Narrative of Resolution:
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To Authorize Contracts in connection with the Second Statewide Expansion of the Hurrell-Harring.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $5,501,582.46
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
Grant funded
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES AND MODIFICATION AGREEMENTS WITH SULLIVAN LEGAL AID PANEL, INC.; SULLIVAN COUNTY CONFLICT LEGAL AID, INC.; AND CAFA PANEL ATTORNEYS TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENTS AND PERSONNEL CHANGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECOND STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF HURRELL-HARRING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REFORMS
WHEREAS, the County and the State of New York Office of Indigent Legal Services (hereinafter "NYSOILS" or "State") were parties to a five-year agreement, which was extended for a sixth year, to implement and fund improvements to mandated criminal defense representation in accordance with the Statewide Expansion of the Hurrell-Harring Settlement Agreement Reforms, Contract Number CSTWIDEHH45 for the contract term from April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Contract Number CSTWIDEHH45 expired on March 31, 2024 and the County, in conjunction with the NYSOILS and institutional mandated legal services providers (Sullivan Legal Aid Panel Inc. and Sullivan County Conflict Legal Aid, Inc.) have negotiated a new agreement to continue to fund programs implemented under Contract No. CSTWIDEHH45 and implement new programs to improve mandated criminal defense representation under a new three-year contract, entitled the Second Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Settlement Agreement Reforms, Contract No. CSTWIDE245 (hereinafter "Contract No. CSTWIDE245" or "Agreement") for the period from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027 for total of $5,501.582.46...
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