File #: 20-296    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/27/2020 In control: Elder Care Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/14/2020
Title: Authorization to accept grant funding from NYSOFA for AAA Transportation Program.
Sponsors: Elder Care Committee
Attachments: 1. RLA TMP1799 Cover Letter Transportation, 2. 1799 RLA Form, 3. Notice of Grant Award - Transportation, 4. Prior Resolution No.312 -Transportation, 5. 20-296 EC 14 - TMP-1799 - AAA State Transportation

REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION

 

 

Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):

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Authorization to accept grant funding from NYSOFA for AAA Transportation Program.

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Date:                                                                                                                                7/27/2020

Submitted By:                                                                                     Patrick Dillon

Department:                                                                                                          Aging

Title:                                                                                                                                Contract Administration                     

Phone:                                                                                                          518 447 7733

Department Rep.

Attending Meeting:                                                                                    Deborah C. Riitano, Commissioner

 

Purpose of Request:

 

Adopting of Local Law

Amendment of Prior Legislation

Approval/Adoption of Plan/Procedure

Bond Approval

Budget Amendment

Contract Authorization

Countywide Services

Environmental Impact/SEQR

Home Rule Request

Property Conveyance

Other: (state if not listed)                                          Click or tap here to enter text.

 

 

CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENTS

 

Increase/decrease category (choose all that apply):

Contractual

Equipment

Fringe

Personnel

Personnel Non-Individual

Revenue

 

Increase Account/Line No.:                                          Click or tap here to enter text.                                 

Source of Funds:                                                                                     Click or tap here to enter text.

Title Change:                                                                                                          Click or tap here to enter text.

 

CONCERNING CONTRACT AUTHORIZATIONS

 

Type of Contract:

Change Order/Contract Amendment

Purchase (Equipment/Supplies)

Lease (Equipment/Supplies)

Requirements

Professional Services

Education/Training

Grant  

 Acceptance

Submission Date Deadline Click or tap to enter a date.

Settlement of a Claim

Release of Liability

Other: (state if not listed)                                          

 

Contract Terms/Conditions:

 

Party (Name/address):

New York State Office for Aging

Two Empire State Plaza

Albany, New York 12223-1251

 

Additional Parties (Names/addresses):

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Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee:                                           $16,926.00

Scope of Services:                                                                                     Provider funding for vital transportation services for older adults 60 years and older residing in Albany County.

 

Bond Res. No.:                                                                                    Click or tap here to enter text.

Date of Adoption:                                                                                    Click or tap here to enter text.

 

 

CONCERNING ALL REQUESTS

                     

Mandated Program/Service:                                           Yes No

If Mandated Cite Authority:                                                                Click or tap here to enter text.

 

Is there a Fiscal Impact:                                                                 Yes No

Anticipated in Current Budget:                                            Yes No

 

County Budget Accounts:

Revenue Account and Line:                                           AA6772 03787

Revenue Amount:                                                                                      $16,926.00                     

 

Appropriation Account and Line:                                            AA6772 44046

Appropriation Amount:                                                                $16,926.00

 

Source of Funding - (Percentages)

                     Federal:                                                                                    Click or tap here to enter text.

                     State:                                                                                                          100%

                     County:                                                                                     Click or tap here to enter text.

                     Local:                                                                                                         Click or tap here to enter text.

 

Term

Term: (Start and end date)                                           4/1/2020 - 3/31/2021

Length of Contract:                                                                                    12 Months

 

Impact on Pending Litigation                                           Yes No

If yes, explain:                                                                                      Click or tap here to enter text.

 

Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:

Resolution/Law Number:                                                                312

Date of Adoption:                                                                                     8/12/2019

 

 

Justification: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)

Accept the AAA State Transportation grant from New York State Office for Aging.  This grant funding provides vital transportation services for older adults residing in Albany County.  This will allow transportation services for non-emergency medical transportation and prioritized transportation to vital services for program eligible older adults residing in Albany County. Transportation to vital services includes; medical appointments, pharmacy, grocery shopping and/or food pantry, adult day care, and congregate meal sites.  Through this state funded grant, this supplements the transportation services that are primarily funded through the Community Services for the Elderly Program (CSE) grant.