RESOLUTION NO. 472
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID, STIMULANT, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
Introduced: 12/7/20
By Audit and Finance Committee and Mr. Miller:
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the United State Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs regarding the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program grant in the amount of $898,062 for the term commencing October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2023, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that such funding would be used to support the Albany LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) program’s new initiative, “Growing LEAD: Increasing Operational Capacity to Improve and Expand Service in Albany County” by adding case managers, a full time Project Director, and a Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator to improve coordination between partners and the public, increase public awareness, and develop policies and procedures to better serve LEAD communities, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the United State Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs regarding the regarding the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program grant in the amount of $898,062 for the term commencing October 1, 2020 and ending September 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.