DATED: July 23, 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 6:02 PM on Tuesday, July 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 THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACT (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $19,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY SHERIFFS OFFICE AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET-SPEED TRAILERS (Sheriff Department)
4. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 186 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACT (PUBLIC DEFENDER) | Pepe/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| 187 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $19,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY SHERIFFS OFFICE AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET-SPEED TRAILERS (Sheriff Department) | Headwell, Jr./Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 186 of 2024 DATED: July 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACT (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Defender's Office 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: 2nd Statewide Hurrell-Harring is $3,526,125.69 with a 3 year distibution of $1,150,835.44; 1,174,726.78; 1,200,563.58 respectively; and
WHEREAS, the funds can only be used for the Public Defender's Office, as set forth within the contract.
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 2nd Statewide Hurrel-Harring as set forth above, and any future extensions extending the term.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Allen, Wilson, Majewski and VACANT were absent. (7/23/2024)
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 budger request for each year
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 187 of 2024 DATED: July 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF $19,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS BY SHERIFFS OFFICE AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET-SPEED TRAILERS (Sheriff Department)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff’s Office is seeking funds to acquire two speed trailers for each part of the County to assist with traffic safety; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs using $19,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for the purchase of two speed trailers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
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INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-6-3-4089-00 |
Federal Aid, Other |
$19,000 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-15-4-3110-00-2230 Motor Vehicle Equipment |
$19,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Allen, Wilson, Majewski and VACANT were absent. (7/24/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Authorizing the use of $19,000 of American Rescue Plan funds by the Sheriff's office and amending 2024 operating budget - speed trailers.
II. Justification:
To purchase two (2) new speed trailers to match the current one (1). This will allow us to have three (3) deployed throughout the county in attempt to deter speed related complaints. The use of the $19,000 ARPA funds was to assist with the purchase, the rest of the money will be located within the Sheriff’s Office budget.
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:
$19,000 ARPA money, the rest out of Sheriff’s current budget. One time coast, no extended issues.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |