RESOLUTION NO. 349
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE TITLE III-E CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Introduced: 10/12/21
By Elder Care Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging to accept Title III-E Caregiver Support Program funding in the amount of $233,437 for the term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the funding, which requires a 25% County match, will be used to support and assist caregivers in their efforts to care for older adults in their homes in the community, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging to accept Title III-E Caregiver Support Program funding in the amount of $233,437 for the term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, 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.