RESOLUTION NO. 425
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2023 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 10/10/23
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee regarding the Highway Safety Grant Program in an amount of $35,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the funding will be used to distribute pedestrian safety information at select intersections that are at risk for accidents, provide safety information in schools, and conduct community outreach regarding pedestrian safety, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also indicated a budget amendment is necessary to incorporate a portion of the grant funding into the 2023 Department of Health Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee regarding the Highway Safety Grant Program in an amount of $35,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, and, be it further
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2023 Department of Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A4010 0 4400 NHTSA-GTSC Grant by $12,674
Increase Appropriation Account A4010.4 by $12,674 by increasing the following line items:
Increase Line Item A4010 4 4038 Travel Mileage Freight by $25
Increase Line Item A4010 4 4046 Fees for Services by $12,649
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 thi...
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