 | RESOLUTION NO. 252 of 2024 DATED: October 22, 2024 |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2023 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION (DPT) GRANT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2024/2025 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
| Seconded by: | Kowalczyk |
WHEREAS, the County of Montgomery has assigned the Sheriff's Office as lead agency and has been awarded the FY2023 Domestic terrorism prevention grant program funds to assist in law enforcement operations throughout Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $172,413.00, with no County match, to assist in law enforcement operations throughout Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program 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 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024/2025 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-15-3-3389.01 | Other Public Safety | $172,413.00 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-15-4-3110.03-.1110 106 | Deputy Sheriff | $140,000.00 |
| A-15-4-3110.03-.1111 (1212) | Overtime | $10,000.00 |
| A-15-4-3110.03-.4438 | Misc. Supporting Services | $17,413 |
| A-15-4-3110.03-.4446 | Food Supplies | $5,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and VACANT were absent. (10/22/2024)
Attachment
Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2023 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION (DPT) GRANT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2024/2025 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for Montgomery County and will maintain a full-time Deputy position in order to conduct planning activities to support the operations of a threat assessment and management team within the jurisdiction to include stakeholders as well as numerous private businesses within the county. The Sheriff's Office will also 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 |
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