RESOLUTION NO. 235
AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS, INC. AND AMENDING THE 2024 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET
Introduced: 4/8/24
By ARPA Executive Committee:
WHEREAS, The County of Albany received $29.6 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which may be used for various projects and programs within the County to help mitigate the long-term effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature created the ARPA Executive Committee and its various Subcommittees to determine how these funds should be distributed and to review applications for these monies, and
WHEREAS, The ARPA Executive Committee and its various Subcommittees have worked tirelessly over the last year in order to establish guidelines that will assist them in reviewing and evaluating the numerous applications they will receive, and
WHEREAS, The ARPA Executive Committee, having evaluated numerous proposals, has requested authorization to disburse ARPA funding in the amount of $50,000 to and enter into an agreement with New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) for a term commencing April 8, 2024, and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, NYCON was significantly impacted by disruptions to funding and reduced utilization of its services by other nonprofits due to budgetary constraints during the COVID-19 pandemic, and
WHEREAS, NYCON seeks funding to sustain its operations and bridge financial gaps so that it may continue to provide vital services to nonprofit organizations in Albany County, and
WHEREAS, This funding will benefit Albany County by supporting nonprofits in serving thousands of residents through critical safety net programs, arts and cultural opportunities, and health and human services, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to disburse ARPA fund...
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