DATED: September 28, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Public Safety Committee |
| Joseph M. Isabel, Chairman, Legislator, District 8 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 | |
| FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, District Attorney, Emergency Management Director, Stop DWI Coordinator, Media |
| DATE: | 4/26/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Joseph M. Isabel has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.
This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may also participate in the meeting by calling 1-786-535-3211, Access Code 675-988-693. 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 2021 OPERATING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL STOP-DWI CRACKDOWN ENFORCEMENT FUNDS (STOP-DWI)
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A RENEWAL CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH IAMRESPONDING (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
5. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE AMSTERDAM FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY OF AMSTERDAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
6. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 182 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | Headwell, Jr./Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
| 183 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL STOP-DWI CRACKDOWN ENFORCEMENT FUNDS (STOP-DWI) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| 194 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A RENEWAL CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH IAMRESPONDING (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) | Purtell/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
| 195 | RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE AMSTERDAM FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY OF AMSTERDAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 182 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, forfeiture monies from criminal cases in the amount of $714.02 have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer, and
WHEREAS, said forfeiture moies are to be used to purchase equipment and pay for training for various law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County, it is
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES:
| A-25-3-2626 | Forfeiture Crime Proceeds - Restricted | $714.02 |
INCREASE EXPENDITURES:
| A-25-4-1165-00-.4522 | DA/Law Enforcement Program | $714.02 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)
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.
II. Justification:
Law enforcement agencies benefit from purchases made using forfeiture monies for equipment and training.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Forfeiture monies collecte will offset expenditures.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 183 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL STOP-DWI CRACKDOWN ENFORCEMENT FUNDS (STOP-DWI)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County STOP-DWI program continues to work collaboratively with all police agencies in an effort to help keep Montgomery County's roadways safe; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County STOP-DWI program has been awarded additional Crackdown Enforcement funds in the amount of $7,000 for use in Montgomery County for sobriety checkpoints and/or roving patrols during the grant cycle October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-32-3-3089 | State Aid, Other | $7,000 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-32-4-3315-00-4520 | STOP-DWI/Law Enforcement Programs | $7,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Amend the 2021 Operating Budget in order to utilize State Aid funds awarded for STOP-DWI Crackdown Enforcement.
II. Justification:
Amend the 2021 Operating Budget in order to utilize State Aid funds awarded for STOP-DWI Crackdown Enforcement.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Increase Revenues $7,000
Increase Appropriations $7,000
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 194 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A RENEWAL CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH IAMRESPONDING (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted the State Homeland Security Program FY20 SHSP grant pursuant to Resolution 172 of 2016; and
WHEREAS, IAMRESPONDING is a software program that will provide real time texting to every fire department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Amsterdam Police Department and GAVAC; and
WHEREAS, the system will cost $55,000 for a three year contract renewal which is covered by the SHSP FY20 grant.
RESOLVED, the County Executive upon review and approval of the County Attorney is hereby authorized to sign a three (3) year contract renewal with IAMRESPONDING for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023 at a cost not to exceed $55,000.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A (3) THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH IAMRESPONDING (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
II. Justification:
This grant has been secured to help with preparedness throughout the county. The grant will provide Iamresponding to every FD in the county, GAVAC, Amsterdam Police and the Sheriff's Office to assist with emergency notification and response and it will provide literature and materials to hand out to the public with preparedness information.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legilsature has the power to make appropriations. Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
There should be no financial impact, this grant is 100% clear with no match funds required.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 195 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE AMSTERDAM FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY OF AMSTERDAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
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WHEREAS, responding to HAZMAT incidents and confined space rescue incidents requires specific manpower and training it is necessary to set a course of action for appropriately staffed and trained coverage for Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that cooperative action with the City of Amsterdam Fire Department will stabalize response, improve overall safety and be an economic benefit to both municipalities; and
WHEREAS, it is expected that this intermunicipal agreement will be beneficial to both Montgomery County and the City of Amsterdam.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign an Intermuniciapl Agreement for services from the City of Amsterdam (Fire Department) for a term of January 1, 2021 -December 31, 2025 at the rate of $10,000 a year for 2021 and $15,000 a year for each of the remaining 4 years.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE AMSTERDAM FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY OF AMSTERDAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
II. Justification:
Montgomery County has the longest stretch of NYS Thruway and CSX rail tracks in the entire State of New York. We also have many State roads that encompass a large area of our jurisdiction. All of these travel routes place us at risk for a Hazardous Material incident at any given time. This combined with the natural hazards of some of our industry has proven to be the main requiring factor to make sure our Hazardous Material Response Team is staffed, trained and capable of protecting our citizens and infrastrcuture. We are in a regional agreement with Fulton and Schoharie County to provide us assistance when needed. The Amsterdam Fire Department has agreed to provide response for this team and has stabalized our ability to handle these types of incidents on a daily basis.
The Amsterdam Fire Department also has trained firefighters in confined space rescue. They have agreed to support our Department of Public Works for any confined space work detail, rescue or incident. These two things are very imporant for the safety of our employees, constituents, guests and business owners. The money set aside in the 2021budget ($10,000) for the first year of this agreement followed by yearly payments of $15,000 for the next four years of this agreement
III. Legislative Impact:
PURSUANT TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW 119-o MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS HAVE THE POWER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR THE PERFORMANCE AMONG THEMSELVES OR ONE FOR THE OTHER RESPECTIVE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES ON A COOPERATIVE OR CONTRACT BASIS. THESE AGREEMENTS MUST BE ENTERED INTO BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE VOTING STRENGTH OF ITS GOVERNING BODY.
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE CHARTER MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS.
IV. Financial Impact:
The financial impact for this resolution is $10,000.00. This money was already approved in the 2021 budget and has been placed in the appropriate line. $15,000 will need to be budgeted in the following four years of this agreement
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |