RESOLUTION NO. 293
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES REGARDING OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDING AND AMENDING THE 2024 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 5/13/24
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences regarding Opioid Settlement Funding in the amount of $166,080 for the term commencing June 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that this funding will be used to expand harm reduction trainings and Naloxone distribution, and to conduct a research project on the obstacles faced by individuals seeking addiction recovery services in Albany County, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate this funding into the 2024 Department of Mental Health Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY 12202 regarding Opioid Settlement Funding in the amount of $166,080 for the term commencing June 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2024 Department of Mental Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A4320 0 3735 NYS Opioid Settlement Funds by $160,080
Increase Appropriation Account A4320.4 by $166,080 by increasing Line Item A4320 4 4489 Albany College of Pharmacy by $166,080
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.