RESOLUTION NO. 218
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HEALTHY CAPITAL DISTRICT REGARDING OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDING AND AMENDING THE 2026 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 6/8/26
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Healthy Capital District regarding Opioid Settlement Funding in the amount of $200,000 for the term commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that this funding will be used to provide training and training scholarships to individuals in substance use recovery to become Certified Recovery Peer Advocates and/or Peer Supervisors, and will conduct outreach to marginalized populations and provide ongoing support to peers who are employed or volunteering at treatment or recovery support agencies in Albany County, 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 Healthy Capital District, Albany, NY 12206 regarding Opioid Settlement Funding in the amount of $200,000 for the term commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028, 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.