Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize contract with DCJS to acquire funding for the Alternatives to Incarceration Program
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $28,510
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH DCJS TO ACQUIRE FUNDING FOR THE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Probation Department operates an Alternatives to Incarceration Program (ATI Program) which includes Community Service and Pre-Trial Release components; and
WHEREAS, the ATI Program is an important tool which is utilized by the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office in appropriate criminal prosecutions; and
WHEREAS, the ATI Program creates substantial savings for the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, particularly for the Sullivan County Jail, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is prepared to provide $28,510.00 in funding for the ATI Program for the programmatic term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and
WHEREAS, in order to access the funding, the County must enter into an agreement with DCJS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to enter into the agreement with DCJS to acquire the funding and to execute all other documents necessary to comply with funding source requirements, said document(s) to be in a form approved by the County Attorney’s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the ATI Program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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