RESOLUTION NO. 239
AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK, INC. AND AMENDING THE 2024 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET
Introduced: 4/8/24
By ARPA Executive Committee:
WHEREAS, The County of Albany received $29.6 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which may be used for various projects and programs within the County to help mitigate the long-term effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature created the ARPA Executive Committee and its various Subcommittees to determine how these funds should be distributed and to review applications for these monies, and
WHEREAS, The ARPA Executive Committee and its various Subcommittees have worked tirelessly over the last year in order to establish guidelines that will assist them in reviewing and evaluating the numerous applications they will receive, and
WHEREAS, The ARPA Executive Committee, having evaluated numerous proposals, has requested authorization to disburse ARPA funding in the amount of $50,000 to and enter into an agreement with Special Olympics New York, Inc. for a term commencing April 8, 2024, and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics New York, Inc. was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in disruptions to program delivery, cancellation of fundraising events, and operational challenges, and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics New York, Inc. seeks funding to support its efforts to provide inclusive athletic opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and
WHEREAS, This funding will benefit individuals with intellectual disabilities by facilitating their participation in structured sports activities, promoting social inclusion, enhancing physical and mental well-being, and reducing disparities in healthcare access, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County E...
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