File #: 20-404    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/22/2020 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/9/2020
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. Equinox Budget Cover Letter 2021 OASAS, 2. 1929 RLA Form, 3. OASAS 2020 Funding Letter, 4. 20-404 Health 12 - TMP 1929 - Equinox Outpatient Services

RESOLUTION NO. 404

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES

 

                     Introduced:  11/9/20

By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc. regarding the provision of outpatient substance abuse services to individuals with chemical dependencies in the amount of $412,949 for a term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, and

 

WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the aforementioned agreement will be financed through the provision of pass through funding from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, now, therefore be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Equinox, Inc., Albany, NY 12206 regarding the provision of outpatient substance abuse services to individuals with chemical dependencies in an amount not to exceed $412,949 for a term commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, 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 County Officials.