RESOLUTION NO. 456
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES AND AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 11/10/25
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc. for supported housing and advocacy for individuals with mental health issues in the amount of $51,467 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also requested authorization to amend the 2025 Department of Mental Health Budget to facilitate the pass-through of funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health to Equinox, Inc., 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 for supported housing and advocacy for individuals with mental health issues in the amount of $51,467 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2025 Department of Mental Health Budget is amended as follows:
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.