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:3/29/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Robert Headwell, Jr. has called a meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee for 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 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 1-312-757-3121, Access Code 811-653-197. 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 APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

3.     RESOLUTION GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE SHUTTLEWORTH PARK FOUNDATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

4.     RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $27,700 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INTERIOR FIRE TRAINING (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

5.     RESOLUTION GRANTING $22,978 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF ST.JOHNSVILLE (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

6.     RESOLUTION GRANTING $44,900 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF FONDA (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

7.     RESOLUTION GRANTING $38,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE FORT PLAIN MUSEUM  (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

8.     RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $55,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR A NEW GENERATOR (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

9.     RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $55,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

10.     RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF  $61,633 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

11.   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $19,985 OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE APP  (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

12.   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF  $202,160 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR DIGITIZATION OF RECORDS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

13.   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $1,152,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS  TO REPLACE HVAC EQUIPMENT AT PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

14.   RESOLUTION GRANTING $190,000 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE AYRES MEMORIAL ANIMAL SHELTER FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

15.  Dashboard Reports

16.  OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
81

RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Dimond/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
82

RESOLUTION GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE SHUTTLEWORTH PARK FOUNDATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Pepe/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
83

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $27,700 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INTERIOR FIRE TRAINING (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Sweet/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
84

RESOLUTION GRANTING $22,978 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF ST.JOHNSVILLE (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Kelly/PepeMove to Full Legislature
85

RESOLUTION GRANTING $44,900 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF FONDA (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Kelly/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
86

RESOLUTION GRANTING $38,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE FORT PLAIN MUSEUM  (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Kelly/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
88

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $55,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Wilson/PepeMove to Full Legislature
87

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $55,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR A NEW GENERATOR (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Sweet/PepeMove to Full Legislature
89

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF  $61,633 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Dimond/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
90

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $19,985 OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE APP  (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Pepe/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
91

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $202,160 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR DIGITIZATION OF RECORDS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Purtell/KellyMove to Full Legislature
92

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $1,152,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS  TO REPLACE HVAC EQUIPMENT AT PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Headwell, Jr./PepeMove to Full Legislature
93

RESOLUTION GRANTING $190,000 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE AYRES MEMORIAL ANIMAL SHELTER FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Dimond/KellyMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 81 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Dimond
Seconded by: Wilson

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 March 23, 2022 through April 26, 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(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Audited Claims - April 2022

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

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




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 82 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE SHUTTLEWORTH PARK FOUNDATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Purtell

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 economic development; and

WHEREAS, the Shuttleworth Park Foundation needs funding to update and expand existing infrastructure to accomodate local and visiting fans and families; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that a  grant to the Shuttleworth Park Foundation to update and expand existing infrastructure to accomodate local and visiting fans and families 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 f $250,000 be awarded to the the Shuttleworth Park Foundation to update and expand existing infrastructure to accomodate local and visiting fans and families; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute any necessary grant documents to implement this resolution; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,  that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:    
A-06-3-4089-00   Federal Aid, Other        $250,000 
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-01-4-1011-00-.4438 Misc. Supporting Services  $250,000 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE SHUTTLEWORTH PARK FOUNDATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY 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




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 83 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $27,700 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INTERIOR FIRE TRAINING (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Sweet
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, one of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government is under the standard allowance for government services; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that using 27,500 for Interior Fire Trianing is an allowable use of American Rescue Plan Funds. 

WHEREAS, there is a need for Interior Fire Training in Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, Calderwood Training Solutions proposes to work in conjunction with Montgomery County Emergency Services jointly, in an effort to improve the ability to supply Interior Fire training based upon the New York State Best Practices Model; and

WHEREAS, Calderwood Training Solutions will provide a 1 (one) year training calendar as well as training document; and

WHEREAS, Calderwood Training Solutions will provide 2 (two)  trainings per month; and

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive to sign a contract with Calderwood Training Solutions for a period of 1 (one) year training calendar at an amount not to exceed $27,500; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treausurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-06-3-4089-00  Federal Aid, Other  $27,500 
     
TRANSFER TO:     
A-02-4-3840-00-.4438  Miscellaneous Supporting Services $27,500

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $27,700 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INTERIOR FIRE TRAINING (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)


II. Justification:

Calderwood Training Solutions proposes to work in conjunction with Montgomery County Emergency Services jointly, in an effort to improve the ability to supply Interior Fire training based upon the New York State Best Practices Model.


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




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 84 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION GRANTING $22,978 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF ST.JOHNSVILLE (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Kelly
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, one of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government was for government services; and

WHEREAS, the Village of St. Johnsville needs $22, 978 to purchase cameras to improve public safety; and

WHEREAS,Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that a  grant to the Village of St. Johnsville to purchase cameras to improve public safety 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 of $22,978 be awarded to the Village of St. Johnsville to purchase cameras to improve public safety ; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute any necessary grant documents to implement this resolution; and 

 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,  that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-06-3-4089-00   Federal Aid, Other  $22,978 
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-01-4-1011-00-.4438  Misc. Supporting Services  $22,978 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION GRANTING $22,978 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF ST.JOHNSVILLE


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:

American Rescue Plan Funds will be used.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 85 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION GRANTING $44,900 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF FONDA (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Kelly
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Fonda has experienced drastic flooding events which has caused the roads and County offices to be closed; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Fonda is requesting $44,900 to conduct a flood study; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that a  grant to the Village of Fonda of $44,900 to conduct a flood study 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 of $44,900 be awarded to the Village of Fonda to conduct a flood study; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute any necessary grant documents to implement this resolution; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,  that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-06-3-4089-00  Federal Aid, Other   $44,900
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:    
A-01-4-1011-00-.4438  Misc. Supporting Services  $44,900

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION GRANTING $44,900 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF FONDA


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




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 86 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION GRANTING $38,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE FORT PLAIN MUSEUM  (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Kelly
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, one of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government was for grants for economic development; and

WHEREAS, the Fort Plain Museum needs $38,000 to finalize design plans for the Fort Plain Museum expansion plan; and

WHEREAS, this new “Museum of the Mohawk” is anticipated to draw large numbers of visitors from across the nation bringing much needed tourism dollars into Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that a  grant to the Fort Plain Museum to finalize design plans for the Fort Plain Museum expansion plan 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 of $38,000.00 be awarded to the Fort Plain Museum to finalize design plans for the Fort Plain Museum expansion plan ; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute any necessary grant documents to implement this resolution; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,  that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-6-3-4089-00  Federal Aid, Other  $38,000 
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-01-4-1011-00-.4438   Misc. Supporting Services $38,000 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION GRANTING $38,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE FORT PLAIN MUSEUM


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:

American Rescue Plan Funds will be used.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 88 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $55,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Wilson
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government can be used under the standard allowance for government services; and 

WHEREAS, the County needs to purchase a multifactor authentication and door swipe access to the server room  which will requirement an upgrade to a number of back end servers and other networking equipment; and 

WHEREAS, the estimated amount for these upgrades is $55,000.00; and 

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that using $55,000.00  for these informational technology ( IT) upgrades is an allowable use of American Rescue Plan Funds. 

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treausrer to ament the 2022 Operating budget as follows:

INCREASE:     
A-6-3-4089-00  Federal Aid, Other $55,000
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:    
A-14-4-1680-00-.2259 Computer Equipment $53,000
A-14-4-1680-00-.4431 Professional Services $2,000

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Amending 2022 Operating Budget


II. Justification:

These funds will be used to purchase necessary IT upgrades.


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:

Use of American Rescue Plan Funds.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 87 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $55,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR A NEW GENERATOR (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Sweet
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government can be used under the standard allowance for government services; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to replace the generator that handles the server room and the boiler for the Annex building; and 

WHEREAS, one of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government is under the standard allowance for government services; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that using 55k for a new generator is an appropriate use of American Rescue Plan funds. 

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 $55,000
     
INCREASE AND ADD:    
A-14-4-1680-00-.2255 Building and Grounds Equipment $55,000

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Amending 2022 Operating Budget


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




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 89 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF  $61,633 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Dimond
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, one of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government is under the standard allowance for government services; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that using $61,633.00 for purchasing a Side Access Testing Trailer with (3) 5 Gallon Provers, and (1) 100 Gallon Prover with Pump Off  is an allowable use of American Rescue Plan Funds. 

WHEREAS, the Director of Weights and Measures received notice that the current prover trailer will not be recalibrated by the New York State Lab and it is recommended that it be replaced; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Weights and Measures is recommending purchasing a Side Access Testing Trailer with (3) 5 Gallon Provers, and (1) 100 Gallon Prover with Pump Off at a price of $61,633.00; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Weights and Measures has 6 truck stops in Montgomery County which is 126 meters to test for all grades of gasoline , diesel , & DEF, 4 of the 6 truck stops have above ground tanks in which the product needs to be pumped back in; and

WHEREAS, the purchase of this equipment will be more efficient for the department and the store owner because with this new style trailer the Director can pull in and do all my testing at once then pull away and pump all product back into tanks and not have to shut dispensers down more than once; and 

WHEREAS, the Legislature is advised that Seraphin, A Division of Pemberton Fabrications, Inc.; is the only manufacturer of this equipment. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislatiure authorizes the purchase is a Side Access Testing Teailer with (3) 5 Gallon Provers and (1) 100 gallon prover with pump off  at a cost not to exceed $61,633.00 from Seraphin, A Division of Pemberton Fabrications, Inc.; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Exective is authorized and directed to execute any necessary documents to effectuate this purchase; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:    
A-06-3-4089-00         Federal Aid, Other $61,633.00
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:    
A-20-4-6610-.2230  Motor Vehicle Equipment  $61,633.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT


II. Justification:

The Director of Weights and Measures received notice that the current prover trailer will not be recalibrated by the New York State Lab and it is recommended that it be replaced.


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:

Use of American Rescue Plan Funds



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 90 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $19,985 OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE APP  (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, some of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government is under the standard allowance for government services; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group, a consultant, that has affirmed that using $19,985 for a mobile app for the County Clerk's office is an allowable use of the American Rescue Plan funds. 

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs that American Rescue Plan funds to the Montgomery County Clerk's office in the amount of $19,985 for a mobile app; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Executive is authorized and directed to execute a contract not to exceed $19,985 with an annual service fee of $6,995 for a term of five years with Info Quick Solutions, Inc.(IQS); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-06-3-4089-00  Federal Aid, Other  $19,985
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-01-4-1011-00-.4438  Misc. Supporting Services   $19,985

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Kelly, to replace Info Quick Solutions, Inc.(IQS) with Thegovapp.com in the second RESOLVED CLAUSE;  passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent.(4/26/2022)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

GRANTING $19,985 OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE APP


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 project will be American Rescue Plan funds.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 91 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $202,160 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR DIGITIZATION OF RECORDS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Kelly

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, one of the the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government is under the standard allowance for government services; and 

WHEREAS, the County Clerk seeks to digitize records to allow for better access by the public of County records and increase productivity if there is another pandemic; and

WHEREAS, IQS is the county's current vendor and due to the nature of propietary software would need to be the one awarded the scanning contract to ensure the documents are accessible by their system; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group, a consultant, that has affirmed that using $202,160 for the digitization of records in the County Clerk's office is an allowable use of the American Rescue Plan funds; and now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs that American Rescue Plan funds be used by the Montgomery County Clerk's Office in the amount of $202,160 for the digitization of records; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to enter into a contract for a term of eighteen months with IQS  at an amount not to exceed $202,160 for the digitization of records; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

 

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-06-3-4089-00  Federal Aid, Other  $202,160
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-01-4-1011-00-.4438  Misc. Supporting Services   $202,160

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

GRANTING $202,160 OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE FOR DIGITIZATION OF RECORDS


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




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 92 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $1,152,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS  TO REPLACE HVAC EQUIPMENT AT PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Headwell, Jr.
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, one of the the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government is under the standard allowance for government services; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Safety Facility is a 24-hour, 365 day a year facility, which was built in 1995; and

WHEREAS, the HVAC units, which provide coverage to the correctional pods, are original to the facility; and

WHEREAS, replacement parts are becoming harder to obtain; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has deemed the HVAC equipment, which maintains the correctional pods, in need of replacement; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has obtained pricing for replacement of said units with Johnson Controls under Sourcewell Contract #070121-JHN; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group, a consultant, that has affirmed that using $1,152,000.00 for the HVAC Equipment Replacement at the Montgomery County Public Safety Facility is an allowable use of the American Rescue Plan funds;

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby awards the HVAC Equipment Replacement at the Montgomery County Public Safety Facility to Johnson Controls of Clifton Park, New York, for a total of three (3) roof-top units, to be a turn-key replacement to install said units for a cost not to exceed $1,152,000.00; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Executive is hereby authorized, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign Sourcewell Contract #070121-JHN with Johnson Controls for HVAC equipment replacement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

 

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-6-3-4089-00  Federal Aid, Other  $1,152,000
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
H-12-4-1620-33-.2202 Building Improvement $1,152,000

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Authorization to award replacement of HVAC Equipment, three (3) roof-top units at the Montgomery County Public Safety Facility.


II. Justification:

The Montgomery County Public Safety Facility is a 24-hour, 365 day facility, which is 27 years old, and original equipment is in need of replacement.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter, the Legislature has the authority to approve contracts.


IV. Financial Impact:

It is anticipated that funds will be used from the COVID Relief Fund.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 93 of 2022

DATED: April 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION GRANTING $190,000 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE AYRES MEMORIAL ANIMAL SHELTER FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Dimond
Seconded by: Kelly

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter needs funding to update their facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter has contracts with towns in the Western portion of Montgomery County to house stray animals, providing a valuable service; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that a  grant to the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter to update their facilities 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 of $190,000 be awarded to the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter to update their facilities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute any necessary grant documents to implement this resolution; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,  that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-6-3-4089-00 Federal Aid, Other  $190,000 
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-01-4-1011-00-.4438 Misc. Supporting Services $190,000

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION GRANTING $190,000 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE AYRES MEMORIAL ANIMAL SHELTER FOR IMPROVEMENTS


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