File #: 20-406    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/22/2020 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/9/2020
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMELESS AND TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. Homeless and Travelers Aid Budget Cover Letter 2021, 2. 1931 RLA Form, 3. OMH 2020 Funding Letter, 4. 20-406 Health 14 - TMP 1931 - HATAS

RESOLUTION NO. 406

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMELESS AND TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES

 

                     Introduced:  11/9/20

By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society for the provision of outreach, supported housing, case management and transportation services to individuals with mental illness in the amount of $463,046 for a term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, and

 

WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the aforementioned agreement will be financed through the provision of pass through funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health, now, therefore be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society, Albany, NY 12206 for the provision of outreach, supported housing, case management and transportation services to individuals with mental illness in an amount not to exceed $463,046 for a term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, 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.