DATED: August 27, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Public Safety Committee |
| Chad J. Majewski, Chair, Legislator, District 6 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Herbert T. Allen, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Maria Kowalczyk, Legislator, District 8 - VACANT, Legislator, District 9 | |
| FROM: | Patricia J. Beck, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer |
| DATE: | 10/15/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chair Chad Majewski has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:02 PM on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in the Legislative Chambers, Montgomery County Office Bldg, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY.
Minutes of the meeting will be 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 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NYS AG AND MARKETS (WEIGHTS AND MEASURES)
3. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) GRANT, FY 2024-2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY (LETECH) PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC SAFETY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH FULTON COUNTY AND THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (SHERIFF)
5. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT, NYS FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
7. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT, NYS FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
8. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 198 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NYS AG AND MARKETS (WEIGHTS AND MEASURES) | Pepe/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
| 199 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) GRANT, FY 2024-2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY (LETECH) PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| 200 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC SAFETY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH FULTON COUNTY AND THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (SHERIFF)
| Pepe/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
| 201 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT, NYS FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| 202 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Kowalczyk/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
| 203 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT, NYS FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF) | Pepe/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 198 of 2024 DATED: August 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NYS AG AND MARKETS (WEIGHTS AND MEASURES)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Weights and Measures wishes to enter into a contract with NYS Ag and Markets to be reimbursed for petroleum sampling; and
WHEREAS, this contract will result in an overall revenue of approximately $28, 325 over five years to Montgomery County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized and directed to enter into a contract with NYS Ag and Markets to conduct petroleum sampling for a five year term.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen was absent and District 9 VACANT.(8/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NYS AG AND MARKETS
II. Justification:
Reimbursement for the Department for petroleum sampling
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
Will result in approximately $28,325 in revenues.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 199 of 2024 DATED: August 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) GRANT, FY 2024-2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY (LETECH) PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $136.000.00 from the 2024-2025 Law Enforcement Technology (LETECH) Program; and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to make improvements pertaining to Law Enforcement Technology.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign necessary paperwork to accept the grant totaling $136,000.00 from the 2024-2025 Law Enforcement Technology (LETECH) Program; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-15-3-3389.03 | State Aid Other Public Safety | $136,000.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-15-4-3110-02-.2230 | Motor Vehicle Equipment | $41,275.00 |
| A-15-4-3110-03-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $47,215.00 |
| A-15-4-3110-03-.2259 | Computer Equipment | $35,833.00 |
| A-15-4-3110-03-.4449 | Special Supplies | $1,277.00 |
| A-15-4-3110-03-.4459 | Computer Software | $10,400.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen was absent and District 9 VACANT.(8/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) GRANT, FY 2024-2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY (LETECH) PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
This Grant will support the purchase of Body Worn Equipment, Patrol Vehicle Equipment, Surveillance Cameras and Equipment, Portable lighting systems, Scanners, 3D Crime Scene Laser Scanner Accessories
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 as this grant requires no match funds.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 200 of 2024 DATED: August 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC SAFETY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH FULTON COUNTY AND THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Section 119-o of the General Municipal Law permits municipal corporations to enter into agreements for the performance amongst themselves or one for the other of their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative or contract basis or for the provision of joint services, and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County and its Sheriff's Office and Fulton County and its Sheriff's Office have determined that it is in the best interests of the respective municipalities to enter into an agreement for the provision of interagency law enforcement services on a day-to-day basis,
RESOLVED, that Montgomery County Executive is hereby is authorized and directed, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign a Public Safety Mutual Aid Agreement with Fulton County and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen was absent and District 9 VACANT.(8/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC SAFETY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH FULTON COUNTY AND THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
Agreement is required by General Municipal Law in case of emergencies.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Articles 2 and 3 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
None unless used.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 201 of 2024 DATED: August 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT, NYS FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $67,525 from the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to enhance our Traffic Safety Program.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign necessary paperwork accepting $67,525 from the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
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INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-15-3-3389.14 |
State Aid Other Public Safety |
$67,525.00 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-15-4-3110-01-.2250 |
Technical Equipment |
$67,525.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen was absent and District 9 VACANT.(8/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT, NYS FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
The Sheriff's Office applied for and received a grant from DCJS totaling $67,525. This money is to support the purchase of radar units and License Plate Readers (LPRs) for the Department.
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:
No financial impact as this grant requires no match funds.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 202 of 2024 DATED: August 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 119 of 2023 accepted a SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Targeted Program; and
WHEREAS, said funds need to be appropriated in the 2024 Operating Budget.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-15-3-3389.14. 01 | State Aid – Other Public Safety | $360,000.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-15-4-3110-02-.2255 | Buildings/Grounds Equipment | $360,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen was absent and District 9 VACANT.(8/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM
II. Justification:
The 2022 SICG Grant will allow us to continue to upgrade and improve our radio tower sites and to be more efficient for the radio service provided and the equipment being utilized and stored. The other parts of the project will help improve our Supervisor channel on the Simulcast System and the microwave system that will allow us to monitor all of the sites in the County and it will alert if there is an issue.
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. 203 of 2024 DATED: August 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT, NYS FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $85,000.00 from the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to enhance our Marine Unit.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign necessary paperwork accepting $85,000.00 from the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
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INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-15-3-3389.14 |
State Aid Other Public Safety |
$85,000.00 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-15-4-3110-02-.2230 |
Motor vehicle Equipment |
16,412.00 |
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A-15-4-3110-02-.2250 |
Technical Equipment |
$5,000.00 |
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A-15-4-3110-02-.2266 |
Water & Boating |
$10,679.00 |
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A-15-4-3110-02-.4422 |
Equipment Rent/Lease/Repair |
$40,840.00 |
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A-15-4-3110-02-.4447 |
Clothing & Uniforms |
$7,069.00 |
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A-15-4-3110-02-.4449 |
Special Supplies |
$5,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen was absent and District 9 VACANT.(8/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT, NYS FY2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
The Sheriff's Office applied for and received a grant from DCJS totaling $85,000.00. This money is to support the purchase of a boat and Trailer and to upgrade our current Marine Equipment
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:
No financial impact as this grant requires no match funds.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |