File #: 24-724    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/10/2024 In control: Social Services Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/12/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BRIGHTSIDE UP, INC. REGARDING FAMILY DAYCARE AND CHILDCARE PROVIDER REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Sponsors: Social Services Committee
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter Brightside Up 2025 signed, 2. RLA Form 5877, 3. EXECUTED Contract Brighside Up 2024, 4. Res 498 Adopted 11.13.23, 5. Resolution 24 Adopted 02.12.24, 6. 24-724 SS 5 - TMP - 5877 - Authorizing_Agreement_Brightside_Up_Inc_Provider_Registration_Services

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.