Referred to: The Health, Human Services and Housing 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, and Roberts)

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

WHEREAS, this resolution has been submitted at the request of 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) for increased funding due to a 2.84% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective April 1, 2024 as per a New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) State Aid letter dated July 9, 2024; and 

          WHEREAS, to reflect the increased funding, an amendment of the 2024 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 hereby authorizes execution of documentation with OASAS required for acceptance of this increased funding; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the 2024 Ulster County Operating Budget is hereby amended as follows:

     INCREASE                                       AMOUNT            

AA.4230.2270-4600.4660       Misc Contractual Exp Other                  $23,976.00

(App.#)

AA.4230.2270-3300.3486      State Aid, Narcotic Addiction Control   $23,976.00             

(Rev.#),       

and moves its adoption.

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:                    NOES:      

Passed Committee: Health, Human Services and Housing on ________________.

Passed Committee: Ways and Means on ________________.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

$23,976.00 - Additional 2024 Appropriation Dollars

$23,976.00 - Additional 2024 State Revenue Dollars