REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Contract Authorization for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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Date: August 26, 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 Health
Empire State Plaza
Corning Tower
Albany, NY 12237
Term: (Start/end date or duration) October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $3,026,000
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: YES
Anticipated in Budget: YES
Spreadsheet attached: NO
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 90.4% County:
State: 9.6% Local:
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: A34010.03409
A44010.04409
Lead Poison Prevention Grant
Revenue Amount: $3,026,000
Appropriation Account and Line: Various
Appropriation Amount: $3,026,000
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 2022-125
April 11, 2022
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Albany County Department of Health (ACDOH) requests authorization to enter into a contract with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. ACDOH is requesting authorization to contract with NYSDOH from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2031 for $3,026,000. All revenues and expenditures for the annual award of $605,200 were anticipated and included in the 2026 Health Department budget.
This program provides for collaboration with local health care providers to assess children’s risk of lead exposure, blood lead testing, anticipatory guidance to prevent lead poisoning, diagnostic evaluation, medical management including risk reduction education, environmental interventions, and coordination of services for children less than 18 years old with elevated blood lead levels.