File #: 22-455    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/26/2022 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/14/2022
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. Equinox 2023 Contract Cover Letter to Legislature, 2. 3650 RLA Form, 3. Res # 428 Equinox, 4. Equinox CAT Report, 5. 22-455 Health 20 - TMP-3650 - Equinox housing

RESOLUTION NO. 455

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES

 

                     Introduced:  11/14/22

By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the 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 $1,026,273 for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, 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 $1,026,273 for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, 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.