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Orleans County Legislators Accept EMS Grants, Address Staffing Shortages in Sheriff’s Department

2024-05-28 · 10426 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Authorized the purchase of a Sheriff’s Office mobile app and website for $31,780 to modernize public communication.
  • Approved the creation and filling of four new positions in the Sheriff’s Office to address resignations in the Marine, Alternatives to Incarceration, and Communications divisions.
  • Accepted a five-year agreement extension with the University of Rochester for emergency training through 2027.
  • Applied for the Emergency Medical Services Support Grant to enhance countywide EMS sustainability.
  • Authorized the sale of four outdated .45 caliber handguns to the Medina Police Department for $1,240.
  • Approved $50,000 in spending for new radios and accessories for the Department of Public Works and Probation.
  • Approved applications for the 2024 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Based Grant (SICG FY24).
  • Recognized retirements of Dr. Clark Godshall (BOCES), Lt. Lawrence Manning, and Deputy Bill Larkin.

The Orleans County Legislature authorized over $100,000 in technology upgrades for the Sheriff's Office and accepted state grant funding for emergency medical services during their May 28 meeting. The session also included the recognition of several long-time county retirees and a sobering financial report regarding declining sales tax revenue.