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Authorize application of the NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement Application for 2026-2027
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $307,611 State Funding
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If 'Yes,' specify appropriation code(s): 7610-87-R4772-R392
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Resolution introduced by the Executive Committee to authorize the application of the NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement application for 2026-2027.
WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has notified Sullivan County that funding for the 2026-2027 NY Connects program is available in the amount of $307,611; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the NY Connects Program is to promote information outreach and assistance to the elderly and disabled persons throughout the county especially in rural areas, and to the underserved populations that reside in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the term for the NY Connects Program is April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, if the County's application is approved, the funds will be used to reimburse the County for NY Connects expenditures incurred by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging including: salaries, benefits, operational costs and marketing costs; and
WHEREAS, reimbursement for the County expenditures will be available after submission by the County and approval by the New York State Office for the Aging of an application, standard assurances, program narratives and program budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager or their designee is hereby authorized to execute the NY Connects renewal application with required assurances, and any amendments thereto, with the New York State Office for the Aging for the NY Connects Program, for the term beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, to ...
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