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Authorize the Application for COSSAP Grant Funding
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR COSSAP GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Sullivan County’s per capita opioid-related overdose death rate is the highest in New York State; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, Hope Not Handcuffs launched efforts in the County of Sullivan to implement criminal diversion and offer no-cost, immediate or near-immediate treatment placement to those who express a need and desire for substance use treatment; and
WHEREAS, the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (“COSSAP”) provides support to states, units of local government, and tribal governments to plan, develop, and implement comprehensive efforts to identify, respond to, treat, and support those impacted by illicit substance use and misuse; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to continue its positive relationship with Hope Not Handcuffs, including by partnering with the program to make application for COSSAP funding to continue its operations in our communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, District Attorney and/or their authorized representative, as required by COSSAP, to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the COSSAP application for funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, District Attorney and/or their authorized representative, as required by COSSAP, 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 should COSSAP funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.