RESOLUTION NO. 35
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE INDUSTRIES FOR THE DISABLED REGARDING ANCILLARY LAUNDRY SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS IN THE EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM
Introduced: 2/13/23
By Elder Care Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Industries for the Disabled regarding ancillary laundry services for eligible individuals in the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) in the amount of $100,000 for the term commencing April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that New York State Industries for the Disabled will subcontract with Plaza Linens to provide laundry bags and the pick up, delivery, cleaning, and processing of laundry, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also indicated that the agreement will provide an opportunity for older adults and individuals with disabilities who are not eligible for EISEP or Medicaid services to make arrangements directly with Plaza Linens through a private pay option in order to delay or reduce their need to apply for governmental programs, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Albany, NY 12203 regarding ancillary laundry services for eligible individuals in the amount of $100,000 for the term commencing April 1, 2023 and ending March 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 State and County Officials.