RESOLUTION NO. 570
AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR RE-ENTRY SERVICES WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND AMENDING THE 2023 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 12/4/23
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to renew an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to accept grant funding regarding the Albany County Re-Entry Task Force in the amount of $411,230 for the term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, and
WHEREAS, The County Re-Entry Task Force provides rehabilitation, education, and case management services for people previously incarcerated in order to reduce recidivism and promote quality of life, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate a portion of the aforementioned funding into the 2023 Department of Mental Health Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to renew an agreement with New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to accept grant funding regarding the County Re-Entry Task Force in the amount of $411,230 for the term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2023 Department of Mental Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A4322 0 3485 Mental Health by $2,338
Increase Appropriation Account A4310.1 by $1,548 by increasing Line Item A4310 1 2260 001 430029 Reentry Coordinator by $1,548 for an annual salary of $75,000
Increase Appropriation Account A4310.8 by $790 by increasing the following line items:
Increase Line Item A4310 8 9010 State Retirement by $279
Increase Line Item A4310 8 9030 Social Security by $124
Increase Line Item A4310 8 9060 Hospital & Medical Insurance by $387
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to ap...
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