Narrative of Resolution:
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To Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the FY2022 Critical Infrastructure Grant Program (CIGP) Award from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)end
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE FY2022 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (CIGP) 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 has made funding available to support critical infrastructure and / or mass gathering / special event site protection; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is administering the FY2022 Critical Infrastructure Grant Program (CIGP), a competitive, reimbursable grant program, wherein the funding is to be applied toward mitigating vulnerabilities in government-owned critical infrastructure sites and government-owned mass gathering / special event sites; and
WHEREAS, the period of performance for the FY2022 CIGP is to be determined, but cannot extend beyond August 31, 2025, therefore the project must be implemented on or before August 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety / Office of Emergency Management wishes to file an application for the FY2022 CIGP to seek funding in the amount of $50,000.00 to enhance critical infrastructure protection; 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 FY2022 Critical Infrastructure Grant Program (CIGP) 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 FY2022 CIGP funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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