RESOLUTION NO. 641
AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS, INC. AND AMENDING THE 2024 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET
Introduced: 10/15/24
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 $25,000 to and enter into an agreement with Stakeholders, Inc. for a term commencing October 15, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, Stakeholders, Inc. was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a loss of major corporate volunteer contracts and a reduction in their annual budget, and
WHEREAS, Stakeholders, Inc. seeks funding to employ a part-time program manager, increase marketing outreach to engage underrepresented communities, and continue to host the Sustainable Communities Institute, and
WHEREAS, This funding will allow Stakeholders, Inc. to rebuild their programs, enhance nonprofit governance, and strengthen community engagement, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to disburse ARPA funding in the amount of $25,000 to and enter into an agreemen...
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