REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Contract Authorization to Accept Grant Funds for Septic System Replacement Round 5
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Date: July 29, 2026
Department: Health
Attending Meeting: Dr. Kristen Navarette
Submitted By: Ransom Moore
Title: Assistant Commissioner
Phone: (518) 447-4695
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
Term: (Start/end date or duration) Ongoing Program
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $175,000
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: YES
Anticipated in Budget: NO
Spreadsheet attached: NO
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: County:
State: 100% Local:
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: NYS Septic Sys. Replace. Pgm.
A.4010.0.3424
Revenue Amount: $175,000
Appropriation Account and Line: Fees For Services
A.4010.4.4046
Appropriation Amount: $175,000
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: NO
If Mandated, Cite Authority:
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: NO
# of Response(s):
# of MWBE:
# of Veteran Business:
Bond Resolution No.:
Apprenticeship Program NO
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: Resolution 24-125
March 11, 2024
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Albany County Department of Health (ACDOH) has been notified that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) have identified Albany County as a priority geographic area for the replacement of septic systems. NYSDEC and NYSDOH have awarded $175,000 to Albany County from its fifth round of funding from the Septic System Replacement Fund.
This grant program seeks to reduce the environmental and public-health impacts associated with the discharge of effluent from cesspools and septic systems on groundwater used as drinking water, as well as threatened or impaired waterbodies. ACDOH is requesting authorization to participate in this grant program, which reimburses property owners for up to 50% of the eligible costs (up to a maximum of $10,000) for their eligible septic system projects.