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To authorize execution and acceptance of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Discovery Award for Fiscal Year 2025.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES FY 25 DISCOVERY AWARD
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is providing funding to counties to offset costs associated with the implementation of discovery and pretrial reforms; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan has been notified of an award in the amount of $342,926.00 of DCJS Discovery Funds for the period of approximately April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025
WHEREAS, these funds will be used to support the District Attorney's Office and the Probation Department with expenses related to the implementation and ongoing support of said reforms; and the County of Sullivan is eligible to receive an award no greater than funding allocated in the amount of $342,926.00, the Sullivan County District Attorney Office will receive $229,760.42, and the Sullivan County Probation Department will receive the balance totaling $113,165.58; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, and / or Chairwoman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
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