RESOLUTION NO. 293
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION REGARDING THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Introduced: 8/11/25
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension regarding the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in an amount not to exceed $180,000 for a term commencing October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that Cornell Cooperative Extension will provide outreach and certification services to assist eligible low-income households, especially elderly and disabled individuals, in meeting the costs of home energy, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Voorheesville, NY 12186 regarding HEAP in an amount not to exceed $180,000 for a term commencing October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, 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 Cornell Cooperative Extension and County Officials.