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
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
81 | RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Dimond/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
82 | RESOLUTION GRANTING $250,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE SHUTTLEWORTH PARK FOUNDATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Pepe/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
83 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $27,700 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INTERIOR FIRE TRAINING (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Sweet/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
84 | RESOLUTION GRANTING $22,978 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF ST.JOHNSVILLE (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Kelly/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
85 | RESOLUTION GRANTING $44,900 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF FONDA (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Kelly/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
86 | RESOLUTION GRANTING $38,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE FORT PLAIN MUSEUM (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Kelly/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
88 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $55,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Wilson/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
87 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $55,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR A NEW GENERATOR (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Sweet/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
89 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $61,633 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Dimond/Purtell | Move 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/Purtell | Move 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/Kelly | Move 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./Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
93 | RESOLUTION GRANTING $190,000 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE AYRES MEMORIAL ANIMAL SHELTER FOR IMPROVEMENTS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Dimond/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 81 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 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 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)
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 |
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)
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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 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)
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 |
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)
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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 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)
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 |
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)
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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 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)
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 |
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)
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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)
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 |
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)
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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 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)
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 |
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)
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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)
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 |
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)
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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)
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 |
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)
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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 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)
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 |
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)
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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)
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 |
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)
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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)
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 |
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)
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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)
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 |
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)
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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)
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 |