Referred to: The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee (Chairwoman Hansut and Legislators Clinton, Hewitt, Levine, Maloney, McCollough and Walls), The Health, Human Services and Human Rights Committee (Chairman Uchitelle and Legislators Collins, Corcoran, Harmon, Kitchen, Lopez, and McCollough), and The Ways and Means Committee (Chairman Gavaris and Legislators Collins, Hansut, Kovacs, Nolan, Roberts, and Uchitelle)

Chairman of the Health, Human Services and Human Rights Committee, Abe Uchitelle, and Deputy Chair Craig V. Lopez offer the following:

WHEREAS, at the request of the County Executive on behalf of the Ulster County Department of Mental Health; and

WHEREAS, collaborating with the Sheriff's Department to provide security onsite offers access to trained law enforcement personnel with expertise in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and enhances collaboration in crisis response, improving access to resources for both providers and law enforcement and building community trust and engagement, while reducing stigma; and

WHEREAS, the presence of these officers can help mitigate potential conflicts, provide reassurance to clients and staff, and facilitate prompt response to emergencies or incidents that may arise at the Center for Well-Being; and

WHEREAS, in order to fulfil County Contract 2024-00000572, it is necessary to amend the 2025 Ulster County Operating Budget to allow for payment of 2025 contractual obligations; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Ulster County Legislature acknowledges the importance

of maintaining a security presence at the crisis center and authorizes collaboration with

the Sheriff's Department to provide security services that will enhance the safety and security of staff and individuals accessing crisis intervention and support services; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the 2025 Ulster County Operating Budget is hereby amended as follows:

and moves its adoption.

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:                       NOES:      

Passed Committee: Law Enforcement and Public Safety on ______________.

Passed Committee: Health, Human Services and Human Rights on ______________.

Passed Committee: Ways and Means on ______________.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

$ 179,852.00 - INCREASE TO 2025 APPROPRIATION DOLLARS

$   89,926.00 - INCREASE TO 2025 FEDERAL AID

$   89,296.00 - INCREASE TO APPRORIATED FUND BALANCE