RESOLUTION NO. 321
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES REGARDING THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Introduced: 9/14/26
By Law Committee, Hille, and Rosano:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office of Victim Services regarding the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $1,310,153 for the term commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2028, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the funding will support the salaries and fringe benefits of staff providing direct services to victims of crime, including clinical therapy, court advocacy, case management, victim assistance hotline services, and emergency room accompaniment, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office of Victim Services regarding VOCA Victim Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $1,310,153 for the term commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2028, 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.
Adopted by unanimous vote - 9/14/26