RESOLUTION NO. 36
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REGARDING THE EXPLOSIVE DETECTION CANINE TEAM PROGRAM
Introduced: 2/8/21
By Public Safety Committee:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services regarding the 2019 Explosive Detection Canine Team grant in the amount of $15,000 for the term commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2022, and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff has indicated the grant will be allocated for the training of Explosive Detection Canines and handlers, the purchase of related equipment and general program sustainment and enhancement, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services regarding the 2019 Explosive Detection Canine Team grant in the amount of $15,000 for the term commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2022, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said application 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.