Narrative of Resolution:
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To extend a contract with Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. for behavioral health services and supports to adults and children with mental illness.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $1,874,731.
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
For behavioral health services and supports to adults and children with mental illness.
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Community Services, wishes to resume a contract with Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. for behavioral health services; and
WHEREAS, such a contract will provide behavioral health services and supports for adults and children with mental illness in order to ensure continuity of services and timely payments to the agency; and
WHEREAS, the maximum contract amount for initial term of the contract, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, shall not exceed state allocated funds; and
WHEREAS, the maximum contract amount for subsequent terms of the contract may be greater or less than the amount authorized for the initial term, depending on the availability of funding and adjustment to state aid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. for the term of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount of state aid and county funding received through NYS Office of Mental Health, including new initiative monies, reinvestment monies, and/or cost of living adjustments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract may be extended on an annual basis for three additional terms, subject to annual appropriations by the Legislature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the annual maximum funding may increase or decrease year-to-year, and any changes are authorized by this resol...
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