File #: 20-015    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/26/2019 In control: Social Services Committee
On agenda: Final action: 2/10/2020
Title: AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND BRIGHTSIDE UP, INC. REGARDING REGISTRATION SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Sponsors: Social Services Committee
Attachments: 1. TMP_1339_Cover Letter Brightside Up 2020.pdf, 2. 1339 RLA Form, 3. TMP_1339_Funding_Letter_2020_New_Regs_10%.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 15

AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND BRIGHTSIDE UP, INC. REGARDING REGISTRATION SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

Introduced: 2/10/20
By Social Services Committee:

WHEREAS, The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has provided 100% State funding for processing of day care registration applications and inspections of registered providers, and

WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services regarding Family Day Care Registration and Inspection Services in an amount of $245,145 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, and

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Brightside Up, Inc. for the processing of day care registration applications and inspections of registered providers in an amount not to exceed $233,065, for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that through the aforementioned agreement the County will pass through OCFS funding to Brightside Up, Inc. in order to facilitate assistance to families regarding registration and inspection of all day care providers in Albany County who have a relationship with the Department, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement to accept funding in an amount of $245,145 with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an agreement with Brightside Up, Inc., Menands, NY 12204 for the processing of day care registration applications and inspections of registered providers in an amo...

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