Narrative of Resolution:
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INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPROVAL FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND IF AWARDED ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HEALTH RESEARCH INCORPORATED (HRI/NYSDOH) TO ACCEPT A FUNDING ALLOCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $148,079 annually for five years
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Once the contract is signed, PHS will comply with the county procurement policy and procedures regarding the purposes & needs of this contract.
WHEREAS, Health Research, Inc./New York State Department of Health (HRI/NYSDOH) will be awarding a grant to Local Health Departments (LHD) sponsored by a Center Disease Control (CDC) cooperative agreement to Strengthen the Public Health Workforce, CFDA# 93.967; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the HRI grant is to assist Local Health Departments with Federal Grant Funding To Strengthen Public Health Workforce and Foundation Capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the HRI/NYSDOH award will provide to $148,079 per year for a five-year period December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, Grant funds may be used to strengthen the public health workforce through hiring of public health positions, supporting retention of current staff, making upgrades to the workplace to increase employee satisfaction, providing public health training, and providing public health support services to the public health department; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and / or their authorized representative to execute any and all necessary documents to apply for and, if awarded, enter into this contract to accept the funding of $148,079...
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