RESOLUTION NO. 326
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE COUNTY REENTRY TASK FORCE AND AMENDING THE 2026 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 9/14/26
By Health Committee and Hille:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the County Reentry Task Force in the amount of $411,230 for the term commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the County Reentry Task Force assists individuals who have been identified as high need or high risk with successful integration back into the community following incarceration, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also indicated that a significant change from the previous contract period is that case management services will be provided in-house by the Department of Mental Health rather than through an external contractor, and
WHEREAS, The Director has requested an amendment to the 2026 Department of Mental Health Budget for the change in the provider of case management services, 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 Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the County Reentry Task Force in the amount of $411,230 for the term commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2026 Department of Mental Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:
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