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 in...
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