File #: 21-419    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/14/2021 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/8/2021
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES
Sponsors: Health Committee, Norma J. Chapman, Merton D. Simpson, Wanda F. Willingham
Attachments: 1. 2729 RLA Form, 2. Equinox State Aid Funding Letter 9.9.21, 3. Resolution 20-404, 4. Equinox 2022 RLA Budget Cover Letter to Legislature, 5. 21-419 Health 7 - TMP-2729 - Equinox Outpatient

RESOLUTION NO. 419

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES

 

                     Introduced:  11/8/21

By Health Committee, Ms. Chapman, Mr. Simpson and Ms. Willingham:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc. regarding the provision of outpatient substance abuse services to individuals with chemical dependencies in the amount of $362,129 for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, 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 Addiction Services and Supports, now, therefore be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc., Albany, NY 12206 regarding the provision of outpatient substance abuse services to individuals with chemical dependencies in an amount not to exceed $362,129 for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, 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.