RESOLUTION NO. 70 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that local governments have either a single-jurisdiction or a multi-jurisdiction all-hazard mitigation plan that has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive project funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; and
 
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has awarded a Planning Grant Application from Montgomery County and their jurisdictions to update the existing 2016 All-Hazard Mitigation Plan; and  

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been awarded an amount up to $80,000 to prepare an update to the 2016 Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional All-hazard Mitigation Plan; and 

WHEREAS, Montgomery County per Resolution 199 of 2021 authorized the acceptance of said grant; and 

WHEREAS, Montgomery County solicited proposals for professional services through the issuance of RFP #02-22; and 

WHEREAS, after review of seven proposals, submitted in response to a Request For Proposals and interviews with two engineering firms, County staff recommends the firm of T&B Engineering and Landscape Architecture, P.C., a multidisciplinary engineering firm with offices in Rhinebeck, NY, to undertake the preparation of the Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.  

RESOLVED, the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign a contract in the amount not to exceed $80,000 with T&B Engineering and Landscape Architecture, P.C. to undertake the preparation of the Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED,  the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget to receive and provide for grant funding to allow for Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to proceed. 

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 71 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Agriculture has a significant role in the County’s economy, protection of the environment, open space and beauty; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Established Farmland Protection Reserve Fund Account; and

WHEREAS, said account had a balance of $182,653 as of December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County hired  Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy in 2019 to assist the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District with grant writing and administration associated with various farms that were interested in applying for Farmland Protection Grants; and

WHEREAS, said project is on-going through 2022;

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive is authorized to sign a contract amendment up to $13,000 with the Mohawk Land Conservancy,  upon review and approval by the County Attorney, in association with said program; and

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 72 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State may designate Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA); and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County intends to submit a consolidated funding application for Brownfield Opportunity Area nomination planning funds to study Fort Plain and Nelliston as potential brownfield opportunity areas; and

WHEREAS, Fort Plain and Nelliston are connected by The River St. Bridge and share economic development interests; and

WHEREAS, BOA nomination planning funds would identify economic development opportunities and brownfield sites through the Brownfield Opportunity Area Program which may greatly benefit the community by bolstering redevelopment of a brownfield sites that have been vacant for many years; and

WHEREAS, program requirements include the provision to hold a public hearing on the grant application.

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Montgomery County Microenterprise grant to be held at 6:55 p.m., May 24, 2022 in the Chambers of the County Legislature, County Office Building, Fonda, New York; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to advertise said public hearing.

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 73 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Local Law C of 2014 established a hotel and motel occupancy tax in Montgomery County (hereinafter "Bed Tax"); and

WHEREAS, revenue from the Bed Tax is to be used to enhance and develop the general economy of Montgomery County through the promotion of tourism, conventions, trade shows and other directly related and supported activities; and

WHEREAS, the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation promotes tourism in Montgomery County and is seeking $5,000 for the Riverlink Summer Concert Series to enhance tourism in Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Riverlink Summer Concert Series is comproised of weekly musical performances during July and August which has become an established cultural focal point in engaging community members and regional visitiors of all ages and interests; and

WHEREAS, over 5,000 people come to Riverlink Park each year to attend the Riverlink Summer Concert Series; and

WHEREAS, these activities are anticipated to promote tourism and enhance and develop the general economy of Montgomery County. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Treasurer to disburse $5,000 to the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation from the Bed Tax Contribution Tourism Line Item  No.: A-01-4-1011-00-.4577; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation's  receipt of the $5,000 in funds shall be contingent upon the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation entering into an Agreement and any other required paperwork with Montgomery County indicating that they will only spend funds for the Riverlink Summer Concert Series to promote tourism in Montgomery County; 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 with the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation outlining the above terms as a condition of acceptance of the $5,000; and

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 74 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Health Department applied to the Health Research, Inc., a not for profit organization and existing under the laws of the State of New York for Community Cancer Prevention Projects award funds; and

WHEREAS, the Health Research, Inc. has awarded the Montgomery County Public Health Department funding in the amount of $2,000.00 based on the application to be used for advertising and education the community on cancer prevention.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

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RESOLUTION NO. 75 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, County Route 20, Lepper Road, in the Town of Amsterdam has been identified by the Commissioner of Public Works as a local highway in need of major repair; and

WHEREAS, per Resolution 296 of 2019, Montgomery County procured the services of GPI, Albany, New York, to complete roadway drainage and widening design, and said design is now completed and ready for the construction bid phase; and

WHEREAS, easements are required for construction and future maintenance of culverts and/or catch basins, and per Highway Law 118, easements must be approved by the County Legislature; and

WHEREAS, the following easements at the following properties are required for construction and future maintenance of culverts and highway drainage structures:

  1.  Donald A and Diane H Phillips, 377 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam: SBL# 24.-1-1

  2.  Joshua Belfance and Benjamin Misekis, 393 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam: SBL# 24.-1-72

  3.  William S Jr. and Yvonne M Grzyb, 415 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam: SBL# 24.-1-70.2

  4.  Michael J and Dana Opalka, 473 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam:  SBL# 24.-1-70.1

  5.  Michael J and Dana Opalka, 473 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam:  SBL# 23.-2-9.11

  6.  Suzanne M Paro, 460 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam:  SBL# 23.-2-9.2, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned property owners owning property adjacent to the road widening project, have agreed to provide Montgomery County with easements for a one-time fee of One Dollar ($1.00).

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the Montgomery County Attorney, is hereby authorized to accept and sign the aforementioned easement agreements, and any and all other associated documents.

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 76 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, by Resolution 223 of 2021, the Department of Public Works held the county's annual Surplus Equipment Auction, raising $97,170.00 in revenues; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution 224 of 2021, the Department of Public Works sold surplus equipment to another municipality totaling $15,000.00 in revenue; and

WHEREAS, revenue received totaling $112,170.00 was deposited as deferred revenue with the County Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works is requesting said deferred revenue be added to the DM Fund, as the county has a need for vehicle and equipment replacement.

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 77 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, upon the request of the Superintendent the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 the Board of Directors reviewed the duties and salary of the position; and

WHEREAS, the District Board recommends to further increase the base salary for the Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, a transfer of funds from the Districts' contingent account is needed to effectuate the salary increase.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 Board of Directors recommends increasing the 2022 base salary of the Superintendent of the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 by $10,000.00;

RESOLVED, the increase in salary goes into effect upon approval of said resolution and will not be retroactive; and

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

FURTHER RESOLVED, the new 2022 Base Salary for the Superintendent of the District shall be $76,403.00.

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 78 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the 2022 Operating Budget designates STOP-DWI funds for educational programs; and

WHEREAS, prior to the pandemic, the STOP-DWI Program provided funding to our schools to assist with after prom parties in an effort to keep youth off the roads and in a safe environment after the proms; and 

WHEREAS, with the return of proms and after prom parties, the STOP-DWI Program will partner with the Montgomery County Youth Bureau to provide funding to assist with this years after prom parties to continue efforts in keeping youth safe after the proms.  

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

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 79 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution Number 279 of 2019 authorized entering into a NYS ILS Grant Distribution 8; and

WHEREAS, NYS ILS Grant Distribution 8 has recently expired; and

WHEREAS, the NYS ILS the requires grant contract extension be signed by the County Executive.

RESOLVED, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the County Executive is authorized to sign NYS ILS Extension Contract extending the term for NYS ILS Grant Distribution 8 for a term through December 21, 2022.

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 80 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the County Historian has evaluated the responsibilities in the Department and has determined after conferring with the Personnel Officer that the duties being performed currently are substantially similar to that of a Records Management Clerk-PT and therefore warrant a reclassification; and

WHEREAS, the County Historian will eliminate the position of Clerk Typist and use the remaining funds to offset the cost of the newly established position; and

WHEREAS, the position of Records Management Clerk-PT will be established using the part time equivalent of a Grade C in the CSEA bargaining agreement at an hourly rate for 2022 of $17.8164

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County hereby establishes the position of Records Management Clerk PT  using the part time equivalent of a Grade C in the CSEA bargaining agreement at an hourly rate for 2022 of $17.8164; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Treasurer to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows: 

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RESOLUTION NO. 81 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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)

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RESOLUTION NO. 82 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 83 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 84 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 85 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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RESOLUTION NO. 86 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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RESOLUTION NO. 87 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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: 

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 88 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 89 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 90 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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)

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RESOLUTION NO. 91 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 92 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 93 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

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

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