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 May 15, 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 2020 County Budget is hereby amended as follows:

INCREASE                                       AMOUNT                

AA-4230-2270-4600-4660            Other Misc Contractual                   $8,250.00

(App.#)

AA-4230-2270-3300-3486            State Aid,                                          $8,250.00

(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:

$8,250.00 - ADDITIONAL 2020 APPROPRIATION DOLLARS

$8,250.00 - ADDITIONAL 2020 NYS REVENUE DOLLARS