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File #: 25-231    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/29/2025 In control: Audit and Finance Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/9/2025
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP REGARDING THE ALBANY COUNTY FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee, Joanne Cunningham, Maggie Alix, Robert J. Beston, Beroro T. Efekoro, Gilbert F. Ethier, Timothy Lane, Susan C. Laurilliard, Matthew J. Miller, Susan Pedo, Victoria Plotsky, Dustin M. Reidy, Bill L. Ricard, Ellen Rosano, Merton D. Simpson
Attachments: 1. TMP - 6565 - Cover Letter, 2. RLA Form 6565, 3. RFP-2025-008, 4. RFP #2025-008 AHP response-Homebuyer Navigator, 5. RFP #2025-008 Recommendation Letter, 6. Concurrence Memo, 7. 25-231 AF 15 - TMP 6565 - First Time Home Buyer Navigator

RESOLUTION NO. 231

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP REGARDING THE ALBANY COUNTY FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER NAVIGATOR PROGRAM

 

Introduced: 6/9/25

By Audit and Finance Committee, Cunningham, Beston, Efekoro, Ethier, Lane, Laurilliard, Miller, Pedo, Plotsky, Reidy, Ricard, Rosano and Simpson:

 

WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the Affordable Housing Partnership regarding the Albany County First-Time Homebuyer Navigator Program in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for a term commencing May 15, 2025 and ending May 14, 2026, with two one-year options to renew, and

 

WHEREAS, The County Executive’s Office, through the Purchasing Agent, issued a request for proposals for a full-time equivalent (FTE) position to assist in managing the Albany County First-Time Homebuyer Program and Affordable Housing Partnership was recommended as the sole responsible bidder, and

 

WHEREAS, The County Executive indicated that the First-Time Homebuyer Navigator FTE position will serve as a resource for qualified low to moderate income Albany County residents seeking to buy their first home, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Affordable Housing Partnership, Albany, NY 12210 regarding the Albany County First-Time Homebuyer Navigator Program in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for a term commencing May 15, 2025 and ending May 14, 2026, with two one-year options to renew, 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.