RESOLUTION NO. 182
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AND INSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION PROGRAM
Introduced: 5/8/23
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County District Attorney has requested authorization to submit a grant application and enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program in the amount of $65,050 for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, and
WHEREAS, The District Attorney indicated that the grant will pay the salaries and benefits of staff to supervise the prosecution of those who engage in motor vehicle related fraud and auto theft schemes and to reduce the incidence of these crimes through the integrated efforts of city, county and state law enforcement agencies, 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 Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program in the amount of $65,050 for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said application and 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.