Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO APPLY, ACCEPT AND ENTER INTO AN AWARD AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID, STIMULANT, AND SUBSTANCE USE, SITE-BASED PROGRAM
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $1,000,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
If 'Yes,' specify appropriation code(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
If 'No,' specify proposed source of funds: County funds expended initially; to be reimbursed by US DOJ/Office of Justice Programs/Bureau of Justice Assistance, BJA FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program Grant. Majority of funding to be expensed under G/L A-1165-40-4001. Revenue G/L R4089-R167
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
WHEREAS, the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced available funding for fiscal years 2026-2029 for Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program (COSSUP)
WHEREAS, in 2022 the Sullivan County District Attorney successfully established a Deflection and Diversion Program with Hope Not Handcuffs following a successful application and acceptance of the COSSUP grant; and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney will prepare and submit for consideration an application to the BJA for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the Deflection and Diversion Program, and
WHEREAS, if awarded, the Sullivan County District Attorney's Deflection and Diversion Program will have a funding period from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029,
WHEREAS, such award amounts are considered tentative pending completed contract negotiations; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan will have no matching fund obligation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manage...
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