RESOLUTION NO. 259
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING THE DRINKING WATER ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Introduced: 8/10/20
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Health has been notified by the New York State Department of Health that funds in an amount up to $528,560 are available to continue an ongoing grant pertaining to the Drinking Water Safety Program, and
WHEREAS, The grant provides funding to improve the existing drinking water monitoring system and ensure continued safety of drinking water for residents of Albany County, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has requested authorization to enter into a multi-year agreement with the New York State Department of Health in an amount up to $528,560 regarding the Drinking Water Safety Program for the term commencing April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2025, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a multi-year agreement with the New York State Department of Health in an amount up to $528,560 regarding the Drinking Water Safety Program for the term commencing April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is further authorized to enter into an initial agreement with the New York State Department of Health regarding the Drinking Water Safety Program commencing April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $105,712, 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 County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.