![]() | RESOLUTION NO. 73 of 2011 DATED: March 22, 2011 |
| Seconded by: | Johnson |
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2009 with the approval of the Governor, New York State enacted and passed into Legislation, Leandra’s Law which amended the Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Penal Law in relation to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child as a passenger, and amended the Executive Law regarding the installation of an ignition interlock device, and
WHEREAS, in accord with the Law, the Montgomery County Probation Department and the District Attorney’s Office have engaged in a plan to implement said law and are monitoring DWI offenders with regard to the installation and supervision of Ignition Interlock provisions, and
WHEREAS, to help defray the local cost of implementing Leandra’s Law provisions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has provided $3,000,000 in federal funds to be distributed to New York State counties in an amount of $114.66 per offender, and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County is eligible to receive these funds on a quarterly basis by providing information to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services identifying the offenders and their compliance with the provisions of Leandra’s Law,
RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to accept the funds provided by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration for the implementation of the provisions of Leandra’s Law.
MOTION TO TABLE by Supervisor DiMezza, seconded by Supervisor Barone, Sr., passed with Aye(1868). (3/22/2011)
MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE by Supervisor DiMezza, seconded by Supervisor Baia, passed with Aye(1628). Supervisors Johnson and Strevy were absent. (4/26/2011)
RESOLUTION ADOPTED with Aye(1628). Supervisors Johnson and Strevy were absent. (4/26/2011)
County Attorney |
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Probation |
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