Narrative of Resolution:
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To Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the FY2025 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) award from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)end
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $112,520.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: A-3010-21-2105, A-3010-45-4506, A-3010-45-4541
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE FY2025 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) 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 funds for the law enforcement community to support their terrorism prevention and preparedness efforts; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is administering the FY2025 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), a reimbursable, two-part (SHSP / SLETPP) grant program, wherein Federal guidelines require 35% of the allocated amount be directed to law enforcement terrorism prevention activities; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County has been deemed eligible for the funding in the amount of $112,520.00; 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
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 FY2025 HSGP (SHSP / SLETPP) 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 FY2025 HSGP funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.