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2026080

ACCEPTING GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND AMENDING THE 2026 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET AS IT PERAINS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

Introduced
May 10, 2026
Latest action
May 10, 2026
Status
ADOPTED
District coverage
scope: countywide

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FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 2026080 RE: ACCEPTING GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND AMENDING THE 2026 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH Legislators VALDES SMITH, ARNOFF, BRENDLI, KAUL, KEARNEY, LAWLER, REDL, RHODES, SHAH and WINSBY offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, the Department of Mental Health ("DMH") has advised that the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has awarded the County a grant (C633229) under the Byrne SCIP Crisis Intervention Programming initiative in the sum of $51,307, and WHEREAS, this grant funding will support the implementation of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM), a nationally recognized framework designed to improve coordination and outcomes for individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders who interact with the criminal justice system, and WHEREAS, to support this work, DMH has issued RFP-DCP-08-26 for the implementation and facilitation of the SIM framework which aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance crisis response, diversion strategies, and coordination across behavioral health and criminal justice systems within Dutchess County, and WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Legislature to amend the 2026 Adopted County Budget to accept such funds and provide for the receipt and expenditure of said funds, now therefore, be RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive to accept the grant award from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in connection with the above initiative, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Finance is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to amend the 2026 Adopted County Budget as follows: APPROPRIATIONS Increase A.3010.4401.106 Professional Services - Program $51,307 REVENUES Increase A.3010.30890.49 Other State Aid Byrne SCIP CA-055-26; CRC/rjw; G-1922; 04/08/2026; Fiscal Impact: See Attached. STATE OF NEW YORK ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Igislature this Y day of M $51,307 2026. APPROVED Susan/ Sereno SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Dos May 19,2006 JULIE SPUROIII, CLERK OF THE LECISLATURE COORDINATION Initialing indicates information only: @ County Executive CRL County Attorney (as to form) JHN/eRGMental Health HS CRC Finance DAB/R& Comptroller In Budget SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE JEAN-MARIE NIEBUHR, LCSW-R COMMISSIONER DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH To: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Sue Serino, County Executive Sean Griffin, Director of Budget and Finance - DMH April 6, 2026 Resolution Request - Acceptance of DCJS Byrne SCIP Grant Funding Request for Resolution - Acceptance of DCJS Byrne SCIP Grant Funding (SIM Implementation) Amount: $51,307 The Department of Mental Health is requesting approval of a resolution to accept grant funding in the amount of $51,307 awarded by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) under the Byrne SCIP Crisis Intervention Programming initiative. This funding is intended to support the implementation of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM), a nationally recognized framework designed to improve coordination and outcomes for individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorder who interact with the criminal justice system. As outlined in the associated RFP, the project will focus on facilitating a SIM mapping workshop, developing a strategic action plan, and providing technical assistance to support implementation efforts. To support this work, DMH issued RFP-DCP-08-26 for the Implementation and Facilitation of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Framework. This initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance crisis response, diversion strategies, and coordination across behavioral health and criminal justice systems within Dutchess County. We appreciate your consideration and respectfully request approval to accept and appropriate this funding. 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 | (845) 486-2700 | Fax: (845) 485-2759 dutchessny.gov FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ 51,307 Total Current Year Revenue $ 51,307 and Source Byrne SCIP Cirsis Intervention Programming (Grant) - $51,307 Source of County Funds (check one): • Existing Appropriations, Contingency, Transfer of Existing Appropriations, • Additional Appropriations, VI Other (explain). Identify Line Items(s): A.3010.30890.49 - $51,307 A.3010.4401.106 - $51,307 Related Expenses: Nature/Reason: Amount $ Anticipated Savings to County: Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: $51,307 Additional Comments/Explanation: Request to accept and appropriate $51,307 in grant funding from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (Byrne SCIP Crisis Intervention Programming) to support implementation of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) framework Funding will be used to procure professional services for facilitation of a countywide SIM workshop, development of a strategic action plan, and provision of technical assistance to improve coordination between behavioral health and criminal justice systems. Prepared by: Sean Griffin, Director of Budget and Finance Prepared On: 4/6/2026 Dut.pdt NEW YORK STATE Division of Criminal Justice Services KATHY HOCHUL Governor ROSSANA ROSADO Commissioner CILLIAN FLAVIN Deputy Commissioner Grant Award Notice Grantee/Contractor: Mental He County / Dutchess County Department of Program Name: Byrne SCIP Crisis Intervention Programming Signatory Name and Title: Susan Serino, County Executive Email: [email protected] Date: 6/6/2025 Award Amount: $51,306.85' Term Dates: TBD Contract Number: C633229 Program Description: Funding to support Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) and a Competency to Stand Trial (CST) summit. The following additional information is provided as required when grants are supported with federal funding: Federal Award Identification Information Award Name: BJA FY 2022- 2023 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Formula Solicitation Federal Award Number: 15PBJA-23-GG-00026-BSCI Name of the Federal Award Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Federal Award Lapse Date: 9/30/2026 Total Amount of Federal Award: $13,313,053 Federal Fiscal Year of Funds: FFY 22-23 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Title and Number: 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Grant Questions Denise Crates, Public Safety Grants Representative NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services ffice of Program Development and Fundin Phone: 518.373-965 Thank you for all the work you do. We look forward to working with you in our continued efforts to safeguard the health and safety of all New York residents and visitors. 80 South Swan Street, Albany, New York 12210 | 518-457-8462 | www.criminaljustice.ny.gov X X X X X X X ABSENT X X X X 11 11 1 2026080 ACCEPTING GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND AMENDING THE 2026 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X X X X X X X X 24 Present: ____ 1 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 24 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 054, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 074, 075, 078, 079, 080, 081, 083, 084, 086, 087, 088 OF THE YEAR 2026