RESOLUTION NO. 406
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM GRANT
Introduced: 7/8/24
By Health Committee and Pedo:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance regarding the 2024-2027 Solutions to End Homelessness Program Grant in an amount up to $1,175,000, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the grant funding will be used to expand services to underserved populations, specifically addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals through the development of a Street Psychiatry Program, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance regarding the 2024-2027 Solutions to End Homelessness Program Grant in an amount up to $1,175,000, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said grant application 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.