Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO APPLY AND ACCEPT GRANT AWARD THROUGH THE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $10,000
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: Reimbursed through the grant
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office would like to pursue a FY 2027 Police Traffic Services (PTS) grant through the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee; and
WHERAS, the goal of the Program is to support statewide efforts to reduce all types of crashes including those related to speed, impairment, motorcycles, occupant protection, bicyclists, pedestrians and commercial vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the funding would be utilized for the purchase of manpower, travel related to training and a traffic safety program;
WHEREAS, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office recommends that the County continue to participate in the Program and desires to apply for funding up to $10,000 for the contract period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Police Traffic Services grant is a reimbursement-based program.
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 FY 2027 Governor’s Traffic Safety Police Traffic Services 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 Governor’s Traffic Safety Police Traffic Services funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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