RESOLUTION NO. 226
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID, STIMULANT, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
Introduced: 7/13/20
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to submit a grant application for the amount of $898,062 to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs regarding the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that such funding would be used to support Albany LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) program’s new initiative, “Growing LEAD: Increasing Operational Capacity to Improve and Expand Service in Albany County” by adding case managers, a full time Project Director and a Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator to improve coordination between partners and the public, increase public awareness and develop policies and procedures to better serve LEAD communities, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application for the amount of $898,062 to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs regarding the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said grant application 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.