RESOLUTION NO. 353
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING NY CONNECTS EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT
Introduced: 10/13/26
By Elder Care Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Aging has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging regarding NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement in the amount of $400,821 for the term commencing April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also requested authorization to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Albany County Department of Social Services for administration of the NY Connects program, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the funding will be used by the Department for Aging in conjunction with the Department of Social Services to support the delivery of NY Connects services to seniors and individuals of any age with disabilities who are in need of long-term 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 Office for the Aging regarding NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement in the amount of $400,821 for the term commencing April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Department of Social Services for administration of the NY Connects program, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreements 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.