RESOLUTION NO. 352
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REGARDING THE JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANT
Introduced: 6/10/24
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of Mental Health has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance regarding the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $550,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the grant funding will be used for facilitating post-release integration into the community, bolstering support services for recently discharged individuals, aiding probationers and fostering seamless transitions for individuals navigating between jail and court systems, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance regarding the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $550,000 for the term commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said grant application 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.