Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize the award and execution of a contract with Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress for housing related services.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $55,000
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Will be covered with a budget modification
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING, , REAL PROPERTY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH HUDSON VALLEY PATTERN FOR PROGRESS FOR HOUSING RELATED SERVICES
WHEREAS, the availability of housing at all levels of affordability is a pressing issue in Sullivan County and across all of New York State, with impacts of the housing shortage negatively impacting communities both socially and economically; and
WHEREAS, in 2022 Sullivan County ("County"), completed a Comprehensive Housing Strategy ("Strategy") which identified specific actions to address priority housing needs; and
WHEREAS, the County issued an RFP, R-23-02, seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide services to address various housing issues; and
WHEREAS, staff in the Sullivan County Division of Planning have reviewed proposals and conducted interviews, and determined that Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, located at PO Box 425, Newburgh, NY 12551, is the best qualified firm to provide services related to the implementation of actions identified in the Strategy; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of successfully implementing the Strategy in a responsible manner while controlling costs, County staff have identified three (3) priority areas of focus including: development of a structure for a County Housing Fund; municipal outreach and trainings to promote housing friendly communities and best practices; and provision of services related to fair housing requirements for various funding sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RES...
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