Narrative of Resolution:
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To Accept Funding for Emergency Preparedness Grant
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $77,771
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Various exp accts - A/C A4050
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INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM HRI FOR EMERGENCY PREPARDENESS GRANT
WHEREAS, Sullivan County Public Health Services has the responsibility for planning a county-wide response to a bioterrorist attack or other health related emergency, and as a result of the Federal Homeland Security Act, the NYS Department of Health is providing funding to counties to assist in this effort
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with the NYS Department of Health and Health Research Inc. for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with an annual funding amount of $77,711; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said contract be authorized to continue on an ongoing basis dependent upon continued funding from the NYS Department of Health, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and / or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the application for funding for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for the annual amount of $77,711; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, and / or Chairman 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.