RESOLUTION NO. 117
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHENECTADY COUNTY REGARDING THE PROVISION OF PRESCHOOL EVALUATION SERVICES
Introduced: 4/11/22
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Schenectady County regarding the provision of Preschool Evaluation Services through the Albany County Evaluation Team for a term commencing July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Evaluation Team is an approved provider of services by both the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to conduct both comprehensive and supplemental evaluations for early intervention and preschool services, and
WHEREAS, The reimbursements under this agreement will be at the applicable rates established by NYSED and Albany County will be reimbursed 100% by Schenectady County for all Preschool Evaluation Services rendered by the Albany County Evaluation Team, and
WHEREAS, The Department anticipates approximately $5,000 in revenue over the term of the agreement, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Schenectady County regarding the provision of Preschool Evaluation Services at the applicable rates established by NYSED for a term commencing July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, 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.