DATED: August 25, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
| 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, Commissioner of Social Services, Media |
| DATE: | 4/23/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman John W. Thayer has called a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee for 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.
Members of the public may also listen to the meeting by calling 1-872-240-3311, Access Code 707-004-293. Minutes of the meeting 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 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH BERKSHIRE FARMS CENTER AND FORT PLAIN FOR THE TURNABOUT PROGRAM (SOCIAL SERVICES)
3. Other
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 140 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH BERKSHIRE FARMS CENTER AND FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE TURNABOUT PROGRAM (SOCIAL SERVICES) | Kelly/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 140 of 2020 DATED: August 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH BERKSHIRE FARMS CENTER AND FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE TURNABOUT PROGRAM (SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 12 of 2020 authorized the County Executive to enter into contracts with Berkshire Farms Center and Services for Youth, Fonda Fultonville CSD, Fort Plain CSD, Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville CSD, (Homerun) and the Greater Amsterdam School District (Turnabout); and
WHEREAS, Fort Plain Central School District has elected to also implement the Turnabout program in addition to the Homerun program beginning September 1, 2020.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to enter into a contract with Fort Plain Central School District and Berkshire Farms Center for implementation of the Turnabout Program after review and approval by the County Attorney, for a term of September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (8/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH BERKSHIRE FARMS CENTER AND FORT PLAIN FOR THE TURNABOUT PROGRAM
II. Justification:
This program will reduce costly foster care placements by keeping children in their own homes
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts
IV. Financial Impact:
The Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth contract will be funded 62% State dollars ($287,822.30) and 38% Local dollars ($176,407.40).
The contracts with the school districts will reimburse the local dollar amount at a rate of $35,281.48 to the County by each participating school district.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |