File #: 23-572    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/9/2023 In control: Public Safety Committee
On agenda: Final action: 12/4/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS REGARDING THE 2023 NEW YORK STATE COMPANION ANIMAL CAPITAL FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2023 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
Sponsors: Public Safety Committee
Attachments: 1. TMP-4840, 2. 23-572 PS 4 - TMP-4840 - Companion Animal grant program and budget amendment

RESOLUTION NO. 572

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS REGARDING THE 2023 NEW YORK STATE COMPANION ANIMAL CAPITAL FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2023 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET

 

Introduced: 12/4/23

                     By Public Safety Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regarding the 2023 New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund Grant Program funding in the amount of $500,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, and

 

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that this funding, which requires a 25% County match, will be used to assist with renovations at the Albany County Correctional Facility and Rehabilitative Services Center to create an auxiliary animal shelter in partnership with the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, and

 

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate this funding into the 2023 Sheriff’s Office Budget, 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 Department of Agriculture and Markets regarding the 2023 New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund Grant Program funding in the amount of $500,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the 2023 Sheriff’s Office Budget is hereby amended as follows:

 

Create and Increase Revenue Account A3150 0 3388 Law Enforce Aiding Animal Shelter by $500,000

 

Create and Increase Appropriation Account A3150.2 by $250,000 by creating and increasing Line Item A3150 2 2999 Misc. Equipment by $250,000

 

Create and Increase Appropriation Account A3150.4 by $250,000 by creating and increasing Line Item A3150 4 4071 Property Repair & Rental by $250,000

 

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.