AMENDING THE 2024 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE USE OF FUND BALANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

PUBLIC SAFETY RESOLUTION NO. 2024183 RE: AMENDING THE 2024 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE USE OF FUND BALANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY Legislators FAUST, POLASEK, D'AQUANNI, GORMAN, ROLISON, CASWELL, TRAVELPIECE, and LAWLER offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, the District Attorney desires to purchase equipment to support its establishment of a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) in Dutchess County, an initiative which is a collaborative effort involving the District Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Office and the County Executive's Office, and WHEREAS, the RTCC will provide numerous benefits to Dutchess County, enhancing public safety and community well-being, and WHEREAS, the District Attorney's Office seeks to appropriate funds from the Fund Balance to support the purchase and lease of equipment and software as set forth on the attached list, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2024 Adopted County Budget to authorize expenditure of Fund Balance to support the purchase and lease of such equipment and software, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the County Executive or her designee is authorized to execute contracts for the purchase or lease of such equipment and/or software in furtherance of this purpose, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Finance is authorized, empowered and directed to amend the 2024 Adopted County Budget as follows: APPROPRIATIONS Increase A.3110.25.4570.63 A.1165.06.4570.63 A.1165.06.4670.108 A.1165.06.4710 Rental/Lease - Equipment Long Term Rental/Lease - Equipment Long Term Subscriptions Furniture & Office Equipment - ND $ 13,200 $128,500 $ 44,300 $ 14,000 $200,000 REVENUE Increase A.9998.95990.03 Appropriated Fund Balance - Community Benefit Fund $200,000 CA-126-24; LDF/rjw; G-0135; 10/18/24 Fiscal Impact: See Attached STATE OF NEW YORK ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS COUNTY EXECUTIVE DaNo 11-15-20 RushUrger LUGH WIGER, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE: FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ 200,000 Total Current Year Revenue $ 200,000 and Source community Benefit Fun, Source of County Funds (check one): • Existing Appropriations, Contingency, L Transfer of Existing Appropriations, • Additional Appropriations, D Other (explain). Identify Line Items(s): Related Expenses: Nature/Reason: Amount $ Anticipated Savings to County: Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: This resolution is to appropriate funds from the Community Benefit Fund to enable the purchase and lease of equipment, and software, etc. for the establishment of a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) in Dutchess County. Prepared by: Heidi Owens Prepared On: 10/9/2024 Dut.pdf THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF DUTCHESS COUNTY 236 MAIN STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 (845) 486-2300 FAX (845) 486-2324 ANTHONY P. PARISI DISTRICT ATTORNEY MICHAEL W. BRADY CHIEF ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY October 10, 2024 Rachel Kashimer Deputy County Executive County Office Building 22 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Re: Resolution Request Dear Rachel: Enclosed please find a Resolution Request to appropriate funds from the Community Benefit Fund for the establishment of a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) in Dutchess County. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the District Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Office, and the County Executive's Office. The RTCC will provide numerous benefits to Dutchess County, enhancing public safety and community well-being. Key Advantages: 1. Improved Crime Response: Analyzing data in real-time allows law enforcement to respond more swiftly to incidents, potentially preventing crimes before they escalate. 2. Data-Driven Decision Making: The RTCC consolidates various data sources, such as surveillance feeds, social media, and crime reports, facilitating informed strategic planning and resource allocation. 3. Enhanced Communication: The center promotes better coordination among law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and community organizations, ensuring a unified approach to public safety. 4. Predictive Policing: Advanced analytics can identify crime patterns and trends, enabling proactive measures to reduce crime in high-risk areas. 5. Community Engagement: Sharing crime data and insights with the public fosters trust and encourages community involvement in crime prevention efforts. 6. Resource Optimization: Real-time monitoring allows departments to allocate resources more effectively, ensuring officers are deployed where needed most. 7. Support for Investigations: The center provides real-time intelligence to detectives, assisting investigations and improving case clearance rates. 8. Emergency Management: During crises or disasters, the RTCC can deliver critical information to help manage resources and coordinate response efforts efficiently. 9. Public Safety Initiatives: Data gathered can inform community safety programs, tailoring initiatives to our specific local needs. 10. Technology Integration: The RTCC can leverage various technologies, such as drones, automated license plate readers, and gunshot detection systems, enhancing overall operational capabilities. Thank you for your consideration. District Attorney APP/hjo attachment cc: Chris Baiano Michael W. Brady Linda Fakhoury Kirk Imperati Rachel Kashimer Jason Mark Tiffanie Massey Gina Pantano Colleen Pillus Stephen Riverri Rachel Whispell Jessica White Public Safety Roll Call District Yes No Present: Absent: Vacant: District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook District 3 - LaGrange District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie District 15 - Wappinger District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Resolution: Motion: Name Truitt* Houston* [Polasek* Valdés Smith* Atkins* | Lawler Kearney Versaci | Faust (C) Drago Garito Rolison (VC) Absent Total: Abstentions: No 2024183 AMENDING THE 2024 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE USE OF FUND BALANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Roll Call Sheets District Last Name District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook District 3 - LaGrange District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck District 12 - East Fishkill District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie District 15 - Wappinger District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck District 21 - East Fishkill District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill District 24 - Dover and Pawling Present: Absent: Vacant: Motion: YES NO Truitt Houston Polasek Valdés Smith Atkins Gorman Travelpiece Lawler D'Aquanni Kaul Brendli Johnson Absent Kearney Metzger Paoloni Versaci Faust McHoul Page Drago Munn Absent Caswell Garito Rolison House Total: Yes No Abstentions: 2024183 AMENDING THE 2024 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE USE OF FUND BALANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NOVEMBER 12, 2024