DATED: February 23, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Public Safety Committee |
| Joseph M. Isabel, Chair, Legislator, District 8 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 | |
| FROM: | Cheryl Reese, Clerk of Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, District Attorney, Sheriff, Media |
| DATE: | 4/24/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Joseph M. Isabel has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.
In conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, this meeting will also be held electronically via teleconference on February 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Members of the public may participate in the public hearing by attending or by calling 1-408-650-3123, Access Code 763-491-085. Minutes of the hearing will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us.
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 AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT EXTENSION - RSTELECOM-MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT AND AMEND THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - CAD SOFTWARE- (SHERIFF)
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO CERTIFY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION COLLABORATIVE REPORT/PLAN (SHERIFF)
7. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 50 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| 51 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT EXTENSION - RSTELECOM-MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) | Purtell/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| 52 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
| 53 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT AND AMEND THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - CAD SOFTWARE- (SHERIFF) | Purtell/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| 54 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO CERTIFY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION COLLABORATIVE REPORT/PLAN (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 50 of 2021 DATED: February 23, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, the newly elected District Attorney was not able to have any input with respect to budget requests for the year 2021; and
WHEREAS, several pending criminal cases and trials were adjourned from the year 2020 to the year 2021 which will require added expenses unforseen in preparing budget requests for 2021; and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney is requesting additional funds.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
| TRANSFER FROM: | ||
| A-30-4-1990-00.4400 | Contigent Account | $7,876.00 |
| TRANSFER TO: | ||
| A-25-4-1165-00-.2210 | Office Furniture | $1,000.00 |
| A-25-4-1165-00-.2220 | Office Equipment | $1,000.00 |
| A-25-4-1165-00-.2259 | Computer Equipment | $493.00 |
| A-25-4-1165-00-.4408 | Office Supplies | $1,560.00 |
| A-25-4-1165-00-.4441 | Gas, Oil, Diesel | $626.00 |
| A-25-4-1165-00-.4453 | Postage Expenses | $907.00 |
| A-25-4-1165-00-.4470 | Travel Related | $673.00 |
| A-25-4-1165-00-.4471 | Mileage Allocation | $1,617.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (2/23/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
The additional funds will be used for anticipated expenses to be incurred in 2021 for trials and expenses for necessary items that were not able to be requested during budget preparations time by the newly elected District Attorney.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Section 2.04(b) the County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
One time deduction of $7,874.90 from the Contingent Account.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 51 of 2021 DATED: February 23, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT EXTENSION - RSTELECOM-MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
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WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office needs a contract to provide microwave maintenance for Montgomery County's 911 microwave system; and
WHEREAS, the microwave system is the backbone of the 911 communications sytem and assists in providing emergency communications to all of our first responders; and
WHEREAS, the current contract has expired.
RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign and execute a contract agreement extension with RSTelecom for a term of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 for a cost not to exceed $48,000 a year, after review and approval by the County Attorney.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (2/23/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT EXTENSION - RSTELECOM-MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
II. Justification:
It is imperative that we have a maintenace agreement to keep our microwave system in good working orsder and to avoid interuptions in our 911 communications. RSTelecom has been providing this service for 6 years and they have done a very good job. The microwave system was a very expensive endeavor and is the backbone of our 911 communications system. This contract expired and this extension is necessary to keep services flowing.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive is authorized to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
There should be no budget impact as this money is already budgeted and a yearly occurrence.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 52 of 2021 DATED: February 23, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff continues to upgrade the body worn camera equipment for staff; 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 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-15-3-2705 | Gifts and Donations | $2,000.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-15-3-3110-00-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $2,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (2/23/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Sheriff's Office recieved a $2,000 donation to be used towards our body worn cameras. It has been determined that continual upgrades of our body worn cameras is essential and pertinent. This is a perfect place to use this money. The cameras are written in policy, benefit the public and provide accountability.
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 the public!
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 53 of 2021 DATED: February 23, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT AND AMEND THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - CAD SOFTWARE- (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has recommended a change in providers for the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) Software for the Sheriff’s Office, Computer-Aided Dispatch, Law Enforcement Records Software and Public Safety Interface Software from Impact to Tyler Technologies, and
WHEREAS, Computer Aided Dispatch Software services were recently put out to bid by Fulton County, who awarded the contract to Tyler Technologies as the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff recommends piggybacking off of this contract.
RESOLVED, that the County Executive after review and approval of the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign the contract with Tyler Technologies for the Sheriff’s Office Computer-Aided Dispatch, Law Enforcement Records Software and Public Safety Interface Software at an amount not to exceed $1,698,902.00, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, said contract shall not exceed seven (7) years as worked out by the payment plan and stipulated in the contract.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-15-3-3389.14 | E911 Public Safety | $150,000 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-15-4-3110-00-.2259 | Computer Equipment | $97,989 |
| A-15-4-3110-00-.4459 | Computer Software | $52,011 |
MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Sweet, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (2/23/2021)
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (2/23/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT AND AMEND THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - CAD SOFTWARE- (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
Our current CAD system was purchased in 2010 and is sundowning. The company will no longer be supporting it and over the past two years the maintenance and issues we are having with the system have become very problematic. We continue to experience major errors, things that can afffect paperwork, criminal cases, sending appropriate agencies to emergencies, losing information and wrong data being collected.
We have for years been a completely identical backup to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, the proposal for Tyler Technologies will continue to allow this to happen as they are also changing vendors because of the current Impact issues. We will have the ability to operate as is should we experience a failure at our office requiriing us to move to Fulton County when thys new system is installed and operational. Tyler will serve every law enforcement and fire agency within the county and allow Data sharing, something we can not do at this point.
It is our hopes to use as much of grant money as possible to pay for these items, including the yearly stipend for the software.
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:
The financial impact may be significant. Depending on when the grants fall and how this is ultimately paid for, for the next seven years, we are required to make yearly payments of $142,404.00 before our regular maintenance fees.
It is our goal to utilize grant funds for these payments and our hopes that we can complete this project with little to zero budget money, however the initial payment for hardware required must be paid with county funds, depending on how much of a PSAP grant we receive.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 54 of 2021 DATED: February 23, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO CERTIFY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION COLLABORATIVE REPORT/PLAN (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 203 directed that each local governemnt perform a comprehensive review of current police force deployments, strategies, policies procedures and practices; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff and members of the Sheriff's Department have worked collaboratively with members of the public soliciting feedback and undergone a comprehensive review of current police force deployments, strategies, policies, procedures and practices; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County Sheriff's Department developed a plan, attached hereto, to improve deployments, strategies, policies, procedures and practices in the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (hereinafter the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, members of the public have been offered the Plan in draft form for public comment to all citizens in the locality, and prior to adoption of the Plan, the County has considered all comments submitted; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby approves and adopts the Plan as meeting all requirements of Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 203; and
FURTHER RESOVED, the County Executive is hereby authorized and directed to sign the certification form for submission of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Report/Plan.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (2/23/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO CERTIFY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION COLLABORATIVE REPORT/PLAN
II. Justification:
in order to comply with Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 203, the county must perform a comprehensive review of current Sheriff's Office deployments, strategies, policies procedures and practices
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter
IV. Financial Impact:
no financial impact
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |