RESOLUTION NO. 693
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE AID TO PROSECUTION GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2024 DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BUDGET
Introduced: 11/12/24
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The District Attorney has been notified by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services that Aid to Prosecution Program funding is available in the amount of $1,042,142, $98,889 more than previous years, for a term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The District Attorney has requested authorization to accept said funding, and indicated that the funding will be used to attract and retain experienced prosecutors and personnel, and
WHEREAS, The District Attorney has also indicated that a budget amendment is necessary to incorporate the additional 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 Criminal Justice Services regarding the Aid to Prosecution Program in the amount of $1,042,142 for a term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 2024 District Attorney’s Office Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue Account A1165 0 3325 Aid to Prosecution Grant by $98,889
Increase Appropriation Account A1165.1 by $98,889 by increasing Line Item A1165 1 9554X Enhanced Pay ATP by $98,889
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.