Chairman Joseph M. Isabel has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York. Items on the agenda, at this time, are as follows:

1. DISCUSSION

    A. Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee

2.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT DISTRIBUTION 7 (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

3.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN RENEWAL AGREEMENT - 2018 TRANSPORTATION OF FULTON COUNTY VETERANS - YOUTH, ATI & VETERANS' SERVICES

4.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET (PROBATION/YOUTH BUREAU)

5.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR INMATE ELECTRONIC LAW LIBRARY SERVICES, LEXIS NEXIS (SHERIFF)

6.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - 2016 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)

7.  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FY2017 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT FROM NYS HOMELAND SECURITY AND AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

8.  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FY2017 STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT(EMPG) FROM NYS HOMELAND SECURITY AND AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

9.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT - PICTOMETRY (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE AMSTERDAM FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY OF AMSTERDAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERVICES)

11. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2018 OPERATING BUDGET ACCEPTING STOP-DWI CRACKDOWN ENFORCEMENT AWARD (STOP-DWI)

12. OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 24 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Defender has been advised by NYS Indigent Legal Services that a grant has been awarded to the Public Defender's Office to improve the quality of services provided to indigents of Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the total of the grant is $111,384 with a three-year distribution of $37,128 per year; and

WHEREAS, the funds can be used only for the Public Defender's Office as set forth within contract; and

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney to accept and sign said contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 25 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Youth, ATI & Veterans' Services has recommended that Montgomery County continue to transport Fulton County veterans to and from the VA Medical Center in Albany, N.Y.; and

WHEREAS, municipal corporations have the power to enter into agreements for the performance among themselves or one for the other of their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative or contract basis; and

WHEREAS, the proposed agreement would benefit both Montgomery County and Fulton County.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign a renewal agreement for the transportation of Fulton County veterans to and from the VA Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. ; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Agreement shall be for a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2018, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Agreement shall provide for transportation of Fulton County veterans, depending upon availability of space, at a charge of $30.00 each way.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 26 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, as of 1/1/2018 the Community Service for Adults Program was moved from the Youth Bureau to the Probation Department

WHEREAS, the position of Community Service Program Coordinator as well as associated appropriations were not transferred into the Probation Department budget but remained in the Youth Bureau budget

WHEREAS, State Aid used to fund this program was also retained in the Youth Bureau budget

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the position of Community Service Program Coordinator and other appropriations  be removed from the Youth Bureau budget and added to the Probation budget so that the program can be assumed by the Probation Department

WHEREAS, it is also necessary that the State Aid revenue relative to this program be removed from the Youth Bureau budget and added to the revenue in the Probation Dept. budget

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby approves the removal of the position of Community Service Program Coordinator and all associated appropriations from the Youth Bureau budget and adds them to the Probation Department budget

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State Aid revenue for this program be removed from the Youth Bureau budget and added to the Probation Dept. revenue

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 27 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is required by the New York State Commission of Corrections to provide an up to date Law library for inmates at the Montgomery County Jail.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign a renewal agreement with Lexis Nexis, for the provision of electronic law library services to inmates at the Montgomery County Jail; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement shall be for the period commening on February 1, 2018 and ending on January 31, 2021, with compensation at the rate of  $368 per month, not to exceed $4,416 annually or $13,248 for the entire three year contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 28 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $447,091 from the 2016 SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to upgrade Montgomery County's current Microwave system to provide for the ability to better connect to the radio consortium which, the Sheriff's Office E911 center is currently connected to; and 

WHEREAS, the radio equipment being purchased is on State Contract; and

WHEREAS, the remainder of the grant funding is to be used at a later date for radio shelters.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Dimond, seconded by Legislator Pepe, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 29 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office applied for and received the FY2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant  to assist in emergency preparedness throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $89,974.00, with no County match, to assist in emergency preparedness throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the FY2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)Grant; and

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney to sign the agreement for FY2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 30 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office applied for and received the FY2017 State Emergency Performance Grant (EMPG) to assist with the purchase of a vehicle to be used throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $23,688.00, to assist in emergency responce and performance throughout Montgomery County; and 

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney to sign the agreement for FY2017 State Emergency Performance Grant (EMPG).

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR - Legislator Dimond withdrew his sponsorship.(1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 31 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has received notification from the NYS Department of Homeland Security of a grant award that included the purachse of pictometry images.  Pictometry's updated images are photos of the entire County for its mapping system in the 911 Center. 

RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign and execute a contract agreement with Pictometry after review and approval by the County Attorney.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 32 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, responding to HAZMAT incidents and confined space rescue incidents requires specific manpower and training it is necessary to set a course of action for appropriately staffed and trained coverage for Montgomery County, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that cooperative action with the City of Amsterdam Fire Department will stabalize response, improve overall safety and be an economic benefit to both municipalities; and

WHEREAS, it is expected that this intermunicipal agreement will be beneficial to both Montgomery County and the City of Amsterdam.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby endorses and authorizes after review by the County Attorney the County Executive to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement for services from the City of Amsterdam (Fire Department) for a term of January 1, 2018-December 31, 2020.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 33 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation Board was successful in securing funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to continue crackdown enforcement during the grant cycle of October 1, 2017 through September 30. 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County STOP-DWI program has been awarded a Crackdown Enforcement award in the amount of $10,000 for use in Montgomery County for sobriety checkpoints and/or roving patrols during the grant cycle.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Kelly, to change the NOW THEREFORE FURTHER RESOLVED CLAUSE to

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent.(1/23/2018)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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