File #: 24-660    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/30/2024 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/12/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. TMP-5933 Equinox Cover Letter to Legislature, 2. RLA Form 5933, 3. Equinox CAT 9.25.pdf, 4. Equinox 2024 Contract Res 515, 5. 24-660 Health 22 - TMP-5933 - Equinox

RESOLUTION NO. 660

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES

 

                     Introduced:  11/12/24

By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc. for the provision of supported housing and advocacy for individuals with mental health issues in the amount of $586,886 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, 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 Mental Health, now, therefore, be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc., Albany, NY 12206 for the provision of supported housing and advocacy for individuals with mental health issues in an amount not to exceed $586,886 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, 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.