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Dutchess County Shared Services and Cooperative Programs

2026last touched · 8 source resolutions
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Resolutions authorizing the village's participation in Dutchess County shared services and procurement assistance programs, the Think Differently initiative, and the community preservation fund intermunicipal agreement.
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
Dutchess County Shared Services Intermunicipal Agreement
The Mayor is authorized to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Shared Services with the County of Dutchess. This agreement creates the opportunity for shared services without requiring the Village to participate in any specific service.[3][8]
2025
Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program Renewal
The Mayor is authorized to sign the renewal of the Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program agreement. This most recent renewal was authorized on November 17, 2025.[4][5][6][7]
2016
Think Differently Initiative Adoption
The Village of Red Hook has adopted the Think Differently initiative to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals living on the Autism Spectrum and with special needs. The initiative supports community events that expand family-friendly opportunities for people with special needs and their families, and encourages businesses and residents to make facilities and services more accessible.[2]
2012
CPF Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Red Hook
The Village has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Red Hook governing the Community Preservation Fund allocation framework. Highly ranked Village parcels are eligible for a minimum 10% of CPF funds annually (with both Villages together receiving a minimum 20% annually). The agreement includes a municipal veto over allocations not directly benefitting the Village, a mechanism for relinquishing the allocation, and designation of each party as an active participant in decision-making.[1]
History · superseded or expired
2024
Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program (2024 Renewal)
The Mayor was authorized to renew the Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program contract in November 2024. Superseded by the renewal authorized on November 17, 2025.[6]
2023
Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program (2023–2024 Term)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program agreement for the term November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024. Superseded by subsequent renewals authorized in 2024 and 2025.[5]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2012-01-19Memorandum of Understanding - Community Preservation Fund
  2. [2]2016-09-12Adoption of Think Differently Initiative
  3. [3]2022-01-10Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Dutchess
  4. [4]2023-04-10Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance agreement
  5. [5]2023-11-02Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program
  6. [6]2024-11-21Authorize renewal of Dutchess County shared services contract
  7. [7]2025-11-17Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program Renewal
  8. [8]2026-05-11Authorize signature of Intermunicipal Agreement for Shared Services (Dutchess County)

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.