RESOLUTION NO. 78
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BACKYARD SHEDS AND GARAGES REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER
Introduced: 3/10/25
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Backyard Sheds and Garages regarding the purchase of a structure for the new Law Enforcement Aiding Animal Shelters (LEASH) animal shelter in an amount not to exceed $423,072, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated the purchase will be funded by the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund Grant, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff’s Office received one bid regarding a structure for the animal shelter and Backyard Sheds and Garages was deemed the sole responsible bidder, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Backyard Sheds and Garages, Selkirk, NY 12158 regarding the purchase of a structure for the new LEASH animal shelter in an amount not to exceed $423,072, 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.