Supervisors BORN and ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE (OTDA) TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS (SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services received notification from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance that Fulton County was selected for Transportation Initiative Program funding in the amount of $37,894.00 to operate transportation outreach in 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services is reviewing transportation needs and grant options prior to utilizing said funds for the contract period January 1 through December 31, 2021; and
RESOLVED, That upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Social Services and the Committees on Human Services and Finance, the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to accept funding from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Transportation Initiative Program in the amount of $37,894.00, effective January 1 through December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That this contract is contingent upon approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2021 Adopted Budget be and hereby is amended, as follows:
Revenue Account:
Increase A.6010.6010-4610-REV-Federal Aid – DSS - Administration $37,894.00
Appropriation Account:
Increase A.6010.6010-4170-EXP-Programs $37,894.00
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Social Services Commissioner is hereby directed to return to the Board of Supervisors with details of how the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Transportation Initiative Program funds will be allocated; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Social Services Commissioner, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/ Clerk of the Board.
Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:
TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Fagan and Potter)