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File #: 23-524    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/12/2023 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/13/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. Equinox 2024 contract cover letter to the legislature, 2. RLA FORM 4598, 3. 6.12.23 SAFA Funding Letter, 4. Resolution 445 11.14.22, 5. 23-524 Health 18 - TMP-4598 - Equinox - Copy

RESOLUTION NO. 524

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES

 

                     Introduced:  11/13/23

By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc. regarding the provision of outpatient substance abuse services to individuals with chemical dependencies in the amount of $385,501 for a term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, 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 Equinox, Inc., Albany, NY 12206 regarding the provision of outpatient substance abuse services to individuals with chemical dependencies in an amount not to exceed $385,501 for a term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 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.