July 2, 2026 Health, Human Services and Human Rights

The Ulster County Legislature's Health, Human Services, and Human Rights Committee met on July 2, 2026, to discuss several resolutions primarily related to budget amendments and contract approvals for health and social services programs. Key procurement actions included the acceptance of $24,545 in additional state funding for mental health emergency services, approval of multiple 100% state and federal funded contracts totaling $90,000 each for youth mentoring and juvenile supervision programs, and a contract amendment with Zach Academy Inc. for lead safety training. The committee also authorized an intermunicipal agreement with Duchess County for overflow morgue storage, funded entirely by county funds, with a per-body daily fee if utilized. Additionally, the committee set public hearings for local laws providing real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and combat zone service members. Discussions included budget appropriations, contract extensions, and capital project planning for a new morgue facility. No votes opposed the procurement-related resolutions, and several motions to adopt contracts and budget amendments were passed unanimously. The meeting also featured a presentation on climate public health preparedness training for municipal leaders, highlighting grant opportunities and emergency planning resources.