RESOLUTION NO. 215
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: 7/12/21
By Elder Care Committee and Mr. A. Joyce:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging has requested authorization 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 $363,281 for the term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also requested authorization to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Albany County Department of Social Services for administration of the NY Connects program, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the funding 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 $363,281 for the term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Department of Social Services 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 Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.