City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FUND THE ATTENDANCE
OF TWO (2) MEMBERS OF SERVICE AND TWO (2)
CIVILIAN STAFF MEMBERS AT THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT GRANT WRITING 101 TRAINING COURSE
Whereas, by correspondence dated August 11, 2026, the Acting Commissioner / Chief of the Department of Public Safety requested authorization for two (2) members of service and two (2) civilian staff members of the Department of Public Safety to attend the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 Training Course hosted by the Brewster Police Department at the Local 60 Training Center, 50 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York, on September 17 and 18, 2026; and
Whereas, the specialized training will provide Department of Public Safety personnel with enhanced knowledge and skills necessary to identify, develop, prepare, and submit competitive grant applications for various state, federal, and other external funding opportunities; and
Whereas, expanding grant-writing capacity among Department personnel is a strategic investment that will enhance the City's ability to secure external funding for critical public safety needs and reduce reliance upon limited municipal resources; and
Whereas, participation in the training will strengthen the Department's ability to compete for available grant funding, offset operational costs, and obtain financial support for essential public safety programs, equipment, technology, and other departmental needs; and
Whereas, the development of internal grant-writing expertise will promote fiscal responsibility and assist the Department in maximizing outside funding opportunities available to municipalities and law enforcement agencies; and
Whereas, the total cost for the attendance of the four (4) City employees is One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($1,796.00), for Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($449.00) per person; and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available in the Department of Public Safety's budget under A3120.451 – T...
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