DATED: June 25, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
| 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 - 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 6:04 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 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 A CONTRACT WITH CATALIS (PROBATION)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF HURRELL-HARRING CONTRACT – RENOVATIONS TO COUNTY FACILITY (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL STOP-DWI HIGH VISIBILITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN CRACKDOWN FUNDS (STOP-DWI)
5. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 175 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CATALIS (PROBATION) | Kowalczyk/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| 176 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF HURRELL-HARRING CONTRACT – RENOVATIONS TO COUNTY FACILITY (PUBLIC DEFENDER) | Sweet/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| 177 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL STOP-DWI HIGH VISIBILITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN CRACKDOWN FUNDS (STOP-DWI) | Kelly/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 175 of 2024 DATED: June 25, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CATALIS (PROBATION)
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WHEREAS, Catalis maintains probation's case management software and is necessary to maintain probation cases; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to extend the contract with Catalis for case management software.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney is authorized and directed to enter into a three year contract with Catalis at a cost of $8,832.54 for year one, $9,274.17 for year two and $9,737.88 for year three.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator VACANT was absent. (6/25/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution to approve contract with Catalis for Maintenance and Support.
II. Justification:
It is necessary to obtain case management software for probation.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Articles 2 and 3 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
No budgetary transfers necessary, funds are allocated in the Probation Department Budget for 2024.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 176 of 2024 DATED: June 25, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF HURRELL-HARRING CONTRACT – RENOVATIONS TO COUNTY FACILITY (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County was awarded one million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000.00) through New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services; and
WHEREAS, funds are to be utilized for office space renovations for the Public Defender’s Office to be located at 9 Park St, Fonda, New York; and
WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the NYS Office of ILS to extend contract to expire on March 31, 2025 and create a budget line funded at 1.2 million dollars which is a reimbursable grant.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature accepts the grant extension and funding for renovations to the Public Defender’s Office from NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES
| A-28-3-3025 | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | $1,200,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS
| A-28-1170-.50-4438 | ILS GRANT, HURRELL-HARRING 2ND YEAR | $1,200,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Kelly and Kowalczyk voted Nay. Legislator VACANT was absent. (6/25/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
For time extension on grant received for office renovations at Public Defender’s Office relocation and create a budget line for said funs to be disbursed from.
II. Justification:
Funds need to be approved in order to be received and utilized. Funds must be fully expended by March 31, 2025.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the County Charter, the Legislature has the authority to accept grant funds and make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Reimbursable grant, all appropriations spent will be reimbursed to Montgomery County.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 177 of 2024 DATED: June 25, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL STOP-DWI HIGH VISIBILITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN CRACKDOWN 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 High Visibility Engagement Campaign (Crackdown) funds in the amount of $10,000 for use in Montgomery County for sobriety checkpoints and/or additional roving patrols during the grant cycle October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-32-3-3089 | State Aid, Other | $10,000 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-32-4-3315-00-4520 | STOP-DWI/Law Enforcement Programs | $10,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator VACANT was absent. (6/25/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Amend the 2024 Operating Budget in order to utilize State Aid funds awarded for STOP-DWI Enforcement.
II. Justification:
Amend the 2024 Operating Budget in order to utilize State Aid funds awarded for STOP-DWI Enforcement.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Additional State funding has been received.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |