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To Authorize the County Manager to Apply for and Accept the FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program (DTPGP) Award from the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE FY2023 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM (DTPGP) GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (DHSES)
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services provides funds to support efforts of emergency management/homeland security; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services provides funding to support terrorism prevention and preparedness efforts; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is administering the FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program (DTP), a reimbursable grant program, wherein guidelines require the award to be utilized to support the County’s capability to prevent targeted violence and domestic terrorism through the utilization of Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) teams and the development of comprehensive Domestic Terrorism Plans; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County has been deemed eligible for the funding in the amount of $172,413.00; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety / Office of Emergency Management must submit an application in order to receive said funding and wishes to file an application with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is not required to provide any local cash match.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and/or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the FY2023 DTPGP application for funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager and/or Chairman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the FY2023 DTPGP funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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