TO: | Budget & Finance Committee |
Michael J. Pepe, Chair, Legislator, District 7 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Media |
DATE: | 4/26/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Robert Headwell, Jr. has called a meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee for 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.
Pursuant to law, members of the Legislature and public are authorized to participate via conference call. Members of the public may participate by calling 1-646-749-3122, Access Code 324-904-925. Minutes of the meeting 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 GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPCA FOR HVAC IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 46 OF 2022 AND AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET (COUNTY EXECUTIVE)
4. RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
5. Departmental Reports
6. Dashboard Reports
7. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
64 | RESOLUTION GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPCA FOR HVAC IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Pepe/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
65 | RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 46 OF 2022 AND AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET (COUNTY EXECUTIVE) | Dimond/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
66 | RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Dimond/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 64 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPCA FOR HVAC IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and
WHEREAS, one of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal governemnt was for grants for HVAC improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County SPCA needs a COVID-19 compliant HVAC system as the facility’s current HVAC system is outdated and unreliable, causing ventilation to be extremely poor; and
WHEREAS, improving ventilation through an investment of a new HVAC system would be a preventative and pro-active measure that could help mitigate future outbreaks; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends upgrading ventilation systems to reduce this risk.; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that a grant to the Montgomery County SPCA for HVAC upgrades is an allowable use of American Rescue Plan Funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs that a grant be awarded to the Montgomery County SPCA in the amount of $250,000 for HVAC improvements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute any necessary grant documents to implement this resolution.
MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Purtell, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr.,
Add:
Be it further resolved, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE
A-6-3-4089-00 Federal Aid, Other $250,000
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS
A-01-4-1011-00-.4438 Misc. Supporting Services $250,000
passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPCA FOR HVAC IMPROVEMENTS (LEGISLATURE)
II. Justification:
American Rescue Plan funds were awarded to Montgomery County.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter and further authorized by the parameters of the use of the American Rescue Plan Funds.
IV. Financial Impact:
The funds used for this grant will be American Rescue Plan Funds.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 65 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 46 OF 2022 AND AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET (COUNTY EXECUTIVE)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to increase the payment amount on flood insurance by $2,235; and
RESOLVED, Resolution 46 of 2022 is amended as follows:
The RESOLVED CLAUSE is amended to say:
"not to exceed $60,361"
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
A-30-4-1990-00-.4400 | Contingent Account - Contractual Expenses | $2,235.00 |
TRANSFER TO: | ||
A-01-4-1910-00-.4480 | Insurances | $2,235.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
AMENDING RESOLUTION 46 OF 2022 AND AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
The cost of flood insurance increased.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
Increase of 2,235
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 66 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 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 February 23, 2022 through March 22, 2022 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(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)
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 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.
IV. Financial Impact:
no impact on the fund balance
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |