RESOLUTION NO. 359
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CARES OF NY, INC. REGARDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FOR ALBANY COUNTY
Introduced: 9/11/23
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to provisions in the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program interim rule 24 CFR part 578.7, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires that all CoC funded partners participate in their CoC’s Coordinated Entry project, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Cares of NY, Inc. to be represented by and participate in the review of applications for housing assistance handled by the Coordinated Assessment Entry Committee utilizing the Homeless Management Information System for assessments for a term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Cares of NY, Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, for a term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, 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.