RESOLUTION NO. 324
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
Introduced: 9/14/26
By Health Committee, Gillespie, Hille, and Rosano:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee regarding the Highway Safety Grant Program in the amount of $40,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the funding will be used to promote safety by distributing pedestrian safety information at select intersections at risk for accidents, providing safety education in schools, and conducting community outreach regarding pedestrian safety, 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 Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee regarding the Highway Safety Grant Program in the amount of $40,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027, 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