Narrative of Resolution:
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Apply, accept and enter into agreement or contract with NYS Office of Victims Services
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $118,500
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If 'Yes,' specify appropriation code(s): 1165 10 1011
If 'No,' specify proposed source of funds: Click or tap here to enter text.
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Grant Application $474,000, Possible $118,500 County Match
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO APPLY, ACCEPT AND ENTER INTO AN AWARD AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF VICTIMS SERVICES FOR THE 2026 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Victim Services has announced available funding for fiscal years 2026-2028 for Victims Assistance Programming; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Crime Victim Assistance program which was successfully established in 2019 following a successful application and acceptance of VOCA grant funding will continue to benefit crime victims within Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney will prepare and submit for consideration an application to the New York State Office of Victim Services for grant funding to NYS OVS in an amount not to exceed $474,000.00 for the purpose of continuing Sullivan County's Crime Victim Services Assistance program; and
WHEREAS, if awarded, Sullivan the County Crime Victim Assistance Program will have a funding period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028,
WHEREAS, such award amounts are considered tentative pending completed contract negotiations; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Victims Services Victim Assistance Grant Program is a reimbursement-based program; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan may have matching obligation up to 25% in kind or in monetary funding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County...
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