File #: 21-034    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/28/2020 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 2/8/2021
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMELESS AND TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY REGARDING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY RE-ENTRY PROGRAM
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. HATAS Contract Authorization Cover Letter to Legislature, 2. RLA Form 2189, 3. DCJS Reentry Grand Award Letter 12.28.2020, 4. 21-034 Health 6 - TMP 2189 - HATAS Re-entry Services

RESOLUTION NO. 34

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMELESS AND TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY REGARDING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY RE-ENTRY PROGRAM

                     Introduced: 2/8/21

                     By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society (HATAS) regarding a County Re-Entry Task Force to provide case management services for individuals being released from prison and participating in the County Re-Entry Program, and

 

                     WHEREAS, The term of the agreement shall commence on October 1, 2020 and end on September 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $130,000 and is fully funded by a grant received from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, now, therefore be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with HATAS for case management services for individuals being released from prison and participating in the County Re-Entry Program for the term commencing October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $130,000, 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.