DATED: January 24, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Public Safety Committee |
| Brian D. Sweet, Chair, Legislator, District 2 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Herbert T. Allen, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 - VACANT, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Maria Kowalczyk, Legislator, District 8 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
| FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Sheriff, Emergency Management Director, District Attorney, Media |
| DATE: | 4/25/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chair Brian D. Sweet has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.
This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may participate by calling 1-872-240-3212, Access Code: 188-026-165. 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 AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - 2021-20220 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY20222 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF/EMO)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY-OVER GRANT FUNDS (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
7. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET WITH CARRY-OVER FORFETIURE MONEY (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
8. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
9. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 24 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF) | Kelly/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
| 25 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - 2021-2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Sweet/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| 26 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2022 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF/EMO) | Pepe/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
| 27 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY-OVER GRANT FUNDS (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) | Kelly/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
| 28 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) | Pepe/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
| 29 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET WITH CARRY-OVER FORFETIURE MONEY (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | Sweet/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
| 30 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES(DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | Kelly/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 24 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has received donations recently from different locations; and
WHEREAS, All said donations are supplied for use by the Sheriff's Office to benefit staff, the office and the community; and
WHEREAS, gifts and donations have been made to the Sheriff’s Office to supplement already budgeted money to completely cover the cost of listed appropriations.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-15-3-2705 | Gifts and Donations | $25,100.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-15-4-3110-00-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $15,912.64 |
| A-15-4-3110-00-.4447 | Clothing & Uniforms | $9,187.36 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has received $25,100.00 in donations to be used to benefit the office and community. The items that will be purchased are a new LPR (License Plate Reader), flotation coats and various uniform items for staff. The LPR will replace one that recently stopped working, the coats and uniforms will assist our special operations unit.
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:
No financial impact, all of this money was donated to the Sheriff's Office
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 25 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - 2021-2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $740,231.000 from the 2021-2022 SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to make improvements pertaining to our Emergency Communications System. This includes Fire, EMS, Law Enforecment, DPW and our Schools.
WHEREAS, the equipment being purchased is an upgrade and compatible with our current system.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign necessary paperwork to accept the grant totaling $740,231.00 from the 2021-2022 SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-15-3-3389.02 | Pub Safety Com Sys | $740,231.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-15-4-3020-02-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $230,000.00 |
| A-15-4-3020-02-.2255 | Buildings/Grounds Equipment | $340,231.00 |
| A-15-4-3020-02-.4421 | Prop Rent/Lease/Repair | $170,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - 2021-2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The 2021-2022 SICG Grant will support the purchase of a new building site at Sanders Road for our Radio System, it will upgrade our current tower at Oak Ridge, construct a new tower a Lattimer Hill Raod and purchase mobile and portable radios.
We continue to use grant money for items of necessity, however items that we can purchase without using county funds.
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 for this resolution request as this grant is a zero match, however it does allow us to purchase necessary equipment at this time without the use of any county funds!
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 26 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2022 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF/EMO)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services applied for and received the FY2022 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP)(SHSP) Grant to assist in law enforcement/Emergency Services operations throughout Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office/Emergency Services has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $102,428.00, with no County match, to assist in law enforcement/Emergency Services operations throughout Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the FY2022 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP)(SHSP)Grant; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney to sign the agreement for FY2022 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP)(SHSP) Grant.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-15-3-3389 03 | Other Public Safety | $102,428.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-2-4-3640.00-.4447 | Clothing & Uniforms | $7,000.00 |
| A-15-4-3110.03-.2230 | Motor Vehicle Equipment | $4,200.00 |
| A-15-4-3110-03-.2244 | Auxillary Vehicles | $40,000.00 |
| A-15-4-3110.03-.2259 | Computer Equipment | $6,500.00 |
| A-15-4-3110.03-.4459 | Computer Software | $5,728.00 |
| A-15-4-3110-03-4445 | Medical Supplies | $35,000.00 |
| A-15-4-3110-03-.4449 | Special Supplies | $4,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2022 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF/EMO)
II. Justification:
The Sheriff's office and Emergency Services has for years received grant monies from the State to enhance our ability to serve the residents of Montgomery County. The purchases set forth in this years grant will support Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement across the entire county. Some of it is geared towards response, other parts are for operations, safety and intelligents gathering.
All of these items have been determined as needs based from experiences from prior inicdents.
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:
There is no financial impact for this resolution as it is a 100% no match grant provided to our agencies.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 27 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY-OVER GRANT FUNDS (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
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WHEREAS, there are unexpected IAMRESPONDING Grant funds available for carry-over in the 2021 Emergency Management budget; and
WHEREAS, funds from said grant monies are needed for a software program to provide real time texting to every Fire Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Amsterdam Police Department and GAVAC.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES | ||
| A-02-3-4389-03 | SHSP FY20 Grant | $27,500.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS | ||
| A-24-3640-00-.4438 | Misc. Supporting Services | $27,500.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
Amend the 2023 Operating Budget - Carry-Over Grant Funds.
II. Justification:
Utilize needed grant funds
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
None
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 28 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
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WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office applied for and received the FY2020 State Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Grant Program Funds to assist the Hazardous Materials Team in emergency preparedness throughout Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $67,500.00, with no County match, to assist in hazardous materials incidents and preparedness throughout Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the FY2020 State Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Grant Program; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney to sign the agreement for FY2020 State Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Grant Program.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-02-3-4389-02 | Grant | $67,500.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-02-4-3640-02-.4411 | Telephone | $2,400.00 |
| A-02-4-3640-02-.4422 | Equipment Rental/Lease/Repair | $9,700.00 |
| A-02-4-3640-02-.4438 | Misc Supporting Services | $24,500.00 |
| A-02-4-3640-02-.4447 | Clothing & Uniforms | $1,000.00 |
| A-02-4-3640-02-.4449 | Special Supplies & Materials | $29,900.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
II. Justification:
To improve the quality of services and safety to the citizens of Montgomery, Fulton and Schoharie County. These items will be purchased to support the joint Hazardous Materials Team established to respond to all hazaradous material incidents.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Chater the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations and the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact for this resolution, this is a 100% grant funded program with no match funds required.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 29 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET WITH CARRY-OVER FORFETIURE MONEY (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, the District Attorney has received monies from forfeiture crime proceeds in the year 2022 to be used to purchase equipment for law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, said monies have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer in 2022; and
WHEREAS, $2,044.93 was unable to be used during the 2022 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to add $2044.93 to the 2023 Operating Budget.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-25-3-2626 | Forfeiture Crime Proceeds - Restricted | $2,044.93 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-25-4-1165-00-.4522 | DA/Law Enforcement Program | $2,044.93 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution to carryover 2022 forfeiture money to the 2023 budget for expenditure.
II. Justification:
The forfeiture money received in 2022 and was used to purchase equipment for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County and the balance of $2044.93 was unable to be used prior to the end of 2022. We request a resolution to be passed to carry over this money to the 2023 budget for expenditure.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Section 2.04(b) the County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Budget neutral. Amount received would be the same amount appropriated.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 30 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES(DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, forfieture money from criminal cases in thea mount of $1241.67 have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer in 2022 and placed in Revenue Line .2626 (Forfeiture Crime Proceeds) and said funds were never placed in expenditure line .4522 (DA/Law Enforcement Program); and
WHEREAS, said forfeiture funds are to be used to purchase quipment and pay for training for various law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County; it is
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-25-3-2626 | Forfeiture Crime Proceeds - Restricted | $1,241.67 |
| INCREASE EXPENDITURES: | ||
| A-25-4-1165-00-.4522 | DA/Law Enforcement Program | $1,241.67 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
To use forfeiture money from drug related prosecutions in Montgomery County to purchase equipment and provide money for training to law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County without any cost to Montgomery County. Forfeiture money deposits totalling $1,241.67 have been deposited into Revenue Line .2626 in 2022 but never placed in Expenditure Line .4522.
II. Justification:
Law enforcement agencies benefit from purchases made using forfeiture monies for equipment and training that they would otherwise not have available to them. Said funds were placed in Revenue in 2022 but never placed in Expediture line.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
None. Forfeiture monies deposited will offset expenditures.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |