Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize Contract with NYSOCFS to accept grant monies for the Healthy Families Programend
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INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) TO ACCEPT GRANT MONIES FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEATLH "HEALTHY FAMILIES - NY" FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD 9/1/2025 TO 8/31/2030
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Department of Public Health was awarded grant monies from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYSOCFS), for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030 for Healthy Families - NY; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #289-07, the County manager was authorized to enter into a contract with the NYSOCFS to accept such grant monies; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with NYSOCFS to accept grant monies in the amount of $334,050 annually for a total of $1,670,250 for the Healthy Families - NY Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County manager is authorized to execute contract renewals for the Healthy Families - NY Program on an annual basis over the five years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, and / or Chairman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) to accept the award, and enter into a contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the NYSOCFS reduce or eliminate the grant funding for Healthy Families -NY for the grant period of September1, 2025 through August 31, 2030, then the above contracts may be reduced and or abolished by an a...
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