RESOLUTION NO. 284
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/HEALTH RESEARCH, INC. REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Introduced: 8/10/26
By Health Committee, Willingham, Pedo, Reidy:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Department of Health/Health Research, Inc. (NYSDOH/HRI) regarding the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program in an amount not to exceed $341,339 for the term commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the funding will be used to improve Albany County’s capacity for public health emergency response, continue to recruit and train Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, and continue the robust training and exercise program to test response capabilities, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with NYSDOH/HRI regarding the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program in an amount not to exceed $341,339 for the term commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, 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.
Adopted by unanimous vote - 8/10/26