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 the Community Services for the Elderly Program (CSE)
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Date: 8/12/2026
Department: Aging
Attending Meeting: Emma L. Teague, Commissioner
Submitted By: Patrick Dillon
Title: Director Programs & Operations
Phone: 518 447 7733
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Grant Acceptance
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
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Term: (Start/end date or duration) 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: 962,680.00
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: YES
Anticipated in Budget: YES
Spreadsheet attached: NO
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 0 County: 25%
State: 75% Local: 0
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: 03782
Revenue Amount: 722,010.00
Appropriation Account and Line: 44046, 44453
Appropriation Amount: 962,680.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: NO
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Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: NO
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# of MWBE: Enter text.
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Apprenticeship Program NO
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: 318
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Department for Aging is requesting the Legislature’s approval to accept the Community Services for the Elderly (CSE) grant from New York State Office for Aging. This grant funding is used to support programs and services within Albany County that provide transportation for seniors and support social adult daycare programs. In the past contract year adults 60 years and older residing in Albany County received transportation services to and from medical appointments, pharmacies, congregate meal sites, and trips to the grocery store. This grant funding is also used to support the Home Delivered Meal Program.