File #: 24-123    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/19/2024 In control: Law Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/11/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE INC. REGARDING CLIENT ADVOCATE SERVICES
Sponsors: Law Committee
Attachments: 1. RLA 4895 Cover Letter - Signed.pdf, 2. RLA FORM 4895, 3. 2023-12-27 Albany Service Agreement Revised v2.pdf, 4. 24-123 Law 11 - TMP-4895 - Partners for Justice

RESOLUTION NO. 123

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE INC. REGARDING CLIENT ADVOCATE SERVICES

 

Introduced: 3/11/24

By Law Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Public Defender has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Partners for Justice Inc. regarding client advocate services in the amount of $395,451 for a term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026, and

 

WHEREAS, The Public Defender has indicated that Partners for Justice will recruit two client advocates for the Public Defender’s Office, provide training on collaborative defense practices, and produce quarterly data reports with key metrics related to advocate services, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Partners for Justice Inc., New York, NY 10001 regarding client advocate services in the amount of $395,451 for a term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026, 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.