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AGENDA
ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATURE
MARCH 12, 2018
PREVIOUS BUSINESS:
78.
RESOLUTION NO. 78: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO. “A” FOR 2018
By Messrs. Miller, Commisso, Higgins, Mayo,
Touchette, Fein, Mss. Cunningham, Plotsky, Lekakis,
Messrs. A. Joyce, Ward, Clay, O’Brien, Simpson,
Feeney, Beston, Mss. Chapman, Willingham,
McKnight and Law and Health Committees
CURRENT BUSINESS:
84,
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING
AND AN AGREEMENT WITH NYS OFFICE FOR THE AGING
REGARDING THE MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FOR
PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT GRANT TO ENHANCE
THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION COUNSELING
AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Elder Care and Social Services Committees85.
86,
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 30 FOR 2017 REGARDING
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS FOR SENIORS
Elder Care and Social Services Committees
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 33 FOR 2017 REGARDING
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS FOR SENIORS:
Elder Care and Social Services Committees
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHENECTADY
COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGARDING CERTIFIED
NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING AT THE ALBANY COUNTY
NURSING HOME
Elder Care and Social Services Committees
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL
DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REGARDING
THE EXPANSION OF THE BIKE SHARE PROGRAM
Mass Transit Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL
DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REGARDING
PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND
PLANNING SERVICES
Public Works Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPPELLINO
CHEVROLET, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF
ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES
Public Works Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUBONIA HOLDING.
CORP. REGARDING ASH DISPOSAL AT THE WATER
PURIFICATION DISTRICT NORTH PLANT.
Public Works Committee92.
93.
94,
95.
96.
97.
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTIES TO
ALBANY COUNTY REGARDING AN AVIGATION EASEMENT
Public Works Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTIES TO
ALBANY COUNTY REGARDING COMPLETED ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Public Works Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING THE
DESIGNATION OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH HOME OF
UPSTATE NEW YORK AS THE HOME HEALTH ENTITY
Social Services Committee
AUTHORIZING AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT.
WITH THE ALBANY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
REGARDING A PART-TIME LAW ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR FOR THE CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY
CENTER
Social Services Committee
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 309 FOR 2017 REGARDING
EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNY CENTER FOR
HUMAN SERVICES RESEARCH
Social Services Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK
STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, THE
ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE TRAUMA
RESPONSE TEAM REGARDING THE GUN INVOLVED
VIOLENCE ELIMINATION GRANT
Law Committee98.
99,
100.
101.
102.
103.
104,
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
ALBANY REGARDING POLICE ATTENDANCE SERVICES AT
THE CRIME VICTIM AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER’S
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT RALLY
Law Committee
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF
A LAWSUIT
Law and Audit and Finance Committees
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HEALTH
INSURANCE PROGRAMS REGARDING ACCESS TO THE
MEDICAID ANALYTICS PERFORMANCE PORTAL.
Health Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CFG MEDICAL
SERVICES REGARDING MEDICAL CARE AT THE
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Public Safety Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY ALLIANCE
OF THE CAPITAL REGION, INC. REGARDING COUNSELING
AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE 16 TO 20 YEAR
OLD POPULATION AT THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Public Safety Committee
AUTHORIZING THE ALBANY COUNTY SHERIFF TO.
CONSIDER OUT-OF-COUNTY APPLICANTS FOR THE
POSITIONS OF PART-TIME PARAMEDICS AND PART-TIME.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS FOR THE COUNTYS.
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND EMT PROGRAMS
Personnel Committee
AMENDING THE 2018 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET:
SHERIFF'S HEROIN ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM
Audit and Finance Committee105.
106.
107.
110.
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AMENDING THE 2018 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING THE 2018 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING THE 2018 PROBATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET:
GUN INVOLVED VIOLENCE ELIMINATION GRANT
FUNDING
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING THE 2018 PROBATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET:
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
Audit and Finance Committee
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ENHANCED
FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND AMENDING THE
2018 DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND
FAMILIES BUDGET
Audit and Finance Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. PETER’S
HEALTH PARTNERS REGARDING THE TOBACCO
CESSATION PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2018
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 417 FOR 2017 WITH BETTER
HEALTH OF NORTHEAST NEW YORK, INC. AND
AMENDING THE 2018 MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT,
BUDGET
Audit and Finance Committee112,
113.
114,
115.
116.
147.
AMENDING THE 2018 DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN,
YOUTH AND FAMILIES BUDGET: SUICIDE PREVENTION
SERVICES
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 433 FOR 2017 TO ACCEPT
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AMENDING THE 2018
DEPARTMENT OF CRIME VICTIM AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
CENTER BUDGET
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 101 FOR 2017 WITH
CLINICAL STAFFING RESOURCES REGARDING
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SERVICES AND
AMENDING THE 2018 DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BUDGET
Audit and Finance Committee
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE
HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS REGARDING BILLING AND
DEBT SERVICES
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 499 FOR 2016 WITH THOMAS
RAFERTY INC. REGARDING SOLAR SHADES AT THE
ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME AND AMENDING THE
2018 DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE
FACILITIES BUDGET
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING THE 2018 DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE
ADJUSTMENTS
Audit and Finance Committee118.
119,
120,
121.
122,
128.
124,
125.
AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS OF THE TAX ROLLS FOR
THE TOWN OF NEW SCOTLAND
Audit and Finance Committee
AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS OF THE TAX ROLLS FOR
THE TOWN OF COLONIE
Audit and Finance Committee
AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS OF THE TAX ROLLS FOR
THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
Audit and Finance Committee
AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES
IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
Audit and Finance Committee
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 71 FOR 2018 REGARDING
THE CANCELLATION AND CHARGE BACK OF AN
UNENFORCEABLE DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTY TAX
LIEN FOR 21 CLINTON AVE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
Audit and Finance Committee
REQUESTING THE NYS LEGISLATURE TO INTRODUCE
AND ENACT LEGISLATION TO CONTINUE THE 6%
HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX IN ALBANY COUNTY
Mr. A. Joyce
REQUESTING THE NYS LEGISLATURE TO INTRODUCE
AND ENACT LEGISLATION TO CONTINUE A MORTGAGE
RECORDING TAX IN ALBANY COUNTY
Mr. A. Joyce
RECOGNIZING THE “ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE
BLACK CAUCUS”
Ms. Willingham, Mr. Clay, Mss. Chapman, McKnight,
Messrs. Simpson and Fein126,
127.
128.
129.
130.
132,
188.
ESTABLISHING AN ALBANY COUNTY SETTLEMENT
POLICY
Mr. Higgins
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “B” FOR
2018
Messrs. Domalewicz, O’Brien and Ms. Cunningham
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “C” FOR
2018
Ms. McLean Lane
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “D” FOR.
2018
Messrs. Clenahan and Reinhardt
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “E” FOR
2018
Mr. Clenahan
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “F” FOR
2018
Mr. Drake
AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE RULES
OF ORDER PERTAINING TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
ELDER CARE
Ms. Willingham
AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE RULES
OF ORDER AND DISBANDING THE SPECIAL COMMITTEES
ON ELDER CARE AND COURT FACILITIES
Mr. Signoracci184. | A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE A PILOT POLYSTYRENE
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Mr. Mauriello
LOCAL LAWS:
LOCAL LAW NO. “B” FOR 2018: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK REQUIRING THE ELECTRONIC REPORTING
OF TRANSACTIONS OF PRECIOUS METAL EXCHANGE DEALERS
AND SECONDHAND DEALERS IN ALBANY COUNTY
Mr. Domalewicz, Ms. Cunningham and Mr. O’Brien
LOCAL LAW NO. “C” FOR 2018: A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE ACCESS
TO PAID SICK TIME TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WITHIN ALBANY
COUNTY
Ms. McLean Lane
LOCAL LAW NO. “D” FOR 2018: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING LOCAL LAW 5 FOR 2016
REGARDING THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LOAN PROGRAM
Messrs. Clenahan and Reinhardt
LOCAL LAW NO. “E” FOR 2018: A LOCAL LAW TO PROHIBIT THE
USE OF CONVERSION THERAPY FOR MINORS IN ALBANY COUNTY
Mr, Clenahan:
LOCAL LAW NO. “F” FOR 2018: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY CHARTER
TO IMPLEMENT AN ANTI-NEPOTISM POLICY
Mr. DrakeRESOLUTION NO. 78
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “A” FOR 2018
Introduced: 2/12/18
By Messrs. Miller, Commisso, Higgins, Mayo, Touchette, Fein, Mss.
Cunningham, Plotsky, Lekakis, Messrs. A. Joyce, Ward, Clay, O’Brien,
Simpson, Feeney, Beston, Mss. Chapman, Willingham and McKnight and
Law and Health Committees:
RESOLVED, By the County Legislature of the County of Albany that a public
hearing on proposed Local Law No. “A” for 2018, “A LOCAL LAW OF THE
COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK PROHIBITING THE SALE OF TOBACCO
AND OTHER NICOTINE DELIVERY PRODUCTS IN PHARMACIES IN THE
COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK” be held by the County Legislature in the
William J. Conboy II Legislative Chambers, Albany County Courthouse, Albany,
New York at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, and the Clerk of the County
Legislature is directed to cause notice of such hearing to be published containing
the necessary information in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
Referred to Law and Health Committees - 2/12/18
Favorable Recommendation Law Committee - 2/27/18
Favorable Recommendation Health Committee — 2/28/18RESOLUTION NO. 84
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING AND AN
AGREEMENT WITH NYS OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE
MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT
GRANT TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION
COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Elder Care and Social Services Committees:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Aging has been
notified by the New York State Office for the Aging that grant funds are available
through the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant
for the Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program
(HIICAP), and
WHEREAS, HIICAP provides free, accurate and objective information,
counseling, assistance and advocacy on Medicare options, private health insurance,
and related health coverage plans to Medicare recipients, their representatives, or
persons soon to be eligible for Medicare, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has requested authorization to enter into an
agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging regarding the MIPPA
Grant used to enhance HIICAP in an amount not to exceed $18,747 for the term
commencing September 30, 2017 and ending September 29, 2018, 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 HIICAP in an amount not to exceed $18,747 for the term commencing
September 30, 2017 and ending September 29, 2018, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 85
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 30 FOR 2017 REGARDING HOME-
DELIVERED MEALS FOR SENIORS
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Elder Care and Social Services Committees:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 30 for 2017, this Honorable Body authorized
an agreement with Senior Projects of Ravena regarding the Home-Delivered Meals
Program in the amount of $110,325 for the term commencing January 1, 2017 and
ending December 81, 2017 , and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Aging has requested
authorization to amend the aforementioned agreement with Senior Projects of
Ravena due to an increase in demand in the amount of $8,760 for a total amount of
$119,085 rather than $110,325, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution No. 80 for
2017 regarding the Home-Delivered Meals Program and Senior Projects of Ravena
is hereby amended to indicate an amount not to exceed $119,085 rather than
$110,325, 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 OfficialsRESOLUTION NO. 86
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 38 FOR 2017 REGARDING HOME-
DELIVERED MEALS FOR SENIORS
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Elder Care and Social Services Committees:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 33 for 2017, this Honorable Body authorized
an agreement with Peter Young Industries regarding the Home-Delivered Meals
Program in the amount of $244,025 for the term commencing January 1, 2017 and
ending December 31, 2017, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Aging has requested
authorization to amend the aforementioned agreement with Peter Young Industries
due to an increase in demand in the amount of $14,648 for a total amount of
$258,673 rather than $244,025, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution No. 33 for
2017 regarding the Home-Delivered Meals Program and Peter Young Industries is
hereby amended to indicate an amount not to exceed $258,673 rather than
$244,025, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 87
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHENECTADY COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGARDING CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
TRAINING AT THE ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Elder Care and Social Services Committees:
WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Department of Residential Health
Care Facilities has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with
Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) regarding a partnership that will
allow their Certified Nursing Assistants to receive training at the Albany County
Nursing Home (ACNH), and
WHEREAS, SCCC has developed a nurse aid training program which
requires clinical experience in a nursing home facility in which each student will
gain practical nursing experience and each student and instructor shall carry
liability insurance for the program, and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director indicated that this agreement would be
at no cost to Albany County and would assist ongoing recruitment efforts to fill
vacant Certified Nursing Assistant positions at the ACNH, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an agreement with Schenectady County Community
College regarding a partnership that will allow their Certified Nursing Assistants
to receive training at the Albany County Nursing Home, and that such program
may be cancelled by either party with a 30-day notice, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 88
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL DISTRICT
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REGARDING THE EXPANSION OF THE
BIKE SHARE PROGRAM
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Mass Transit Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Executive requested authorization to enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Capital District Transportation
Authority (CDTA) for the purpose of allowing the expansion of the bike share
program on county property, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive indicated that expansion of the current
program would provide the public with an alternative means of transportation and
recreation in the county, including along the Albany County Rail Trail, and
WHEREAS, It was indicated that there will be no expense to the county and
the bike share sites will be owned, operated and maintained by CDTA; the racks are
currently operated in various locations across the Capital District and would allow
for an extension of that system, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an MOU with CDTA for the purpose of allowing the
expansion of bike share program on county property, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 89
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL DISTRICT
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REGARDING PROFESSIONAL
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICES
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has
requested authorization to enter into a three year agreement with the Capital
District Transportation Authority regarding professional _transportation
engineering and planning services for the term commencing April 1, 2018 and
ending March 31, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $90,000, and
WHEREAS, The agreement provides the County with preliminary review of
the traffic impact of proposed land development in the vicinity of the Albany County
International Airport, including review and assistance with the airport area Final
Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) of findings, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into a three year agreement with the Capital District
Transportation Authority regarding professional transportation engineering and
planning services for the term commencing April 1, 2018 and ending March 31,
2021 in an amount not to exceed $90,000, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 90
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPPELLINO CHEVROLET, INC.
REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of General Services has
requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Cappellino Chevrolet, Inc.
regarding the purchase of four electric fleet vehicles, and
WHEREAS, The Department of General Services has utilized an available
statewide contract regarding the purchase and delivery of four new 2018 Chevrolet
Bolt Electric Vehicles, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated two responses were received via
statewide contract and the Purchasing Agent has reviewed said bids and has
recommended Cappellino Chevrolet, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder, now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an agreement with Cappellino Chevrolet, Inc., Webster, NY
in an amount not to exceed $127,109 regarding the purchase and delivery of four
new 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Electric Vehicles for the Department of General Services
fleet, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 91
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUBONIA HOLDING CORP.
REGARDING ASH DISPOSAL AT THE WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT
NORTH PLANT
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Albany County Water Purification
District has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Bubonia
Holding Corp. regarding the disposal of 13,000 cubic yards of ash from the District
North Plant Ash Lagoon, and
WHEREAS, The Water Purification District through the County Purchasing
Agent issued a request for proposals regarding the North Plant Ash Lagoon
Cleaning and on January 12, 2018, five bids were received pertaining to the project,
and
WHEREAS, The District engineering staff and County Purchasing Agent
reviewed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to Bubonia Holding
Corp. as the lowest responsible bidder, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an agreement with Bubonia Holding Corp., Albany, NY,
12205 in an amount not to exceed $105,110 regarding the removal of 13,000 cubic
yards of ash from the District North Plant Ash Lagoon, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the agreement shall indicate that the price for the disposal
of the ash shall be no more than $7.47 per cubic yard with an $8,000 allowance for
any additional quantities of ash to be removed over the 13,000 cubie yards and the
term of the agreement shall be from April 1, 2018 to November 1, 2018, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 92
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTIES TO ALBANY COUNTY REGARDING AN
AVIGATION EASEMENT
Intwoduced: 3/12/18
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has
requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State
Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to accept conveyance of an avigation
easement inadvertently acquired in connection with highway improvements being
made by NYSDOT along Albany Shaker Road in the Town of Colonie (Map 749-C,
Parcel 875, Map 748, Parcel 874), and
WHEREAS, In addition to the conveyance of said replacement avigation
easement, the NYSDOT has offered to pay to the County of Albany the sum of $1.00
payment waived for the avigation easement interests inadvertently acquired by the
NYSDOT from the County along Albany Shaker Road, as depicted on Map 748, as
Parcel 874, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Albany County Legislature authorizes the acceptance
of said avigation easement to Albany County from the New York State Department
of Transportation inadvertently acquired in connection with highway improvements
being made along Albany Shaker Road in the Town of Colonie (Map 749-C, Parcel
875, Map 748, Parcel 874) and authorizes the County Executive to execute all
necessary documents to effectuate said conveyance, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve all
necessary documents 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, including
seven certified copies to the County Engineer for distribution.RESOLUTION NO, 93
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTIES TO ALBANY COUNTY REGARDING
COMPLETED ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has
requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State
Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to accept conveyance of right-of-way
property acquired in connection with various federal-aid projects in the Town of
Colonie back to Albany County that are now complete, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the NYSDOT administered
various federal-aid projects for Albany County and were responsible for negotiating
and closing on all of the right-of-way property acquisitions regarding the
aforementioned completed projects, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Albany County Legislature authorizes the acceptance
of said right-of-way property, as indicated on the spreadsheet on file with the Clerk
of the Legislature, conveyed to Albany County from the New York State
Department of Transportation acquired in connection with various federal-aid
projects in the Town of Colonie that are now complete and authorizes the County
Executive to execute all necessary documents to effectuate said conveyance, and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve all
necessary documents 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, including
seven certified copios to the County Engineer for distributionRESOLUTION NO. 94
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING THE DESIGNATION OF
CHILDREN’S HEALTH HOME OF UPSTATE NEW YORK AS THE HOME
HEALTH ENTITY
Introduced: 6/12/17
By Social Services Committeo:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and
Families has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with New York
State Department of Health's (NYSDOH) designated Home Health Entity,
Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner seeks to replace the previously approved
Targeted Case Management Services program which was directly funded by New
York State Office of Mental Health with Health Home Care Management in order
that the County may claim reimbursement for all Medicaid Care Management
Services provided to children with the necessary qualifying conditions as defined by
NYSDOH, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an agreement with Children’s Health Home of Upstate New
York as the Home Health Entity of New York for the term commencing January 1,
2018 and ending December 31, 2018, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 95
AUTHORIZING AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALBANY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REGARDING A PART-TIME LAW
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR FOR THE CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY
CENTER
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and
Families (DCYF) has requested authorization to enter into an interdepartmental
agreement with the Albany County Sheriff's Office regarding a part-time Law
Enforcement Coordinator to be co-located at the DCYF Children’s Advocacy Center
in the amount of $27,000 for the period commencing February 1, 2018 and ending
January 31, 2018, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the part-time Law
Enforcement Coordinator shall be a liaison between the DCYF, the Children’s
Advocacy Center and the multiple law enforcement agencies in Albany County and
those outside of Albany County that may also be investigating cross-district cases,
including FBI and Homeland Security, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an interdepartmental agreement with the Albany County
Sheriff's Office regarding a part-time Law Enforcement Coordinator to be co-located
at the DCYF Children’s Advocacy Center in the amount of $27,000 for the period
commencing February 1, 2018 and ending January 31, 2018, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 96
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 309 FOR 2017 REGARDING EXTENDING
AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNY CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES
RESEARCH
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 309 for 2017, this Honorable Body authorized
an agreement with the SUNY Center for Human Services Research regarding a
Human Services Evaluation for the term commencing September 1, 2017 and
ending April 1, 2018, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested an amendment to the
aforementioned agreement to indicate the term commencing January 1, 2018 and
ending December 31, 2018 rather than September 1, 2017 and ending April 1, 2018,
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution No. 309 for
2017, an agreement with SUNY Center for Human Services Research, is amended
to indicate the term commencing January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018
rather than September 1, 2017 and ending April 1, 2018, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 97
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, THE ALBANY POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND THE TRAUMA RESPONSE TEAM REGARDING THE
GUN INVOLVED VIOLENCE ELIMINATION GRANT
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Law Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center
has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the Albany Police
Department regarding the Trauma Responso Team, funded by the New York Stata
Division of Criminal Justice Services Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE)
grant in the amount of $45,000 for a one year poriod commencing July 1, 2018 and
ending June 30, 2019, and
WHEREAS, The Director indicated that Albany County will have a fiduciary
role in the GIVE grant and the Albany Police Department will receive $45,000 to
administer the services, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an agreement with the Albany Police, regarding the
administration of the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services GIVE grant for
services provided by the Trauma Response ‘Team in the amount of $45,000 for a one
year period commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 98
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ALBANY
REGARDING POLICE ATTENDANCE SERVICES AT THE CRIME VICTIM.
AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER’S TAKE BACK THE NIGHT RALLY
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Law Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center
works in collaboration with the Albany Law School Pro Bono Program every year to
host the “Take Back the Night Rally and March Against Sexual Violence”, and
WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center
has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the City of Albany
regarding traffic and crowd control provided by the Police Department on Thursday,
April 19, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and
WHEREAS, This is the 37% Annual Take Back the Night March for the
Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center, to raise awareness regarding the issue of
violence against women and to encourage community mobilization, now, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Albany regarding the
provision of police traffic and crowd control services at the 37 Annual “Take Back
the Night Rally and March Against Sexual Violence” on Thursday, April 19, 2018
from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., 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.RESOLUTION NO. 99
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A LAWSUIT
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Law and Audit and Finance Committees:
WHEREAS, Albany County has been involved in ongoing litigation with
Gina Carpenter, hereinafter referred to as the “Party”, who desires to settle all on-
going litigation with the County, and
WHEREAS, The County Attorney has undertaken negotiations with the
Party and has proposed a settlement agreement, and
WHEREAS, The County Attorney has recommended that the County settle
the litigation for a total of $157,500 in full and final settlement of any and all claims
arising from or relating to the Party's action, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to execute any necessary instruments to effectuate the settlement of the
litigation for the total sum of $157,500, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve and take all
necessary steps to settle this lawsuit, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 100
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HEALTH INSURANCE
PROGRAMS REGARDING ACCESS TO THE MEDICAID ANALYTICS
PERFORMANCE PORTAL
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Health Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Albany County Department of Health
has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with New York State
Department of Health Office of Health Insurance Programs regarding access to the
Medicaid Analytics Performance Portal, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that this data-use agreement gives
the Albany County Department of Mental Health full access to patient information
in the Medicaid Analytics Performance Portal which will help effectively oversee
and plan for the Department mental hygiene system, 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 Department of
Health Office of Health Insurance Programs, Albany, NY 12237 regarding access to
the Medicaid Analytics Performance Portal with the agreement end date of January
31, 2020, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 101
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CFG MEDICAL SERVICES
REGARDING MEDICAL CARE AT THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 244 for 2017, this Honovable Body authorized
an agreement with CFG Medical Services regarding medical care at the Albany
County Correctional Facility, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested authorization to enter
into the second year of a five year agreement with CFG Medical Services regarding
medical care at the Correctional Facility in the amount of $4,221,825 commencing
January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into the second year of a five year agreement for inmate medical
care at the Albany County Correctional Facility with CFG Medical Services,
Marlton, NJ for the period commencing January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 in an
amount not to exceed $4,221,825, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 102
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY ALLIANCE OF THE
CAPITAL REGION, INC. REGARDING COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES FOR THE 16 TO 20 YEAR OLD POPULATION AT THE
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Introduced: 8/12/18
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has requested authorization to enter into an
agreement with Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, Inc. regarding Counseling and
Educational Services at the Correctional Facility for the period commencing January
1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018 in the amount of $46,500, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff indicated that Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region,
Ine, will provide Counseling and Educational services to the 16-20 year old population
at the Albany County Correctional Facility with the intent of imparting new skills,
competencies and attitudes for a more positive future upon release, now, therefore be
it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an agreement with Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region,
Inc., Albany, NY 12202 regarding Counseling and Educational Services for the 16-20
year old population at the Albany County Correctional Facility for the period
commencing January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018 in an amount not to
exceed $46,500 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.RESOLUTION NO. 103
AUTHORIZING THE ALBANY COUNTY SHERIFF TO CONSIDER OUT-OF-
COUNTY APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITIONS OF PART-TIME
PARAMEDICS AND PART-TIME EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
FOR THE COUNTY'S ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND EMT PROGRAMS
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Personnel Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has diligently sought out qualified
applicants for the positions of Part-Time Paramedic for the County's Advanced Life
Support program in the Towns of Bethlehem, Berne, Coeymans, New Scotland,
Rensselacrville and Westorlo and Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician for the
EMT Program with the Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance Service, Delmar Fire
District and the Town of New Scotland, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff indicated that there is a shortage of qualified
applicants who are residents of Albany County and available and willing to fill all of
the vacant part-time positions, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 245-C for 1995 requires the approval of this
Honorable Body for hiring out-of-county applicants in instances where there are no
sufficiently qualified Albany County residents who have applied for such positions,
and
WHEREAS, Members of the Personnel Committee of the Albany County
Legislature have been satisfied that there are no sufficiently qualified Albany County
residents to fill the positions and have recommended that an approval in accordance
with the requirements of Resolution No. 245-C for 1995 be given to the filling of Part-
Time Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician positions for a twelve-month
period with out-of-county applicants, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that hiring out-of-county
applicants to fill the aforementioned positions with the Albany County Sheriff's Office
is approved in accordance with the requirements of Resolution No. 245-C for 1995,
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the aforementioned approval to consider out-of-county
applicants shall expire April 1, 2019, 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.RESOLUTION NO. 104
AMENDING THE 2018 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET: SHERIFF'S HEROIN
ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 475 for 2017, this Honorable Body authorized
an agreement with the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services
regarding the Albany County Sheriff's Heroin Addiction Recovery Program (SHARP)
in the amount of $25,000 for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018,
and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has indicated that the services of an
Inmate Service Specialist and Drug Interdiction Coordinator are needed in order to
maintain the SHARP program, which provides pre-and post-release treatment for
opioid-addicted inmates at the Albany County Correctional Facility, and,
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that an amendment to the 2018 Sheriff's
Office Budget is necessary to create and fund said positions, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, that the 2018 Sheriff's Office
Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A3150 Unclassified Revenues $25,000
Decrease Appropriation Account A8150 by $36,729 by decrease Line Item
A2150 1 2204 001 CASAC by $36,729
Increase Appropriation Account A3150.1 by $61,729 by increasing the
following Line Items:
Create and increase Line Item A3150 1 2322 004 Inmate Services Specialist by
$43,994 with an annual salary of $61,830
Create and increase Line Item A3150 1 2319 001 Drug Interdiction
Coordinator PT by $17,735
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.RESOLUTION NO. 105.
AMENDING THE 2018 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET: EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 488 for 2017 This Honorable Body authorized
an agreement with New York State Department of Homeland Security and
Emergency Services to accept grant funding in the amount of $118,206, for a term
commencing October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2018 regarding the 2017
Emergency Management Performance Grant, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has indicated that a budget
amendment is necessary to incorporate said funds into the 2018 Sheriff's Office
Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, that the 2018 Sheriffs
Office Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Create and increase Revenue Account A4305 Civil Defense by $118,206
Increase Appropriation Account 8110.2 by $116,706 by increasing the
following Line Items:
Increase Line Item A3110 2 2750 Security Equipment by $54,706
Increase Line Item A3110 2 2400 Automobiles by $62,000
Increase Appropriation Account A8110.4 by $1,500 by Increasing Line Item
A3110 4 4036 Telephone by $1,500
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.RESOLUTION NO. 106
AMENDING THE 2018 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET: EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has recently purchased emergency
medical equipment such as defibrillators that are essential to provide Emergency
Medical Services to various municipalities, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has requested an amendment to the 2018 Sheriff's
Office Budget to incorporate such expense, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, that the 2018 Sheriff's Office
Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Decrease Revenue Account A00890 Reserve EMS Ambulance Program by
$60,000
Increase Appropriation Account A$110.2 by $60,000 by increasing Line Item
A310 2 2800 Specialty Equipment by $60,000
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.RESOLUTION NO. 107
AMENDING THE 2018 PROBATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET: GUN
INVOLVED VIOLENCE ELIMINATION GRANT FUNDING
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 368 of 2017, this Honorable Body authorized
the acceptance of an additional $25,000 in supplemental funding from the New York
State Division of Criminal Justice Services (NYS DCJS) regarding the Gun Involved
Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant program, and
WHEREAS, The Director of the Albany County Probation Department
indicated that the additional funding would supplement overtime costs in support of
firearm and violent crime reduction efforts within the Probation Department, and
WHEREAS, The Director has requested a budget amendment to incorporate
the remaining $12,500 of this additional funding in the 2018 budget year, now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2018 Albany County
Probation Department Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A3334 Operation GIVE by $12,500
Increase Appropriation Account A3140.1 by $12,500 by increasing Line
Item 43140 1 9900 Overtime by $12,500
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 OfficialsRESOLUTION NO. 108
AMENDING THE 2018 PROBATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET:
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Probations has requested
administrative adjustments to the 2018 Probation Department budget in order to
address salary discrepancies as required under collective bargaining agreements to
reflect proper rates of pay for 2018, and
WHEREAS, To accomplish this, an amendment to the 2018 Department of
Probation Budget is necessary to enact these changes, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, that the 2018 Department of
Probation Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Decrease Appropriation Account A3140.1 by $6,861 by decreasing Line Item
A8140 1 4223 065 Probation Officer by $6,861 with an annual salary of $48,383
Increase Appropriation Account A3140.1 by $6,861 by increasing the line items
as follows:
Increase Line Item A3140 1 4223 002 Probation Officer by $2,287 with an
annual salary of $58,767
Increase Line Item A3140 1 4223 030 Probation Officer by $2,287 with an
annual salary of $58,767
Increase Line Item 43140 1 4223 063 Probation Officer by $2,287 with an
annual salary of $58,767
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.RESOLUTION NO. 109
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ENHANCED FUNDING FROM
THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
AND AMENDING THE 2018 DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND
FAMILIES BUDGET
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 444 for 1027 this Honorable Body authorized
an agreement with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services in order to
accept funding in the amount of $120,000 for the period commencing on April 1,
2017 and ending March 31, 2018
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and
Families has requested to incorporate the remaining $43,051 of the funding into the
2018 Department for Children, Youth and Families Budget, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2018 Department
for Children, Youth and Families Budget is amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A3610 Social Services Administration by $43,051
Increase Appropriation Account A6119.1 by $43,051 by increasing Line Item
AG119 1 9900 Overtime by $43,051
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.RESOLUTION NO. 110
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. PETER’S HEALTH
PARTNERS REGARDING THE TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM AND
AMENDING THE 2018 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department for Mental Health has requested.
authorization to enter into an agreement with St. Peter's Health Partners regarding
a tobacco cessation program, in the amount of $2,000 for a period commencing
March 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, and
WHEREAS, The program will support tobacco use cessation efforts through
training of staff and patient education, and
WHEREAS, The Director has also requested a budget amendment to
incorporate the aforementioned funds in to the 2018 Department of Mental Health
Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is
authorized to enter into an agreement with St. Peter's Health Partners regarding a
tobacco cessation program, in the amount of $2,000 for a period commencing March
1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, and, be it further
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2018 Department of
Mental Health Budget is amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A1625 ACMHB Clinic/Mobile Crisis by $2,000
Increase Appropriation Account A4310.4 by $2,000 by increasing Line Item
A4310 4 4039 Conferences and Training by $2,000
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.RESOLUTION NO. 111
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 417 FOR 2017 WITH BETTER HEALTH OF
NORTHEAST NEW YORK, INC. AND AMENDING THE 2018 MENTAL
HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Introduced: 3/12/18
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 417 for 2017, this Honorable Body authorized
to enter into an agreement with BHNNY Inc., Albany, NY 12204 regarding the
Behavioral Health Stabilization Project for a term commencing November 1, 2017
and ending October 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $243,657, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health has
indicated that due to delays in implementation, an amendment to the term of the
contract is necessary, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health has also
requested an amendment to the 2018 Department of Mental Health Budget in order
to fund overtime for related services, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Resolution No, 417 for 2017 is hereby amended to reflect a
term for a period commending February 1, 2018 and ending January 31, 2019
rather than for a term commencing November 1, 2017 and ending October 31, 2018,
and, be it further
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2018 Mental Health
Department Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Decrease Appropriations Account A4310.1 by $52,494 by decreasing Line
Item A4310 1 2205 024 Staff Social Worker by $52,494
Increase Appropriations Account A4310.1 by $52,494 by increasing the Line
Item A4310 1 9900 Overtime by $52,494
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.