REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization to accept grant funding from NYSOFA and to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Albany County Department of Social Services for the NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement Program.
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Date: 7/27/2020
Submitted By: Patrick Dillon
Department: Aging
Title: Contract Administrator
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) Click or tap here to enter text.
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: $363,281.00
Scope of Services: Requesting authorization for the Department for Aging and The Department of Social Services to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support the delivery of NY Connects services to older adults 60 years and older and individuals of any age with disabilities who are in need of long term services 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: $363,281.00
Revenue Amount: AA6772 03789
Appropriation Account and Line: AA6772 44046
Appropriation Amount: $363,281.00
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 ☒
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Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number: 314
Date of Adoption: 8/12/2019
Justification: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
To accept grant funding and for Albany County Department for Aging to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Albany County Department of Social Services for the NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement Program. NY Connects is an essential component of the State’s efforts to rebalance the long-term services and support systems so that people can live independently and remain at home and in their communities.
NY Connect services are available to older adults and their caregivers. The core functions of NY Connects include; the provision of the NY Connects No Wrong Door Screening Process, information and assistance, application and enrollment assistance for public benefit programs, coordination with other agencies to guide individuals through the eligibility processes, counseling options, care transitions, and data collection and reporting.