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File #: 21-293    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/27/2021 In control: County Legislature
On agenda: Final action: 9/13/2021
Title: AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING THE NY CONNECTS COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM
Sponsors: Elder Care Committee, Andrew Joyce, Matthew J. Miller
Attachments: 1. RLA TMP 2633 Cover Letter NY Connects COVID-19 Vaccine Access, 2. 2633 RLA Form, 3. NGA - ADRC Vaccine Access, 4. 21-293 EC 8 - TMP-2633 - NY Connects COVID-19 Vaccine Access Supplemental Funding, Agreement with DSS
RESOLUTION NO. 293

AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING THE NY CONNECTS COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM

Introduced: 9/13/21
By Elder Care Committee, Messrs. A. Joyce and Miller:

WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging regarding the NY Connects COVID-19 Vaccine Access Supplemental Funding program in the amount of $19,725 for the term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022, and

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also requested authorization to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Albany County Department of Social Services to assist in providing direct services related to increasing COVID-19 vaccine access, and

WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the funding will be used by the Department for Aging in conjunction with the Department of Social Services to provide COVID-19 vaccination information, assistance, and access to older adults who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, 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 Office for the Aging regarding the NY Connects COVID-19 Vaccine Access Supplemental Funding program in the amount of $19,725 for the term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022, and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the County Executive is also authorized to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Department of Social Services to assist in providing direct services related to increasing COVID-19 vaccine access, and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreements as to form and content, and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the C...

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