Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize the preparation of a grant application for the 2023 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula-Based Grant (SICFBG) 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 AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2023 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS FORMULA-BASED GRANT (SICFBG) 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 management/homeland security; and
WHEREAS, the NYS DHSES - Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (OIEC), is administering the FY23 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula-Based Grant (SICFBG) program to provide reimbursement for costs associated with enhancing emergency response; improving capability, governance structures, operating procedures, infrastructure development; and addressing SAFECOM guidance; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety has been deemed eligible for the funding, in an amount to be determined, to support the improvement of public safety communications and PSAP operations; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety - E911 Communications Department must submit an application in order to receive said funds and wishes to file an application with the grant program; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is not required to provide a local cash or in-kind match in support of the SICFBG program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ...
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