TO: | Public Safety Committee |
Chad J. Majewski, Chairman, 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 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
FROM: | Patricia J. Beck, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer |
DATE: | 5/8/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chair Chad Majewski has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:04 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 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 COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACTS (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY OVER FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) GRANT PROGRAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING 202\43 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2021-2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
7. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2021-2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE (SHERIFF)
9. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET WITH CARRY-OVER FORFEITURE MONEY (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
10. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER GRANT 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
12. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER FY2022 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
13. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF)
14. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FT-PARAMEDIC AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF FT-EMT (SHERIFF)
15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HOURLY RATE INCREASE FOR PART-TIME DEPUTIES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS (SHERIFF)
16. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE POSITION OF PART TIME ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
17. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (SHERIFF)
18. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
11 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACTS (PUBLIC DEFENDER) | Pepe/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
12 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY OVER FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) GRANT PROGRAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) | Kowalczyk/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
13 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF) | Pepe/Allen | Move to Full Legislature |
14 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF) | Purtell/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
15 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2021-2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Headwell, Jr./Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
16 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2021-2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Kowalczyk/Allen | Move to Full Legislature |
17 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
18 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET WITH CARRY-OVER FORFEITURE MONEY (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | Pepe/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
19 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER GRANT 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Purtell/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
20 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
21 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER FY2022 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Kowalczyk/Allen | Move to Full Legislature |
22 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
23 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FT-PARAMEDIC AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF FT-EMT (SHERIFF) | Pepe/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
24 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HOURLY RATE INCREASE FOR PART-TIME DEPUTIES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS (SHERIFF) | Kelly/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
25 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE POSITION OF PART TIME ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER (PUBLIC DEFENDER) | Kelly/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
26 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (SHERIFF) | Kelly/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 11 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACTS (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Defender's Office has been advised by NYS ILS that two grants have 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: 4th Up State Quality Improvement is $300,000 with a three-year distribution of $100,000 per year; and
WHEREAS, the total amount of grant: Distribution 14 is $222,768 with a three-year distribution of $74,256 per year; and
WHEREAS, the funds can only be used for the Public Defender's Office, as set forth within contracts.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to accept and sign NYS ILS Grant:4th Up State Quality Improvement for $300,000 with a three-year distribution of $100,00 per year and any future extensions extending the term.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to accept and sign NYS ILS Grant: Distribution 14 for $222,768 with a three-year distribution of $74,256 per year and any future extensions extending the term.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Authorize County Executive to sign NYS ILS Contracts
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 budget request for each year
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 12 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY OVER FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) GRANT PROGRAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 28 of 2023 accepted a State Homeland Security Grants State FY2020 Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Grant 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-02-3-4389-02 | Grant | $20,135.84 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-02-4-3640-02-.4411 | Telephone | $534.26 |
A-02-4-3640-02-.4422 | Equipment Rental/Lease/Repair | $5,536.00 |
A-02-4-3640-02-.4438 | Misc Supporting Services | $12,217.89 |
A-02-4-3640-02-.4449 | Special Supplies & Materials | $1,847.69 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY OVER FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) GRANT PROGRAM (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. 13 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Director of Public Health Sara Boerenko has received funds from OASAS to assist County Jails in operating MAT Programs;
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-3402-00 | State Aid-Medical Assistance | $103,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3150-00-.4431 | Professional Services | $103,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
Director Sara Boerenko has provided the listed revenue from OASAS to assist with jail medical costs, specifically related to the MAT Program
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2.04 (B) of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
The financial impact for this resolution is a benefit to the County, the money received as revenue is from OASAS and offsets the jail medical cost
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 14 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has received a donation recently to be used by the Sheriff's Office to benefit the office; 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 appropriation.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2705 | Gifts and Donations | $20,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00-.4421 | Prop. Rent/Lease/Repair | $20,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has received the following gift and donation:
Arkell Hall Foundation Inc. $20,000.00
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. 15 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2021-2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 251 of 2022 accepted a State Homeland Security Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant; 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 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-3389.14. 01 | State Aid – Other Public Safety | $1,103.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3020-01-.2259 | Special Supplies | $1,103.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 202\43 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 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. 16 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2021-2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 25 of 2023 accepted a State Homeland Security Grant StateWIDE Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG); 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-15-3-3389.02 | 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(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 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 Road 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. 17 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to purchase medical supplies to restock the County Ambulance after supplies are used on Emergency Calls; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that St. Mary's Healthcare is the lowest cost supplier pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Montgomery County procurement policy; and
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, to sign an agreement, after review and approval of the County Attorney with St. Mary's Healthcare for the purchase of medical supplies to restock the County Ambulances for a term of January 1, 2024- December 30, 2026.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
MOTION TO RECONSIDER by Legislator Kelly, seconded by Legislator Purtell, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Pepe abstained. Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
It is necessary for the Sheriff's Office to purchase medical supplies in order to restock the ambulance when does supplies are used on medical calls.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is already and established budget line for these purchases in the 2024 budget.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 18 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET WITH CARRY-OVER FORFEITURE MONEY (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, the District Attorney has received monies from forfeiture crime proceeds in the year 2023 to be used to purchase equipment, provide training for law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County, and
WHEREAS, said monies have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer in 2023; and
WHEREAS $5,204.70 was unable to be used during the 2023 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to add $5,204.70 to the 2024 Operating Budget
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES:
A-25-3-2626 | Forfeiture Crime Proceeds - Restricted | $5,204.70 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:
A-25-4-1165-00-.4522 | DA/Law Enforcement Program | $5,204.70 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution to carryover 2023 forfeiture money to the 2024 budget for expenditure.
II. Justification:
The forfeiture money received in 2023 and the balance of $5,204.70 was unable to be used prior to the end of 2023. We request a resolution to carry over this money to the 2024 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. 19 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER GRANT 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 119 of 2023 accepted a State Homeland Security Grant Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG); 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 | State Aid – Other Public Safety | $469,162.50 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-04-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $100,000.00 |
A-15-4-3110-04-.2255 | Buildings/Grounds Equip,ent | $19,162.50 |
A-15-4-3110-04-.2259 | Computer Equipment | $350,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER GRANT 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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. 20 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services applied for and received the FY2023 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 FY2023 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 FY2023 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP)(SHSP) Grant.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-3389 04 | Other Public Safety | $102,428.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-04-.2220 | Office Equipment | $8,200.00 |
A-15-4-3110.04-.2230 | Motor Vehicle Equipment | $37,728.00 |
A-15-4-3110-04-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $1,100.00 |
A-15-4-3110.04-.2255 | Building Equipment | $28,400.00 |
A-15-4-3110.04-.2259 | Computer Equipment | $8,100.00 |
A-15-4-3110-04-4459 | Computer Software | $18,900.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
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. 21 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER FY2022 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 207 of 2022 accepted a State Homeland Security Grant State IFY2022 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant 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-15-3-3389.01 | Other Public Safety | $35,105.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-01-.4452 | Printing | $13,000.00 |
A-15-4-3110-01-.4455 | Training | $22,105.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER FY2022 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for Montgomery County supports the creation and operations of a threat assessment and management team within the jurisdiction to include stakeholders as well as numerous private businesses within the county. Utilizing grant funds the Sheriff's office will create an informational pamphlet to be delivered to all the mentioned stakeholders, this pamphlet will include information about the TAM team and how to contact the lead agency as well as provide information and tips to the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office will also create and maintain online portals for reporting tips and utilize social media to provide additional awareness out to the general public.
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 office.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 22 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has the need for a Medical Director to oversee the EMS Division; and
WHEREAS, there is currently a Medical Director budgeted in the 2024 operating budget; and
WHEREAS, the Medical Director wishes to be paid under contract instead of as an employee; and
RESOLVED, the County Executive is authorized to sign a contract with Katrina Kardos for $15,000 a year for a term of 3 years after review and approval of the County Attorney; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
CHANGE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
From: A-15-4-3625 00 1120 (629) | Medical Director | $15,000.00 |
To: A-15-4-3625-00-.4431 | Professional Services | $15,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Medical Director wishes to be paid under contract instead of as an employee. Once the contract is recieved it will be provided to the County Attorney for review and approval.
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.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 23 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FT-PARAMEDIC AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF FT-EMT (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff hereby requests an additional FT Paramedic and the elimination of an FT- EMT (line 623); and
WHEREAS, the additional FT-Paramedic will enable better operations for the County Ambulance and assist with its' Advanced Life Support Service; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and creates an additional FT-Paramedic; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby eliminates the FT-EMT position line 623;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
A-15-4-3625-00-1110-623 | Emerg Medical Technicial | $45,594.00 |
A 15-4-3625-00-1111-1166 A-15-4-3625-00-1120-628 A 15 4-3625-00-4447 |
Overtime Pay Paramedics/EMTs-PT Uniforms |
$5,000.00 $5,000.00 $566.00
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TRANSFER TO: | ||
A-15-4-3625-00-1110-620 | Paramedic | $56,160.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FT-PARAMEDIC AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF FT-EMT (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
After review of the 2024 budget and discussions with our EMS Consultants it has been determined that having 2 full time Paramedics will be better for operations the one full time Medic and one full time EMT
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to create and abolish positions and to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
No additional fiscal impact - all monies are currently in the 2024 operating budget
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 24 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HOURLY RATE INCREASE FOR PART-TIME DEPUTIES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has recommended an hourly rate increase for part-time Deputies and Correction Officers to help keep current employees and attract future employees; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff recommends adding a 10% shift differential for all hours actually worked between 4:00pm and 8:00am except in instances when the employee is absent from work on any eligible leave; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff further recommends adding holiday pay at a rate of 1 ½ for actual hours worked on day of Christmas, Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s day; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature approves the proposed pay schedule for part time employees and continues to allow all part time employees to be paid out of a two tiered system.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature approves shift differential and holiday pay as outlined; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly rate for part-time Deputies and Correction Officers shall be as follows:
TITLE: | HOURLY RATE: |
Correction Officer PT | $23.50 |
Deputy Sheriff PT in Training | $22.00 |
Deputy Sheriff PT Trained | $28.00 |
and,
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly rate increases as well as shift differential and holiday pay will take effect on February 1, 2024.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HOURLY RATE INCREASE FOR PART-TIME DEPUTIES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND ADDING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL AND HOLIDAY PAY(SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
With inflation on the rise and wages around us coninuing to increase. Increasing our PT wages is essential to keep staff, recruit staff and stay competative. PT staff help tremendously as they do not require benefits, however serve a very valuable service filling important shifts.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations and to fix by resolution the compensation of all officers and employees paid from County funds.
IV. Financial Impact:
The financial impact for this resolution is minimal and I will absorb the increased cost within my 2024 budget appropriations.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 25 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE POSITION OF PART TIME ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature passed resolution no. 273 of 2023 adding an additional part time Public Defender for Family Court cases; and
WHEREAS, the approval of resolution no. 273 in 2023 was passed after the adoption of the 2024 Operating Budget.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE: | ||
A-599 | APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | $60,000 |
INCREASE: | ||
A-28-4-1170-00-1120 (NEW) | ASST PUBLIC DEFENDER PT | $60,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Add part time Assistant Public Defender
II. Justification:
To meet currently NYS ILS case load standards
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to amend the operating budget.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funding for this position will come from fund balance for 2024.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 26 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, resolution no. 272 of 2023 reclassified the position of Senior Network Administrator to Principal Network System Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the position of Principal Network System Administrator will have a base salary for 2024 of $82,525; and
WHEREAS, the approval of resolution no. 272 in 2023 was passed after the adoption of the 2024 Operating Budget.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: |
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A-25-4-1165-00-.1110 (171) |
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY |
$2,850.00 |
A-25-4-1165-00-.1110 (1113 ) |
SENIOR NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR |
$1,936.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (1033) |
SENIOR NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR |
$75,023.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (114) |
DEPUTY SHERIFF |
$1,358.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (129) |
DEPUTY SHERIFF |
$1,358.00 |
TRANSFER TO: |
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A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (201) |
PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR |
$82,525.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Amending 2024 budget pursuant to resolution passed in 2023
II. Justification:
the additional responsibilities has led to the need for reclassification.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to amend the operating budget.
IV. Financial Impact:
The financial impact is covered within the operating budget.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |