TO: | Health & Human Services Committee |
John Thayer, Chairman, Legislator, District 3 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Public Health Director, Commissioner of Social Services, Media |
DATE: | 3/28/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman John W. Thayer has called a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee for 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York. Items on the agenda, at this time, are as follows:
1. DISCUSSION
A. Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENTS – RABIES GRANT AGENCY AGREEMENTS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – IAP GRANT CARRY OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – (MENTAL HEALTH)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – PHEP GRANT CARRY OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - DAYCARE (SOCIAL SERVICES)
7. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SOCIAL SERVICES)
8. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
45 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENTS – RABIES GRANT AGENCY AGREEMENTS (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Kelly/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
46 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – IAP GRANT CARRY OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Purtell/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
47 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – (MENTAL HEALTH) | Kelly/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
48 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – PHEP GRANT CARRY OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Kelly/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
49 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - DAYCARE (SOCIAL SERVICES) | Purtell/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
50 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SOCIAL SERVICES) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 45 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENTS – RABIES GRANT AGENCY AGREEMENTS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Health Department receives rabies expense reimbursement grant funding from the NYS Department of Health for the provision of human rabies treatment, rabies specimen collection/testing and rabies pet vaccination clinics; and
WHEREAS, such funding had previously been accomplished through an informal agreement procedure with the NYS Department of Health since the early 1990's; and
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Health has estimated an annual contract reimbursement amount, for each period of the multi-year contract, based on previous year's reimbursements; and
WHEREAS, the estimated annual reimbursement amounts are for budgetary purposes only and actual reimbursement will be based on actual expenditures rather than a fixed maximum reimbursement structure.
RESOLVED, that the County Executive hereby authorizes acceptance of the Rabies Reimbursement Grant Contract; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign the Rabies grant contract.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Acceptance of NYSDOH Rabies Program funding award and contiuation of multi year contractual agreements
II. Justification:
NYSDOH enters into contract with and provides funding to local health departments to offset costs to provide mandated human rabies post-exposure treatment, specimen testing and pet vaccination clinics.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
Rabies grant funding is annually included in the Public Health budget.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Public Health Director |
RESOLUTION NO. 46 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – IAP GRANT CARRY OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Grant funds per Resolution 16 of 2015; and
WHEREAS, the 2019-20 IAP Grant funds, for the period April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020, were appropriated in the 2019 Public Health budget; and
WHEREAS, there are unexpended 2019-20 IAP Grant funds available for carry-over to the 2020 Public Health budget.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-16-3-3401-03 | IAP Grant | $10,497.74 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-16-4-4010-03-.1110 (352) | Community Health Nurse | $3,927.80 |
A-16-4-4010-03-.4408 | Office Supplies | $298.62 |
A-16-4-4010-03-.4445 | Medical Supplies | $400.07 |
A-16-4-4010-03-.4449 | Special Supplies | $572.00 |
A-16-4-4010-03-.4453 | Postage Expense | $279.46 |
A-16-4-4010-03-.4470 | Travel | $25.00 |
A-16-4-4010-03-.4491 | Advertising | $4,994.79 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Funds will be accepted as per grant contract via NYS DOH.
II. Justification:
Carry over unexpended grant funds in order to use and be reimbursed for.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations
IV. Financial Impact:
Revenues received from State offset expenditures
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Public Health Director |
RESOLUTION NO. 47 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – (MENTAL HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services has determined that the funding due from Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to be amended per State Aid Letters received from agencies; and
WHEREAS, funds provided by Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (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 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
DECREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-17-3-3472-00 | Spec. Hlth. Prog. OASAS | $50,000 |
DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-17-4-4230-00-.4555 | Drug Abuse Prevention | $50,000 |
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-17-3-3490-00 | Mental Health | $21,675 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-17-4-4320-00-.4565 | Community Support System | $21,675 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Department must get approval to amend the operating budget in order to adjust for payments and reimbursements
II. Justification:
State Aid Funds do not get allocated on a January-December calendar. Funding runs in between budget cycles and are finalized at the State level after County budgets submissions.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact - revenues offset expenditures
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Mental Health Director |
RESOLUTION NO. 48 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET – PHEP GRANT CARRY OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funds (PHEP) Grant funds per Resolution 114 of 2016; and
WHEREAS, the 2019-20 PHEP Grant funds, for the period July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020, were appropriated in the 2019 Public Health budget; and
WHEREAS, there are unexpended 2019-20 PHEP Grant funds available for carry-over to the 2020 Public Health budget.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-16-3-3401-06 | PHEP Grant | $19,988.44 |
A-16-4-4010-06. 1110 (793) | Public Health Program Coordinator | $5,402.16 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.2260 | Other Equipment | $488.00 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.4408 | Office Supplies | $980.81 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.4411 | Telephone Expenses | $215.50 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.4425 | Maint. Agreements | $2,041.53 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.4438 | Misc. Supp. Svcs | $495.96 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.4447 | Clothing & Uniforms | $25.48 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.4470 | Travel Related Exp. | $2,640.00 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.4491 | Advertising | $3,030.00 |
A-16-4-4010-06-.4526 | Education Programs | $4,669.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
To carry over of unspent 2019 grant funds to the current 2020 budget
II. Justification:
To utilize available Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant funds for approved NYSDOH expenditures.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Unexpended 2019-2020 PHEP Grant funds are available for carry-over to the 2020 Public Health budget. All increased grant expenditures will be offset by these carry-over funds.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 49 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - DAYCARE (SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has received an expansion grant of $500,000 for the Day Care program that covers child care expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Department requests the additional funding be added to the 2020 Operating Budget for the Day Care program.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby supports, and authorizes the allocation of additional funds for Day Care Services.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-18-3-3655-00 | State Aid Revenue - Social Services Day Care | $500,000 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-18-4-6011-00-.6055 | Social Services Program Day Care | $500,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
The Department is requesting that $500,000.00 be appropriated from the Social Services Program Day Care Account to amend the 2020 Budget to allocate for the additional funding from the Expansion Grant.
II. Justification:
Received an Expansion Grant to cover expenses for the Day Care program.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations and the County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
The request for transfer will be fully reimbursed by State dollars.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Commissioner of Social Services |
RESOLUTION NO. 50 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has a recent vacancy for a DSS Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the Department is in need of legal services to perform the required work until a replacement is found.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby supports the allocation of additional funds for Professional Services.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
A-18-4-6010-00-.1110 (885) | DSS Attorney | $20,000 |
TRANSFER TO: | ||
A-18-4-6010-00-.4431 | Professional Services | $20,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
The Department is requesting that $20,000 be appropriated to the Social Services Professional Services Account to be transferred from the DSS Attorney Salary line 885 to amend the 2020 Budget to allocate for contractual costs.
II. Justification:
Need to increase appropriations to cover contractual costs.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations and the County Executive has the authority to sign contracts
IV. Financial Impact:
The request for transfer will affect the Professional Services appropriations and affect the DSS Attorney Administrative line.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |