File #: 20-275    Version: Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/30/2020 In control: Audit and Finance Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/10/2020
Title: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING
Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee
Attachments: 1. RLA1733_CoverLetter, 2. 1733 RLA Form, 3. 4480-Eligible-Emer-Protective-Measures-FS, 4. DR4480-RPA-Albany County (NY)_signed, 5. 20-275 AF 26 - FEMA Grant covid

RESOLUTION NO. 275

 

AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING

 

Introduced:  8/10/20

                     By Audit and Finance Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Public Assistance Grant Program, and

 

WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that the funding from FEMA would be used to support Albany County’s ongoing response efforts regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, such as management costs, emergency medical care services, medical sheltering, purchase and distribution of food throughout the County, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Public Assistance Grant Program, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said grant application 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.