hourly rate to $40.00 per hour for agencies, stipulating an increase of the pay to a minimum of $24.00 per hour for aides with the agencies providing proof of aide rates upon annual monitoring visits for the below agencies; and
A & T Healthcare, LLC
339 North Main Street
New City, NY 10956
Spring Valley, New York 10956
Any-Time Healthcare, Inc.
9 ½ Dolson Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
Willcare Inc. d/b/a Willcare
105 Earhart Drive, Suite 120
Amherst, NY 14221
Community Health Aide Services, Inc.
49 N. Airmont Road
Montebello, NY 10901
Always Compassionate Home Care, Inc.
265 Broadhollow Road
Melville, New York 11747
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute modification agreements, with the above agencies at the price per hour listed above for the contract period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for services provided in accordance with RFP #R-21-09. Resolution No. 175-21 and Resolution No. 198-22 are hereby modified as per the above and all other provisions of Resolution No. 175-21 and Resolution No. 198-22 shall remain unchanged, said contract modifications to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.