RESOLUTION NO. 405
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES
Introduced: 11/9/20
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc. for the provision of supported housing, health home, advocacy and service dollar management services for individuals with mental health issues in the amount of $957,823 for a term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the aforementioned agreement will be financed through the provision of pass through funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc., Albany, NY 12206 for the provision of supported housing, health home, advocacy and service dollar management services for individuals with mental health issues in an amount not to exceed $957,823 for a term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, 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.