RESOLUTION NO. 115
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CARES OF NY, INC. REGARDING SERVICES FOR UNSHELTERED PERSONS
Introduced: 3/11/24
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with CARES of NY, Inc. regarding the Housing Resource Connection Program in the amount of $300,000 per year for a total amount not to exceed $900,000 for a three-year term commencing March 11, 2024 and ending March 10, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the City of Albany will provide matching funds in the amount of $300,000 per year, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the Housing Resource Connection Program will address unsheltered homelessness by bringing substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and housing assistance services directly to breakfast programs, warming centers, shelters, sidewalks, and other locations across the County where unsheltered individuals spend their time, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with CARES of NY, Inc., Albany, NY 12205 regarding the Housing Resource Connection Program in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for a 3-year term commencing March 11, 2024 and ending March 10, 2027, 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.