REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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The Albany County Department of Mental Health requests renew a contract with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Department for Reentry Grant Funds.
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Date: 7/30/25
Department: Mental Health
Attending Meeting: Dr. Stephen Giordano, Director
Submitted By: Mark Gleason
Title: Budget Analyst
Phone: 518-447-3014
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Enter text.
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, 80 Swan Street, Albany NY 12210
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 10/1/2025-9/30/2026
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $411,230
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ☒ No ☐
Anticipated in Budget: Yes ☒ No ☐
Spreadsheet attached: Yes ☐ No ☒
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 0 County: 0
State: 100% Local: 0
County Budget Accounts:
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Appropriation Account and Line: Enter text.
Appropriation Amount: Enter text.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ☐ No ☒
If Mandated, Cite Authority: Enter text.
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: Yes ☒ No ☐
# of Response(s): Enter text.
# of MWBE: Enter text.
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Apprenticeship Program Yes ☐ No ☒
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date #664 11/12/24
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Department of Mental Health requests permission to renew a contract for Re-Entry services with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services. The Albany County Reentry Task Force assists individuals who are being released back to the community from prison who have been identified as having high needs/risk and allows for their successfully integration back into the community, for purposes of reducing recidivism. The total grant award of $411,230 is for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.