RESOLUTION NO. 374
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW YORK, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES FOR THE 2018-2019 SENATE MAJORITY EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2022 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
Introduced: 10/11/22
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested authorization to submit a grant application to and enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the 2018-2019 Senate Majority Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding in the amount of $10,000 for the term commencing August 10, 2022 and ending September 30, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that this funding will be used to purchase body worn cameras and related equipment, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate this funding into the 2022 Sheriff’s Office Budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to and enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the 2018-2019 Senate Majority Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding in the amount of $10,000 for the term commencing August 10, 2022 and ending September 30, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2022 Sheriff’s Office Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A4305 Civil Defense by $10,000
Increase Appropriation Account A3110.2 by $10,000 by increasing Line Item A3110 2 2750 Security Equipment by $10,000
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.