Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL RESPITE PREVENTIVE SERVICES RELATED PREVENTIVE SERVICES
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $20,000 ($7,600 County funds $12,400 State funds)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: 140-3.-4
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WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan is required to have available services relevant to Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) diversion including residential respite for families of youth at risk; and
WHEREAS, said residential respite services help reduce the use of more costly foster care services; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services will again enter into agreement for residential respite services for families of and for youth at risk; and
WHEREAS, one or more New York State Office of Children and Family Services approved agencies will be requested to provide residential respite services at state approved and locally negotiated rates at costs not to exceed $20,000 for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 through an agreement with the Department of Social Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to enter into agreement for the provision of related residential respite services for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the maximum of these agreements shall not exceed $20,000 for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said agreements will be approved by the Sullivan County Department of Law.