Narrative of Resolution:
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To Modify Resolution # 175-21
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $228,800 (estimate for the period 7/1/22 - 6/30/23)
Are funds already budgeted? Y/N Yes for the 2022 portion of the cost (for the Office for the Aging)
If “Yes” specify appropriation code(s) A/C #40-4024 for A4010-33*, A4010-34* & A7610-87
If “No”, specify proposed source of funds:
Estimated Cost Breakdown by Source
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County: $ 57,200 ** |
Grant(s): |
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State: $171,600 ** |
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Federal Government: |
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*Budget modification will be needed for 2022 for CHHA & LTHHCP.
** These are estimates for the 12-month period noted above. Comparing costs projected at the current rate of $24.00 per service hour and the increased rate of $32.00 per service hour, the increases in gross costs, state aid and the county share are:
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Projected Increase to: |
Projected $ Increase |
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Gross Costs |
$57,200 |
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Projected Increase in State |
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Aid |
$42,900 |
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Projected Increase in the |
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County Share |
$14,300 |
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO MODIFY RESOLUTION # 175-21
WHEREAS, Resolution # 175-21 authorized the County Manager execute contracts with six Home Health Care Agencies for Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aide services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with an option to extend on a yearly basis, for four (4) additional years under the same terms and conditions, and
WHEREAS, in order to serve the best interests of the department and clients, we are requesting an increase in the hourly rate to $32 / hour from $24/ hour for Agencies, stipulating an increase of the pay of the aides to $18/ hour with the agency providing proof of aide rates upon annual monitoring visits; and
A & T Healthcare, LLC $32.00/Hour Home Health Aide
339 North Main Street $32.00/Hour Personal Care Aide
New City, NY 10956 a minimum $18.00/hour pay rate for all Aides
Spring Valley, New York 10956
Any-Time Healthcare, Inc.
9 ½ Dolson Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
Assistcare Home Health Services, LLC. d/b/a Preferred Home Care of New York
2357 60th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Community Health Aide Services, Inc.
49 N. Airmont Road
Montebello, NY 10901
Wellness Home Care
252 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
Willcare Inc. d/b/a Willcare
726 East Main Street
Suite 501
Middletown, NY 10940
WHEREAS, the increase would begin with the renewal of these contracts on 7/1/2022, under the same terms and conditions; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute contract modification to being on renewal date of 7/1/2022, under the same terms and conditions, with the above agencies at the price per hour listed above, said contracts to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.