RESOLUTION NO. 461
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES
Introduced: 11/10/25
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc. for supportive housing and advocacy for individuals with mental health issues in the amount of $600,950 for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the aforementioned agreement will be financed via pass-through funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc., Albany, NY 12205 for supportive housing and advocacy for individuals with mental health issues in the amount of $600,950 for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 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 County Officials.