RESOLUTION NO. 665
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2024 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 11/12/24
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice regarding the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant in the amount of $550,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The funding will be used for facilitating post-release integration into the community, bolstering support services for recently discharged individuals, aiding probationers, and fostering seamless transitions for individuals navigating between jail and court systems, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate a portion of the aforementioned funding into the 2024 Department of Mental Health Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to renew an agreement with United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice regarding the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant in the amount of $550,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2024 Department of Mental Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:
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.