Referred to: The Public Health and Social Services Committee (Chairman Lopez and Legislators Bruno, Criswell, Petit, and Uchitelle), and The Ways and Means Committee (Chairman Gavaris and Legislators Archer, Bartels, Haynes, Maio, Parete, 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 at the request of the County Executive on behalf of the Department of Social Services; and

          WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has received notification from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) of the availability of federal Child Abuse or Neglect Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) funds to help states improve their response to families and infants affected by substance use disorders (both alcohol and drugs); and

          WHEREAS, the County will use the funds to assist in the identification of families experiencing substance abuse disorders, and in the development, implementation, and monitoring of plans of safe care with infants and families affected by substance abuse; and

          WHEREAS, in order to reflect the increased funding an amendment of the 2021 budget is necessary; and

          WHEREAS, no County contribution or matching funding is required; now, therefore be it

          RESOLVED, that the 2021 Ulster County Budget is hereby amended as follows:

                                                      INCREASE                                    AMOUNT

AA. 6010.2614-4300.4505      Professional Services Other Fees        $ 70,000.00

(App. #)

AA. 6010.2600-3400.4610      Federal Aid Social Services                $ 70,000.00

(Rev. #)                                 Administration

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:

$ 70,000.00 – ADDITIONAL 2021 APPROPRIATION DOLLARS

$ 70,000.00 – ADDITIONAL 2021 FEDERAL REVENUE DOLLARS