RESOLUTION NO. 724
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BRIGHTSIDE UP, INC. REGARDING FAMILY DAYCARE AND CHILDCARE PROVIDER REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Introduced: 11/12/24
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has provided 100% State funding for processing of daycare registration applications and inspections of registered providers, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Brightside Up, Inc. for the processing of daycare registration applications and inspections of registered providers in an amount not to exceed $292,983 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that Brightside Up, Inc. conducts investigations and tracks complaints against providers, and provides outreach in a focused effort to network and continually develop family daycare providers in low income neighborhoods, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an agreement with Brightside Up, Inc., Menands, NY 12204 for the processing of daycare registration applications and inspections of registered providers in an amount not to exceed $292,983, for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.