RESOLUTION NO. 15
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND BRIGHTSIDE UP, INC. REGARDING REGISTRATION SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Introduced: 2/10/20
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has provided 100% State funding for processing of day care registration applications and inspections of registered providers, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services regarding Family Day Care Registration and Inspection Services in an amount of $245,145 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Brightside Up, Inc. for the processing of day care registration applications and inspections of registered providers in an amount not to exceed $233,065, for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that through the aforementioned agreement the County will pass through OCFS funding to Brightside Up, Inc. in order to facilitate assistance to families regarding registration and inspection of all day care providers in Albany County who have a relationship with the Department, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement to accept funding in an amount of $245,145 with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an agreement with Brightside Up, Inc., Menands, NY 12204 for the processing of day care registration applications and inspections of registered providers in an amount not to exceed $233,065, for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, 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.