TO: | Public Safety Committee |
Brian D. Sweet, Chair, Legislator, District 2 John Thayer, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 | |
FROM: | Cheryl Reese, Clerk of Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Sheriff, Media |
DATE: | 4/25/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Brian D. Sweet has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 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 ACCEPTING A GOVERNORS TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT (GTSC) POLICE TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS AND AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY SERVICES GROUP (SHERIFF)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - K9 (SHERIFF)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - DARE (SHERIFF)
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - 2019 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
7. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
51 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GOVERNORS TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT (GTSC) POLICE TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS AND AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF) | Thayer/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
0 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY SERVICES GROUP (SHERIFF) | / | |
52 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - K9 (SHERIFF) | Sweet/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
53 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - DARE (SHERIFF) | Sweet/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
54 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - 2019 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Thayer/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 51 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GOVERNORS TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT (GTSC) POLICE TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS AND AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $4,000.00 from the Governors Traffice Safety Committee (GTSC) Police Traffic Safety Program; and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to use for extra patrols for specific traffic regulation initiatives.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign necessary paperwork accepting $4,000.00 from the Governors Traffice Safety Committee (GTSC) Police Traffic Safety Program; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-3389.14 | State Aid Other Public Safety | $4,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00-.1111 (1212) | Overtime Pay | $4,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GOVERNORS TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT (GTSC) POLICE TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS AND AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET(SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Sheriff's Office applied for and received a grant from the GTSC totaling $4,000.00. This money is for specific traffic detail initiatives and supports Deputies working overtime to conduct them. It is broken down by the following, $800.00 for Seat Belt Mobilization and $3,200.00 for Police Traffic Services Enforcement.
There are no match funds, this is something that will hopefully increase the safety on our highways for all of us.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations. According to Article 3 of the Charter the County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact as this grant requires no match funds.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Sheriff |
RESOLUTION NO. 0 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY SERVICES GROUP (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 36 of 2015 awarded an RFP to Trinity Services Group, Inc. to provide food and kitchen management to the jail; and
WHEREAS, said contract is expiring and provides for one year extensions for up to three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, this is the second of the one year extensions allowable under the original contract; and
WHEREAS, Trinity Services Group, Inc. is the food provider and kitchen management to the jail; and
WHEREAS, our contract extension agreement expires on February 29, 2020; and
WHEREAS, this resolution and document represent a one (1) year extension; and
WHEREAS, the proposed extension includes an increase in the current meal price by 3.2% and a copy of the fee schedule is attached to this resolution.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign an agreement with Trinity Services Group, Inc. March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 using the fee schedule attached to this Resolution, which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY SERVICES GROUP (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
This extension allows us to stay under contract for our jail food service without a break in service.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is a 3.2% increase in the food cost for the jail with a fee schedule attached for your review.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Sheriff |
RESOLUTION NO. 52 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - K9 (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has recommended purchasing a Hot N Pop Pro for one of its K-9 vehicles; and
WHEREAS, gifts and donations have been made to the Sheriff’s Office to completely cover the cost of acquiring said equipment.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2705 | Gifts and Donations | $2,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3150-00-.4587 | K-9 Supplies | $2,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - K9 (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
This request is for the purchase of a Hot N Pop for one of our K-9 vehicles. We have received numerous donations to cover the entire cost of this piece of equipment. The equipment will help protect the K-9 from extreme heat while inside the vehicle.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to section 2.04 (b) of the charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact, all of this money was donated to the K-9 program.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Sheriff |
RESOLUTION NO. 53 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - DARE (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has recommended supporting the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office DARE program, the DARE program is now taught in four (4) different school districts throughout the county, OESJ, Fort Plain, Canajoharie and Fonda-Fultonville; and
WHEREAS, gifts and donations have been made to the Sheriff’s Office to support the DARE program and purchases that are necessary for the instruction.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2705 | Gifts and Donations | $2,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-3-3110-00-.4447 | Clothing and Uniforms | $1268.80 |
A-15-3-3110-00-.4449 | Special Supplies & Materials | $731.20 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - DARE (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office DARE program is currently being taught in four (4) different school districts throughout Montgomery County. Deputy Heather Harder who is a Full-time SRO at Fonda-Fultonville is our DARE Instructor. She completes DARE education at OESJ, Fort Plain, Canajoharie and Fonda-Fultonville. Costs have continued to increase for the program, so we have now accepted some donations from school districts, the Montomgery County Office for the Aging from a fundraiser and we anticipate others. These donations are anticipated annually and will cover the expenses of the program.
The purchase costs are for T-shirts, Diplomas, Essay Winner Medals and educational trinkets.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to section 2.04 (b) of the charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact as all of this money has been obtained through gifts and donations from different locations!
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Sheriff |
RESOLUTION NO. 54 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - 2019 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $383,222.00 from the 2019 SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to upgrade our 911 phone system and equipment pertaining to our microwave system for the ability to better communicate and improve Interoperable Communications; and
WHEREAS, the equipment being purchased is an upgrade and compatible with our current system.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign necessary paperwork to accept the grant totaling $383,222.00 from the 2019 SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-3389.14 | State Aid Other Public Safety | $383,222.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3020-14-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $83,222.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.4459 | Computer Equipment | $300,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - 2019 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The 2019 SICG Grant will allow us to upgrade our current 911 phones, something that is necessary and required for next generation 911. By using grant money we become compliant and up to date without using county funds. The other part of the project is to provide some security at our microwave tower sites, including alarm systems notifying dispatch of power outages and security cameras.
We continue to use grant money for items of necessity, however items that we can purchase without using county funds.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to section 2.04 (b) of the charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact for this resolution request as this grant is a zero match, however it does allow us to purchase necessary equipment at this time without the use of any county funds!
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Sheriff |