Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FOUR (4)
MEMBERS OF SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ATTEND THE 2026
EXCELSIOR CHALLENGE COURSE AND
AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF RELATED
TRAVEL AND MEAL EXPENSES
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety respectfully requests authorization for four (4) Members of Service to attend the 2026 Excelsior Challenge Course, to be held at the State Preparedness Training Center, located at 5900 Airport Road, Oriskany, New York, from September 28, 2026, through October 2, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Excelsior Challenge is a specialized, scenario-based training program hosted by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (“DHSES”); and
WHEREAS, the Excelsior Challenge brings together law enforcement professionals to enhance operational coordination, communication, and response capabilities while preparing participants to address current and emerging public safety threats through realistic, hands-on training scenarios; and
WHEREAS, participation in this specialized training will provide the participating Members of Service with valuable operational experience and enhance their ability to effectively respond to complex and evolving public safety incidents; and
WHEREAS, attendance at the 2026 Excelsior Challenge Course is provided at no cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety has requested authorization for the use of a department vehicle for transportation to and from the State Preparedness Training Center, together with reimbursement for allowable gasoline and toll expenses incurred in connection with attendance at the training; and
WHEREAS, reimbursement for gasoline and toll expenses shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per person, for a maximum aggregate amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the four (4) participating Members of Service; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety has also requested reimbursement for allowable meal ex...
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