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 (“DSS”) has received notification from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (“OTDA”) of its approval of the County’s plan to support activities associated with sheltering the homeless during inclement winter weather (“Code Blue Plan”); 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. 6010.2608-4300.4505       Professional Services Other Fees        $ 352,594.00

(App. #)

AA. 6010.2608-3300.3610       State Aid Social Services                    $ 352,594.00

(Rev. #)                                        Administration

and moves 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:

$ 352,594.00 – ADDITIONAL 2021 APPROPRIATION DOLLARS

$ 352,594.00 – ADDITIONAL 2021 STATE REVENUE DOLLARS