File #: 23-129    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/23/2023 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/10/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS REGARDING THE NEW YORK STATE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. RLA-TMP-4088 OASAS Opioid Settlement Funds Letter to Legislature, 2. RLA 4088 Form, 3. OASAS OPIOID Settlement Funds Letter, 4. OASAS Opioid Settlement Planned Use of Funds, 5. 23-129 Health 5 - TMP-4088 - Opioid Settlement Fund, 6. 23-129 Health 5 - Annexed

RESOLUTION NO. 129

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS REGARDING THE NEW YORK STATE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND

 

                     Introduced:  4/10/23

                     By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports to accept settlement funding from the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $1,573,116, and

 

WHEREAS, The Director has indicated the funding will be used to address substance use prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery service needs in Albany County, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports to accept settlement funding from the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $1,573,116, 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.