RESOLUTION NO. 401
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS REGARDING THE 2024 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2024 DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES BUDGET
Introduced: 7/8/24
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has indicated that the New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) has allocated funding to the Department for its operation of the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Albany County Department of Social Services (DSS) regarding the 2024 SYEP in the amount of $50,000 for a term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending October 31, 2024, and also requested an amendment to the 2024 DCYF Budget to accept the aforementioned OTDA funding, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension to cover costs related to preparing program plans, monitoring programs and projects, preparing reports and other documents, as well as providing financial literacy workshops for youth participants in the 2024 SYEP in the amount of $20,000 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending October 31, 2024, and
WHEREAS, The SYEP is intended to introduce youth into the workforce and help them acquire skills that can be used to improve school performance while becoming responsible adults and recognizing the importance of establishing education and career goals, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with DSS regarding the 2024 SYEP in the amount of $50,000 for a term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending October 31, 2024, and, be it further
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Voorheesville, NY 12186, in the amount of $20,000 regarding the administration of the 2024 SYEP for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending October 31, 2024, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2024 Department for Children, Youth and Families Budget is amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A6119 0 3820 Division for Youth by $50,000
Increase Appropriation Account A6119.4 by $50,000 by increasing the following line items:
Increase line item A6119 4 4406 Division for Youth by $20,000
Increase line item A6119 4 4046 Fees for Services by $30,000
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.