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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES (DHSES) - OFFICE OF INTEROPERABLE AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS 2024-2026 EMERGENCY SERVICES IP NETWORK (ESInet) READINESS GRANT PROGRAM
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES (DHSES) - OFFICE OF INTEROPERABLE AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS 2024-2026 EMERGENCY SERVICES IP NETWORK (ESInet) READINESS GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has announced a grant allocation program to support expenses related to the creation and operation of a fiber-optic cable-based network for public safety answer points (PSAPs); and
WHEREAS, the allocation for Sullivan County would total $689,655 to support ESInet readiness; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan recognizes the importance of enhancing its 911 call delivery system, including fiber-optic infrastructure, network equipment, redundant facilities, backup power, and related eligible expenses that ensure reliable and resilient emergency communications; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is not required to provide any local cash or in-kind match in support of this grant allocation program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Sullivan County 911 is hereby authorized to prepare and file an application for funding under the NYS DHSES-OIEC FY24-26 Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) Readiness Grant Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager be and is hereby authorized to sign said ESInet Readiness Grant Program application on behalf of the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if awarded the ESInet Readiness Grant Program funding, that the County Manager be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents to accept the grant award and access the funding, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if awarded ESInet Readiness Program funding, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety - Sullivan County 911, shall administer the funding program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken or contemplated to be undertaken by the use of this funding.