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2026057

AMENDING THE 2026 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Introduced
April 12, 2026
Latest action
April 12, 2026
Status
ADOPTED
District coverage
scope: countywide

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PUBLIC SAFETY RESOLUTION NO. 2026057 RE: AMENDING THE 2026 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY Legislators VALDÉS SMITH, POLASEK, METZGER, ALEXANDER, ARNOFF, BRENDLI, CASWELL, DARROW, DRAGO, FAUST, GILES, HOUSE, LAWLER, MCHOUL, RHODES ROLISON, SHAH and TRESCA offer the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the District Attorney has requested the appropriation of forfeiture of crime proceeds post-conviction, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 13-A of the CPLR, said funds must be used to enhance prosecutorial and law enforcement efforts, enforcement training, equipment and operations, and not to supplement ordinary budgetary expenses, and WHEREAS, the District Attorney has requested that the sum of $9,500 be placed in a District Attorney Asset Forfeiture account to be used for the purchase of an 8 × 10' insulated K9 kennel which is a standard and essential requirement for all working K9s in the Northeastern region to ensure safety, welfare and operational readiness, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Finance is authorized and directed to amend the 2026 Adopted County Budget as follows: APPROPRIATIONS Increase A.1165.05.2500.05 Other Equipment 5 Year $9,500 REVENUES Increase A.1165.05.26260.00 CA-036-26 LDF/jw G-0135 3/10/2026 Fiscal Impact: See Attached Forfeiture - Restricted State $9,500 Sue APPROVED Seriro SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Dao April 22, 2026 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DUTCHESS solution Thi on to city of the andrei, end let of the delaure of the ount the lavo pre for lening these can it he and 202 Vand that the same is a true and correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOR, I have hercunto set my hand and seal of said Iegislature this Yday of April 2026. JULIE SIROISIII, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE COORDINATION Initialing indicates information only: _ County Executive County Attorney (as to form) MraAb District Attorney Wra H Finance l fa DAD Comptroller Budget Office of the Dutchess County DISTRICT ATTORNEY SITORNEY Anthony P. Parisi District Attorney Michael W. Brady Chief Assistant MEMORANDUM Date: March 10, 2026 To: Sue Serino, County Executive From: Anthony P. Parisi, District Attorney Copy: Michele Belmonte, Michael W. Brady, Linda Fakhoury, Jessica Edwards, Tiffanie Massey, Cullen D. O'Shea, Colleen Pillus, A. Gregg Pulver, Michelle Robison, Benjamin Traudt, Rachel Whispell, Jessica White, Eoin Wrafter Re: Resolution request authorization to apply asset forfeiture funds to 2026 appropriations I respectfully request the preparation of a resolution authorizing the expenditure of post-conviction asset forfeiture funds by my department. These funds were seized and forfeited pursuant to applicable federal statutes, including the United States Code and Article 13-A of the CPLR. In accordance with governing regulations, such proceeds may only be used to support law enforcement training, equipment, and operational needs, and may not be applied to routine or recurring budgetary expenses. The expenditure proposed in this resolution fully complies with these requirements. My office has verified that post-conviction asset forfeiture proceeds are available for appropriation from A.1165.05.26260.00 - Forfeit - Restricted State. The District Attorney's Office seeks authorization to purchase an 8'x 10' insulated K9 kennel to ipport the newly assigned Drug Task Force K9, which will replace the previously retired K n insulated outdoor kennel is a standard and essential requirement for all working K9s in ti Northeastern region to ensure safety, welfare, and operational readiness. Thank you for your consideration. APP:hjo Attachment 236 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Office: 845.486.2300 • Fax: 845.486.2324 Page 1 of 3 FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ 9,500 Total Current Year Revenue $ 9,500 and Source Source of County Funds (check one): Existing Appropriations, Contingency •Transfer of Existing Appropriations, • Additional Appropriations, / 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 Post-Conviction Forfeiture funds (State-Reserve, Federal-Reserve, Restricted State, and/or Restricted Federal) to enable the purchase of an 8 × 10 insulated K9 kennel. Prepared by: Heidi Owens Prepared On: 3/10/2026 Dut.pdf Horizon Structures 5075 Lower Valley Rd Atglen, PA 19310-1774 USA +16109435474 [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES Building Dreams with Excellence INVOICE BILL TO District Attorney Office Attention: Adam Haris 236 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 United States SHIP TO Austin Nichols 27 Guernsey Hill Rd, Lagrangeville, NY 12540 United States PHONE NUMBER 845-590-6790 REP Chris Quattrocchi DESCRIPTION GSA Contractor (Contract#: GS-07F-0630W) CCR and ORCA (Duns#: 800250800, CAGE: 5MAF2) MFR Part No. 8101T 8 × 10 Traditional 1 Box Kennel Includes: 4x8 Insulated Dog Box 6x8 Dog Run i PAINT COLOR: TRIM COLOR: DOOR COLOR: SHINGLE ROOF COLOR: STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE: - 4x4 Pressure Treated Foundation Runners - 2x4 Pressure Treated Floor Joist - 16" OC - 5/8" LP SmartFloor - 2x4 Wall Studs - 16" OC - 7/16" LP TechShield Sheathing - Polyurea coating on Interior Floor - Your Choice of Siding - Painted LP SmartSide, Stained Pine Board & Batten or Stained Pine Tongue & Groove - Single Pane Windows with Screens - Insulated Fiberglass Slab Door with Keyed Latch - Double 2x4 Header Above Runs - 4x4 Pressure Treated Posts in Runs - Exterior Dog Runs with Chain Link Partitions and Entry Gate - 1x6 PVC Composite Decking in Exterior Dog Run Area Signature: Page 1 of 2 Date: INVOICE DATE TERMS 11136 03/09/2026 See Below QTY 1 RATE 0.00 1 6,171.84 AMOUNT 0.00 6,171.84 - R-11 Insulated Interior Dog Box Area - Interior Walls & Ceiling are Lined with Glasbord - 2x4 Rafters - 16" OC - 7/16 OSB Sheathing on Roof - 30 Year Architectural Shingles - 20" Plexi-Glass Chew-Proof Dog Door with Aluminum Edging PRICE DOES NOT DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT (Out Of Contract) Delivery And Placement From 5075 Lower Valley Rd, Atglen, PA 19310 To 27 Guernsey Hill Rd, Lagrangeville, NY 12540 Floor drain (includes drain pipe) Upgrade to DELUXE 24" Dog Door (REF GSA P/N: GPKNLDOGDOOR-DLX24) (Out Of Contract) Stainless Steel Door Trim Kit (Out Of Contract) Upgrade to 6 Gauge Welded Wire UPGRADE to 6 Panel "Man" Door - Prehung (REF GSA P/N: GPKNLMANDOOR/PH-6P) Note: Customer is responsible for site preparation per Horizon Structures diagram. Customer is responsible for providing a minimum of 16' clearance for the delivery driver. TERMS: NET 30 VISA/MASTERCARD ALSO ACCEPTED 1 1,280.00 8 66.46 1 117.28 1 290.00 1 730.00 1 288.31 1 0.00 1 0.00 BALANCE DUE Signature:_ Page 2 of 2 Date: _ 1,280.00 531.68 117.28 290.00 730.00 288.31 0.00 0.00 $9,409.11 Public Safety Roll Call District Present: Absent: Vacant: District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck District 3 - LaGrange District 12 - East Fishkill District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck District 15 - Wappinger District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook 12 Resolution: Motion: Name Valdés Smith* Atkins* Munn* Polasek* Metzger* Arnoff Kearney Faust Rhodes Drago (VC) Rolison Alexander (C) Total : Abstentions: Yes No X 12 Yes No 2026057 AMENDING THE 2026 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT X X X ABSENT X X X X 22 Present: ____ 3 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 22 0 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 2026043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 048, 049, 050, 052, 055, 056, 057, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063