RESOLUTION NO. 128
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2024 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
Introduced: 3/11/24
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the Community Project Funding Grant in an amount of $500,000 for a term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending August 31, 2030, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that the aforementioned grant funds will be used to help renovate the Sheriff’s Homeless Improvement Program located at the Albany County Correctional Facility and Rehabilitative Services Center, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate the aforementioned funding into the 2024 Sheriff’s Office Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the Community Project Funding Grant in an amount of $500,000 for a term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending August 31, 2030, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2024 Sheriff’s Office Budget is amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A3150 0 4080 Community Project Program by $500,000
Increase Appropriation Account A3150.4 by $500,000 by increasing Line Item A3150 4 4070 Equipment Repair and Rental by $500,000
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.