RESOLUTION NO. 359
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Introduced: 10/13/26
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Department of Health regarding the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in an amount not to exceed $3,026,000 for a term commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2031, and
WHEREAS, The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program grant funding will be used to collaborate with local health care providers for assessing children’s risk of lead exposure, blood lead testing, anticipatory guidance to prevent lead poisoning, diagnostic evaluation, medical management including risk reduction education, environmental interventions, and the coordination of services for children less than 18 years of age with elevated blood lead levels, 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 Department of Health regarding the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in an amount not to exceed $3,026,000 for a term commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2031, 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.