RESOLUTION NO. 243
AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH WHISKERS, INC. AND AMENDING THE 2024 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET
Introduced: 4/8/24
By ARPA Executive Committee:
WHEREAS, The County of Albany received $29.6 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which may be used for various projects and programs within the County to help mitigate the long-term effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature created the ARPA Executive Committee and its various Subcommittees to determine how these funds should be distributed and to review applications for these monies, and
WHEREAS, The ARPA Executive Committee and its various Subcommittees have worked tirelessly over the last year in order to establish guidelines that will assist them in reviewing and evaluating the numerous applications they will receive, and
WHEREAS, The ARPA Executive Committee, having evaluated numerous proposals, has requested authorization to disburse ARPA funding in the amount of $25,000 to and enter into an agreement with Whiskers, Inc., DBA Whiskers Animal Benevolent League for a term commencing April 8, 2024, and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, Whiskers Animal Benevolent League was significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the cancellation of crucial fundraising events, including its Spring Gala, and
WHEREAS, Whiskers Animal Benevolent League seeks funding to support its 2024 Foster Program, which aims to provide adoption preparation expenses such as spay/neuter, vaccination, FeLV/FIV testing, microchips, and medical attention for 125 cats and kittens, and
WHEREAS, This funding will benefit Albany County by contributing to animal welfare, promoting pet adoption, and encouraging volunteerism within the community, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to disburse ARPA funding in the amount of $25,000 to and enter into an agreement with Whiskers, Inc., DBA Whiskers Animal Benevolent League, Albany, New York 12206 regarding Community Development Nonprofit Recovery activities for a term commencing April 8, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026, and, be it further
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2024 Albany County Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account CM.4.3622B.04089Z.ARP24 by $25,000
Increase Appropriation Account CM.9.3622B.44046Z.ARP24 by $25,000 by increasing Line Item 44046Z.ARP24 by $25,000
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement 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.
Referred to ARPA Executive Committee - 4/8/24