TO: | Public Safety Committee |
Roy S. Dimond, Chairman, Legislator, District 3 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Sheriff, Public Defender, District Attorney, Media |
DATE: | 4/25/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Roy S. Dimond has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 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 1-408-650-3123, Access Code 915-418-549. 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 ACCEPTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISCOVERY REFORM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICE EQUPMENT (SHERIFF)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - 2021-2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT(PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACT: DISTRIBUTION 13 (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
7. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
248 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISCOVERY REFORM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | Pepe/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
249 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
250 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICE EQUPMENT (SHERIFF) | Headwell, Jr./Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
251 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - 2021-2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT(PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Pepe/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
252 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACT: DISTRIBUTION 13 (PUBLIC DEFENDER) | Sweet/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 248 of 2022 DATED: November 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISCOVERY REFORM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, the District Attorney has been advised that Montgomery County has been awarded $239,057.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, these are grant funds awarded to the Montgomery County District Attorneys' Office which is used to support local law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office with expenses related to implementaion of discovery and bail reforms that took effect January 1, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the $239,057.00 Criminal Justice Services Discovery Reform Grant approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is hereby authorized and directed following review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign an agreement accepting the $239,057.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Dimond, Duchessi, VACANT and Purtell were absent. (11/22/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
Request for County Executive to accept Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant in amount of $239,057.00 covering period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 awarded to the Office of Montgomery County District Attorney from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.
II. Justification:
Request for County Executive to accept Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant in amount of $239,057.00 covering period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 for expenses relating to implementation of discovery and bail reforms that took place January 1, 2020.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter, the County Executive has the power to sign the $239,057.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
IV. Financial Impact:
$239,057.00 has already been received by the County Treasurer.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 249 of 2022 DATED: November 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, there is a need to add funds to certain lines in the 2022 budget; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office continues to see an increase in calls for service, an increase in partnering with our community, an increase in the necessity of visibility and a increase in expenditures; and
WHEREAS, this increase combined with increased services are both directly related to this budgetary transfer.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (5) | Dispatcher | $6,409.98 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.1110 (389) | Correction Officer | $5,000.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (399) | Disptacher | $6,104.75 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.1110 (1079) | Correction Officer | $9,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.4436 | Medical Fees | $15,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.4438 | Misc Supporting Services | $6,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.4445 | Medical Supplies | $20,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.4446 | Food | $20,000.00 |
TRANSFER TO: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00-.1111 (1212) | Overtime | $6,409.98 |
A-15-4-3110-00-.1113 (1213) | Shift Differential | $20,000.00 |
A-15-4-3110-00-.1120 (145) | Deputy Sheriff PT | $20,000.00 |
A-15-4-3110-00-.4441 | Fuel | $35,000.00 |
A-15-4-3110-00-.4442 | Equipment Rent/Lease/Repair | $6,104.75 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Dimond, Duchessi, VACANT and Purtell were absent. (11/22/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
These budget transfers are necessary to stay within budget for 2022. Some of these increases are directly related to settled union contracts, an increase in services provided and training.
III. Legislative Impact:
Montgomery County Legislators have the authority to authorize budget transfers pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
There should be no financial impact as this money is budgeted and just moved within current lines.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 250 of 2022 DATED: November 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICE EQUPMENT (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has already received more revenue in the Jail than was budgeted for 2022, and we anticipate to continue recieving revenue throughout the year which will outweigh the expenditures listed in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, there are motor vehicles that are necessary for employees to do their jobs properly, many of these motor vehicles are high mileage and in need of replacment, there is also a need for addition overtime money to stay within budget; and
WHEREAS, the motor vehicles and overtime will be used for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to benefit daily operations, officer safety, safety of the inmates and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office is a partner with the community and other law enforcement agencies and being properly equipped is essential for all of us.
RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASED REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2264 | Jail Facility Other Government | $215,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00-.1111 (1212) | Overtime | $15,000.00 |
A-15-4-3110-00-.2230 | Motor Vehicle Equipment | $200,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Dimond, Duchessi, VACANT and Purtell were absent. (11/22/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The jail revenue continues to grow. We have Federal inmates currently and we have held for Fulton County, Schenectady County, Lewis County and Otsego County. We continue working hard in order to increase our revenues overall. These purchases are specifically related to operations for the Sheriff's Office and would benefite everyone in and around the community. I am available to answer specific questions regarding these purchases. Thank you.
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:
The increased revenue covers the expenditures in its entirety.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 251 of 2022 DATED: November 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - 2021-2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT(PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $211,150.00 from the 2021-2022 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to use for any beneficial reason pertaining to the 911 Dispatch Center operated by the Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, the items and software being purchased will be used to directly benefit the employees working withing the 911 Dispatch Center and our constituents living in, traveling through or visiting Montgmery County.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized and directed to sign the 2021-2022 PSAP Grant in an amount totaling $211,150.00; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-3389.14.01 | State Aid Other Public Safety | $211,150.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3020-01-.2210 | Office Furniture | $8,725.00 |
A-15-4-3020-01-.4449 | Special Supplies | $2,100.00 |
A-15-4-3020-01-.4455 | Training | $2,869.00 |
A-15-4-3020-01-.4459 | Computer Software | $197,456.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Dimond, Duchessi, VACANT and Purtell were absent. (11/22/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - 2021-2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT(PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
This PSAP grant will allow us to upgrade equipment and software to work with the new CAD system purchased from Tyler Technologies. This is another step towards utilizing the new software.
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, except it allows us to purchase important items for the 911 Dispatch Center without using county funds.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 252 of 2022 DATED: November 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACT: DISTRIBUTION 13 (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Defender has been advised by NYS ILS that a grant has been awarded to the Public Defender's Office to improve the quality of services provided to indigents of Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the total amount of Grant: Distribution 13 is $111,384, with a three-year distributin of $37,128 per year; and
WHEREAS, the funds can only be used for the Public Defender's Office as set forth within contract.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to accept and sign Distribution 13 for $111,384, with a three-year distributin of $37,128 per year.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Dimond, Duchessi, VACANT and Purtell were absent. (11/22/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS ILS CONTRACT
II. Justification:
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIGENTS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
III. Legislative Impact:
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHARTER
IV. Financial Impact:
NONE. 100% GRANT FUNDED. NO COST TO COUNTY. AMOUNTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE BUDGERT REQUEST FOR EACH YEAR
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |