File #: 22-375    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/7/2022 In control: Public Safety Committee
On agenda: Final action: 10/11/2022
Title: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW YORK, DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REGARDING THE 2021-2022 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2022 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
Sponsors: Public Safety Committee
Attachments: 1. TMP 3578 - Sheriff Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant, 2. 22-375 PS 12 - TMP-3578 - 2021-2022 Hazmat grant

RESOLUTION NO. 375

 

AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW YORK, DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REGARDING THE 2021-2022 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 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 Homeland Security and Emergency Services regarding the 2021-2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant funding in an amount of $15,789 for a term commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023, and

 

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated that the Sheriff’s Office will act as fiduciary for the Capital Region Hazmat Group which includes Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties, and

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated the funding will be used to cover costs for training related to Hazmat Response in a transportation environment, and

WHEREAS, The Sheriff has also requested a budget amendment to incorporate the 2021-2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant 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 Homeland Security and Emergency Services regarding the 2021-2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant funding in an amount of $15,789 for a term commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the 2022 Sheriff’s Office Budget is amended as follows:

 

Increase Revenue Account A3306 Homeland Security by $15,789

 

Increase Appropriation Account A3110.2 by $15,789 by increasing Line Item A3110 2 2800 Specialty Equipment by $15,789

 

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.