RESOLUTION NO. 501
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ALTAMONT PROGRAM, INC. REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES AT THE SCHUYLER INN
Introduced: 12/8/25
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to New York State Social Services Law, local social services districts are required to provide emergency and transitional shelter to public assistance eligible homeless individuals and families, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with The Altamont Program, Inc. regarding emergency and transitional shelter services at the Schuyler Inn in an amount not to exceed $2,008,913 for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The Altamont Program, Inc. will provide emergency and transitional shelter services at the Schuyler Inn to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families which includes the provision of three meals a day, seven days a week, with the goal of helping families move more quickly and appropriately to either permanent housing or the Marillac Family Shelter, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with The Altamont Program, Inc., Schenectady, NY 12304 regarding emergency and transitional shelter services at the Schuyler Inn in an amount not to exceed $2,008,913 for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, 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.