RESOLUTION NO. 256
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS REGARDING THE CAPITAL REGION OPEN ACCESS ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2020 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 8/10/20
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) regarding the Capital Region Open Access Engagement Program in an amount not to exceed $11,006 for a term commencing May 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2020, and
WHEREAS, The Director has been notified that grant award funding has been made available regarding the Capital Region Open Access Engagement Program which is a 24/7/365 single point of access program for those dealing with addiction, and
WHEREAS, The Director also indicated a budget amendment is necessary to incorporate this funding, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, that the County Executive is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the NYS OASAS regarding the Capital Region Open Access Engagement Program in an amount not to exceed $11,006 for a term commencing May 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2020, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2020 Department of Mental Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A3486 Narcotics Addiction Control (OASAS Grant) by $11,006
Increase Appropriation Account A4310 4 4046 Fees for Services by $11,006
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.