File #: 23-535    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/4/2023 In control: Public Safety Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/13/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW YORK, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES FOR THE 2020 SENATE MAJORITY EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2023 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
Sponsors: Public Safety Committee
Attachments: 1. TMP 4708 - Sheriff 4, 2. 23-535 PS 6 - TMP-4708 - JAG agreement and budget amendment - Copy

RESOLUTION NO. 535

 

AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW YORK, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES FOR THE 2020 SENATE MAJORITY EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2023 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET

 

                     Introduced:  11/13/23

                     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 2020 Senate Majority Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding for the 2023 Livescan Equipment Program in the amount of $135,985 for the term commencing August 15, 2022 and ending September 30, 2025, and

 

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that this funding will be used to upgrade seven Livescan fingerprint systems, 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 submit a grant application to and enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the 2020 Senate Majority Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding for the 2023 Livescan Equipment Program in the amount of $135,985 for the term commencing August 15, 2022 and ending September 30, 2025, 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 4305 Civil Defense by $135,985

 

Increase Appropriation Account A3110.2 by $135,985 by increasing Line Item A3110 2 2750 Security Equipment by $135,985

 

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.