RESOLUTION NO. 68
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, AND THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE REGARDING THE STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT GRANT
Introduced: 3/9/26
By Law Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the STOP Violence Against Women Act grant in the amount of $61,548 for the term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also requested authorization to enter into interdepartmental agreements with the District Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office to formalize a multi-disciplinary approach to law enforcement and prosecution, 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 Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the STOP Violence Against Women Act grant in the amount of $61,548 for the term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into interdepartmental agreements with the District Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office, 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 Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.