RESOLUTION NO. 451
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES REGARDING THE PROVISION OF PEER ENGAGEMENT AND OPEN ACCESS TREATMENT SERVICES
Introduced: 11/14/22
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Catholic Charities regarding peer engagement and open access services for individuals with substance abuse and narcotic addiction related issues in the amount of $170,334 for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the aforementioned agreement will be financed through the provision of pass through funding from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Catholic Charities, Albany, NY 12202 regarding peer engagement services for individuals with substance abuse and narcotic addiction related issues in an amount not to exceed $170,334 for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 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 to the appropriate County Officials.