RESOLUTION NO. 449
AMENDING THE 2023 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET TO PROVIDE THE VETERANS SERVICE BUREAU WITH FUNDING TO ENHANCE NOT-FOR-PROFIT VETERAN SERVICES PROVIDERS
Introduced: 10/10/23
By Ward, A. Joyce, Feeney, Beston, Clay, Cleary, Commisso, Lekakis, McLaughlin, Miller, Plotsky, Reidy, Reinhardt, Ricard, Rosano, Simpson and Willingham:
WHEREAS, During the pandemic, the veterans of Albany County and the associations which provide them services faced significant challenges, including isolation, lack of services and limited income, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Veterans Services Bureau has a long history of working with not-for-profit Veteran groups and associations to expand its services to the members of our armed forces, and
WHEREAS, The Veterans Service Bureau is uniquely qualified to determine the best way to assist groups and associations providing our Veterans services, and
WHEREAS, Money was set aside in the 2023 Albany County Budget for the Albany County Improvement Initiative, to be used assist community service providers who are serving our communities, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2023 Albany County Budget is amended as follows:
Decrease Appropriation Account A8020.4 by decreasing Line Item A8020 4 4903 Albany County Improvement Initiative by $150,000
Increase Appropriation Account A6510.4 by $150,000 by increasing Line Item A6510 4 4049 Special Programs by $150,000
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.
Referred to Audit and Finance Committee - 10/10/23
Favorable Recommendation Audit and Finance Committee - 10/26/23