RESOLUTION NO. 282
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ALTAMONT PROGRAM, INC. REGARDING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND SAFETY NET RECIPIENTS
Introduced: 9/14/20
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The New York State Welfare Reform Act allows for the utilization of education and training programs to provide the necessary tools to facilitate clients’ employment readiness and access to employment that will lead to self-sufficiency and end welfare dependency, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has recommended the Altamont Program, Inc. to provide the aforementioned services based on their demonstrated abilities, ability to reach the target population, project location, and experience and expertise, and
WHEREAS, The Altamont Program, Inc. will provide work preparation training, job placement, post-employment services, and educational and vocational training services for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and/or Safety Net recipients including those who are non-English speaking, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Altamont Program, Inc. regarding employment services for TANF and/or Safety Net recipients for the term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $529,700 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.