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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Accreditation Agreement with the Council on Accreditation, for reaccreditation of the Dept. of Social Services, at a cost not to exceed $19,629 in FY 2021. [Dept. of Social Services, Ford]
Summary
Approval to execute an Accreditation Agreement with the Council on Accreditation (COA), for reaccreditation of the Department of Social Services, at a cost of $19,629.00. Reaccreditation through COA is required every four years, and the Department of Social Services has been accredited continuously since the early 1980s. This affiliation ensures that the Department implements best practices, May provide an advantage in applying for Grant funding, and allows the Department to benchmark itself with other innovative human services programs across the country. Funds are Budgeted. (L1025-20) (Ford)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review: Law: E. Thompson 10/13/20
Fully Budgeted: Yes
Account Number: 1101-606101-6001-71299
This Fiscal Year Impact: $19,629.00
Annual Impact: N/A
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Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: $19,630.00
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute the Accreditation Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with the Council on Accreditation, for re-accreditation of the Department of Social Services, at a cost not to exceed $19,629.00 in FY 2021.
Section 2 - That an amount, not to exceed the sum of $19,629.00 be and hereby is approved for payment to the Council on Accreditation, from account # 1101-606101-6001-71299, in FY 2021, pursuant to the terms of the Accreditation Agreement, with ongoing costs subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds in future fiscal years.
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