DATED: June 22, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Health & Human Services Committee |
| Martin P. Kelly, Chair, Legislator, District 1 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6 Joseph M. Isabel, Legislator, District 8 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
| FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Mental Health Director, Public Health Director, Media |
| DATE: | 4/26/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Roy S. Dimond has called a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.
In conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, this meeting will also be held electronically via teleconference on June 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending or by calling 1-571-317-3112, Access Code 885-557-741. Minutes of the hearing will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us.
1. DISCUSSION
A. Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee
2. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - (MENTAL HEALTH)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET-2021 PUBLIC HEALTH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CRISIS RESPONSE GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
4. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 123 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - (MENTAL HEALTH) | Dimond/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
| 124 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET-2021 PUBLIC HEALTH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CRISIS RESPONSE GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Purtell/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 123 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - (MENTAL HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services has determined there is addtional funding due from the Office of Addition Services and Supports (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) due to NYS not holding funds back as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, funds provided by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) can only be passed to the not-for-profit organizations that provided services in Montgomery County with proper budget authorization.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-17-3-3472 | Special Health Program OASAS | $153,588.00 |
| A-17-3-3490 | Mental Health | $267,651.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-17-4-4230.00.4555 | Drug Abuse Prevention | $115,296.00 |
| A-17-4-4250.00.4565 | Community Support System | $42,292.00 |
| A-17-4-4320.00.4565 | Community Support System | $267,651.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
To accept pass through funding as per NY State Offices of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports.
II. Justification:
To accept and utlilize funds through the grant funding end date of December 31, 2021.
III. Legislative Impact:
Purusant to Article 2 of the Charter of the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Budget neutral, no impact on General Fund.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 124 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET-2021 PUBLIC HEALTH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CRISIS RESPONSE GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Health Department has been awarded grant funds provided through existing Public Health Coronavirus (COVID -19) grant for response activities; and
WHEREAS, the Health Research Inc./New York State Department of Health has awarded the Montgomery County Public Health Department funding in the amount of $329,051 based on the population of Montgomery County to fund allowable activities as outlined by NYSDOH.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-16-3-3401-09 | COVID-19 | $234,051 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-16-4-4010-09-.4490 | COVID-19 - Related Expenses | $234,051 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Funds need to be adjusted via budget in order for reimbursement as costs for COVID-19 overtime pay and supplies were not anticipated
II. Justification:
Funds need to be approved in order to be received and utilized via grants.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appopriations
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact, revenues offset expenses via grant funds to counties for COVID-19 pandemic.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |