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ALBANY Counry LEGISLATURE Sean E. WARD HAROLD L, JOYOE OFFICE BUILDING Paut T. DEvANE ‘CHAIRMAN 112 Stare StaEET, Room 710 ‘CLERK ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207 (618) 447-7168 - Pax (518) 447-6695 Nrcour M. CHAMBERS WWW.ALBANYCOUNTY.COM, First Deruty CLERK AGENDA ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATURE MAY 8, 2017 &—— PREVIOUS BUSINESS: 149. RESOLUTION NO. 149 AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF VARIOUS COUNTY OWNED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SUPPLY Audit and Finance Committee CURRENT BUSINESS; 158. AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF CORPORATE SUITE NO. 24 AT THE TIMES UNION CENTER, Civic Center Committee 159. AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF CORPORATE SUITE NO. 20 AT THE TIMES UNION CENTER Civie Center Committee 160. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 198 FOR 2014: EXTENDING THE TERM FOR INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM Law Committee 161. 162. 163. 164. 166. 167. 168. AMENDING THE 2017 OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT Law Committee AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 134 FOR 2016 REGARDING HAVA OPERATIONS EXPENSES Law Committee AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SCHENECTADY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING THE GIVE II GRANT Law Committee AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT REGARDING RAPE CRISIS SERVICES Law Committee AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE Law Committee AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 151 FOR 2014; EXTENDING THE TERM FOR THE CRIME VICTIM AND WITNESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AND FUNDING THE EXTENDED TERM Law Committee ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR 2015-2019 Mass Transit Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVIS-ULMER SPRINKLER CO., INC. FOR FIRE SPRINKLER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE HALL OF RECORDS EXPANSION PROJECT Public Works Committee 170. 171. 172. 174, 175. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUNKOFF GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE HALL OF RECORDS EXPANSION PROJECT Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DLC ELECTRICAL, LLC FOR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE HALL OF RECORDS EXPANSION PROJECT Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CALLANAN INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR HAULING AND PLACING OF ASPHALT CONCRETE ON VARIOUS ROADS: Public Works Committee AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 192 FOR 2016 REGARDING THE CR55 (CREBLE ROAD) OVER THE VLOMAN KILL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PRIME HIGHWAY CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE CR55 (CREBLE ROAD) OVER THE VLOMAN KILL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Public Works Committee AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 314 FOR 2016 REGARDING THE CR9 (BRADT HOLLOW ROAD) OVER FOX CREEK PROJECT Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BETTE & CRING, LLC REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CR9 (BRADT HOLLOW ROAD) OVER THE FOX CREEK BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERNE Public Works Committee 176. 177. 178. 179. 180. 181. 182. AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A LITTLE LIBRARY FOR THE ALBANY COUNTY RAIL TRAIL Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO. THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGARDING THE CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE FURNITURE FROM THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY TO THE ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES. Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN - MARILLAC RESIDENCE REGARDING THE PROVISION OF FAMILY SHELTER SERVICES Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. PETER’S ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER, INC. REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES Social Services Committee 183. 184, 186. 187. 188. 189. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ALTAMONT PROGRAM, INC. REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ALBANY AND VARIOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING PRESCHOOL EDUCATION SERVICE AGREEMENTS. FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AGES 3-5 Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING SERVICE AGREEMENTS REGARDING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 35 Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHENECTADY COUNTY REGARDING EVALUATION TEAM SERVICES Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS REGARDING THE HEALTHY FAMILIES HOME VISITING PROGRAM. Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES TO FUND PARTICIPATION IN A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM REGARDING JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM Social Services Committee 190. 191. 192, 194, 195. AUTHORIZING AN INTER-MUNICIPAL DATA SHARING AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CENTRAL NEW YORK HEALTH HOME NETWORK (CNYHHN) AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF INSURANCE PROGRAMS (NYS DOH OHIP) TO PROVIDE BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SERVICES TO “AGING OUT” YOUTH Health Committee AUTHORIZING A DATA USE AGREEMENT WITH THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOR THE FREQUENT UTILIZER PROJECT Health Committee AMENDING THE 2017 HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET: OVERTIME Health Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING A RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2017 HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET Health Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ALBANY UNDER THE LOCAL IMPACT (LOCAL INITIATIVES FOR MULTI- SECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION) PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY PLANS THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Health Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WATERVLIET UNDER THE LOCAL IMPACT (LOCAL INITIATIVES FOR MULTI- SECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION) PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY PLANS THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Health Committee 196. 198. 199. 200. 201, 202. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF COHOES UNDER THE LOCAL IMPACT (LOCAL INITIATIVES FOR MULTI- SECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION) PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY PLANS THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Health Committee APPROVING THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 CORRECTIONS OFFICERS SUPERVISORY UNIT AND AMENDING THE 2017 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET Personnel and Audit and Finance Committee and Mr. Miller APPROVING THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL 775 OF SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES COUNCIL 82 AND AMENDING THE 2017 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET Personnel and Audit and Finance Committee and Mr. Miller APPROVING THE AMENDED DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITYS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH 1199 SEIU - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNIT Personnel and Audit and Finance Committee and Mr. Miller AMENDING THE 2017 SHERIFFS OFFICE BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS. Audit and Finance Committee AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 25 FOR 2016 REGARDING TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT AT THE NURSING HOME Audit and Finance Committee AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 567 OF 2016 REGARDING THE CONVEYANCE OF 406 NORTH PEARL STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Audit and Finance Committee 208. 204. 205. 206. 207. 208, 209. 210. 211. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT IN THE TOWN OF RENSSELAERVILLE. Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF 881 MANNING BLVD IN THE CITY OF ALBANY (TAX MAP NO. 64.44-3-4) Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20A RUSSELL ROAD (TAX MAP 53.16-1-5) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23 DUNCAN DRIVE (TAX MAP 31.7-3-8) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDS OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES IN THE TOWN OF NEW SCOTLAND Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS ON THE TAX ROLL FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY Audit and Finance Committee REQUESTING THE ALBANY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING ANALYSIS AND LOCAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN By Messrs. Ward, Commisso and Mauriello APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR TO THE ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION By Mr. Ward 212. 218. 214. RESCINDING RESOLUTION 403 FOR 2016 AND AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT AND AN OPTION AGREEMENT TO CONVEY 543 NORTH PEARL STREET TO SAINT CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING By Messrs Ward, Commisso and Ms. Willingham ENDORSING THE UPDATED ALBANY COUNTY COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS TEN YEAR PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS By Messrs Ward and Commisso REQUESTING THE ALBANY COUNTY SHERIFF TO HAVE THE INMATE WORK PROGRAM UTILIZED TO CLEAN UP ROADSIDES By Mr. Commisso LOCAL LAWS; LOCAL LAW NO. “A” FOR 2017: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK PROHIBITING THE USE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, LIQUID NICOTINE OR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IN PARKS OR RECREATIONAL AREAS OWNED AND OPERATED BY ALBANY COUNTY By Messrs, Miller, Ward, Commisso, A. Joyce, Mss. McLean Lane, Cunningham, Messrs. Mayo, Higgins, Ms. Lekakis, Messrs. Simpson, Domalewicz, Touchette, Bullock, Ms. Willingham, Messrs. R. Joyce, Reinhardt, Feeney, O’Brien, Mss. McKnight, Chapman, Messrs. Smith, Beston, Duncan, Clay, Clenahan, Fein, Mauriello, Drake, Ethier and Signoracci RESOLUTION NO. 149 AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF VARIOUS COUNTY OWNED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SUPPLY Introduced: 5/8/17 By Audit and Finance Committee: WHEREAS, The County of Albany has acquired through in rem foreclosure title to the following 35 parcels of real property in the City of Albany: Tax Map Number | Property 64.45-1-13 134 Woodville Ave 64,45-1-14 124 Woodville Ave 64.45-1-15 114 Woodville Ave 64.85-1-16 108 Woodville Ave 64.45-1-17 104 Woodville Ave 64.! 8 98 Woodville Ave 64.53-1-19 92 Woodville Ave 64.53-1-20 88 Woodville Ave 64.53-1-21 82 Woodville Ave 6453-1-22 78 Woodville Ave 64.53-1-23 72 Woodville Ave 64,53-1-24 64 Woodville Ave 64.53-1-25 56 Woodville Ave 64.53-1-26 52 Woodville Ave 64.53-1-27, 46 Woodville Ave 64.61-1-44 42 Woodville Ave 64.61-1-45 36 Woodville Ave 64.61-1-46 30 Woodville Ave 64.37-1-8 54 Brookland Ave 64.37-1-9 52 Brookland Ave 64.37-1-10 50 Brookland Ave 64,37-1-11 48 Brookiand Ave 64.37-1-12 {46 Brookland Ave 64.37-1-13 44 Brookland Ave 64.37-1-14 42 Brookland Ave 64.37-1-15, 40 Brookland Ave (6437-1216 38 Brookland Ave 6437-117 36 Brookland Ave 6437-41-18 34 Brookland Ave 64.37-1-19 32 Brookland Ave 64.37-1-20 30 Brookland Ave 63.361-33 Rear 69 Garden Ave 63.28-1-34 6 Oak St 63.28-1-35 4 Oak St 63.28-1-36 2 Oak st and WHEREAS, The City of Albany Department of Water and Supply has expressed an interest in acquiring theso parcels to upgrade their sewer infrastructure and have offered $10,000, and WHEREAS, Revisions to the County's Real Property Disposition Plan approved by Resolution No. 453 for 2015 implemented procedures for properties to be sold to municipalities for the betterment of their community, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute on behalf of the County any documents necessary to convey the aforementioned list of properties in the City of Albany, to the City of Albany Department of Water and Supply for $10,000, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said conveyance 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. 158 AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF CORPORATE SUITE NO. 24 AT THE TIMES UNION CENTER Introduced: 5/8/17 By Civic Center Committee: WHEREAS, Dunkin Brands Inc., 130 Royall Street, Canton, MA (Suiteholder) has expressed interest in leasing Corporate Suite No. 24 at the Times Union Center in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the County Attorney, and WHEREAS, The Suiteholder has agreed to pay an annual rental fee of $20,500 for said suite, and WHEREAS, The Suiteholder has also agreed to pay $28,000 annually for advertising within the Arena, and WHEREAS, Annual payments totaling $48,500 are to be made as follows: a $20,500 payment on or before July Ist preceding the contract year, and the remaining $28,000 payment is due on or before December 15th during each contract year, and WHEREAS, The term of said lease shall be for a period of three (3) years beginning on March 30, 2017 and ending on March 31, 2020, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the aforesaid Suitcholder to lease Corporate Suite No. 24, beginning March 30, 2017 and ending on March 31, 2020, at the Times Union Center pursuant to the aforementioned terms, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said lease agreement as to form and content prior to the execution thereof, 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. 159 AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF CORPORATE SUITE NO, 20 AT THE TIMES UNION CENTER Introduced: 5/8/17 By Civic Center Committee: WHEREAS, BlueShield of NENY, 30 Century Hill Drive, Latham, NY (Suiteholder) has expressed interest in leasing Corporate Suite No. 20 at the Times Union Center in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the County Attorney, and WHEREAS, The Suiteholder has agreed to pay an annual rental fee of $20,500 for said suite, and WHEREAS, The Suitcholder has also agreed to pay $28,000 annually for advertising within the Arena, and WHEREAS, Annual payments totaling $48,500 are to be made as follows: a $20,500 payment on or before July Ist preceding the contract year, and the remaining $28,000 payment is due on or before December 15th during each contract year, and WHEREAS, The term of said lease shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning on March 15, 2017 and ending on March 14, 2018, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the aforesaid Suiteholder to lease Corporate Suite No. 20, beginning March 15, 2017 and ending on March 14, 2018, at the Times Union Center pursuant to the aforementioned terms, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said lease agreement as to form and content prior to the execution thereof, 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. 160 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 198 FOR 2014; EXTENDING THE TERM FOR INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM. Introduced: 5/8/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 198 for 2014, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with the New York Stato Office of Indigent Legal Services regarding the Indigent Legal Services Program for the period January 1, 2014 and ending December 81, 2016, and WHEREAS, The Albany County Public Defender has requested authorization to extend the agreement with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services regarding the Indigent Legal Services Program to September 30, 2017 rather than December 31, 2016, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature Resolution No. 198 for 2014 is amended to indicate that the term of the agreement with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services ends September 30, 2017 rather than December 81, 2016, 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. 161 AMENDING THE 2017 OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT Introduced: 5/8/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, The Director of the Office of Immigration Assistance has requested an administrative adjustment to the 2017 Immigration Assistance budget to allow Public Policy and Education Fund Inc. to assist in providing services and information about immigrants legal rights, human trafficking, and adjusting to living in a new culture to documented and undocumented immigrants and local service providers, and WHEREAS, To accomplish this, the Director has requested a budget amendment to appropriate funds for the aforementioned services, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2017 Office of Immigration Assistance Budget is amended as follows: Decrease Appropriation Account 1340.4 by $8,800 by decreasing Line Item A1340 4 4046 Fees For Services by $8,800 Decrease Appropriation Account A1990.4 by $15,000 by decreasing Line Item 41990 4 4999 Misc Contractual Expense by $15,000 Increase Appropriation Account A1173.4 by $23,800 by increasing Line Item 1178 4 4046 Fees For Services by $23,800 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. 162 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 134 FOR 2016 REGARDING HAVA OPERATIONS EXPENSES Introduced: 5/8/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, By previous legislation, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with the New York State Board of Elections regarding reimbursement for operations expenses pertaining to compliance of the Federal Help Amorica Vote Act (HAVA), and WHEREAS, By previous legislation the term of the grant was extended to March 31, 2017, and WHEREAS, The Commissioners of the Board of Elections have requested authorization to extend the agreement for the period through March 31, 2018 rather than March 31, 2017, and RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution No. 134 for 2016 is amended to indicate that the term of the agreement with the New York State Board of Elections is for the period ending March 31, 2018 rather than March 31, 2017, 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. 163 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SCHENECTADY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE REGARDING THE GIVE Il GRANT Introduced: 5/8/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to enter into agreements with the Albany Police Department for the Trauma Response Team, Schenectady County District Attorney's Office to provide Project Safe Neighborhoods and the Cease Fire components of the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Give II Grant in the amount of $85,000 for a one year period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, and WHEREAS, The Director indicated that Albany County will have a fiduciary role in the GIVE II grant and the Albany Police Department will receive $45,000 and the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office will receive $40,000 to administer the services, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into agreements with the Albany Police Department in the amount of $45,000 for the Trauma Response Team, Schencctady County District Attorney's Office for $40,000 to provide Project Safe Neighborhoods and the Cease Fire components of the NYS Divsion of Criminal Justice Services Give II Grant in the amount of $85,000 for a one year period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, 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, 164 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT REGARDING RAPE CRISIS. SERVICES Introduced: 5/8/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding Rape Crisis Services in the amount of $31,306 for the period beginning October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017, and WHEREAS, The Director indicated that funding will be used to provide services to sexual assault victims in Albany County, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application, to the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding Rape Crisis Services for the period beginning July October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $31,306, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 165 AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE Introduced: 5/8/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, National Runaway Safeline provides 24-hour crisis intervention services for runaway, homeless, exploited and at-risk youth in Albany County, and WHEREAS, Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Runaway Safeline to provide 24-hour crisis intervention services, and WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that through this MOU, Albany County will not incur any expenses and through the terms of the MOU, digital services, telephonic communication, conference calls, message relay and information and referral services will be available to youth and families in Albany County once the MOU is executed through the end date of July 31, 2018, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute an MOU with National Runaway Safeline regarding 24-hour crisis intervention services for runaway, homeless, exploited and at-risk youth in Albany County at no expense to County, and that the MOU be effective once executed with an end date of July 31, 2018, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said MOU 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. 166 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 151 FOR 2014: EXTENDING THE TERM FOR THE CRIME VICTIM AND WITNESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AND FUNDING THE EXTENDED TERM Introduced: 5/8/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 151 for 2014, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with the New York State Office of Crime Victim Services regarding the Crime Victim and Witness Assistance Services Grant for a period commencing October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2017, and WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to extend the agreement with the New York State Office of Crime Victim Services regarding the Crime Victim and Witness Assistance Services for two years through September 30, 2019 in the amount of $1,087,429, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution No. 151 for 2014 is amended to indicate that the agreement is extended two years with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services through September 30, 2019 in the amount of $1,087,429, 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. 166 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 151 FOR 2014: EXTENDING THE TERM FOR THE CRIME VICTIM AND WITNESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AND FUNDING THE EXTENDED TERM Introduced: 5/8/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 151 for 2014, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with the New York State Office of Crime Victim Services regarding the Crime Victim and Witness Assistance Services Grant for a period commencing October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2017, and WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to extend the agreement with the New York State Office of Victim Services regarding the Crime Victim and Witness Assistance Services for two years through September 30, 2019 in the amount of $1,087,429, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution No. 151 for 2014 is amended to indicate that the agreement is extended two years with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services through September 30, 2019 in the amount of $1,087,429, 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. 167 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR 2015-2019 Introduced: 5/8/17 By Mass Transit Committee: WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 411 for 2014, this Honorable Body adopted the Albany County Airport Authority Capital Program (the “Airport Capital Program”) for 2015-2019, and WHEREAS, The Albany County Airport Authority (the “Authority”) has proposed an amendment to the Airport Capital Program to include a parking garage, additional terminal improvements, and loading bridges, and WHEREAS, Section 2784 of the Public Authorities Law requires the approval of the Albany County Legislature for any amendment to the Airport Capital Program, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the amendment to the Airport Capital Program for 2015-2019 as set forth above is hereby adopted, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Director of the Authority and the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 168 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVIS-ULMER SPRINKLER CO., INC. FOR FIRE SPRINKLER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE HALL OF RECORDS EXPANSION PROJECT Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Department of General Services through the County Purchasing Agent issued a request for bids and three bids were received for fire sprinkler construction services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project, and WHEREAS, The Department of General Services and the Purchasing Agent reviewed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co., Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of General Services has requested authorization to enter into a twenty-four month agreement with Davis- Ulmer Sprinkler Co., Inc, as the lowest responsible bidder for fire sprinkler construction services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project for the period commencing April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2019, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a twenty-four month agreement with Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co., Inc., 25 Post Road, Suite 4, Albany, New York 12205 in an amount not to exceed $167,827 to provide fire sprinkler construction services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project for the period commencing April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2019, 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. 169 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUNKOFF GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE HALL OF RECORDS EXPANSION PROJECT Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Department of General Services through the County Purchasing Agent issued a request for bids and five bids were received for general construction services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project, and WHEREAS, The Department of General Services and the Purchasing Agent reviewed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to Bunkoff General Contractors, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of General Services has requested authorization to enter into a twenty-four month agreement with Bunkoff General Contractors, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for general construction. services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project for the period commencing April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2019, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a twenty-four month agreement with Bunkoff General Contractors, Inc., 790 Watervliet Shaker Rd., New York 12110 in an amount not to exceed $1,185,000 to provide general construction services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project for the period commencing April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2019, 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. 170 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DLC ELECTRICAL, LLC FOR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE HALL OF RECORDS EXPANSION PROJECT Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Department of General Services through the County Purchasing Agent issued a request for bids and eight bids were received for electrical construction services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project, and WHEREAS, The Department of General Services and the Purchasing Agent reviewed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to DLC Electrical, LLC as the lowest responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of General Services has requested authorization to enter into a twenty-four month agreement with DLC Electrical, LLC as the lowest responsible bidder for electrical construction services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project for the period commencing April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2019, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a twenty-four month agreement with DLC Electrical, LLC, 479 State Route 40, Troy, New York 12182 in an amount not to exceed $129,250 to provide electrical construction services regarding the Hall of Records Expansion Project for the period commencing April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2019, 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, 171 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CALLANAN INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR HAULING AND PLACING OF ASPHALT CONCRETE ON VARIOUS ROADS Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works through the County Purchasing Agent issued a request for bids and four bids were received for Hauling and Placing of Asphalt Concrete on various County roads, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works and the Purchasing Agent reviewed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to Callanan Industries, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter a five month agreement with Callanan Industries, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for Hauling and Placing of Asphalt Concrete on various County roads for the period commencing July 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2017, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a five month agreement with Callanan Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,273,977 for Hauling and Placing of Asphalt Conerete on. various County roads for the period commencing July 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2017, 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. 172 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 192 FOR 2016 REGARDING THE CR55 (CREBLE ROAD) OVER THE VLOMAN KILL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 377 for 2014, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $64,395 regarding the CR55 (Creble Road) over the Vloman Kill Bridge rehabilitation project in the Town of Bethlehem, and WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 192 for 2016, this Honorable Body authorized an amendment due to a redesign to indicate the agreement with C&S Engineers, Ine. regarding design services for the CR55 (Creble Road) over the Vioman Kill Bridge Rehabilitation Project is in the amount of $159,201 rather than $64,395, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to amend the agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $55,195, in order to complete additional construction inspection and construction support services on the CR55 (Creble Road) over the Vioman Kill Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Bethlehem, resulting in a revised agreement amount of $214,396, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution No. 192 for 2016 is amended to indicate the agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. regarding additional construction inspection and construction support services on the CR55 (Creble Road) over the Vioman Kill Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Bethlehem is for the amount of $214,396 rather than $159,201, 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. 173 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PRIME HIGHWAY CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING THE CR55 (CREBLE ROAD) OVER THE VLOMAN KILL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Prime Highway Contractors, LLC for construction services regarding the CR55 (Creble Road) Over the Vloman Kill Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Bethlehem, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the work includes providing all labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment and other means of construction necessary and incidental to the completion of the work shown on the plans and described in these specifications including, but not necessarily limited to the following: structural concrete invert paving of the three existing 250 ft. steel corrugated culverts, culvert inlet improvements, guiderail and striping replacement, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works, through the County Purchasing Agent, issued a request for bids and on January 27, 2017 six bids were received pertaining to the project, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works engineering staff along with C&S Companies reviewed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to Prime Highway Contractors, LLC 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 Prime Highway Contractors, LLC, 50 Colvin Ave., Albany, New York 12206 in an amount not to exceed $610,060 regarding construction services for the CR55 (Creble Road) Over the Vloman Kill Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Bethlehem, 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 Clork of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 174 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 314 FOR 2016 REGARDING THE CR9 (BRADT HOLLOW ROAD) OVER FOX CREEK PROJECT Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 317 for 2014, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. regarding design services pertaining to the CR9 (Bradt Hollow Road) Fox Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the ‘Town of Berne in the amount of $218,412, and WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 314 for 2016, this Honorable Body authorized a supplemental agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. regarding additional design services for the CR9 (Bradt Hollow Road) Fox Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Berne in the amount of $237,466 rather than $218,412, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to amend the agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. rogarding construction inspection and construction support services for the CR9 (Bradt Hollow Road) Fox Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Berne in the amount of $229,100, resulting in a revised agreement of $466,566, now, therefore be it, RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution No. 314 for 2016 is amended to indicate the agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. regarding construction inspection and construction support for the CR9 (Bradt Hollow Road) Fox Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Berne in the amount of $466,566 rather than $237,466, 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. 175 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BETTE & CRING, LLC REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CR9 (BRADT HOLLOW ROAD) OVER THE FOX CREEK BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERNE Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Bette & Cring, LLC regarding the construction of CR9 (Bradt Hollow Road) Over the Fox Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Berne, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that construction services for the project include the complete removal of the existing superstructure and full depth reconstruction and paving of approximately 415 linear feet of roadway, installation of new bridge and highway railing, placement of stone fill for scour protection, site restoration, and other miscellaneous items, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works, through the County Purchasing Agent, issued a request for bids and on March 30, 2017 ten bids were received pertaining to the project, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works engineering staff along with consultants Barton & Loguidice D.P.C. reviowed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to Bette & Cring, LLC 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 Bette & Cring, LLC, 22 Century Hill Dr., Suite 201, Latham, New York 12110 in an amount not to exceed $1,078,790 regarding the construction of CR9 (Bradt Hollow Road) Over the Fox Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Berne, and, 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. 176 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A LITTLE LIBRARY FOR THE ALBANY COUNTY RAIL TRAIL Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested authorization to accept a little library on the Albany County Rail Trail in the vicinity of the Adams Street and Hudson Avenue intersection in Delmar at no cost to the County, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated the little library, a large mailbox-like structure, would be donated to the county and maintained by Ms. Kristie Mahan after being installed by the County Department of Public Works allowing Rail Trail users to stop and read books or take books home to return at a later date, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to accept a little library on the Albany County Rail Trail in the vicinity of the Adams Street and Hudson Avenue intersection in Delmar at no cost to the County, 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. 177 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGARDING THE CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM Introduced: 5/8/17 By Public Works Committee; WHEREAS, The Office of the County Executive has requested authorization to submit a grant application to New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for up to $250,000 in funding regarding the Clean Energy Communities Grant Program, and WHEREAS, Albany County was designated a Clean Energy Community on February 17, 2017, and subsequently became eligible for grant funding for clean energy projects in the County, and WHEREAS, There is no corresponding match requirement for the County, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to NYSERDA for funding of up to $250,000 regarding the Clean Energy Communities Grant Program and clean energy projects in the County, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said 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. RESOLUTION NO. 178 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE FURNITURE FROM THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY TO THE ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME Introduced: 5/8/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Department of Residential Health Care Facilities has requested authorization to accept a donation in the form of office furniture from General Electric Company to be delivered to the Albany County Nursing Home, and WHEREAS, The Department has indicated that the General Electric Company will donate and deliver desks, tables, chairs, shelving, desk cubicles and other furnishings with an approximate value of $80,000 to $90,000 at no cost to the Nursing Home, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to accept: donated office furniture from the General Electric Company valued at $80,000 to $90,000 to be delivered to the Albany County Nursing Home at no cost to the County, 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. 179 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES Introduced: 5/8/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, Local Social Services districts are required to provide emergency and transitional shelter to public assistance eligible homeless persons, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless regarding emergency and transitional shelter services for eligible homeless individuals, and WHEREAS, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless is a 30-bed facility which serves both male and female public assistance-eligible adult homeless persons and homeless individuals with disabilities, and WHEREAS, Interfaith will provide emergency and transitional shelter services for homeless individuals, including room and board, linkage to needed community services and assistance in securing permanent housing and/or residential placement, and WHEREAS, Interfaith will also provide eight emergency and transitional shelter beds for individuals who have special needs, disabilities such as montal illness, alcohol or substance abuse, mental retardation, developmental disability or medical frailty, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless for emergency and transitional shelter services for eligible homeless persons and homeless individuals commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $602,000, 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. 180 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES Introduced: 5/8/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, Local Social Services districts are required to provide emergency and transitional shelter to public assistance eligible homeless individuals and families, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany regarding emergency and transitional shelter services at the Mercy House and St. Charles Lwanga Center, and WHEREAS, Mercy House is a 19-bed facility which serves females and small families and St. Charles Lwanga Center is a 19-bed facility which serves adult males, and WHEREAS, The shelters emphasize the provision of a safe, sober environment which assists in addressing the factors that cause an individual to be homeless and in securing permanent housing or appropriate residential placement, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the following service providers for a term commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, in the amounts indicated: Facility Name & Sponsoring Agency Agreem¢ tal Mercy House (Catholic Charities of $468,000 the Diocese of Albany) St. Charles Lwanga Center (Catholic $504,400 Charities of the Diocese of Albany) 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. 181 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN - MARILLAC RESIDENCE REGARDING THE PROVISION OF FAMILY SHELTER SERVICES Introduced: 5/8/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, Local Social Services districts are required to provide emergency and transitional shelter to public assistance eligible homeless families, and WHEREAS, The per diem rates for the operation of State-approved Tier II Family Shelters are established by the State of New York and are periodically retroactively reconciled with actual expenditures and revenues, and WHEREAS, The Marillac Residence, a 24-unit State-approved Tier II Family Shelter has been operated by St. Catherine’s Center for Childron through an agreement with Albany County for a number of years, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services recommends renewing the agreement for another year, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the St. Catherine’s Center for Children - Marillac Residence for State-approved Tier II Family Shelter services for a term commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 at a per diem rate set by the State of Now York which may be retroactively adjusted, but presently is anticipated at $137.88 per day per family, 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. 182 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. PETER’S ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER, INC. REGARDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES, Introduced: 5/8/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, Local Social Services districts are required to provide emergency and transitional shelter to public assistance eligible homeless persons, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center, Inc. (SPARC) regarding emergency and transitional shelter programs for eligible homeless individuals with mental illness, chronic alcoholism or other behavioral problems, and WHEREAS, SPARC will provide emergency and transitional shelter services to meet the needs for homeless individuals including room and board, linkage to needed community services and assistance in securing permanent housing and/or residential placement, 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 Addiction Recovery Center, Inc. for emergoncy and transitional shelter services for eligible homeless individuals with mental illness, chronic alcoholism or other behavioral problems commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $244,000, 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.

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