RESOLUTION NO. 256
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HOSPITALITY HOUSE REGARDING OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDING AND AMENDING THE 2026 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 7/13/26
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Hospitality House regarding a 2026 Opioid Settlement Funding Mini-Grant in the amount of $18,304 for the term commencing August 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that this funding will be used to purchase camping, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activity equipment for use by their residents, all of which are men receiving treatment for substance use disorder, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also indicated Hospitality House’s proposal was one of nine proposals received for funding through the Opioid Settlement Funded Mini-Grants, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate this funding into the 2026 Department of Mental Health Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Hospitality House, Albany, NY 12206 regarding a 2026 Opioid Settlement Funding Mini-Grant in the amount of $18,304 for the term commencing August 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2026 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.