RESOLUTION NO. 212
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE GENERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
Introduced: 6/13/22
By Health Committee and Mr. Miller:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Health has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee regarding the 2023 General Highway Safety Grant Program in the amount of $50,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the funding will be used to distribute pedestrian safety information at select intersections at risk for accidents, provide safety education in schools and conduct community outreach regarding pedestrian safety, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee regarding the 2022 General Highway Safety Grant Program in the amount of $50,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said 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.
Adopted by unanimous vote - 6/13/22
Ms. Plotsky abstained.