Narrative of Resolution:
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TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2023 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS TARGETED GRANT (SICTG) PROGRAM WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (NYS DHSES)
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2023 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS TARGETED GRANT (SICTG) PROGRAM WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (NYS DHSES)
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYS DHSES) provides funds to support efforts of emergency communications improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety - Sullivan County E911 Communications Department seeks to improve public safety communications, and to support and enhance statewide interoperable communications for first responders; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety wishes to file an application for the SICTG program to seek funding to fill voids in communications and to support the development of a regional interoperability communications system; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is not required to provide any local cash or in-kind match in support of the SICTG program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety - E911 Communications Department is hereby authorized to prepare an application for funding under the NYS DHSES OIEC SICTG program; and
BE IT FURTHER 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 FY23 NYS DHSES OIEC SICTG program application for funding on behalf of the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if awarded SICTG program funding, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager and / or Chairman of the 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 if awarded SICTG program funding, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety - E911 Communications Department, shall administer the funds and grant program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the NYS DHSES funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.