REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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The Albany County Department of Mental Health requests to renew a contract with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Department for Reentry Grant Funds.
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Date: 7/29/26
Department: Mental Health
Attending Meeting: Dr. Stephen Giordano, Director
Submitted By: Mark Gleason
Title: Budget Analyst
Phone: 518-447-3014
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Enter text.
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, 80 Swan Street, Albany NY 12210
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 10/1/2026-9/30/2027
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $411,230
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: YES
Anticipated in Budget: YES
Spreadsheet attached: YES
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 0% County: 0%
State: 100% Local: 0%
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: NO
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Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: YES
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Apprenticeship Program NO
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: 339-9/8/25
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Department of Mental Health requests permission to renew its contract with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to continue providing Re-Entry Services. The Albany County Reentry Task Force assists individuals who are being released to the community from prison who have been identified as having high needs/risk. The program facilitates...
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