BROOME COUNTY LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION …...Sep 20, 2001 · Absent-1 (Shafer). ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR Legislator Hudak made the presentation of a plaque of the County Seal

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BROOME COUNTY LEGISLATUREREGULAR SESSION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2001

The Legislature convened at 5:10 p.m. with a call to order by the Chair, Daniel A. Schofield. The Clerk, Louis P. Augostini, read the fire exit announcement and called the Attendance Roll, Present-18, Absent-1 (Shafer).

The Chair, Mr. Schofield, led the members of the Legislature in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a prayer offered by Legislator Hudak.

Mr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Mr. Burger, that the minutes of the Special Session of August 13, 2001 and the Regular Session of August 23, 2001 be approved as prepared and presented by the Clerk. Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

Mr. Schofield noted that the committee minutes for the period August 17, 2001 through September 13, 2001 had been distributed to the members of each committee for review and that they are also on file in the Clerk's Office. The Clerk indicated that a quorum of all committees were present. Mr. Schofield asked for corrections to the committee minutes. Seeing none, a motion to approve the committee minutes was made by Mr. O’Day, seconded by Mr. Mather. Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIRLegislator Hudak made the presentation of a plaque of the County Seal to Charles E. Hopkins upon his retirement. Mr. Hopkins has served as the Director of the Broome County Veterans’ Services Agency from 1992 through 2001. Mr. Lindsey commended him on his service to Broome County Veterans.

WRITTEN OR ORAL PRESENTATIONS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE:Letters from the County Executive, Jeffrey P. Kraham:A. Appointments to the Broome Tioga Workforce Development BoardB. Appointments to the Office for Aging Advisory Council

PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, NOTICES & REPORTS:A. Petitions: NoneB. Communications:

1. Minutes:a. Soil and Water Conservation Districtb. Environmental Management Councilc. Fire Advisory Boardd. Clerks of the County Legislative Boardse. Association of Municipal Clerksf. Nanticoke Landfill Citizens Advisory Committee

2. Elections: suspension of Primary Election, September 11, 20013. Town of Windsor Declaration of Emergency, August 22, 2001 due to deterioration

and erosion of river bank on Mountain Road4. Health Department; Larvacide Application in Broome County5. Tioga County Legislature; Resolution in support of amendments to the Brownfield

Program6. Dutchess County Legislature: Resolution urging New York State to fund the Local

Law Electronic Filing program7. State Board of Real Property Services: 2001 State Equalization Rates8. Public Works: Award of Contracts for Snow Removal Vehicle Building

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9. Audit and Control:a. SIEBA Escrow Account Control Reviewb. District Attorney and Office for Aging Payroll Audits

C. Notices: 1. Health Services Committee Special Meeting: Thursday, August 23, 2001, re: report of

projected costs in relation to the Willow Point Nursing Home.2. Health Services Committee Special Meeting: Thursday, September 20, 2001, re:

financial implications of a new Nursing Home.D. Reports:

1. Information Technology 2000 Annual Report2. Audit and Control: 2nd Quarter Accounts Receivable Aging Summary3. Broome Community College: Summary of Financial Records System as of 8/31/014. Appraisal Report: Broome County Central Library

WRITTEN OR ORAL PRESENTATIONS OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATURELetters from the Chair, Daniel A. Schofield:

1. Appointing the following Legislators as representatives for Brian Mather: a. W. Miller, voting representative, Public Safety and Emergency Services,

September 10, 2001b. J. Sweet, Chair, A. Nannery voting representative Personnel Committee,

September 11, 2991c. J. Sweet, voting representative, Finance Committee, September 13, 2001

2. Appointing Brian Brunza as voting representative for Vincent Pasquale on the County Administration Committee, September 13, 2001

Mr. Holley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brunza, to receive and file the above referenced reports and to authorize and direct the Clerk to index said reports in the 2001 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS and to publish pertinent portions of said reports as may be directed by the Chair. Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

Mr. Holley and Mr. Pasquale were designated as participants with Chairman Schofield in the 'Short Roll Call'.

RESOLUTIONS HELD OVER FROM PREVIOUS SESSION

RESOLUTION NO. 419(Held over by Mr. Howard)

By Finance Committee Seconded by Mr. BrunzaRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE FORMER BROOME COUNTY LIBRARY PROPERTY TO STEVEN M. ANTLERCarried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 425(Held over by Mr. Kolba)

By County Administration, Public Works and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MillerRESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6, 2001, ENTITLED: "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 179 OF THE BROOME COUNTY CHARTER AND CODE REGARDING LANDFILL FEES, AS AMENDED."Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).


RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AT THIS SESSION

RESOLUTION NO. 429By Health Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. BurgerRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CHARGE OFF BAD DEBTS

WHEREAS, the Director of the Broome County Department of Health has requested authorization to write off uncollectible accounts totaling $140,778.87 in the Department of Health’s Clinics Division, and

WHEREAS, these debts were spaced out over a period of three years (1996-1998) and all attempts were made to bill these services with the 30, 60 and 90-day billing cycle, and

WHEREAS, a significant number of these claims involve STD and TB services which, pursuant to the Public Health Law, cannot be billed to the patient and the timeline to re-bill has expired, and

WHEREAS, the electronic billing module for Medicaid was flawed and did not meet the New York State specifications when it was set up in 1996, resulting in claim denials, and

WHEREAS, although the Department of Health has made all reasonable attempts to collect these monies, including significant rebilling and investigation of why money was not received, it has been determined that the accounts listed on Exhibit "A" are uncollectible, and

WHEREAS, adjustments have been made to the electronic billing module to correct the claims billing problem and aggressive claims tracking and a system to reconcile commercial insurance accounts has been established, and

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Health requests authorization to consider the amounts listed in Exhibit "A" as uncollectible and remove such amounts from the Department of Health's subsidiary records, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes the Director of Public Health to write off as uncollectible the accounts listed in Exhibit "A", and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health, the Commissioner of Finance and the Comptroller are authorized to make all necessary accounting entries to effectuate the intent and purpose of this Resolution. Carried, Ayes-17, Nays-1 (Hudak), Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 430By County Administration and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR COPIER RENTAL FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK FOR 2001-2006

WHEREAS, the County Clerk requests authorization for an agreement with IKON Office Solutions for the lease of a copier with a coin changer for the Office of the County Clerk at a cost of $200 per month plus an overage rate of .008 per copy when applicable, total amount not to exceed $12,000 for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2006, and

WHEREAS, said services are necessary to replace the current IKON-owned copier with a leased copier with a coin changer, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with IKON Office Solutions, 21 South Washington Street, Binghamton, New York 13903, for the lease of a copier with a coin changer for the Office of the County Clerk for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2006, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in consideration of said services, the County shall pay the Contractor $200 per month, total cost not to exceed $12,000 for the term of the agreement, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 300012.4518.101000 (Copy Machine Rentals), and be it


FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative is hereby empowered to execute any such agreements, documents, or papers, approved as to form by the Department of Law, as may be necessary to implement the intent and purpose of this Resolution.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 431By County Administration and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUND GRANT FOR THE COUNTY CLERK AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, the County Clerk requests authorization to accept a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant and adopt a program budget in the amount of $75,520 for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides computer hardware and software to address Federal and State reporting requirements as well as establish and implement standard policy and procedures for accurate record keeping for Municipal Fire Departments and Districts, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $75,520 from the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund, State Education Department, Room 542EB, Albany, New York 12230 for the County Clerk’s Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby approves and adopts the program budget annexed hereto as Exhibit "A" in the total amount of $75,520, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative is hereby empowered to execute any such agreements, documents, or papers, approved as to form by the Department of Law, as may be necessary to implement the intent and purpose of this Resolution, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative is hereby empowered (with the approval of the grantor agency) to reduce the time period of the grant provided there is no change in the grant budget or extend the terms of the grant agreement for the purpose of expending any unexpended grant funds, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative (including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) is hereby authorized to make any transfers of funds required within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County’s contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 432By Finance Committee Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES, PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON PARCELS IN VARIOUS TOWNS IN BROOME COUNTY

WHEREAS, it is necessary to cancel 2001 taxes, interest and penalties on the parcels of real property by virtue of the reasons stated on the attached Exhibit "A", now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that taxes, interest and penalties will be cancelled on the parcels of real property as listed on attached the Exhibit "A".Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).


RESOLUTION NO. 433By Health Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS VENDORS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND THE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Health requests authorization for an agreement with various vendors for various services for the Department of Health’s Early Intervention Program and the Preschool Education Program, at rates set by New York State Department of Health and Broome County Department of Health, total not to exceed budget appropriations, and

WHEREAS, said services are necessary to help families cope with children with disabilities, provide parent training and counseling, and provide various services including itinerant speech, occupational and physical therapies, special education, medical services, classroom and personal care aides, service coordination, interpreters and nursing services, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with various vendors for various services as shown in Exhibit “A”, for the Department of Health’s Early Intervention Program for the period October 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002, and the Preschool Education Program for the period October 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in consideration of said services, the County shall pay the Contractor at the rates set by the New York State Department of Health as listed on Exhibit “B” for the Early Intervention Program and rates set by Broome County Department of Health as listed on Exhibit “C” for the Preschool Education Program, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget lines 480293.4706.101081 (Rehabilitation and Therapy Services) and 480293. various.101082, and be it


RESOLUTION NO. 434By Finance Committee Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BROOME COUNTY LEGISLATURE ON THE 2002 TENTATIVE BUDGET

WHEREAS, the County Executive will present a tentative 2002 Budget to the members of the County Legislature on Monday, October 1, 2001, including a proposed budget, a capital program, and the budget message, and

WHEREAS, Section C606 of the Broome County Charter requires that the County Legislature hold a public hearing on the proposed budget, the capital program and the budget message submitted by the County Executive, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing on the tentative Broome County Budget for 2002 will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, Sixth Floor, Edwin L. Crawford County Office Building, Government Plaza, Hawley Street, Binghamton, New York, and the Clerk of this County Legislature is hereby authorized to publish notice of said public hearing in the official newspaper(s) of the County pursuant to the provisions of the Broome County Charter. Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).


RESOLUTION NO. 435By Health Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER FOR DEAF INTERPRETER AND TRANSLATOR SERVICES FOR THE WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME FOR 2001

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Willow Point Nursing Home requests authorization for an agreement with the Southern Tier Independence Center for interpreter and translator services for a resident at the Willow Point Nursing Home at a rate of $40 per hour for an interpreter and $15 per hour for a translator to relay information interpreted to the staff, total cost not to exceed $5,775, for the period September 14, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said services are necessary to provide deaf interpreter and translation services to a resident at the nursing home who has lost the cognitive ability to read lips, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with the Southern Tier Independence Center, 24 Prospect Avenue, Binghamton, New York 13901, for interpreter and translation services for a resident at the Willow Point Nursing Home for the period September 14, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in consideration of said services, the County shall pay the Contractor at a rate of $40 per hour for an interpreter and $15 per hour for a translator to relay information interpreted to the staff, total amount not to exceed $5,775 for the term of the agreement, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 160085.4707.204000 (Medical and Health Services), and be it


RESOLUTION NO. 436By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE PROJECT PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES,ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOS SHELTER FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services requests authorization to accept a Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Program Grant, to adopt a program budget in the amount of $25,000 and to enter into an agreement with the SOS Shelter for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides funding to outstation a domestic violence worker from the SOS Shelter within Child Protective Services at the Department of Social Services to ensure a coordinated response for achieving safety for families where both domestic violence and child abuse/maltreatment exist, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $25,000 from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, 52 Washington Street, Rensselaer, New York 12144-2796 for the Department of Social Services’ Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Program Grant for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and be it



FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with the SOS Shelter, Inc., P.O. Box 393, Endicott, New York 13761 to provide funding to outstation a domestic violence worker within the Child Protective Services Unit of the Department of Social Services for a total amount of $25,000 for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 670455.4561.104XXX (Purchase of Services), and be it



FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative (including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) are hereby authorized to make any transfers of funds required within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County’s contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 437By Community & Social Services, Personnel and Finance CommitteesSeconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 454 of 2000, as amended by Resolutions 134 and 317 of 2001, authorized and approved the Home Energy Assistance Program for the Office for Aging and adopted a program budget in the amount of $55,000 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides assistance to meet the cost of home heating for eligible homeowners and renters based on household size, income and type of heating, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to renew said grant program in the amount of $10,000 for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $10,000 from Broome County Department of Social Services, 38 Main Street, Binghamton, New York 13905, for the Office for Aging’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby approves and adopts the program budget annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” in the total amount of $10,000, and be it





RESOLUTION NO. 438By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) SUBSIDY PROGRAM GRANT FOR OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 456 of 2000, authorized and approved the renewal of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Subsidy Program Grant for the Office for Aging and adopted a program budget in the amount of $137,262 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides a per meal reimbursement for Congregate and Home Delivered meals served through the Office for Aging Nutrition Program, and


RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $155,557 from the New York State Office for Aging, Empire State Agency Building 2, Albany, New York 12223-0001 for the Office for Aging’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Subsidy Program Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it





RESOLUTION NO. 439By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR THE BLIND PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 455 of 2000, authorized and approved the Social Integration for the Blind Program Grant for the Office for Aging and adopted a program budget in the amount of $7,530 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 31,2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program recruits and trains volunteers to shop and do errands for visually impaired individuals over 60 years of age, and



RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $7,530 from the Blind Work Association, 55 Washington Street, Binghamton, New York 13901, for the Office for Aging’s Social Integration for the Blind Program Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it





RESOLUTION NO. 440By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF FOSTER GRANDPARENTS-SOFA PROGRAM GRANT FOR OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 457 of 2000, authorized and approved the renewal of the Foster Grandparents-SOFA Program Grant for the Office for Aging and adopted a program budget in the amount of $20,269 for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program allows income eligible seniors age 60 and older the opportunity to volunteer in schools, day-care centers, Head Start programs and institutions while providing them with an hourly stipend, travel reimbursement, a daily meal and an annual physical examination, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to renew said grant program in the amount of $20,269 for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $20,269 from New York State Office for Aging, Empire State Agency Building 2, Albany, New York 12223-0001 for the Office for Aging’s Foster Grandparents-SOFA Program Grant for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, and be it






RESOLUTION NO. 441By Community & Social Services, Personnel and Finance CommitteesSeconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF THE OFFICE FOR AGING’S SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS PROGRAM GRANT AND ADOPTING A REVISED PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 592 of 2000, authorized the continued participation in the Services for Older Persons Program Grant by the Office for Aging and adopted a program budget in connection therewith in the total amount of $39,403 for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides shopping services to City of Binghamton residents over 60 years of age who are able to remain in their homes but are unable to shop for themselves, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary at this time to revise said program to reflect an increase in the amount of $20,616 in grant appropriations, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes a revision of the Services for Older Persons Program Grant to reflect an increase of $20,616, for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby approves and adopts the revised program budget annexed hereto as Exhibit "A" in the total amount of $60,019, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution 592 of 2000, to the extent consistent herewith, shall remain in full force and effect, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative is hereby authorized to execute any such agreements, documents or papers, approved as to form by the Department of Law, as may be necessary to implement the intent and purpose of this Resolution, and be it


FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative (including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) is hereby authorized to make any transfers of funds within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County’s contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 442By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF THE WEATHERIZATION REFERRAL AND PACKAGING (WRAP) PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A REVISED PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2000-2001

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 591 of 2000, authorized the continued participation in the Weatherization Referral and Packaging (WRAP) Program Grant by the Office for Aging and adopted a program budget in connection therewith in the total amount of $40,942 for the period August 1, 2000 through July 31, 2001, and


WHEREAS, said grant program provides for screening and assessment of elderly, low-income housing to determine energy-related needs dealing with health and safety concerns and to determine if clients’ needs can be met by the weatherization program assistance with home repairs and provides for assessment and assisted referral to help offset costs, plans and monitors, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary at this time to revise said program to reflect a decrease of $2,352 in grant appropriations and to also reflect the extension of said program to December 31, 2001 as granted by the Broome County Office of Budget and Research, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes a revision of the Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program Grant reducing the total amount of said grant to $38,590 for the period August 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001, and be it






RESOLUTION NO. 443By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE WEATHERIZATION REFERRAL AND PACKAGING (WRAP) PROGRAM GRANT FOR OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 591 of 2000, as amended by a companion resolution, authorized and approved the Weatherization Referral and Packaging (WRAP) Program Grant for the Office for Aging and adopted a program budget in the amount of $38,590 for the period August 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides for screening and assessment of elderly, low-income housing to determine energy-related needs dealing with health and safety concerns and to determine if clients’ needs can be met by the weatherization program assistance with home repairs and provides for assessment and assisted referral to help offset costs, plans and monitors, and,

WHEREAS, it is desired to renew said grant program in the amount of $50,353 for the period August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2002, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $50,353 from the New York State Office for Aging, Empire State Plaza Agency, Building 2, Albany, New York 12223-0001, for the Office for Aging’s Weatherization Referral and Packaging (WRAP) Program Grant for the period August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2002, and be it






RESOLUTION NO. 444By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUDGET FOR OFFICE FOR AGING’S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM GRANTS AND ADOPTING A REVISED PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2000-2001

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 315 of 2000, as amended by Resolution 315 of 2001, authorized and approved the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Administration Grants for the Office for Aging and adopted a program budget in the amount of $98,430 for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides for chargebacks and payments of all Office for Agig employment program staff for administration expenses involved in all Office for Aging Grants, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary at this time to revise said program to reflect an increase of $1,306 in grant appropriations, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes a revision of the Administration budget for Office for Aging Employment Program Grants in the total amount of $1,306 for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, and be it







RESOLUTION NO. 445By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION AND COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HIICAP) GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING,ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND RENEWING AGREEMENT WITH ACTION FOR OLDER PERSONS, INC. TO ADMINISTER SAID PROGRAM FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 274 of 2000, authorized and approved renewal of the Office for Aging’s Health Insurance Information and Counseling Assistance Program Grant, adopted a program budget in the amount of $5,330 and authorizing an agreement with Action for Older Persons, Inc. to administer said program for the periodSeptember 28, 1999 through March 15, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides for recruitment and training of volunteers for health insurance counseling, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to renew said grant program in the amount of $2,350, adopt a program budget and renew the agreement with Action for Older Persons, Inc. to continue to administer said program for the period March 16, 2001 through March 31, 2002, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $2,350 from the New York State Office for Aging, for the Office for Aging’s Health Insurance Information and Counseling Assistance Program Grant for the period March 16, 2001 through March 31, 2002, and be it


FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with Action for Older Persons, Inc. 30 West State Street, Binghamton, New York 13901 to administer said program grant for a total amount of $2,350 for the period March 16, 2001 through March 31, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 760850.4457.104552 (Subcontracted Program Expense), and be it



FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative(including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) is hereby authorized to make any transfers of funds required within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County’s contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 446By Health Services, Personnel and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY/DENTAL SEALANT GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 73 of 2001, as amended by Resolution 253 of 2001, authorized and approved the Preventive Dentistry/Dental Sealant Grant for the


Department of Health and adopted a program budget in the amount of $57,887 for the period January 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program promotes good oral hygiene to Broome County school children by providing dental exams, cleanings, sealants and educational services, and


RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $55,000 from the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Dental Health, Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, Room 542, Albany, New York 12237-0619, and $33,438 from Broome County Department of Social Services for the Department of Health’s Preventive Dentistry/Dental Sealant Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it





RESOLUTION NO. 447By Public Safety & Emergency Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF PUBLIC DEFENDER’S AID TO LOCALITIES-AID TO DEFENSE PROGRAM FUNDING FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 474 of 2000, authorized and approved the Aid to Localities–Aid to Defense funding for the Public Defender in the amount of $34,470 for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said aid supports the Broome County Office of the Public Defender who provides representation to financially eligible persons arrested in Broome County and also relieves the County of an expense it would otherwise have to assume, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to accept the New York State Public Defender Aid to Localities–Aid to Defense funding in the amount of $34,470 for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $34,470 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, 4 Tower Place, Albany, New York 12203-3764 for the Public Defender’s Aid to Localities-Aid to Defense Program for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revenue hereinabove authorized shall be recorded in budget line 530006.0264.101000 (Major Offense Public Defender), and be it



RESOLUTION NO. 448By Public Works Committee Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BROOME COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS LEAD AGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND RAMP DEMOLITION AND RENDERING A "NEGATIVE DECLARATION" WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, it is necessary to demolish the pedestrian bridge and ramp at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that such Project is subject to the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and it is therefore necessary to initiate procedures with respect thereto, and

WHEREAS, this County Legislature has determined that it is the agency with the broadest governmental powers for investigation of the impact of the proposed action and has the greatest capability for providing the most thorough environmental assessment of the project, and

WHEREAS, this County Legislature is the only involved agency, as defined in the State Environmental Quality Review Act, reviewing the aforementioned project, and

WHEREAS, said Project may have an impact on the environment, now, therefore, be itRESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby declares its intention to seek lead

agency status with respect to the environmental review of the Veterans Memorial Arena pedestrian bridge and ramp demolition, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature, based on the Short Environmental Assessment Form annexed hereto as Exhibit "A", hereby determines and declares that the demolition of the Veterans Memorial Area pedestrian bridge and ramp will not have a significant effect on the environment, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby adopts the "Negative Declaration" annexed hereto as Exhibit "B".Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 449By Community & Social Services, Personnel and Finance CommitteesSeconded by Mr. BrunzaRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 516 of 2000, as amended by Resolution 688 of 2000 and Resolution 233 of 2001 and budget transfers totaling $46,946 authorized and approved continued participation in the Home Energy Assistance Program for the Department of Social Services and adopted a program budget in the amount of $1,246,347for the period November 15, 2000 through November 15, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides assistance with home heating fuel, winterization and fuel equipment, as well as emergency assistance such as utility shut-off and fuel, to eligible Temporary Assistance, Food Stamp and low-income families, and


RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $226,475 from the New York State Department of Temporary and Disability Assistance, 40 North Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12243-0001, for the Department of Social Services Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 and be it





FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative (including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) is hereby authorized to make any transfers of funds required within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County’s contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed.

Ms. Hudak made a motion, seconded by Mr. O’Day, to change the total amount in the RESOLVED paragraph and the first FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to $188,784. Amendment carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer). Resolution as amended carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 450By Community & Social Services, Personnel and Finance CommitteesSeconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE FOOD STAMP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 492 of 2000, authorized and approved renewal of the Food Stamp Employment and Training Grant for the Department of Social Services and adopted a program budget in the amount of $70,192 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides for job readiness training and job search activities to non-public assistance and safety net food stamp recipients, and


RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $62,628 from the New York State Department of Labor, Governor W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus, Albany, New York 12240 for the Department of Social Services' Food Stamp Employment and Training Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it




FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative (including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) are hereby authorized to make any transfers of funds required within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County's contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed. Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).


RESOLUTION NO. 451By Health Services, Personnel and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 410 of 2000, authorized and approved the renewal of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Grant for the Department of Health and adopted a program budget in the amount of $699,421 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program is a special supplemental food program for women, infants and children, and


RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $714,658 from the New York State Department of Health-WIC Program, 217 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York 13202 for the Department of Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it





RESOLUTION NO. 452By Community & Social Services, Personnel and Finance CommitteesSeconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CCDBG) FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 491 of 2000, as amended by Resolution 223 of 2001, authorized and approved the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for the Department of Social Services and adopted a program budget in the amount of $6,484,255 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides funds for child care subsidies to low income families and for activities related to improving the quality and availability of child day care services, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to renew said grant program in the amount of $7,539,552 for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $7,539,552 from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Early Childhood Services Division, 40 North Pearl Street, 11-B Albany, New York 12243 for the Department of


Social Services’ Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby approves and adopts the program budget annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” in the total amount of $7,539,552, and be it




RESOLUTION NO. 453By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, INC. FOR SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR 2001

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services requests authorization for an agreement with Youth Advocacy Programs, Inc. for services for the Department of Social Services at a cost not to exceed $67,518, for the period October 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said agreement will provide a contract with a highly successful, research based program that should significantly reduce foster care placement costs, and provide successful outcome for high risk children by providing a preventive and aftercare program that offers wraparound services to children who are at high risk of residential placement or are returning home from residential placements, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with Youth Advocacy Programs, Inc., 300 Stony Brook Court, Newburg, New York 12550, for services for the Department of Social Services for the period October 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in consideration of said services, the County shall pay the Contractor an amount not to exceed $67,518 for the term of the agreement, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 670067.4561.103000 (Purchase of Services), and be it


RESOLUTION NO. 454By Health Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS VENDORS FOR SCREENING AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND PROSTATE CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 162 of 2001, authorized an agreement with various vendors for screening and education services for the Department of Health’s


Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prostate Cancer Education Program Grant at rates not to exceed those listed on Exhibit “B” of said resolution for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, and

WHEREAS, said services are necessary to provide colorectal cancer screening and prostate cancer education to uninsured or underinsured men and women over fifty years of age in five counties (Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Otsego and Delaware), and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the amendment of said agreement to provide the new fee schedule from the New York State Department of Health’s Cancer Screening Program to the various vendors listed on Exhibit “A” at rates not to exceed those listed on Exhibit “B”, for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, and

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Health has requested authorization for said amendment as approved by the Department of Law, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an amendment to the agreement with various vendors as listed on Exhibit “A”, to provide the new fee schedule from the New York State Department of Health’s Cancer Screening Program, for the Department of Health’s Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prostate Cancer Education Program Grant for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in consideration of said services, the County shall pay thevarious vendors as listed on Exhibit “A” at rates not to exceed those listed on Exhibit “B”, for the term of the agreement, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 480301.4707.104529 (Medical & Hospital Services), and be it



RESOLUTION NO. 455By Community & Social Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPLICATION FOR STATE AID AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR THE YOUTH BUREAU YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/ DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM (YDPP) FOR 2001

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 12 of 2001, authorized Youth Bureau State Aid Applications and established appropriations for the Youth Bureau Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention Program (YDPP) for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 , and

WHEREAS, it is necessary at this time to amend Exhibit “A” of said Resolution, increasing the contract with Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network, Inc. by $2,194, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves amendment of Exhibit “A” of Resolution 12 of 2001, increasing the contract with Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network, Inc. by $2,194, for a total not to exceed $14,218, and be it


FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative is hereby authorized to sign any and all necessary applications for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services State Aid in connection with the County's Youth Services and Recreation Programs and the operation of the Broome County Youth Bureau for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative is hereby authorized to sign any such agreements, documents, papers, or contracts, approved as


to form by the Department of Law, as may be necessary to implement the intent and purpose of this Resolution, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Comptroller and the Commissioner of Finance are hereby authorized to establish any additional accounts or supplemental accounts in connection with said Youth Service and Recreation Programs, and to make such othernecessary bookkeeping accounting entries, adjustments and transfers as may be needed to implement the intent and purpose of this Resolution, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the programs described more fully in the documents on file with the Clerk of this Legislature are hereby approved and subcontracts with the appropriate agencies are hereby authorized and approved.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 456By Economic Development & Planning and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MANUFACTURING GRANT FOR THE OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, the Director of Employment and Training requests authorization to accept a Manufacturing Grant and adopt a program budget in the amount of $474,730 for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and

WHEREAS, said grant, funded through the Workforce Investment Act, supports training for approximately 750 employees at local manufacturing industries and educational institutions in the areas of lean manufacturing, American Production Inventory Control Society, International Standard Organization 9000/2000 and blueprint reading, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $474,730 from the New York State Department of Labor, Workforce Development and Training Division, Governor W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus, Albany, New York, 12240 for the Office of Employment and Training’s Manufacturing Grant for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and be it






RESOLUTION NO. 457By Public Safety & Emergency Services, Personnel and Finance CommitteesSeconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AID TO PROSECUTION GRANT FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 522 of 2000, authorized and approved renewal of the Aid to Prosecution Grant for the District Attorney and adopted a program budget in the amount of $162,522 for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides funds for the salary of a Senior Assistant District Attorney and 64% of the salary of the Chief Assistant District Attorney, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to renew said grant program in the amount of $171,116 for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $135,829 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, 4 Tower Plaza, Albany, NY 12203, for the District Attorney's Aid to Prosecution Grant for the period April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, and be it




FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative (including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) are hereby authorized to make any transfers of funds required within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County's contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 458By Economic Development and Planning Committee Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BROOME COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO ACT AS THE AGENCY IN BROOME COUNTY FOR TOURISM AND CONVENTION PROMOTION FOR 2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 422 of 2000, authorized the Broome County Chamber of Commerce to act as the agency in Broome County for tourism and convention promotion for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, it is desired at this time to authorize the Broome County Chamber of Commerce to be the tourism and convention promoter for Broome County for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 so that appropriate applications may be timely filed for New York State grant monies, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby names and authorizes the Broome County Chamber of Commerce to be the tourism and convention promoter for Broome County for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Broome County Chamber of Commerce is hereby authorized to make application for any grants from the State of New York for tourism and convention promotion in Broome County, and be it


FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized to enter into agreement(s) with the Broome County Chamber of Commerce to provide tourism and convention promotion in Broome County, subject to funding sources and matching funds by the Broome County Chamber of Commerce, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of said grants, the County Executive is authorized to execute any agreements, documents, or papers approved by the Department of Law, necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Broome County Chamber of Commerce shall submit a quarterly written report to this Legislature as to the disposition of said grant monies. Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 459By Health Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF MENTALLY ILL CHEMICAL ABUSER (MICA) INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADOPTING A REVISED PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 706 of 2000, authorized the continued participation in the Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser (MICA) Intensive Case Management Program Grant by the Department of Mental Health and adopted a program budget in connection therewith in the total amount of $272,718 for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides for a Mentally Ill Abuser Program through the Broome County Department of Mental Health, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary at this time to revise said program to reflect an increase of $50,000 in grant appropriations, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes a revision of the Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser (MICA) Intensive Case Management Program Grant in the total amount of $50,000 for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and be it







RESOLUTION NO. 460By Health Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE VISION PROJECT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH,ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH, INC. TO IMPLEMENT SAID PROGRAM FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Mental Health requests authorization to accept the Vision Project For Children and Adolescents Program Grant, to adopt a program budget in the amount of $99,500 and to enter into an agreement with the Center for Governmental Research, Inc. to implement said program for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and

WHEREAS, said grant program provides the means to help develop a vision for a broader range of mental health services for children and adolescents with the overall goal to reduce the inpatient hospitalization of Serious Emotionally Disturbed (SED) children, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $99,500 from the New York State Office of Mental Health, 44 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12229 for the Department of Mental Health’s Vision Project For Children and Adolescents Program Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it


FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with the Center for Governmental Research, Inc., One South Washington Street, Rochester, New York 14614 to implement said program grant for a total amount not to exceed $99,500 for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 470138.4747.104XXX (Other Fees for Services), and be it



FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative (including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) are hereby authorized to make any transfers of funds required within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County’s contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 461By Health Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH BAL M. NEMANI, MD, FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Mental Health requests authorization for an agreement with Bal M. Nemani, MD, for psychiatric services for clients of the Department of Mental Health an rate of $76 per hour, total cost not to exceed $72,960, for the period September 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002, and

WHEREAS, there are currently over 250 active cases of children with serious emotional problems and the County is required to provide psychiatric services to those individuals, and

WHEREAS, due to staff vacancies said agreement is necessary to provide the necessary psychiatric services, now, therefore, be it


RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with Bal M. Nemani, MD, 80 Oak Street, Binghamton, New York 13905-4625, for psychiatric services for clients of the Department of Mental Health for the period September 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in consideration of said services, the County shall pay the Contractor at the rate of $76 per hour, total amount not to exceed $72,960, for the term of the agreement, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 470013.4747.101000 (Professional Fees), and be it


RESOLUTION NO. 462By Health Services and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH,ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH COORDINATED CARE SERVICES, INC. TO ADMINISTER SAID PROGRAM FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Mental Health requests authorization to accept the Quality Assurance and Accountability Project Program Grant, to adopt a program budget in the amount of $140,200 and to enter into an agreement with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. to administer said program for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and

WHEREAS, said grant program proposes to strengthen management and quality assurance capabilities as well as establish and monitor performance expectations, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $115,200 from the New York State Office of Mental Health, 44 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12229 for the Department of Mental Health’s Quality Assurance and Accountability Project Program Grant for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it


FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes an agreement with Coordinated Care Services, Inc., 1099 Jay Street, Rochester, New York 14611 to administer said program grant for a total amount not to exceed $140,200 for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments hereinabove authorized shall be made from budget line 470138.4747.104XXX (Other Fees for Services), and be it



FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive or his duly authorized representative (including the Budget Director, Comptroller and/or Commissioner of Finance) are hereby


authorized to make any transfers of funds required within this grant budget provided that employee head count is not increased, the County’s contribution is not increased, and the salary rate or salary total for a position is not changed.Carried, Ayes-18, Nays-0, Absent-1 (Shafer).

RESOLUTION NO. 463By Health Services, Personnel and Finance Committees Seconded by Mr. MatherRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM (f/k/a/ BE SAFE BROOME INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM) GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR 2001-2002

WHEREAS, this County Legislature, by Resolution 480 of 2000, authorized and approved renewal of the Traffic Safety Awareness Program (f/k/a/ Be Safe Broome Injury Prevention Program) Grant for the Department of Health and adopted a program budget in the amount of $53,450 for the period October 1, 2000 through September 31, 2001, and

WHEREAS, said grant program supports local programs, public education events and activities designed to reduce mortality and morbidity related to traffic accidents, and


RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves acceptance of $53,450 from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, 6 Empire State Plaza, Room 414, Albany, New York 12228, for the Department of Health’s Traffic Safety Awareness Program for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby approves and adopts the program budget annexed hereto as Exhib

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BROOME COUNTY LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION …...Sep 20, 2001 · Absent-1 (Shafer). ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR Legislator Hudak made the presentation of a plaque of the County Seal