RESOLUTION NO. 356
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE CONGREGATE SERVICES INITIATIVE
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 the Congregate Services Initiative in the amount of $6,350 for the term commencing April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the funding, which requires a 25% County match, will be used to support a range of services including, but not limited to, information and assistance, transportation, socialization, education, and health and wellness activities for seniors in Albany County as well as caregiver support for families, 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 the Congregate Services Initiative in the amount of $6,350 for the term commencing April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 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.