Narrative of Resolution:
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The Legislative Discretionary Funding program is designed to assist Sullivan County and County-oriented entities with achieving such goals as public safety, public health, youth services, community development, and economic development
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $263,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE DISCRETIONARY FUNDING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature adopted a Legislative Discretionary Contract Funding Program pursuant to Resolution No. 327-16; and
WHEREAS, the program is designed to assist Sullivan County and County-oriented entities with achieving such goals as public safety, public health, youth services, community development, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the program review took place during the 2024 Budget process and the Legislature had an opportunity to assess the applications submitted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature approves the projects listed in the attached “Schedule A” and the disbursement of the associated funds, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager to enter into contracts with these award recipients for the contract period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, said contracts to be in a form approved by the County Attorney.
“Schedule A”
2024 Legislative Discretionary Contract Funding
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Applicant |
Award Recommendation |
Award Recommendation |
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Hospice of Orange and Sullivan |
Support existing bereavement services in Sullivan County |
$20,000 |
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Delaware Valley Arts Alliance |
Arts & Cultural Administrative Services and Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grants |
$40,000 |
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Sullivan County Head Start, Inc. |
Existing Program to promotes school readiness for children under 5 years old |
$70,000 |
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Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County |
To promote fish and game in Sullivan County through existing programs and promote outdoor recreation |
$20,000 |
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Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County |
Provide free services to adults in Sullivan County who operate at low levels of literacy and provide proficiency in English as a Second Language |
$5,000 |
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Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Clubs |
Existing After School Programs in Liberty Elementary After-School program |
$8,000 |
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United Way of Sullivan County |
Part-Time Office Worker and to assist Sullivan County residents with rental and utility assistance on an emergency basis. |
$15,000 |
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Sullivan County Public Library Alliance |
Provide funding to all 9 libraries in Sullivan County to offer a summer reading program. |
$5,000 |
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Action Toward Independence, Inc. |
Rental and Utility Assistance to low income households in arrears. Funding will also support ATI staffing costs and administrative overhead. |
$30,000 |
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Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce |
Training and Development ($10,000) and Technical Support ($40,000) |
$50,000 |
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