104.2001
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM PROPOSED BY AIDS COUNCIL OF
NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.: 104, 2001
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has
approved the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York participation in the Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) which Program provides for tenant-based rental
assistance and short-term rent/mortgage/utilities assistance services to eligible individuals residing
in several Counties in New York State including Warren County, and
WHEREAS, this Program operates at no cost to Warren County and it is anticipated that
several individuals in Warren County will again be helped by these services, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board supports the AIDS Council’s assistance to
individuals within Warren County and recognizes that this Program will assist in maintaining and
improving the quality of life for individuals with HIV/AIDS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby supports and approves the Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) as proposed and administered by the
AIDS Council of Northeastern New York and hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign the Certification of Local Approval presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
forward the Certificate and a copy of this Resolution to the AIDS Council of Northeastern New
York and/or the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Bureau of Housing
Services.
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Duly adopted this 26 day of February, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower
NOES: None
ABSENT:None