File #: 24-342    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/24/2024 In control: Social Services Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/10/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sponsors: Social Services Committee
Attachments: 1. TMP 5437 - DSS_update, 2. 24-342 SS 5 - TMP 5437 - Authorizing_Interdepartmental_MOU_Departments_Social_Services_and_Mental_Health_APS_Cleaning_Program

RESOLUTION NO. 342

 

AUTHORIZING AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

 

Introduced: 6/10/24

By Social Services Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Department of Mental Health regarding adult protective services in the amount of $50,000 for a term commencing February 15, 2024 and ending September 15, 2024, and

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the agreement will support an enhanced cleaning services pilot program for individuals jointly served by the Adult Protective Services and Albany County Mental Health Assertive Community Treatment teams, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute an interdepartmental agreement between the Department of Social Services and the Department of Mental Health regarding adult protective services in the amount of $50,000 for a term commencing February 15, 2024 and ending September 15, 2024, 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.