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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
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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 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
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Resolution: ____
Motion: ____
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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