Referred to: The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee (Chairwoman Hansut and Legislators Hewitt, Fabiano, and Uchitelle), and The Ways and Means Committee (Chairman Gavaris and Legislators Cahill, Criswell, Roberts, and Ronk)

Chairwoman of the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee, Gina Hansut, and Deputy Chair Chris Hewitt offer the following:

WHEREAS, this resolution has been submitted at the request of the Ulster County Sheriff; and

WHEREAS, the Ulster County Sheriff has requested authorization to apply for the Department of Justice Office of Community Policing Services FY 23 Implementing Crisis Intervention Teams-Community Policing Development Solicitation Grant, opportunity number O-COPS-2023-171554; and

WHEREAS, the Implementing Crisis Intervention Teams-Community Policing Development Solicitation Grant funds will be used to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement community policing strategies by providing guidance on promising practices through the development and testing of innovative strategies; build knowledge about effective practices and outcomes; and support new, creative approaches to preventing crime and promoting safe communities; and

WHEREAS, the Implementing Crisis Intervention Teams-Community Policing Development Solicitation Grant will further the goals and objectives of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office; and

WHEREAS, the Implementing Crisis Intervention Teams-Community Policing Development Solicitation Grant can add funding in the maximum amount of $400,000.00 if awarded with a 0% cash match; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to apply for this grant by May 1, 2023, or risk losing this opportunity; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Ulster County Legislature and the Ulster County Sheriff are hereby authorized to execute the application for the Department of Office of Community Policing Services FY 23 Implementing Crisis Intervention Teams-Community Policing Development Solicitation Grant,

and move its adoption.

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:                    NOES:    

Passed Committee: Law Enforcement and Public Safety on ______________.

Passed Committee: Ways and Means on ______________.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

$200,000.00 - ANTICIPATED 2023 APPRORIATION DOLLARS

$200,000.00 - ANTICIPATED 2023 REVENUE DOLLARS

$200,000.00 - ANTICIPATED 2024 APPRORIATION DOLLARS

$200,000.00 - ANTICIPATED 2024 REVENUE DOLLARS