File #: 21-466    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/15/2021 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 12/6/2021
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT FUNDING
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. ACDMH request to enter into a OMH Workforce Enhancement Contract Cover Letter to the Legislature, 2. 2939 RLA Form, 3. Albany County Mental Health OMH Workforce Enhancement Approval Letter, 4. 21-466 Health 12 - TMP-2939 - Workforce Enhancement Funding from NYSDOH to DOH

RESOLUTION NO. 466

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT FUNDING

 

                     Introduced:  12/6/21

                     By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to accept workforce enhancement funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 21, 2022, and

 

WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the funding will be included in the 2022 budget and will be used for recruitment and retention incentives, educational reimbursements and career development and training, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to accept workforce enhancement funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 21, 2022, 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.