File #: 22-360    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/17/2022 In control: Elder Care Committee
On agenda: Final action: 10/11/2022
Title: AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING THE NY CONNECTS EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Sponsors: Elder Care Committee
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter NY Connects, 2. 3523 RLA Form, 3. Prior Resolution No.215 NY Connects, 4. Allocation Schedule NY Connects, 5. 22-360 EC 5 - TMP-3523 - NY Connects
RESOLUTION NO. 360

AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING THE NY CONNECTS EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Introduced: 10/11/22
By Elder Care Committee:

WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Aging has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) regarding the NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement program in the amount of $363,281 for the term commencing April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023, and

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also requested authorization to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Albany County Department of Social Services in the amount of $333,281 for administration of the NY Connects program, and

WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the funding from NYSOFA, $30,000 of which will be retained by the Department for Aging for department administration, will be used by the Department for Aging in conjunction with the Department of Social Services to support the delivery of NY Connects services to older adults and individuals of any age with disabilities who are in need of long-term services, 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 Office for the Aging regarding the NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement program in the amount of $363,281 for the term commencing April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023, and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Department of Social Services in the amount of $333,281 for administration of the NY Connects program, and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreements as to form and content, and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of...

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