September 4, 2025 Health, Human Services And Human Rights

The Ulster County Legislature's Health, Human Services, and Human Rights Committee met on September 4, 2025, to discuss multiple contract amendments and budget resolutions related to social services and public health programs. Key procurement actions included approving contract amendments exceeding $50,000 with vendors such as Pure Foods LLC (Mom's Meals) for specialized meal delivery, NISARC (ARC Mid Hudson) for early intervention respite services, and transportation providers Bernie Bus and Orange County Transit LLC for transporting children to special education programs. The committee also approved budget amendments to allocate state and federal funds for youth services, opioid settlement funding, and interdepartmental agreements for security at mental health facilities. Additionally, a lease amendment was authorized for the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie to expand clinic space. A significant portion of the meeting focused on addressing ongoing issues at the Kingston Motel, a privately run emergency housing site with challenges related to septic system failures, water supply, security, and resident safety. Discussions highlighted coordination with regulatory agencies, plans for improved security through potential law enforcement contracts, and efforts to transition residents to permanent affordable housing. The meeting included motions passed unanimously to adopt all resolutions presented, reflecting active procurement and budget management to support health and human services in the county.