File #: 23-217    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/11/2023 In control: Law Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/12/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING THE FOURTH COUNSEL AT FIRST APPEARANCE GRANT
Sponsors: Law Committee, Merton D. Simpson
Attachments: 1. 4202 Cover Letter - Signed.pdf, 2. 4202 RLA Form, 3. 0-Contract-4th CAFA-Albany-CAFA401.pdf, 4. 22-074.pdf, 5. 23-217 Law 15 - TMP-4202 - Fourth Counsel at First Appearance

RESOLUTION NO. 217

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING THE FOURTH COUNSEL AT FIRST APPEARANCE GRANT

 

Introduced: 6/12/23

By Law Committee and Simpson:

 

                     WHEREAS, The Public Defender has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services regarding the Fourth Counsel at First Appearance grant in the amount of $749,700 for the term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, and

 

                     WHEREAS, The Public Defender has indicated that this grant will allow for the continuation of the Counsel at First Appearance program, now, therefore, be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized enter into an agreement with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services regarding the Fourth Counsel at First Appearance grant in the amount of $749,700 for the term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, 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.