RESOLUTION NO. 418
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES REGARDING THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES
Introduced: 11/8/21
By Health Committee, Ms. Chapman, Mr. Efekoro, Ms. McLaughlin, Mr. Simpson and Ms. Willingham:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Catholic Charities regarding peer engagement and open access services for individuals with substance abuse and narcotic addiction related issues in the amount of $161,607 for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, 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 Catholic Charities, Albany, NY 12202 regarding peer engagement services for individuals with substance abuse and narcotic addiction related issues in an amount not to exceed $161,607 for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, 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 to the appropriate County Officials.