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County Legislature

September 8, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

William J. Conboy II Legislative Chambers Albany County Courthouse

Agenda — 73 items

  1. 1 Call to Order
  2. 2 Roll Call
  3. 3 CURRENT BUSINESS:
  4. 313 AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE NEW YORK STATE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM REGARDING THE ALBANY COUNTY HELDERBERG-HUDSON RAIL TRAIL FREIGHT DEPOT RENOVATION PROJECT AND AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION, AND PLANNING BUDGET 25-313 adopted
  5. 314 AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM MVP HEALTH CARE REGARDING THE ALBANY COUNTY HELDERBERG-HUDSON RAIL TRAIL FREIGHT DEPOT RENOVATION PROJECT AND AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION, AND PLANNING BUDGET 25-314 adopted
  6. 315 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 705 FOR 2024 AS AMENDED REGARDING WINTER MAINTENANCE ON STATE ROADS 25-315 adopted
  7. 316 AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS REGARDING LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SHAKER MEETING HOUSE 25-316 adopted
  8. 317 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MJG CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC REGARDING THE STEDMAN HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT 25-317 adopted
  9. 318 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HORAN, MARTELLO AND MORRONE, CPAS, LLP REGARDING ONGOING ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING SERVICES AT THE SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER 25-318 adopted
  10. 319 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING THE EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM 25-319 adopted
  11. 320 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM 25-320 adopted
  12. 321 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING THE WELLNESS IN NUTRITION PROGRAM 25-321 adopted
  13. 322 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING THE NY CONNECTS EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM 25-322 adopted
  14. 323 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, COUNSELING, AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 25-323 adopted
  15. 324 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE AAA STATE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 25-324 adopted
  16. 325 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING CONGREGATE SERVICES INITIATIVE FUNDING 25-325 adopted
  17. 326 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 543 FOR 2024 REGARDING THE WELLNESS IN NUTRITION PROGRAM 25-326 adopted
  18. 327 AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT FOR AGING BUDGET: ALBANY COUNTY COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER 25-327 adopted
  19. 328 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES REGARDING THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM 25-328 adopted
  20. 329 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 217 FOR 2023 REGARDING THE FOURTH COUNSEL AT FIRST APPEARANCE GRANT 25-329 adopted
  21. 330 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE AID TO DEFENSE PROGRAM 25-330 adopted
  22. 331 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 184 FOR 2024 REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION #11 GRANT 25-331 adopted
  23. 332 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION PROGRAM 25-332 adopted
  24. 333 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER REGARDING VIRTUAL REALITY FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT AND AMENDING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET 25-333 adopted
  25. 334 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER REGARDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PAIN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND AMENDING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET 25-334 adopted
  26. 335 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER REGARDING AN ASSISTANCE FUND FOR CLIENTS OF THE ADDICTION CLINIC AT ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER AND AMENDING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET 25-335 adopted
  27. 336 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SECOND CHANCE OPPORTUNITIES REGARDING RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAM FUNDING AND AMENDING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET 25-336 adopted
  28. 337 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HIVE OF HOPE REGARDING RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAM FUNDING 25-337 adopted
  29. 338 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL DISTRICT RECOVERY CENTER REGARDING RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAM FUNDING AND AMENDING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET 25-338 adopted
  30. 339 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE COUNTY REENTRY TASK FORCE 25-339 adopted
  31. 340 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING THE COVID RELIEF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH JAIL DIVERSION GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET 25-340 adopted
  32. 341 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING THE MOBILE CRISIS UNIT AND AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET 25-341 adopted
  33. 342 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING THE EXPANSION OF CERTIFIED PEER CAPACITY AND AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET 25-342 adopted
  34. 343 AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUDGET: JUUL SETTLEMENT FUNDS 25-343 adopted
  35. 344 AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUDGET: OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS 25-344 adopted
  36. 345 AMENDING THE 2025 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET: PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS 25-345 adopted
  37. 346 AMENDING THE 2025 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET: AUCTIONED AGENCY VEHICLES 25-346 adopted
  38. 347 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD 25-347 adopted
  39. 348 AMENDING THE 2025 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET: SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT 25-348 adopted
  40. 349 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 572 FOR 2023 REGARDING THE NEW YORK STATE COMPANION ANIMAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND GRANT 25-349 adopted
  41. 350 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH REGARDING THE E-CONNECT SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR JUVENILES 25-350 adopted
  42. 351 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE GUN INVOLVED VIOLENCE ELIMINATION GRANT 25-351 adopted
  43. 352 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL ELECTRONIC MONITORING US, INC. REGARDING ELECTRONIC MONITORING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 25-352 adopted
  44. 353 ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 25-353 adopted
  45. 354 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR SAID POSITION AND AMENDING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET 25-354 adopted
  46. 355 AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES BUDGET: DAYCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM 25-355 adopted
  47. 356 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION, AND PLANNING 25-356 adopted Pass
  48. 357 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 41.00 OF THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, REPEALING, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, VARIOUS PARTIALLY UNISSUED BOND AUTHORIZATIONS OF CERTAIN BOND RESOLUTIONS OF SAID COUNTY, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN AND FOR THE COUNTY 25-357 adopted
  49. 358 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HAWKINS, DELAFIELD, AND WOOD, LLP REGARDING ARBITRAGE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 25-358 adopted
  50. 359 AMENDING THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET: OVERTIME 25-359 adopted
  51. 360 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF THE ALBANY COUNTY WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK 25-360 adopted
  52. 361 AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 245 NORTHERN BLVD (TAX MAP NO. 65.57-2-64) IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 25-361 adopted
  53. 362 AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 275 SECOND AVENUE (TAX MAP NO. 76.62-2-26) IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 25-362 adopted
  54. 363 SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF FOOD SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT FOR USE AT SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER IS $1,300,000, APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $300,000 FOR SAID PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION 25-363 adopted Pass
  55. 364 SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMPUTER SYSTEM UPGRADES AT SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER IS $645,000, APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $150,000 FOR SAID PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $150,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION 25-364 adopted Pass
  56. 365 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $5,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION 25-365 adopted Pass
  57. 366 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AMENDING THE BOND RESOLUTION ADOPTED MAY 13, 2024 AND SUPPLEMENTED ON JUNE 10, 2024, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SLUDGE PROCESSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 25-366 adopted Pass
  58. 367 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AMENDING THE BOND RESOLUTION ADOPTED MAY 13, 2024 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 25-367 adopted Pass
  59. 368 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AMENDING THE BOND RESOLUTION ADOPTED MAY 13, 2024 IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH PLANT TREATMENT PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS 25-368 adopted Pass
  60. 369 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AMENDING THE BOND RESOLUTION ADOPTED MAY 13, 2024 IN CONNECTION WITH THE HVAC UPGRADES AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH PLANTS PROJECT 25-369 adopted Pass
  61. 370 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING AND AN AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT REGARDING BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND AMENDING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET 25-370 adopted
  62. 371 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 593 FOR 2023 AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2A LINCOLN AVENUE (TAX MAP NO. 44.1-1-7.2) AND 201 SPRING STREET ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 44.1-1-7.1) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE 25-371 adopted
  63. 372 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. "H" FOR 2025: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 135 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTS AND COMPONENTS OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES 25-372 referred
  64. 373 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. "I" FOR 2025: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY CHARTER AND LOCAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1993 AS AMENDED TO ADJUST COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 25-373 denied Fail
  65. 374 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “G” FOR 2025: A LOCAL LAW DESIGNATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS A GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC PURPOSE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK 25-374 referred
  66. 65 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. "H" FOR 2025: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 135 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTS AND COMPONENTS OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES 25-372 referred
  67. 66 LOCAL LAWS:
  68. 67 LOCAL LAW NO. “U” FOR 2024: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE SALARY OF A COUNTY OFFICER DURING THEIR TERM OF OFFICE 24-LL-U no recommendation Fail
  69. 68 LOCAL LAW NO. “H” FOR 2025: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 135 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTS AND COMPONENTS OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES 25-LL-H referred
  70. 69 LOCAL LAW NO. “I” FOR 2025: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY CHARTER AND LOCAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1993 AS AMENDED TO ADJUST COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 25-LL-I denied Fail
  71. 69 LOCAL LAW NO. “U” FOR 2024: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE SALARY OF A COUNTY OFFICER DURING THEIR TERM OF OFFICE 24-LL-U adopted Pass
  72. 70 Adjournment
  73. 71 LOCAL LAW NO. “H” FOR 2025: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 135 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTS AND COMPONENTS OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES 25-LL-H referred