RESOLUTION NO. 572
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS REGARDING THE 2023 NEW YORK STATE COMPANION ANIMAL CAPITAL FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2023 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
Introduced: 12/4/23
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regarding the 2023 New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund Grant Program funding in the amount of $500,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that this funding, which requires a 25% County match, will be used to assist with renovations at the Albany County Correctional Facility and Rehabilitative Services Center to create an auxiliary animal shelter in partnership with the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate this funding into the 2023 Sheriff's Office Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regarding the 2023 New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund Grant Program funding in the amount of $500,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2023 Sheriff's Office Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Create and Increase Revenue Account A3150 0 3388 Law Enforce Aiding Animal Shelter by $500,000
Create and Increase Appropriation Account A3150.2 by $250,000 by creating and increasing Line Item A3150 2 2999 Misc. Equipment by $250,000
Create and Increase Appropriation Account A3150.4 by $250,000 by creating and increasing Line Item A3150 4 4071 Property Repair & Rental by $250,000
and, be it further
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