Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize a contract with the New York State Board of Elections.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $20,691.75
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): A-1450-42-4204, A-1450-4205,
A-1450-10-1015, A-1450-45-4504, A-1450-43-4303, A-1450-43-4302
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds:
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE GOVERNMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR THE “2025 VOTE BY MAIL GRANT PROGRAM.”
WHEREAS, the New York State Board of Elections (“NYS BOE”) has issued a contract (Contract C005387) for grant funding programs called the “2025 Vote By Mail Grant Program” to reimburse Sullivan County for eligible costs related to providing pre-paid return postage and outgoing postage on absentee ballots and applications, and early voting by mail ballots and applications; and
WHEREAS, allocable expenditures must be incurred by March 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the NYS BOE grant allocation to Sullivan County is $20,691.75.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, acting on behalf of the Sullivan County Board of Elections, (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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the 2025 Vote By Mail Grant Program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.