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Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the NYS OMH Crisis Intervention Grant
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE NYS OMH CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH) Division of Forensic Services is accepting applications for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program for Police, Mental Health & Community Collaboration; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH) Division of Forensic Services CIT Program is providing technical assistance and training; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH) Division of Forensic Services CIT Program is funding law enforcement for every officer who completes the training up to $1,500 per officer; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Services would like to apply for the CIT grant for technically assistance to start a CIT Team for Police, Mental Health & Community Collaboration in Sullivan County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and/or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the Crisis Intervention Team grant application due for submission on January 24, 2025; and
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, and/or Chairman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the CIT grant program, in such a form as the Count...
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