Referred to: The Public Health and Social Services Committee (Chairman Lopez and Legislators Bruno, Criswell, Petit, and Uchitelle), and The Ways and Means Committee (Chairwoman Archer and Legislators Bartels, Gavaris, Haynes, Maio, Ronk, and Walter)

Chairman of the Public Health and Social Services Committee, Craig V. Lopez, and Deputy Chair Peter J. Criswell offer the following:

WHEREAS, this resolution has been submitted by the County Executive on behalf of the Ulster County Department of Mental Health; and

WHEREAS, the Ulster County Department of Mental Health has received notification from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) of increased funding for Minimum Wage and Workforce Cost of Living Adjustments as per OASAS State Aid letter dated April 6, 2020; and 

WHEREAS, in order to reflect the increased funding, an amendment of the 2020 budget is necessary; and

WHEREAS, there is no increase in county contribution as a result of these modifications; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Ulster County Legislature approves the contract amendment and the 2020 County Budget is hereby amended as follows:

     INCREASE                                    AMOUNT                   

AA-4230-2270-4600-4660    Other Misc Contractual                      $4,570.00

(App.#)

AA-4230-2270-3300-3486     State Aid,                                          $4,570.00

(Rev.#)                                  Narcotic Addiction Control

and move its adoption.

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:                    NOES:        

Passed Committee: Public Health and Social Services on _______________.

Passed Committee: Ways and Means on _______________.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

$4,570.00 - ADDITIONAL 2020 APPROPRIATION DOLLARS

$4,570.00 - ADDITIONAL 2020 STATE REVENUE DOLLARS