Monroe County, NY

Recreation & Education Committee Meeting - OCT

The Recreation & Education Committee will meet to discuss new business and review previous minutes. The primary item is a proposed contract for security assistance at a local festival.

• Contract with But Wait There's More! LLC for Monroe County Sheriff's Office security and crowd control at the Perinton Hoochenanny Festival (26-0326)

Ways & Means Committee Meeting - OCT

The committee will consider several grant acceptances for public safety and aging services. The agenda includes authorizations for infrastructure projects and intermunicipal agreements with the towns of Irondequoit and Henrietta.

• Intermunicipal agreement with Town of Irondequoit for Thomas Avenue Project sidewalk installation
• Contract with DiPasquale Construction, Inc. for Peck Road Culvert Replacement in Parma
• Labor agreements with CSEA Local 828 and the Monroe County Law Enforcement Association
• Contract with But Wait There's More! LLC for security at the Perinton Hoochenanny Festival
• Authorization to settle a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Western District of New York

Public Safety Committee Meeting - OCT

The committee is considering the acceptance of multiple state and federal grants for traffic safety, canine teams, and reentry programs. Members will also discuss contracts for festival security and data platform maintenance.

• Contract with But Wait There's More! LLC for security at the Perinton Hoochenanny Festival
• Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Henrietta for deputy coverage and traffic enforcement
• Contract with Measures for Justice Institute for a web-based data engagement platform
• Grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and contract with Delphi Drug and Alcohol Council, Inc
• Intermunicipal Agreements with other counties for Monroe County Crime Laboratory forensic services

Transportation Committee Meeting - OCT

The Transportation Committee will discuss federal and state aid for the James R. Pond Regional Traffic Operations Center. The body will also consider a sidewalk agreement with the Town of Irondequoit and a construction contract for a culvert replacement in the Town of Parma.

• Federal and State Aid for the James R. Pond Regional Traffic Operations Center
• Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Irondequoit for sidewalk installation on Thomas Avenue
• Contract with DiPasquale Construction, Inc. for the Peck Road Culvert Replacement Over Buttonwood Creek Tributary Project

Human Services Committee Meeting - OCT

The Human Services Committee will hear a presentation on aging in the community from Lifespan of Greater Rochester. The body is also considering the acceptance of two state grants for forensic toxicology and aging programs.

• Grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program
• Additional grant funding from the New York State Office of the Aging
• Amendment to Resolution 427 of 2025 regarding Monroe County Office for the Aging Programs

Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting - OCT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a proposed amendment to the county's 2025-26 Annual Action Plan. This amendment is intended for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Resolution 26-0317: Amend Resolution 183 of 2025 regarding the 2025-26 Annual Action Plan

Recreation & Education Committee Meeting

The committee did not reach a quorum during the October 26, 2026, meeting. Consequently, members voted to reschedule the meeting to October 27, 2026, at 5:45 P.M.

• Rescheduled committee meeting to October 27, 2026 (5-0)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting - OCT

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will discuss several intermunicipal agreements. These include infrastructure projects, law enforcement coverage, and administrative services.

• Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Irondequoit for sidewalk installation for the Thomas Avenue Improvement Project
• Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Henrietta for additional deputy coverage for traffic enforcement and quality-of-life issues
• Amendment to increase and extend the agreement with the City of Rochester for County Historian Services
• Intermunicipal Agreements with other counties for Monroe County Crime Laboratory forensic services

Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting - OCT

The Environment & Public Works Committee will meet to discuss a state environmental quality review for sidewalk installation. This work is part of the Thomas Avenue Improvement Project in the Town of Irondequoit.

• Environmental review for sidewalk installation for the Thomas Avenue Improvement Project (26-0321)

Full Legislature - Day 10

The Monroe County Legislature will vote on several infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements and a zoo expansion. The body is also considering the adoption of the Monroe County Animal Abuse Registration Act and the creation of a special committee to investigate medical services at the county jail.

• Proposed $116,900,000 bond for the Seneca Park Zoo Tropical Exhibit and Main Entry Plaza, Phase 2
• Adoption of the 'Monroe County Animal Abuse Registration Act' (Intro. 322 of 2026)
• Proposed $250,000 bond for Sheriff's Mounted Unit-Horse Barn Restoration
• Easement acquisitions for Vintage Lane Bridge (Town of Greece) and Turk Hill Road Bridge (Town of Perinton)
• Creation of a special committee to investigate PrimeCare Medical of New York, Inc. services at the Monroe County Jail

The Monroe County Legislature authorized a $116.9 million bond to fund the Seneca Park Zoo Tropical Exhibit and Main Entry Plaza, Phase 2. The approval included amendments requiring quarterly progress reports and legislative oversight for contract increases exceeding $2 million. Additionally, the Legislature created a special committee to investigate medical services at the county jail.

• Adopted Monroe County Animal Abuse Registration Act (26-0)
• Approved $116.9M bond for Seneca Park Zoo Phase 2 (22-4)
• Created special committee to investigate jail medical services (26-0)
• Amended 2026 County Clerk fees and charges schedule (26-0)
• Authorized $250,000 bond for Sheriff's mounted unit barn (26-0)
• Tabled amendment to PrimeCare Medical contract (16-10)
• Confirmed appointment to Monroe County Board of Ethics (25-1)

Public Safety Committee Meeting - SEP

The Monroe County Public Safety Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026 to take up four new business items: a specialized training contract for the District Attorney's Office, an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester to accept federal Justice Assistance Grant pass-through funding, a capital budget amendment for a Sheriff's Mounted Unit horse barn restoration, and an amendment to a 2022 contract with Primecare Medical of New York. The agenda also includes roll call, a public forum, and approval of the August 25, 2026 minutes. No dollar amounts or outcomes are stated in the agenda text.

• Contract with Alliance for HOPE International for specialized training services for the Monroe County District Attorney's Office (26-0290)
• Intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester to accept 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant pass-through funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (26-0291)
• Amendment to the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program and 2026 Capital Budget to add a 'Sheriff's Mounted Unit-Horse Barn Restoration' project and authorize financing (26-0292)
• Amendment to Intro. No. 481 of 2022 authorizing a contract with Primecare Medical of New York, sponsored by Legislator Rachel Barnhart (26-0305)
• Approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes

The committee approved a training contract for the District Attorney's Office and accepted federal grant funding via an agreement with the City of Rochester. Additionally, the committee authorized a capital project to restore the Sheriff's Mounted Unit horse barn.

• Approved training contract with Alliance for HOPE International (11-0)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement for 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (11-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Mounted Unit-Horse Barn Restoration project (11-0)
• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Human Services Committee Meeting - SEP

The Monroe County Human Services Committee meets September 29, 2026 to take up four items of new business, all submitted by County Executive Adam J. Bello. The items would amend existing contracts and agreements to accept additional state funding for lead prevention and rental registry programs, mental health and substance abuse services, and a child care pilot. The agenda also includes roll call, a public forum, approval of the August 25, 2026 minutes, other matters, and adjournment. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• 26-0286: Amend Resolution 85 of 2025 to increase and extend the contract with Rural Housing Oppurtunities Corporation for construction management services for the Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot Program
• 26-0287: Amend Resolution 208 of 2024 to accept additional funding from the New York State Department of Health and increase the intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester for the Lead Rental Registry Program
• 26-0289: Accept additional funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and amend Resolution 424 of 2025 (as amended by Resolutions 111, 197, and 254 of 2026) to increase contracts for mental health, developmental disabilities, and alcoholism and substance abuse services in 2026
• 26-0298: Accept a grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the First Three NY Child Care Pilot Program, listed as a matter of importance
• Public forum and approval of the August 25, 2026 minutes are also on the agenda

Ways & Means Committee Meeting - SEP

The Monroe County Ways and Means Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026, to review a slate of proposed resolutions, most sponsored by County Executive Adam J. Bello. Items include amending the County Clerk fees schedule, acquiring easements for bridge projects in Greece and Perinton, and accepting state grants for septic, lead, and mental health programs. Several items are marked "As a Matter of Importance," including free Seneca Park Zoo admission for veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day and contracts for the MCC Downtown Campus Career Center. The agenda lists proposals only; no votes or outcomes are recorded in the document.

• 26-0276: Amend the Monroe County Clerk Fees and Charges Schedule in the 2026 budget
• 26-0278 and 26-0280: Acquire easements for the Vintage Lane Bridge Replacement (Greece) and Turk Hill Road Bridge Rehabilitation (Perinton)
• 26-0285: Expand eligible area and accept funding for the State Septic System Replacement Program
• 26-0299: Amend 2026 Parks Fees Schedule to add free Seneca Park Zoo admission for veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day
• 26-0303 and 26-0304: Authorize contracts for MCC Downtown Campus Career Center Phase 2 and the Tropical Exhibit and Main Entry Plaza Phase 2

The committee approved numerous items, including bridge easement acquisitions, grant acceptances for lead prevention and mental health services, and contracts for the MCC Downtown Campus Career Center. Members also authorized the restoration of the Sheriff's mounted unit horse barn and approved a construction contract for the Seneca Park Zoo's tropical exhibit project.

• Amended County Clerk fees and charges (11-0)
• Authorized bridge project easements in Greece and Perinton (11-0)
• Approved contracts for MCC Downtown Campus Career Center (11-0)
• Authorized Sheriff's horse barn restoration project (11-0)
• Approved zoo tropical exhibit construction and design contracts (9-2)
• Settled lawsuit Index No. E2021007708 (11-0)
• Approved free zoo admission for veterans on Veterans Day (11-0)

Transportation Committee Meeting - SEP

The Monroe County Transportation Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026, with two items of new business. One would authorize transferring a portion of Erie Station Road (Route No. 1499A) in the Town of Henrietta to the Town of Henrietta. The other concerns accepting an offer and payment from New York State for temporary and permanent easements at Browncroft Boulevard in the Town of Penfield. Both items are sponsored by County Executive Adam J. Bello; the agenda also includes roll call, a public forum, and approval of the August 25, 2026 minutes.

• Jurisdictional transfer of a portion of Erie Station Road (Route No. 1499A), Town of Henrietta, to the Town of Henrietta (26-0282)
• Acceptance of an offer and payment from New York State for temporary and permanent easements at Browncroft Boulevard, Town of Penfield (26-0284)
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting
• Public forum scheduled before new business
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM

The committee approved the jurisdictional transfer of a portion of Erie Station Road in Henrietta to the town. Members also accepted a payment from New York State for temporary and permanent easements at Browncroft Boulevard in Penfield.

• Approved jurisdictional transfer of Erie Station Road to Henrietta (7-0)
• Accepted state payment for Browncroft Boulevard easements (7-0)
• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Agenda/Charter Committee Meeting - SEP

The Monroe County Agenda/Charter Committee meets September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes roll call, a public forum, and approval of the August 24, 2026 minutes. Under new business, the committee will take up four items from County Executive Adam J. Bello: a reappointment to the Board of Health and appointments to the Board of Ethics, the Airport Authority, and the Civil Service Commission. The agenda does not name the individuals or state terms.

• 26-0288: Confirmation of reappointment to the Monroe County Board of Health (County Executive Adam J. Bello)
• 26-0300: Confirmation of appointment to the Monroe County Board of Ethics, listed as a matter of importance
• 26-0301: Confirmation of appointment to the Monroe County Airport Authority, listed as a matter of importance
• 26-0302: Confirmation of appointment to the Monroe County Civil Service Commission, listed as a matter of importance
• Approval of minutes from the August 24, 2026 meeting

The Agenda/Charter Committee approved the reappointment of a member to the Monroe County Board of Health. The committee also confirmed three new appointments to the Monroe County Board of Ethics, the Monroe County Airport Authority, and the Monroe County Civil Service Commission.

• Approved reappointment to Board of Health (9-0)
• Approved appointment to Board of Ethics (8-1)
• Approved appointment to Airport Authority (9-0)
• Approved appointment to Civil Service Commission (9-0)
• Approved August 24, 2026 minutes

Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting - SEP

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee of Monroe County, NY meets on September 28, 2026. It will consider two items from County Executive Adam J. Bello: amending Resolution 208 of 2024 to accept additional New York State Department of Health funding and increase an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester for the Lead Rental Registry Program, and authorizing an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester to accept pass-through U.S. Department of Justice funding for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The agenda also includes roll call, a public forum, approval of the August 24, 2026 minutes, other matters, and adjournment.

• Amendment to Resolution 208 of 2024 to accept additional NYS Department of Health funding and increase the intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester for the Lead Rental Registry Program
• Authorization of an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester for pass-through U.S. Department of Justice funding under the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
• Approval of minutes from the August 24, 2026 meeting
• Public forum scheduled before new business
• Next meeting set for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved two agreements with the City of Rochester. These actions involve accepting additional state funding for a lead rental registry and federal pass-through funding for a justice assistance grant program.

• Approved amendment to Resolution 208 of 2024 to accept NYS Department of Health funding for the Lead Rental Registry Program (4-0)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funding (4-0)
• Approved August 24, 2026 minutes

Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting - SEP

The Environment & Public Works Committee meets Sept. 28, 2026, to review eight items of new business, most of them environmental reviews (SEQR) and funding changes. Items include easement acquisitions for bridge projects in Greece and Perinton, a road transfer in Henrietta, and an easement payment at Browncroft Boulevard in Penfield. The committee also considers amendments to septic-system and airport electrification grants, and contracts for the MCC Downtown Campus Career Center and the Tropical Exhibit and Main Entry Plaza. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• SEQR review for easements for the Vintage Lane Bridge Replacement Project, Town of Greece
• SEQR review for easements for the Turk Hill Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Town of Perinton
• SEQR review for jurisdictional transfer of part of Erie Station Road (Route No. 1499A) in Henrietta to the Town of Henrietta
• SEQR review for acceptance of state offer and payment for temporary and permanent easements at Browncroft Boulevard, Town of Penfield
• Amendment to Resolution 155 of 2018 (as amended by Resolution 206 of 2024) to expand the eligible priority geographic area, accept additional funding, and extend the grant period for the State Septic System Replacement Program

The Monroe County Environment & Public Works Committee unanimously approved multiple infrastructure, environmental, and facility agreements. Key measures advanced include funding and construction contracts for Phase 2 of the zoo's Tropical Exhibit and Main Entry Plaza, contracts for the MCC Downtown Campus Career Center, and grant amendments for airport electrification and septic system replacements. Several State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) determinations for local bridge and road projects were also adopted.

• Approved funding increase and construction contracts for Tropical Exhibit and Main Entry Plaza, Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved contracts with DiMarco Constructors, Concord Electric, and WYCO Mechanical for MCC Downtown Campus Career Center - Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved amended state grant agreement for airport electrification and emissions reduction (7-0)
• Approved expansion, funding acceptance, and time extension for State Septic System Replacement Program grant (7-0)
• Approved SEQR action for easement acquisition on Vintage Lane Bridge Replacement in Greece (7-0)
• Approved SEQR action for Turk Hill Road Bridge Rehabilitation in Perinton (7-0)
• Approved SEQR action for Erie Station Road jurisdictional transfer to Henrietta (7-0)
• Approved SEQR action for state easement appropriation on Browncroft Boulevard in Penfield (7-0)

Recreation & Education Committee Meeting - SEP

The Recreation & Education Committee meets Sept. 28, 2026, with two items of new business. One would amend the 2026 Parks Fees Schedule to add free admission for veterans and active-duty military at Seneca Park Zoo for Veterans Day. The other would authorize contracts with three named firms for the MCC Downtown Campus Career Center - Phase 2 Project. The agenda also includes roll call, a public forum, approval of the July 28, 2026 minutes, and adjournment.

• 26-0299: Amend the 2026 Parks Fees Schedule to add free admission for veterans and active-duty military at Seneca Park Zoo for Veterans Day
• 26-0303: Authorize contracts with DiMarco Constructors, LLC, Concord Electric Corporation, and WYCO Mechanical, LLC for the MCC Downtown Campus Career Center - Phase 2 Project
• Approval of minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting
• Public forum is on the agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Full Legislature - Day 9

The Full Legislature is considering several local laws regarding biometric data disclosure, veteran tax exemptions, and animal abuse registration. The meeting also includes discussions on intermunicipal agreements for police cooperation and various grant acceptances.

• Public hearing: Lease with University of Rochester for Monroe Community Hospital dialysis unit
• Local Law: Biometric identification technology disclosure and data protection
• Local Law: Tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans
• Local Law: Monroe County Animal Abuse Registration Act
• Intermunicipal agreement: Rochester Police Department use of explosives storage at 145 Paul Road

The Monroe County Legislature voted 29-0 to adopt three local laws: requiring commercial establishments to disclose biometric identification technology and protect biometric data, authorizing a lease by negotiation with the University of Rochester for a community dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital, and providing a tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans. All other agenda items, including contracts, grants, and appointments, were approved unanimously. The meeting included public hearings and a public forum with 16 speakers.

• Adopted biometric identification disclosure and data protection law (29-0)
• Authorized lease with University of Rochester for dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital (29-0)
• Adopted tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans (29-0)
• Approved contract with County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency for economic development reimbursement (29-0)
• Approved contract with Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation for economic development activities (29-0)
• Approved contract with Greater Rochester Enterprise, Inc. for general operating expenses (29-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Wayne County for police tactical team cooperation (29-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Director of the Office of Public Integrity (29-0)

Ways & Means Committee Meeting - AUG

The Monroe County Ways and Means Committee will consider a series of contracts and grant acceptances recommended by County Executive Adam J. Bello. Items include agreements with economic development agencies, forensic pathology services, and home care support, as well as grants for public health, highway improvements, victim services, and emergency communications. The committee will also vote on amending the capital budget for a First Responder Memorial and confirm the appointment of the Director of the Office of Public Integrity.

• Authorize contracts with County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency and Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation for economic development reimbursements
• Authorize contract for forensic pathology services for the Medical Examiner's Office
• Accept grants from NYS for victim assistance, interoperable communications, and public safety answering points
• Amend 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program and 2026 Capital Budget for 'First Responder Memorial' project
• Confirm appointment of the Director of the Office of Public Integrity

The committee approved all agenda items, including contracts for economic development, forensic pathology, and home care, as well as grants for public health, transportation, and public safety. It also approved an amendment to the capital budget for a First Responder Memorial and confirmed the appointment of the Director of the Office of Public Integrity. All votes were 11-0.

• Approved contract with County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency for economic development reimbursement (11-0)
• Approved contract with Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation for economic development activities (11-0)
• Approved contract with Greater Rochester Enterprise for operating expenses (11-0)
• Approved contracts for forensic pathology services (11-0)
• Approved contract with UR Medicine Home Care for Nurse-Family Partnership (11-0)
• Accepted grant from Health Research, Inc. for public health emergency preparedness (11-0)
• Accepted additional NYS DOT funding for highway improvement program (11-0)
• Approved capital budget amendment for First Responder Memorial and agreement with Sheriff's Foundation (11-0)

Human Services Committee Meeting - AUG

The Monroe County Human Services Committee is meeting to consider three new business items: authorizing contracts for forensic pathology services for the Medical Examiner's Office, a contract with UR Medicine Home Care for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program, and accepting a grant from Health Research, Inc. for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program. The committee will also hold a public forum, approve minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting, and address other matters.

• Authorize contracts for forensic pathology services to the Monroe County Office of the Medical Examiner
• Authorize a contract with UR Medicine Home Care, Licensed Services, Inc. DBA Visiting Nurse Signature Care for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program
• Acceptance of a grant from Health Research, Inc. for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program
• Public forum and approval of July 28, 2026 minutes

The Human Services Committee approved three items: a contract for forensic pathology services for the Medical Examiner's Office, a contract with UR Medicine Home Care for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program, and acceptance of a grant for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program. All were adopted unanimously (9-0). The committee also clarified that the Nurse-Family Partnership contract is for one year with up to four optional renewals that would not require further legislative approval.

• Approved contract for forensic pathology services (9-0)
• Approved contract with UR Medicine Home Care for Nurse-Family Partnership (9-0)
• Accepted grant from Health Research, Inc. for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (9-0)

Transportation Committee Meeting - AUG

The Monroe County Transportation Committee will consider accepting additional state funding for local street and highway improvements, and authorizing the transfer of a portion of Brockport-Spencerport Road in the Town of Ogden to the town. The agenda also includes a public forum, approval of July minutes, and other matters.

• Accept additional NYS DOT funding for the State Supported Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program
• Authorize jurisdictional transfer of a portion of Brockport-Spencerport Road in the Town of Ogden to the Town of Ogden
• Public forum and approval of July 28, 2026 minutes

The Transportation Committee approved the acceptance of additional funding from the New York State Department of Transportation for local highway improvements. The committee also authorized the jurisdictional transfer of a portion of Brockport-Spencerport Road to the Town of Ogden.

• Approved additional NYSDOT funding for local highway improvements (7-0)
• Authorized jurisdictional transfer of Brockport-Spencerport Road to Ogden (7-0)
• Approved July 28, 2026 meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee Meeting - AUG

The Monroe County Public Safety Committee will consider several items, including a resolution requiring disclosure of expenditures from the jail commissary phone trust fund, intermunicipal agreements with the City of Rochester and Wayne County for police cooperation, acceptance of state grants for victim services and communications, and an amendment to the capital budget for a First Responder Memorial. The meeting includes roll call, public forum, and approval of minutes from July 28, 2026.

• Resolution 26-0249 requiring disclosure of expenditures from Trust Fund 9260 (T99 Jail Commissary Phone)
• Intermunicipal agreement with City of Rochester for use of Sheriff's explosives storage bunker at 145 Paul Road, Chili
• Intermunicipal agreement with Wayne County for police tactical team cooperation
• Acceptance of grants from NYS Office of Victim Services and Division of Homeland Security for communications and PSAP operations
• Amend 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program for 'First Responder Memorial' with Sheriff's Foundation reimbursement

The committee approved several intermunicipal agreements, including one allowing the Rochester Police Department to use the county's explosives storage bunker. They also accepted multiple state grants for victim assistance and emergency communications, and authorized a project for a First Responder Memorial. A proposal regarding disclosure of expenditures from the Jail Commissary Phone trust fund was tabled.

• Tabled disclosure requirements for Jail Commissary Phone trust fund (11-0)
• Approved explosives storage agreement with Rochester (11-0)
• Approved tactical team agreement with Wayne County (11-0)
• Accepted NYS grant for Sheriff’s Victim Assistance Program (11-0)
• Accepted NYS grant for interoperable communications (11-0)
• Accepted NYS grant for public safety answering points (11-0)
• Approved First Responder Memorial project and reimbursement agreement (11-0)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting - AUG

The Monroe County Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider two intermunicipal agreements. One would let the Rochester Police Department use the Sheriff's Office explosives storage bunker at 145 Paul Road in Chili. The other would set up police tactical team cooperation with Wayne County. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 27 meeting.

• Agreement with Rochester for explosives storage bunker use at 145 Paul Road
• Agreement with Wayne County for police tactical team cooperation
• Approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public forum and roll call are on the agenda

The committee approved two intermunicipal agreements: one allowing the Rochester Police Department to use the Monroe County Sheriff's Office explosives storage bunker at 145 Paul Road, and another for police tactical team cooperation with Wayne County. Both were adopted, with the second passing 4-1. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved intermunicipal agreement with City of Rochester for RPD use of explosives storage bunker (5-0)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Wayne County for police tactical team cooperation (4-1)

Agenda/Charter Committee Meeting - AUG

The Monroe County Agenda/Charter Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including a public forum, approval of the July 27, 2026 minutes, and one new business item. The committee will consider confirming a County Executive appointment to the Recycling Advisory Committee. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Confirmation of appointment to the Monroe County Recycling Advisory Committee (item 26-0250)
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026
• Public forum for resident comments
• Next meeting scheduled for September 28, 2026

The Agenda/Charter Committee approved the minutes from July 27, 2026, and confirmed a County Executive appointment to the Monroe County Recycling Advisory Committee. The appointment was approved unanimously with a 9-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2026 as submitted
• Confirmed appointment to Monroe County Recycling Advisory Committee (9-0)

Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting - AUG

The Planning & Economic Development Committee will consider authorizing three contracts related to economic development. These include reimbursement agreements with the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency and the Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation, as well as a contract with the Greater Rochester Enterprise, Inc. for operating expenses. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting.

• Contract with County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency for reimbursement of economic development activities, staff services, and office expenses
• Contract with Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation for reimbursement of economic development activities
• Contract with Greater Rochester Enterprise, Inc. for general operating expenses
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 meeting

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved three contracts authorizing reimbursements for economic development activities and operating expenses. All three items were adopted unanimously with 5-0 votes. No public comments were made, and no other substantive matters were discussed.

• Approved contract with County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency for reimbursement of economic development activities, staff services, and office expenses (5-0)
• Approved contract with Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation for reimbursement of economic development activities (5-0)
• Approved contract with Greater Rochester Enterprise, Inc. for general operating expenses (5-0)

Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting - AUG

The Monroe County Environment & Public Works Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including roll call, public forum, and approval of minutes from July 27, 2026. The main item is a new business item regarding a State Environmental Quality Review Act classification for the demolition of five single-family homes and accessory structures on Beahan Road in the Town of Chili, proposed by County Executive Adam J. Bello. No other substantive matters are listed.

• SEQR classification for demolition of five single-family dwellings on Beahan Road, Town of Chili
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026
• Public forum for resident comments

The committee approved the State Environmental Quality Review Act classification and determination for the demolition of five residential dwellings and accessory structures on Beahan Road in the Town of Chili. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 27, 2026, meeting.

• Approved July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved environmental review for Beahan Road demolition (7-0)

Full Legislature - Day 8

The Monroe County Legislature is meeting to vote on several local laws and resolutions, including a biometric data disclosure law, a tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, and a lease with the University of Rochester for a dialysis unit. They will also consider numerous contracts and grants for airport, road, and public safety projects. Public hearings are scheduled for September 8, 2026, on several proposed local laws.

• Public hearing on biometric identification data disclosure at commercial establishments (6:15 PM)
• Public hearing on tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty (6:16 PM)
• Adoption of local law for tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty
• Authorizing lease with University of Rochester for community dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital
• Contract with Passero Associates for airport canopy lighting and electrification projects

The Monroe County Legislature adopted a local law providing a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty (29-0). It also tabled a proposed biometric identification disclosure law after amending it, and scheduled a public hearing for September 8. Numerous contracts, grants, and budget items were approved, including design contracts for airport projects and a dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital.

• Adopted tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in line of duty (29-0)
• Tabled biometric identification disclosure law after amendment (29-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on biometric law for Sept 8 (29-0)
• Approved contract with Passero Associates for airport canopy lighting design (29-0)
• Approved contract with Passero Associates for airport electrification design (29-0)
• Approved contract with Colliers for fleet maintenance building design (29-0)
• Approved contract with DiMarco Constructors for medical examiner building construction management (29-0)
• Approved Monroe Community College 2026-2027 operating budget (29-0)

Human Services Committee Meeting - JUL

The Monroe County Human Services Committee will decide on multiple contracts and funding amendments related to health services, including expansions at the Medical Examiner’s office and mental health therapy programs. The meeting will also address capital budget changes for a new dialysis unit and accept proceeds from a hospital asset sale.

• Contract with Popli, Architecture + Engineering for Medical Examiner – Amers Building Expansion Project
• Contract with DiMarco Constructors for construction management of Medical Examiner – Ames Building Expansion Project
• Additional $X funding from NY State Office of Mental Health for mental health services contracts
• Contract with United Way for Monroe County Age Friendly Implementation Plan for Older Adults
• Amend 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program for MCH Dialysis Unity project

The Human Services Committee voted 9-0 on all eight agenda items, including contracts for design and construction management of the Medical Examiner Ames Building Expansion, acceptance of state mental health funding, a contract for the Age Friendly Implementation Plan, a contract with Villa of Hope for therapy and medication services, amendments to the capital budget for a dialysis unit, a lease authorization with University of Rochester for dialysis space, and acceptance of proceeds from the sale of Monroe Community Hospital's equity share. No items were debated or amended; all were adopted unanimously.

• Approved contract with Popli for Medical Examiner Ames Building Expansion design services (9-0)
• Approved contract with DiMarco Constructors for construction management on the Ames Building project (9-0)
• Accepted additional NYS Office of Mental Health funding and amended 2025 resolution for mental health services (9-0)
• Approved contract with United Way for Age Friendly Implementation Plan for older adults (9-0)
• Approved contract with Villa of Hope for mental health therapy and medication services (9-0)
• Amended 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program and budget for MCH Dialysis Unit (9-0)
• Enacted local law authorizing lease negotiation with University of Rochester for dialysis unit space at Monroe Community Hospital (9-0)
• Accepted monetary proceeds from sale of Monroe Community Hospital's equity share in Pandion Optimization Alliance (9-0)

Transportation Committee Meeting - JUL

The Monroe County Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on a contract for the traffic signal replacement project at Ridgeway Avenue/Lee Road/Latona Road. The agenda is brief with only one notable item of new business. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hold a public forum. The meeting is primarily procedural with one key decision.

• Traffic signal replacement contract at Ridgeway Avenue/Lee Road/Latona Road

The committee approved a contract with M.L. Caccamise Electric Corp. for construction services to replace traffic signals at Ridgeway Avenue/Lee Road/Latona Road in the Town of Greece. The vote was 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting lasted four minutes.

• Approved contract with M.L. Caccamise Electric Corp. for traffic signal replacement at Ridgeway Avenue/Lee Road/Latona Road in Greece (6-0)