RESOLUTION NO. 615
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING THE TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM
Introduced: 10/15/24
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Health has requested authorization to enter into a two-year agreement with the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control, regarding the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program in an amount not to exceed $219,223 for the term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program is a mandated service and that the program includes early case detection and reporting, prompt diagnosis, appropriate treatment, case management, aggressive investigation of contacts, treatment of latent infection, and educational activities, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a two-year agreement with the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control, regarding the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program in an amount not to exceed $219,223 for the term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 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.