Honorable Andrew Joyce and Members of the Albany County Legislature:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
The Audit and Finance Committee of the Albany County Legislature met on November 20, 2019. Chairperson Willingham, Messrs. Clay, Burgdorf, Ms. Lekakis, Messrs. Grimm, Mayo, R. Joyce, and O'Brien were present. Mr. Mendick was excused. The following items were discussed and/or acted upon:
Approving Previous Meeting Minutes: Unanimously approved.
1. Resolution No. 280 for 2018: Authorizing Albany County's Participation in the Sales Tax Free Week for 2018 on Items of Clothing and Shoes Costing Less Than $110: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
2. Local Law No. "R" for 2018: A Local Law of the County Of Albany, New York Prohibiting Albany County Government from Assisting in the Investigation of Citizenship or Immigration Status of Any Person: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
3. Resolution No. 376 for 2018: Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. "R" for 2018: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
4. Authorizing an Agreement with Capital Market Advisors, LLC Regarding Financial Advisory Services: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
5. Authorizing an Agreement with the New York State Office of the Attorney General Regarding the 2018 CAMS Body-Worn Camera Program and Amending the 2019 Sheriff's Office Budget: The Sheriff requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office of the Attorney General to accept grant funding through the 2018 CAMS Body-Worn Camera Program in the amount of $69,151 for the term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2019. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
6. Amending the 2019 Sheriff's Office Budget: Overtime: The Sheriff requested a transfer of funds within the 2019 Sheriff's Office Budget to meet current and anticipated expenditures at the Albany County Correctional Facility. Af...
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