RESOLUTION NO. 174
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING THE HIV/AIDS SURVEILLANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Introduced: 5/11/20
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Albany County Department of Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Department of Health regarding the HIV/AIDS Surveillance grant program for a total amount of $400,000 over a five-year term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2024, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the grant funding will be used to support the complete and accurate reporting of all suspected and confirmed HIV/AIDS cases within Albany County, the instruction of diagnosing providers on the responsibility to report newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases and requests for partner notification, and maintaining confidentiality of all reports of suspected and confirmed HIV/AIDS cases, 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 Department of Health regarding the HIV/AIDS Surveillance grant program for a total amount of $400,000 over a five-year term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2024, 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 Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.