Resolutions

RESOLUTION NO. 229 of 2019
DATED: October 1, 2019

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER POSITIONS (SHERIFF)

Resolution by Legislator:

Pepe

Seconded by:

Wilson

WHEREAS, the Fonda-Fultonville School District and Enlarged Amsterdam School District wish to enter into a contract with Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Sheriff for a School Resource Officer (SRO) during the 2019-2020 school year; and

WHEREAS, the Fonda Fultonville School District wishes to cover the cost of the SRO's salary and fringe benefits for a total of 180 instructional days during the school year of 2019-2020 totaling $53,446.46 or a per diem of $296.92 a day; and

WHEREAS, the Enlarged Amsterdam School District wishes to cover the cost of the SRO's salary and fringe benefits for a total of 167 instructional days during the school year of 2019-2020 totaling $49,705.61 or a per diem of $37.21 per hour.

RESOLVED, upon the review and approval of the contract by the County Attorney, the County Executive and Sheriff are authorized to sign a contract with the Fonda Fultonville School District for a total of 180 instructional days during the school year of 2019-2020 totaling $53,446.46 a per diem of $296.92 a day; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, upon the review and approval of the contract by the County Attorney, the County Executive and Sheriff are authorized to sign a contract with the Enlarged Amsterdam School District for a total of 167 instructional days during the school year of 2019-2020 totaling $47,705.61 or a per diem of $37.21 per hour.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (10/1/2019)

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER POSITIONS (SHERIFF)

II. Justification:

These SRO positions are vital to the safety and security of our students, staff and visitors for the appropriate school district. These are not new positions and ones that have already been established. The school district is covering the cost associated with this service.

III. Legislative Impact:

Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.

IV. Financial Impact:

There should be no financial impact for this resolution. The money is budgeted and is being reimbursed by the appropriate school district.

cc:

County Clerk
County Treasurer

Voting Record
Kelly	(R)	Yes
Sweet	(R)	Yes
Dimond	(D)	Yes
Headwell, Jr.	(R)	Yes
Wilson	(R)	Yes
Duchessi	(D)	Yes
Pepe	(R)	Yes
Isabel	(D)	Yes
Purtell	(D)	Yes

STATE OF NEW YORK County of Montgomery ss.: This is to certify that I, the Undersigned, Clerk Of The Montgomery County Legislature, have compared the foregoing copy of resolution with the original resolution now on file in the office, and which was passed by the Montgomery County Legislature on the 1st day of October, 2019, a majority of all the members elected to the Legislature voting in favor therof, and that the same is a correct and true transcript of such original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and the official seal of the Montgomery County Legislature this 8th day of October, 2019
Totals:	Aye:	9
	Nay:	0
	Abstained:	0
	Absent:	0