Narrative of Resolution:
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To Accept Funding from Rabies Grant
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Does Resolution require expenditure of funds? Y/N: Yes
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $57,141 for three years (maximum of $19,047 per yr)
Are funds already budgeted? Y/N: Yes for 2022 ($19,047)
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Once the contract is signed, PHS will comply with the county procurement policy and procedures regarding the purposes & needs of this contract.
INTRODUCED TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT(S) WITH NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR FUNDING OF THE RABIES PREVENTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Health has made funding available to the county to be used to support local efforts to reduce the prevalence of rabies, to provide human rabies treatments, collect specimens, and promote education and prevention activities. A comprehensive program includes: public and professional outreach and education; collaboration with local health care providers for assessing risks to dog and cat bites, collecting specimens for testing, pet vaccination clinics, and medical management of at risk human exposure through human rabies treatments: and
WHEREAS, local health departments are required by Public Health Law (PHL) to provide these services, Sullivan County wishes to accept grant funding in the amount of $19,047 annually, for a total of $57,141.00 for the three year grant period noted below (covered by Contract# C36563GG ): and
WHEREAS, the grant term is for 4/1/2022 through 3/31/2025, to be renewed annually dependent on NYSDOH funding availability: 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 enter into this contract with New York State Department of Health to accept this grant funding of $19,047 annually for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that future contract(s) are approved /will continue on an on-going basis dependent upon continued funding from the NYS Department of Health for Rabies Program, and signed on Grants Gateway by the County Manager.