Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize the County Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., and a Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement with New York State office of Mental Health.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $0.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
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WHEREAS, the Center for Workforce Development (CWD) was awarded a three-year grant from the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) under the New York State Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NY SCION) to serve individuals with disabilities, ages 18 and older, through assisting and training the local workforce partners, businesses, education and training providers, and
WHEREAS, in order for CWD to sustain this program once the grant ends, CWD must earn revenue through the Ticket to Work & Self Sufficiency Program. Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. received a Ticket Program Agreement from the Social Security Administration (SSA), and is administering the program on behalf of the NYSDOL and the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH); and
WHEREAS, CWD has agreed to participate in this program and a Professional Services Agreement must be signed, along with a Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement with OMH in order to receive monies through SSA;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement with Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., and with New York State office of Mental Health, and such agreements shall be in the form approved by the County Attorney.