RESOLUTION NO. 548
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING THE NY CONNECTS EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Introduced: 9/9/24
By Elder Care Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Aging has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) regarding the NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement Program in the amount of $400,821 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also requested authorization to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Department of Social Services in the amount of $360,821 for administration of the NY Connects Program, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the funding from NYSOFA, $39,460 of which will be retained by the Department for Aging for department administration, will be used by the Department for Aging in conjunction with the Department of Social Services to support the delivery of NY Connects services to older adults and individuals of any age with disabilities who are in need of long-term services, 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 Office for the Aging regarding the NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement Program in the amount of $400,821 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Department of Social Services in the amount of $360,821 for administration of the NY Connects Program, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreements as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County ...
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