Supervisors POTTER and ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 2021 NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) FUNDS FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO PREVENT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF YOUTH THROUGH THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (YOUTH BUREAU)

WHEREAS, the Office for Aging Director recommends an agreement for acceptance of a 2021 Sexually Exploited Youth Outreach and Education Grant from the NYS Office for Children and Family Services; and 

WHEREAS, the Office for Aging Director recommends utilizing said grant funds to contract with the Mental Health Association of Fulton and Montgomery Counties for prevention, outreach and educational programming within the community and local schools; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement between the Office for Aging and NYS Office for Children and Family Services to accept a Sexually Exploited Youth Outreach and Education grant, in an amount of $23,000.00, for the period beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021; said agreement subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further 

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the OFA and Mental Health Association of Fulton and Montgomery Counties in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00 for community outreach and education to prevent sexual exploitation of youth; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the 2021 Adopted Budget be and hereby is amended, as follows:

Budget Amendment:

Revenue

Increase A.7610.7310-3820-REV-State Aid-Youth Services Projects $23,000.00

Appropriation

Increase A.7610.7310-4170-EXP-Programs $23,000.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Office for Aging, NYS OCFS, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/ Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GREENE and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 20 Nays: 0