November 6, 2024 Law Enforcement and Public Safety

The Ulster County Legislature's Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee met on November 6, 2024, to discuss several procurement and contract-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of contract amendments and new contracts for various county services, such as a $123,341 contract amendment with Family of Woodstock, Inc. for probation services, a $65,222.41 contract with Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp. for jail alarm security system maintenance, and a $120,240.18 contract with Cooks Direct Inc. for upgrading the Ulster County jail cafeteria. The committee also approved grant acceptances for traffic safety and wellness programs, including a Department of Justice grant for a wellness unit case manager. Additionally, the committee approved an amendment to provide an additional school resource officer for the Rondout Valley Central School District, with the district covering the full salary and benefits. A resolution to merge the insurance and safety departments was also discussed, aiming for cost savings and improved risk management. The committee postponed a contract renewal related to an alternative juvenile detention program amid concerns raised by legislators and families about the program's appropriateness and administration. Motions to approve contracts, grants, and resolutions were passed by majority vote during the meeting.