REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization to accept grant funding from New York State Office for Aging for AAA Transportation Services
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Date: 8/12/2026
Department: Aging
Attending Meeting: Emma L. Teague, Commissioner
Submitted By: Patrick Dillon
Title: Dir. Programs & Operations
Phone: 518 447 7733
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Grant Acceptance
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
New York State Office for Aging, Two Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1251
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: 16,455.00
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: YES
Anticipated in Budget: YES
Spreadsheet attached: NO
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 0 County: 0
State: 100% Local: 0
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: 03787
Revenue Amount: 16,455.00
Appropriation Account and Line: 44046
Appropriation Amount: 16,455.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: NO
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Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: NO
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Apprenticeship Program NO
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: 324
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Department for Aging is requesting the Legislature’s approval to 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.