File #: 23-427    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/7/2023 In control: Public Safety Committee
On agenda: Final action: 10/10/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND AMENDING THE 2023 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
Sponsors: Public Safety Committee
Attachments: 1. TMP 4583 - SHERIFF - FEMA Reimbursement, 2. 23-427 PS 4 - TMP-4583 - FEMA reimbursement and budget amendment

RESOLUTION NO. 427

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND AMENDING THE 2023 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET

                     

Introduced: 10/10/23

By Public Safety Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Homeland Security regarding reimbursement from FEMA for COVID-19 under Federal Disaster Declaration #4480DR in an amount not to exceed $285,956 for the term commencing January 20, 2020 and ending May 11, 2023, and

 

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that the claim is for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Sheriff’s Office for the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including expenses related to the purchase and distribution of medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and medical practices, overtime related to vaccine distribution and the installation of Plexiglas dividers at the Correctional Facility, and

 

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that the funding will be used to purchase equipment to enhance the capabilities of the Emergency Management Unit, and

 

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has also requested a budget amendment to the 2023 Sheriff’s Office Budget to incorporate the aforementioned funding, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Homeland Security regarding reimbursement from FEMA for COVID-19 under Federal Disaster Declaration #4480DR in an amount not to exceed $285,956 for the term commencing January 20, 2020 and ending May 11, 2023, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2023 Sheriff’s Office Budget is hereby amended as follows:

 

Increase Revenue Account A3110 0 4341 FEMA Covid19 Reimbursement by $285,956

 

Increase Appropriation Account A3110.2 by $285,956 by increasing Line Item A3110 2 2800 Specialty Equipment by $285,956

and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.