SPECIAL ORDINANCE
BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT COLLINS-BELLAMY, MAJORITY LEADER RUBBO, MAJORITY WHIP NORMAN, MINORITY LEADER BREEN, COUNCILMEMBERS, PINEDA-ISAAC, DIAZ AND HODGES:
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SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT ISSUED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE EXPLOSION DETECTION CANINE TEAM 2023 GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
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Section 1: The New York State Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services has approved a grant to the Yonkers Police Department for the Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant program 2023 Grant Program in the final amount of $15,000 for the sustainment, maintenance, and enhancement of explosive detection canine team assets, through equipment, training, exercise, and planning projects that support terrorism prevention activities.
Section 2: The above constitutes either a “Type II” action under SEQRA and its implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617, or is not an action under SEQRA, both of which constitute actions determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and therefore do not require further environment review.
Section 3: The Mayor or his authorized designee is hereby empowered to execute all instruments and take all actions reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes hereof; and be it further
Section 4: The City’s Grant Budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 is hereby amended by increasing revenues and appropriations for the Yonkers Police Department, as follows:
Increase Estimated Revenues
New York State Department of Homeland Security
And Emergency Services
- Explosive Detection Canine Team
Grant $15,000
Increase Estimated Expenses
New York State Department of Homeland Security
And Emergency Services
- Explosive Detection Canine Team
Grant $15,000
Section 5: This Special Ordinance shall take effect immediately.