RESOLUTION NO. 257
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION REGARDING THE HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM GRANT
Introduced: 8/10/20
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension regarding the Healthy Neighborhoods Program Grant in the amount of $220,000 for the term commencing April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension will provide the funding needed to address public health issues in targeted areas focusing on reducing residential injuries, childhood lead poisoning, exposure to indoor air pollutants and preventing fires, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension regarding the Healthy Neighborhoods Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $220,000 for the term commencing April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021, 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.