I. Call to Order II. Roll Call of Members III. Salute to the Flag IV. Moment of Silence V. Public Comment and Presentation VI. Communications VII. Approval of Minutes
VIII. Acceptance of Budgetary Transfers IX. Acceptance of Procurement Record X. Old Business XI. New Business A. Resolutions XII. Adjournment |
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
111 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GREATER MOHAWK VALLEY LAND BANK INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT | Wilson/Thayer | Move to Full Legislature |
112 | RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON FMCC’S PROPOSED 2020-21 BUDGET (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Pepe/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
113 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FMCC CAMPUS LABS & CLASSROOMS – PHASE 3 PROJECT – HEALTH AND SAFETY (FMCC) | Wilson/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
114 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE SANITARY DISTRICT NO.1 2020 OPERATING BUDGET TO COVER THE COST OF A NEW PICKUP TRUCK | Sweet/Thayer | Move to Full Legislature |
115 | RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT- SALT FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL UNDER THE 2020 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM | Pepe/Thayer | Move to Full Legislature |
116 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY ALTERATION OF SWITZER HILL ROAD - TOWN OF MOHAWK (PUBLIC WORKS) | Wilson/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
117 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - CHIPS (CONSOLIDATED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) FUNDS (PUBLIC WORKS) | Purtell/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
118 | RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER FOR PUBLIC PARK IN FORT HUNTER, PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF FLORIDA | Pepe/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
119 | RESOLUTION AWARDING RFP# 03-20 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - TRINITY SERVICES GROUP, INC. (SHERIFF) | Sweet/Thayer | Move to Full Legislature |
120 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - EASTERN MEDICAL SUPPORT, LLC. (SHERIFF) | Headwell, Jr./Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
121 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2020 OPERATING BUDGET WITH E-911 RESERVE FUNDS (SHERIFF) | Sweet/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
122 | RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 83 OF 2020 (LEGISLATURE) | Headwell, Jr./Thayer | Move to Full Legislature |
123 | RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 87 OF 2020 (LEGISLATURE) | Wilson/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
124 | RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Kelly/Thayer | Move to Full Legislature |
125 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A PAYMENT PLAN WITH THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM FOR OUTSTANDING TAX OBLIGATIONS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Duchessi/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
126 | RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY AND PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO DETERMINE EXPENDITURES, LIMITS AND PRIORITIES OF THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Kelly/Purtell | Did Not Go Through Committee |
RESOLUTION NO. 111 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GREATER MOHAWK VALLEY LAND BANK INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
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WHEREAS, municipalities throughout New York and the United States are working with Land Banks to redevelop vacant, abandoned, or tax delinquent properties that have a negative effect on their communities; and
WHEREAS, in July 2011 in recognition of the growing problem of distressed, vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties, New York State passed the Land Bank Act, as Article 16 of the New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, which authorizes any Foreclosing Governmental Unit (FGU) to create a land bank to strategically acquire, improve, assemble, and sell these properties; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank (GMVLB)'s mission is to strengthen communities across the Mohawk Valley by helping to return neglected and abandoned buildings to productive use; and
WHEREAS, under this law, Montgomery County participates in the GMVLB Corporation per Resolution No. 181 of 2016; and
WHEREAS, an amendment has been proposed to the intermunicipal agreement making adjustments to the qualifications of the GMVLB Board of Directors membership and to extend the agreement until 2022; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Executive, after review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized to sign the first amendment to the Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank Intermunicipal Agreement.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel abstained. (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
AUTHORIZING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GREATER MOHAWK VALLEY LAND BANK INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
II. Justification:
Amendment requested by the Land Bank.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
AUTHORIZING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GREATER MOHAWK VALLEY LAND BANK INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
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RESOLUTION NO. 112 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON FMCC’S PROPOSED 2020-21 BUDGET (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, the Fulton-Montgomery College Board of Trustees has presented its sponsoring counties with a 2020-21 budget request; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing related to the adoption of said FMCC budget is required prior to approval of said budget by its sponsoring counties.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby approves the scheduling of a Public Hearing on the proposed 2020-21 Budget of Fulton-Montgomery Community College for July 28, 2020 at 6:50 pm in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Clerk of the Montgomery County Legislature hereby is directed to cause legal notice of said public hearing to be published according to local law.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
SETTING THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON FMCC’S PROPOSED 2019-20 BUDGET
II. Justification:
A public hearing related to the adoption of said FMCC budget is required prior to approval of said budget by its sponsoring counties
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authorization of budgets.
IV. Financial Impact:
Scheduling of public hearing - contigent upon Fulton County passing the same resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 113 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FMCC CAMPUS LABS & CLASSROOMS – PHASE 3 PROJECT – HEALTH AND SAFETY (FMCC)
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WHEREAS, the Fulton Montgomery Community College Board of Trustees had recommended that the Campus Labs and Classrooms Phase 3 project be undertaken at Fulton Montgomery Community College, and
WHEREAS, Resolution #291 dated November 26, 2019 authorized a $1,000,000 Campus Labs and Classrooms Phase 3 project be undertaken at Fulton Montgomery Community College to renovate aged out and deteriorating campus labs, at a cost of $250,000 to Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the State University of New York Office for Capital Facilities (SUNY OCF) has informed Fulton Montgomery Community College that only health and safety related capital projects will be approved by the New York State Division of Budget during the current State fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, SUNY OCF has informed Fulton Montgomery Community College that contracts related to campus lab renovations will therefore not be approved by the New York State Division of Budget; and
WHEREAS, Fulton Montgomery Community College has identified necessary health and safety related capital needs related to an obsolete fire alarm system, HVAC chiller refurbishing, and the installation of an alarm in its wastewater treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, Fulton Montgomery Community College proposes completion of said project utilizing monies from New York State 50% Match Funds and the County Sponsors as follows:
NYS 50% Matching Funds | $250,000.00 |
Sponsor Match – Fulton | $125,000.00 |
Sponsor Match - Montgomery | $125,000.00 |
TOTAL | $500,000.00 |
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby approve the Campus Labs and Classroom – Phase 3 Project for health and safety needs at a cost not to exceed $500,000; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this project will require $125,000 of matching funds from Montgomery County; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is contingent on the Montgomery County Legislature passing a bonding resolution to fund the project; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is contingent upon passage of a similar resolution by the Fulton County Board of Supervisors; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is contingent upon approval by New York State Division of Budget.
MOTION TO TABLE by Legislator Wilson, seconded by Legislator Pepe, this resolution is contigent on the passing of a bonding resolution, both resolutions will be on the July 2020 Full Legislature Meeting, passed with Aye(9).(6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Authorizing FMCC Campus Labs & Classrooms – Phase 3 Project for health and safety needs
II. Justification:
The New York State Division of Budget is not expected to approve a project for renovations to the campus labs, for which Resolution #291 had authorized funding but is anticipated to approve health and safety resolutions.
III. Legislative Impact:
The Montgomery County Legislature is authorized to pass this Resolution pursuant to Section 2.04 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
Previously approved funding pursuant to a bonding resolution was $250,000 which was later rescinded. Current request for funding pursuant to a bonding resolution is $125,000.
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RESOLUTION NO. 114 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE SANITARY DISTRICT NO.1 2020 OPERATING BUDGET TO COVER THE COST OF A NEW PICKUP TRUCK
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 needs to replace their 2008 F350 pickup truck, and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Santiary District No. 1 has approved the purchase of a new truck ; and
WHEREAS, a transfer of funds is needed to cover the cost of said truck and accessories.
RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the Sanitary District #1 Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
G-26-4-1990-00-.4400 | Contractual Expenses | $30,000.00 |
G-26-4-8120-00-.4431 | Professional Services | $5,029.00 |
TRANSFER TO: | ||
G-26-4-8120-00-.2230 | Motor Vehicle Equipment | $35,029.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Request a transfer of funds to purchase new vehicle.
II. Justification:
Pick up is 12 years old and very rusted underneath.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to section 2.04(b) of the charter of Montgomery County the Montgomery County Legisature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds will be used from within the Sanitary District budget.
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RESOLUTION NO. 115 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT- SALT FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL UNDER THE 2020 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works solicited bids for the 2020 season, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works advertised for bids pursuant to Section 103, Article 5-a of the General Municipal Law for a period of 30 days, and
WHEREAS, bids were opened and read aloud on March 3, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., and
WHEREAS, upon review after the bid opening, it was recommended to reject bids for Salt (Item A-66 2020) by the Commissioner of Department of Public Works based on the bidder turnout, and
WHEREAS, Item A-66 2020 was rebid and bids were opened and posted on the County website due to the current State of Emergency, on May 12, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the bids received have been provided to the Montgomery County Legislature.
RESOLVED, the bid for material will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder of Cargill, Inc. with an option to extend contract for a period of one (1) year period per the 2020 bid specifications; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is authorized to enter into contract upon review and approval of the County Attorney, with the following companies for material services at the amounts submitted on their bid:
A-66 2020
Cargill, Inc.
100 Grain Street
Albany, NY 12202
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
To award bid for material, Item A-66, road salt for the 2020 season.
II. Justification:
Montgomery County Department of Public Works has a need to award bids to purchase materials and to authorize all towns and villages to piggy-back off of contracts to maintain county roads during the winter season.
III. Legislative Impact:
Purssuant to Article 3 of the Montgomery County Charter, the County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds for materials are inclued in the 2020 Operating Budget.
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RESOLUTION NO. 116 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY ALTERATION OF SWITZER HILL ROAD - TOWN OF MOHAWK (PUBLIC WORKS)
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WHEREAS, Switzer Hill Road (County Route 31) is located in the Town of Mohawk; and
WHEREAS, Switzer Hill Road has sustained subtantial water damage to the west side embankment of the stream channel; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County per Resolution 17 of 2019 retained the services of Greenman Pederson, Inc. to perform a drainage and repair study of said road; and
WHEREAS, the conclusion of this study showed project expenses to be approximately $2.3 - $2.7 million dollars; and
WHEREAS, to promote public safety it is temporarily necessary to alter Switzer Hill Road between Route 5 and Old Trail Road to create a temporary cul-de-sac at the top of Switzer Hill above the Route 5 intersection until funds can be acquired to complete the drainage and repair project.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature determines that it is for the best interest of Montgomery County to temporarily alter Switzer Hill Road between Route 5 and Old Trail Road to create a temporary cul-de-sac at the top of Switzer Hill above the Route 5 intersection until funds can be acquired to complete the drainage and repair project.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizing temporary alteration of Switzer Hill Road.
II. Justification:
The cost of the repair of the retaining wall and the straightening of the road over exceeds current budgetary retraints on the Department of Public Works.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to New York State County Highway Law Section 131-b.
IV. Financial Impact:
Engineers anticipated estimate was 2.3 to 2.7 million. Estimate for closure and provisions for cul-de-sac using Montgomery County forces was $100,000.
Funds to be allocated from 2019 CHIPS rollover balance which is 100% reimbursable.
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RESOLUTION NO. 117 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - CHIPS (CONSOLIDATED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) FUNDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
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WHEREAS, the final allocation of State Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funds has been clarified, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adjust the County Road Fund to reflect increased revenues, and appropriations.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
D-12-3-3501 | Consolidated Highway Aid | $2,675,671.96 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
D-12-4-9900-00.9950 | Interfund Transfer-Capital Project Fund | $2,675,671.96 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Amend the 2020 Operating Budget to adjust for an increase in CHIPS Funds so they can be spent in 2020
II. Justification:
The final state allocation of CHIPS Funds is now known.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations
IV. Financial Impact:
2020 Budgeted "CHIPS" funds | $2,419,920.00 |
Actual funds received | $2,419,679.48 |
Difference | $240.52 |
2019 Rollover 2019 "CHIPS" | $1,749,199.00 |
2020 PAVE NY | $552,315.92 |
2020 Extreme Winter Recovery | $374,397.56 |
Less the difference between 2019 budgeted and actual | (-240.52) |
Total to be increased (Interfund Transfer-Capital Project Fund) | $2,675,671.96 |
Funding is a 100% reimbursable program
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RESOLUTION NO. 118 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER FOR PUBLIC PARK IN FORT HUNTER, PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF FLORIDA
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County, New York, (hereinafter, "Subrecipient") on behalf of the Town of Florida, New York, applied for and obtained funding for the project titled, "Public Park - Fort Hunter" through a Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) obtained through the New York State Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR), New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program in an application accepted June 9, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Subrecipient of funding retained MJ Engineering, 1533 Crescent Road, Clifton Park, 12065, to design said improvements and prepare a bid package with plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery has reviewed the project's plans, specifications, and bid package and review comments have been satisfactorily addressed; and
WHEREAS, the Subrecipient formally and publicly bid this project in accordance with Municipal, State, and Federal requirements; and
WHEREAS, bids were publicly opened June 10, 2020 at the Montgomery County Annex Building offices located at 20 Park Street, Fonda, NY 12068; and
WHEREAS, upon review of submitted bid(s), it was revealed that the lowest responsible bid submitted was that of MA Schafer Construction in the amount of $278,900; and
WHEREAS, the Subrecipient intends to award a contract, contingent on G.O.S.R. consent, to MA Schafer Construction, 4928 West Turnpike, Altamont, NY 12009 for construction of improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislative hereby authorizes and approves the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, contingent on G.O.S.R. consent, to enter into a contract with MA Schafer Construction for construction of public park, in accordance with publicized Plans and Specifications produced for the "Public Park - Fort Hunter Project."
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
AWARD CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER FOR PUBLIC PARK IN FORT HUNTER, PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF FLORIDA
II. Justification:
The Town of Florida was awarded three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) for disaster relief after Hurricane's Irene and Lee. Legislation is needed to award low bidder contract for public park.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact; 100% grant funded.
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RESOLUTION NO. 119 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AWARDING RFP# 03-20 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - TRINITY SERVICES GROUP, INC. (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued a Request for Proposals for the provision of food services at the Montgomery County Jail, and
WHEREAS, proposals have been received and were opened on March 18, 2020, and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposals the Sheriff and review committee consisting of, the Sheriff, Purchasing Agent, Under Sheriff, Jail Administrator and Pat Oeser(cook), recommend awarding the RFP to Trinity Services Group, Inc.,
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive after review and approval of the County Attorney to sign an agreement with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for the provision of food services at the Montgomery County Jail for a term of February 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023. At the end of this initial bid period, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional years, in consecutive one-year intervals, and at the sole discretion of The County of Montgomery. for the prices listed on price list attached hereto and made a part hereof.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AWARDING RFP# 03-20 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - TRINITY SERVICES GROUP, INC. (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
We must provide meals to the incarcerated individuals within our facility. Our current contract for food management is with Trinity Services Group. We are very satisfied with them and the service they provide. Although costs have increased slightly, we feel they are the best situation we have to continue operations as is. A food cost schedule is provided for review. As you can see there is a slight increase and the fewr meals served the more it costs.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Articles 2 and 3 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
There will be a slight increase in meal costs, especially with a lower incarcerated individual count.
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RESOLUTION NO. 120 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - EASTERN MEDICAL SUPPORT, LLC. (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide medical services for incarcerated individuals at the Montgomery County Jail, and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was put forth soliciting services for January 1, 2019 until December 31, 2020 with an option for two one year extensions; and
WHEREAS, this request is to approve a one (1) year extension for 2021 in the amount of $227,320.00 the same fee paid in 2020.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, to sign an agreement with Eastern Medical Support, LLC for provision of medical services at the Montgomery County Jail, following review and approval by the County Attorney for a one (1) year extension for 2021 at an amount not to exceed $227,320.00.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - EASTERN MEDICAL SUPPORT, LLC. (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
Medical services must be provided to the incarcerated individuals in the Montgomery County Jail. We are very pleased with our servcie and partnership with Eastern Med. Keeping the cost the same is certainly rewarding. We continue to try and save or keep costs constant, even though the count is down, we never know when it will increase and what medical issues may arise. Attached is the contract and letter to support this resolution, thank you!
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 no financial impact, the rate is the same as 2020.
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RESOLUTION NO. 121 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2020 OPERATING BUDGET WITH E-911 RESERVE FUNDS (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, E-911 Reserve Funds are created from 911 surcgarges and set aside specifically to handle issue spertaining tot eh 911 Dispatch Center and radio/phone systems; and
WHEREAS, said E-911 Funds need to be used to complete payment for a microwave tower site location on Latimer Hill Road as this site received a complete new building to house very important microwave/radio equipment supporting our 911 system county wide.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A511 | Appropriated Reserve-E-911 | $158,800.00 |
INCREASE EXPENDITURES: | ||
A-15-4-3020-14-2250 | Technical Equipment | $158,800.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2020 OPERATING BUDGET WITH E-911 RESERVE FUNDS (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
This transfer is necessary to finish payment on a project started in 2018. It is for a newly installed building that houses our microwave and radio equipment on latimer Hill Road. It serves a very important purpose and came out very nice. This money is perfect for this use, unfortunately this bill could have been paid for differently in the beiginning stages, however was left for us to take care of.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
The only financial impact is the decrease in the E-911 reserve fund, the benefit is this is exactly what the oney is there for. Unfortunately this cost was left for us and could have been handled differently by grant in the early stages.
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RESOLUTION NO. 122 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 83 OF 2020 (LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, the 2017 Capital Plan identified a Campus Critical Maintenance Project: Campus Labs and Classrooms Design at FMCC; and
WHEREAS, the FMCC Campus Labs and Classroom Building Renovation Project was a three (3) phase project (2018-2020) with a $250,000 contribution from Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, Funding for the Phase III Project were anticipated to be as follows:
SUNY: | $500,000 |
FULTON: | $250,000 |
MONTGOMERY: | $250,000 |
WHEREAS, funds will not be received from New York State to fund this project; and
WHEREAS, as funds will not be received from New York State, this project will not be moving forward.
RESOLVED, Resolution 83 of 2020 authorizing the Montgomery County Executive to execute contracts for the project is hereby rescinded.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution rescinding Resolutions 83 of 2020.
II. Justification:
As funds will not be received from the State this project is not moving forward.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
Will result in a $250,000 savings to Montgomery County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 123 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 87 OF 2020 (LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, the 2017 Capital Plan identified a Campus Critical Maintenance Project: Campus Labs and Classrooms Design at FMCC; and
WHEREAS, the FMCC Campus Labs and Classroom Building Renovation Project was a three (3) phase project (2018-2020) with a $250,000 contribution from Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, Funding for the Phase III Project were anticipated to be as follows:
SUNY: | $500,000 |
FULTON: | $250,000 |
MONTGOMERY: | $250,000 |
WHEREAS, funds will not be received from New York State to fund this project; and
WHEREAS, as funds will not be received from New York State, this project will not be moving forward.
RESOLVED, Resolution 87 of 2020 which authorized bonding for the FMCC Campus Labs and Classroom Phase III and Financial Technology Lab Renovation Project, is hereby rescinded.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution rescinding Resolutions 87 of 2020.
II. Justification:
The State has decided not to fund the project
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter
IV. Financial Impact:
Will result in a $250,000 savings to Montgomery County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 124 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment; and
WHEREAS, the County Auditor has audited claims for the period of May 27, 2020 through June 23, 2020; and the County Auditor recommends the payment of the claims as attached hereto in the "Abstract of Audited Claims".
RESOLVED, after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, the claims are audited and attached hereto, are hereby approved for payment by the Montgomery County Legislature.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS
II. Justification:
Pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the audit committee, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment.
IV. Financial Impact:
no impact on the fund balance
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RESOLUTION NO. 125 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A PAYMENT PLAN WITH THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM FOR OUTSTANDING TAX OBLIGATIONS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County (hereinafter the “County”) wishes to resolve certain tax payment obligations due from the City of Amsterdam; (hereinafter the “City”); and
WHEREAS, $1,241,448.04 was collected by the City but was never paid to the County; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Comptroller’s office officially certified the total deficit for the City of Amsterdam which permits them to proceed with deficit bonding; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of Montgomery County to enter into a repayment plan with the City for the amount of $1,241,448.04 over a period of 20yrs., at a rate of 1%; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that these payments would be automatically deducted from the annual sales tax payments each year; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, in the event that the City receives direct grant assistance or another 0% loan from the State of New York or the United States of America, the City will be obligated to immediately pay the County the balance of what is owed or its pro rata share, if funding for the entirety of the outstanding debt is not received; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Montgomery County Treasurer and Montgomery County Executive are authorized and directed to execute a repayment plan with the City incorporating the terms detailed within this Resolution.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Headwell, Jr., Pepe and Isabel voted Nay. (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
ADDRESSING CERTAIN TAX PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS DUE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FROM THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM
II. Justification:
City of Amsterdam has requested a payment plan
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to RPTL 1182
IV. Financial Impact:
The City of Amsterdam owes the county $1,241,448.04 in county taxes collected.
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RESOLUTION NO. 126 of 2020 DATED: June 23, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY AND PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO DETERMINE EXPENDITURES, LIMITS AND PRIORITIES OF THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Charter §7.03A(1) requires the Legislature to adopt policy and practice guidelines for the County Executive to determine expenditures, limits and priorities of the 2021 Operating Budget to assist with the preparation of the tentative budget for the ensuing year; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature Amended Section §7.03A of the Montgomery County Charter, pursuant to Local Law 1 of 2020.
RESOLVED, the policy and practice guidelines as attached hereto and made part of are hereby adopted by the Montgomery County Legislature.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (6/23/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
ADOPTING POLICY AND PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO DETERMINE EXPENDITURES, LIMITS AND PRIORITIES OF THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
Montgomery County Charter §7.03A(1) requires the Legislature to adopt policy and practice guidelines for the County Executive to determine expenditures, limits and priorities of the 2021 Operating Budget to assist with the preparation of the tentative budget for the ensuing year
III. Legislative Impact:
Montgomery County Charter §7.03A(1) requires the Legislature to adopt policy and practice guidelines for the County Executive to determine expenditures, limits and priorities of the 2021 Operating Budget to assist with the preparation of the tentative budget for the ensuing year
IV. Financial Impact:
The Charter requires the Legislature to adopt policy and practice guidelines for the County Executive to determine expenditures, limits and priorities of the 2021 Operating Budget to assist with the preparation of the tentative budget for the ensuing year.
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