RESOLUTION NO. 323
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING SERVICES FOR SAFETY NET AND TANF APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS
Introduced: 8/14/23
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The New York State Welfare Reform Act of 1997 mandates that local social services districts screen all adult public assistance applicants and recipients for alcohol and substance abuse, and if indicated, obtain related assessments of treatment needs including level of care and employability determinations, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Mental Health regarding assessment and referral services for Safety Net and TANF applicants and recipients in the amount of $250,000 for a term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated the amount above represents the salaries, fringe, supervision, and associated lab costs associated with two full-time Mental Health Certified Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselors on staff in the Mental Health Department, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Departments of Social Services and Mental Health regarding services for Safety Net and TANF applicants and recipients in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, 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.