Monroe County, NY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Joint Meeting of the Recreation & Education and Ways & Means Committees

This joint meeting of the Recreation and Education and Ways and Means Committees will consider approval of Monroe Community College's operating budget for the upcoming year, following a presentation and public hearing. The committees will also discuss numerous contracts, grants, and local laws, including design services for park and airport projects, public safety grants, and measures related to healthcare and veterans.

• Public hearing on Monroe Community College's 2026-2027 operating budget
• Authorize contract with Colliers Engineering for design services for Henrietta County Park Master Plan improvements
• Authorize contracts for design services for airport canopy lighting and electrification projects at Frederick Douglass–Greater Rochester International Airport
• Enact local law authorizing lease with University of Rochester for a dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital
• Enact local law granting tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans

The Recreation & Education and Ways & Means Committees jointly approved multiple items including design contracts for Henrietta County Park and airport projects, grant acceptances for snowmobile trails and a fall festival, and a local law authorizing a dialysis unit lease at Monroe Community Hospital. All votes were unanimous except two: a contract for Conflict Defender recruitment planning passed 8-2, and a grant for Operation Stonegarden passed 8-2. No public comment was made on the Monroe Community College budget hearing.

• Approved contract with Colliers Engineering for Henrietta County Park Master Plan design (7-0, 10-0)
• Accepted NYS snowmobile trails grant and authorized contracts with four snowmobile clubs (7-0, 10-0)
• Accepted additional NYS funding for zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums program (7-0, 10-0)
• Accepted NYS grant for a New York 250-themed fall festival (7-0, 10-0)
• Approved contract with Center for Governmental Research for Conflict Defender recruitment planning (8-2)
• Accepted Operation Stonegarden grant and authorized intermunicipal agreements with three towns (8-2)
• Enacted local law authorizing lease with University of Rochester for dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital (10-0)
• Enacted local law for tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans (10-0)

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)

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)

Public Safety Committee Meeting - JUL

The Public Safety Committee will consider ten new business items, including authorizing a grant for an air bottle fill station and radio equipment at the Frederick Douglass–Greater Rochester International Airport, accepting state and federal grants for the Gun Involved Violence Elimination Partnership, DNA capacity enhancement, and Operation Stonegarden, and amending an agreement to increase fuel purchases from the Fairport Central School District for the Sheriff's Office. Other items cover probation, public defender offices, and conflict defender recruitment planning.

• Authorize grant agreement with NYS for purchase and installation of air bottle fill station and radio equipment at Monroe County Airport Fire Department
• Accept grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for Gun Involved Violence Elimination Partnership involving District Attorney, Sheriff, and Probation
• Authorize contract with Center for Governmental Research for Conflict Defender's Office recruitment planning
• Amend resolution 214-2024 to increase intermunicipal agreement with Fairport Central School District for fuel purchases for Monroe County Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Accept grant from NYS Division of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and authorize intermunicipal agreements with Greece, Irondequoit, and Webster

The Public Safety Committee approved 11 items, including a new local law creating a Monroe County Animal Abuse Registration Act (26-0244) by a 9-0 vote. Other actions included accepting multiple state and federal grants for public safety programs, authorizing a contract for Conflict Defender's Office recruitment planning (7-1-1), and approving a grant for the Operation Stonegarden program with intermunicipal agreements (5-4). The minutes of June 22, 2026 were also approved.

• Approved animal abuse registration local law (26-0244) 9-0
• Authorized grant agreement for airport fire station equipment (26-0211) 9-0
• Accepted Raise the Age grant for Probation (26-0222) 9-0
• Accepted DNA Capacity Enhancement grant (26-0223) 9-0
• Authorized contract for Conflict Defender's Office recruitment planning (26-0224) 7-1-1
• Accepted supplemental Aid to Defense grant (26-0225) 9-0
• Accepted Discovery Reform grant (26-0226) 9-0
• Approved Operation Stonegarden grant with intermunicipal agreements (26-0228) 5-4

Agenda/Charter Committee Meeting - JUL

The Monroe County Agenda/Charter Committee will discuss and possibly advance several items, including two local laws: one authorizing a negotiated lease with the University of Rochester for a dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital, and another granting a property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans. The committee will also consider the designation of official newspapers for the county and confirm appointments to the Recycling Advisory Committee.

• 26-0237: Local law authorizing lease by negotiation with University of Rochester for dialysis unit space at Monroe Community Hospital
• 26-0238: Local law creating a tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans
• 26-0232: Designation of official newspapers for Monroe County
• 26-0239: Confirmation of appointments/reappointments to the Monroe County Recycling Advisory Committee

The Agenda/Charter Committee approved all five items on its agenda by unanimous 8-0 votes. These included designating official newspapers, authorizing a lease negotiation with the University of Rochester for a community dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital, a tax exemption for disabled veterans, appointments to the Recycling Advisory Committee, and a local law creating an Animal Abuse Registration Act. No public speakers were heard, and the meeting adjourned after about six minutes.

• Approved designation of official newspapers (8-0)
• Approved lease negotiation with University of Rochester for dialysis unit at Monroe Community Hospital (8-0)
• Approved tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans (8-0)
• Approved appointments to Monroe County Recycling Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Approved Animal Abuse Registration Act local law (8-0)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting - JUL

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will discuss the acceptance of a state grant for the Operation Stonegarden Program. The body is also reviewing amendments to agreements regarding waste collection and vehicle fuel purchases.

• Grant from NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for Operation Stonegarden Program
• Intermunicipal Agreements with Towns of Greece, Irondequoit, and Webster
• Amendment to City of Rochester agreement for solid waste and recycling services from County facilities
• Amendment to Fairport Central School District agreement for Monroe County Sheriff’s Office vehicle fuel

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee voted 3-2 to accept a state homeland security grant for the Operation Stonegarden program and authorize agreements with three towns. It also unanimously approved two amendments: one adjusting a solid waste services agreement with Rochester, and another increasing a fuel purchase agreement with Fairport Central School District for Sheriff's Office vehicles.

• Approved 3-2: Acceptance of a grant from NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for Operation Stonegarden, and authorization of intermunicipal agreements with Greece, Irondequoit, and Webster.
• Approved 5-0: Amendment to intermunicipal agreement with City of Rochester for solid waste and recycling services.
• Approved 5-0: Amendment to increase intermunicipal fuel purchase agreement with Fairport Central School District for Sheriff's Office vehicles.

Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting - JUL

The Monroe County Planning & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing to consider adding land to Agricultural District #5, as authorized under state agriculture law. The meeting is procedural with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on 'Authorizing Additions to Monroe County Consolidated Agricultural District #5'

The committee held a public hearing on authorizing additions to the Monroe County Consolidated Agricultural District #5, with no public speakers. The minutes from June 22, 2026 were approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after the hearing and minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of June 22, 2026 as submitted
• Held public hearing on additions to Monroe County Consolidated Agricultural District #5 (no speakers, no vote recorded)

Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting - JUL

The Environment & Public Works Committee is considering several contracts for design services and equipment at the Frederick Douglass-Greater Rochester International Airport. The body will also discuss land acquisitions for projects on East Airport Road and Klem Road. Additionally, the committee will review an amendment to a waste collection agreement with the City of Rochester.

• Design contracts with Passero Associates for Canopy Lighting and Airport Electrification projects
• Grant agreement with New York State for Airport Fire Department air bottle fill station and radio equipment
• Design contract with Colliers Engineering and Design for Fleet Maintenance Building Improvements
• Land appropriation by the State of New York at East Airport Road in Gates and Rochester
• Acquisition of easements and estate for Klem Road Culvert Replacement Project in Webster

The Environment & Public Works Committee approved nine items unanimously (6-0), including design contracts for airport canopy lighting and electrification, a grant for airport fire department equipment, design services for fleet maintenance building improvements, and property acquisitions for the Klem Road culvert replacement project. The committee also approved an amendment to the solid waste collection agreement with the City of Rochester. No items were denied or tabled; all votes were unanimous.

• Approved $0 design contract with Passero Associates for Canopy Lighting Revitalization at Frederick Douglass-Greater Rochester International Airport (6-0)
• Approved $0 design contract with Passero Associates for Airport Electrification and Carbon Reduction Project (6-0)
• Approved $0 grant agreement with NYS for air bottle fill station and radio equipment for airport fire department (6-0)
• Approved $0 design contract with Colliers Engineering for Fleet Maintenance Building Improvements (6-0)
• Approved SEQR classification for fee simple estate acquisition at East Airport Road in Gates/Rochester (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of state payment for fee simple estate at East Airport Road (6-0)
• Approved SEQR classification for easements and fee simple estate for Klem Road Culvert Replacement in Webster (6-0)
• Approved acquisition of easements and fee simple estate for Klem Road Culvert Replacement Project (6-0)

Full Legislature - Day 7

The Monroe County Legislature will adopt the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and the Monroe County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Update. It will consider local laws on biometric identification disclosure at retail establishments and a tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. The body will also address the operating budget for Monroe Community College. Public hearings for several items are scheduled for August 11, 2026.

• Adopt 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 241)
• Adopt Monroe County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Update (Resolution 245)
• Local Law 26-0180: Disclosure of biometric identification technology at retail establishments – tabled and hearing set for Aug 11, 2026
• Local Law 26-0182: Tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty – tabled and hearing set for Aug 11, 2026
• Approve Monroe Community College 2026-2027 operating budget (Resolution 0200) – tabled, hearing scheduled for July 28, 2026

The Legislature introduced and amended Local Law 26‑0180.LL to require commercial establishments to disclose the collection and use of biometric identification technology and to protect that data. President Román overruled Legislator McCabe’s point of order; the ruling was sustained by a vote (ayes: Yudelson, Barnhart, Bartholomew McCoy, Baynes). The Journal of Day 6 was approved without objection and several proclamations honoring community members were read and filed.

• Amended Local Law 26‑0180.LL to require biometric ID disclosure at commercial establishments (intro/amended)
• Ruling of chair on point of order sustained (ayes: Yudelson, Barnhart, Bartholomew McCoy, Baynes)
• Approved Journal of Day 6 (unanimous, no objection)
• Read and filed proclamation honoring Olivia Reed
• Read and filed proclamation honoring Alan "Brother Wease" Levin
• Read and filed proclamation honoring Dr. Maureen Finney (Trailblazer award)
• Read and filed proclamation honoring Black Girls Do Bike 10th anniversary
• Read and filed proclamation honoring Dorthy Reid for Gold Star families service

Public Safety Committee Meeting - JUN

The Public Safety Committee will consider a local law requiring retail establishments to disclose use of biometric identification technology. It will also review multiple funding agreements, including a state overdose intervention grant and additional DOJ funding for a regional fugitive task force, as well as an intermunicipal school resource program and a contract amendment for jail medical services monitoring. The committee will confirm the appointment of the Conflict Defender.

• 26-0180 – Local law requiring disclosure of biometric identification technology at retail establishments
• 26-0193 – Acceptance of funding from the Office of Justice Programs for a New York State Overdose Intervention Initiative
• 26-0194 – Authorization of an intermunicipal agreement with Monroe #1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the Sheriff’s Office School Resource Program
• 26-0195 – Amendment of the contract with Savant Advisors to provide a qualified consultant for monitoring medical services at the Monroe County Jail
• 26-0196 – Amendment to accept additional DOJ funding for the United States Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force – Rochester Division

The Public Safety Committee adopted a local law regarding biometric identification technology at retail establishments. Members also approved multiple funding acceptances, an intermunicipal agreement for the Sheriff’s Office, and a conflict defender appointment.

• Adopted local law requiring biometric identification disclosure at retail (5-4)
• Accepted funding for NYS Overdose Intervention Initiative (9-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement for Sheriff’s Office School Resource Program (9-0)
• Amended contract with Savant Advisors for jail medical services monitoring (9-0)
• Accepted additional DOJ/US Marshals Service fugitive task force funding (9-0)
• Confirmed the appointment of the Conflict Defender (9-0)

Agenda/Charter Committee Meeting - JUN

The Agenda/Charter Committee will consider two new local laws: one requiring retail establishments to disclose biometric identification technology, and another amending county code to provide a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. The meeting also includes roll call, public forum, and approval of prior minutes.

• Local Law 26-0180: Requires retail establishments to disclose use of biometric identification technology (sponsored by Barnhart, Frazier, et al.)
• Local Law 26-0182: Amends Chapter 357 to grant tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty (sponsored by Long, Dondorfer, et al.)
• Public forum and approval of March 24, 2026 minutes

The committee approved a local law providing a tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty and a law requiring retail establishments to disclose the use of biometric identification technology. The minutes from the March 24 meeting were also approved as submitted.

• Adopted tax exemption for police spouses (9-0)
• Adopted biometric disclosure law (5-4)
• Approved March 24 minutes (as submitted)
• Motion to table biometric law failed (4-5)

Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting - JUN

The Environment & Public Works Committee will review several environmental actions, including a grant for waste reduction and the classification of significance for various projects.

• Acceptance of a Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant-In-Aid
• Classification of significance for Rochester Gas and Electric easement project
• Classification of significance for former Route 1499A right-of-way
• Classification of significance for Monroe County Agricultural District #5 additions
• Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting

The Environment & Public Works Committee approved several items including a municipal waste reduction grant and multiple environmental quality reviews. The committee also approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes
• Adopted Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant-in-Aid (7-0)
• Adopted SEQR determination for Rochester Gas and Electric project in Gates (7-0)
• Adopted SEQR determination for maintenance jurisdiction of former Route 1499A in Henrietta (7-0)
• Adopted SEQR determination to authorize additions to Consolidated Agricultural District #5 (7-0)

Transportation Committee Meeting - JUN

The Monroe County Transportation Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 19 and consider accepting the maintenance jurisdiction of a small right-of-way for a former state highway.

• Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes
• Accept maintenance jurisdiction of .004 acre of right-of-way for former NY Route 1499A

The Transportation Committee approved the transfer of a .004 acre right-of-way in the Town of Henrietta to the County. This action involves a former New York State Highway (Route) No. 1499A.

• Accepted maintenance jurisdiction for Route 1499A in Henrietta (7-0)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee - JUN

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to discuss a proposed intermunicipal agreement. The item involves the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Program and the Monroe #1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services.

• Item 26-0194: Intermunicipal Agreement with Monroe #1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Program

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved an agreement with the Monroe #1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services. This agreement concerns the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Program.

• Adopted intermunicipal agreement with Monroe #1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (4-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes as submitted

Ways & Means Committee Meeting - JUN

The committee is considering a local law to amend Chapter 357 of the Monroe County Code to provide a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Other business includes accepting grants, authorizing easements, contracts for school resource programs, jail medical monitoring, and tax foreclosure outreach.

• Local law 26-0182 to exempt surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty from property taxes
• Permanent easement to Rochester Gas and Electric for an improvement project in the Town of Gates (26-0188)
• Intermunicipal agreement with Monroe #1 BOCES for Sheriff's Office School Resource Program (26-0194)
• Amendment to contract with Savant Advisors for monitoring medical services at Monroe County Jail (26-0195)
• Contract with All New York Process Servers, Inc. for tax foreclosure outreach services (26-0198)

The Ways and Means Committee adopted several items including a local law amendment regarding tax exemptions. The committee also approved various grants, intermunicipal agreements, and contracts.

• Adopted tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty (11-0)
• Accepted municipal waste reduction and recycling grant-in-aid (11-0)
• Authorized permanent easement conveyance to Rochester Gas and Electric (11-0)
• Accepted funding for New York State Overdose Intervention Initiative (11-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement for Sheriff’s Office School Resource Program (11-0)
• Amended resolution to accept additional DOJ/US Marshals Service funding (11-0)
• Amended contract with Savant Advisors regarding jail medical services (11-0)
• Authorized contract with All New York Process Servers, Inc. for tax foreclosure outreach (11-0)

Planning & Economic Development Committee - JUN

The Planning & Economic Development Committee will discuss a permanent easement for a Rochester Gas and Electric project. The body is also considering additions to the Monroe County Consolidated Agricultural District #5.

• Permanent easement for Rochester Gas and Electric Improvement Project in the Town of Gates
• Additions to the Monroe County Consolidated Agricultural District #5

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved a permanent easement for Rochester Gas and Electric in the Town of Gates. The committee also authorized additions to the Monroe County Consolidated Agricultural District #5.

• Approved permanent easement for Rochester Gas and Electric improvement project (4-0)
• Approved additions to Monroe County Consolidated Agricultural District #5 (4-0)

Full Legislature - Day 6

The Monroe County Legislature is meeting to consider various professional design contracts, grant acceptances, and public safety agreements. The body is also initiating the adoption process for the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Update.

• Public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2026, for the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2026, for the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Update
• Contract with Christa Construction, LLC for Monroe Community College Downtown Campus Career Center Project
• Contract with CJS Architects, LLP for Highland Park Warner Castle Renovation Project
• Sale of county-owned tax foreclosure property at 5 Beechwood Drive, Rochester, NY 14624

The Legislature approved numerous professional design and construction management contracts. However, the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Update were both tabled.

• Approved joint agreement with U.S. Geological Survey (28-0)
• Approved LaBella Associates contract for NWQ WRRF electrical improvements (28-0)
• Approved Day Engineering and Geology contract for RPWD CSOAP tunnel system (28-0)
• Approved MRB Group Engineering contract for Irondequoit Bay South Central Pure Waters (28-0)
• Approved CJS Architects contract for Highland Park Warner Castle renovation (28-0)
• Approved implementation of Project Labor Agreement for Tropical Exhibit Phase 2 (28-0)
• Approved Environmental Design & Research contract for Churchville Park master plan (28-0)
• Approved Erdman, Anthony and Associates contract for Fleet Center electrical improvements (28-0)

Ways & Means Committee Meeting

The Ways and Means Committee will hear a presentation on the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and vote on numerous authorizations for professional design services, contracts, grants, and funding for capital projects and social services. Key decisions include contracts for water and sewer improvements, a police training center renovation, and housing stability initiatives.

• Authorize contract with LaBella Associates for NWQ WRRF Electrical Improvements project design
• Authorize contract with Christa Construction for Monroe Community College Downtown Campus Career Center construction management
• Authorize contracts with Jewish Family Services and Trillium Health for housing stability initiatives under HUD-ARP
• Accept grant from US Marshals Service for NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force-Rochester Division
• Authorize contracts with vendors for 2026 Community Festival Support

The committee approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting. It unanimously adopted a series of contracts, grant acceptances and the 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program. All motions were adopted with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes (adopted 9-0)
• Authorized joint agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for Water Resources Investigations Project (adopted 9-0)
• Authorized contract with LaBella Associates for NWQ WRRF Electrical Improvements design services (adopted 9-0)
• Authorized contract with Day Engineering and Geology for RPWD CSOAP Tunnel System Improvements design services (adopted 9-0)
• Accepted grant for Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence Initiative (adopted 9-0)
• Accepted grant from U.S. Department of Justice for the NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force (adopted 9-0)
• Adopted 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program (adopted 9-0)
• Amended resolutions to fund The Lilac Festival and authorize intermunicipal agreement with Rochester (adopted 9-0)

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will hear a presentation on the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program as it pertains to public safety. The committee also considers several new business items, including a contract with R-Options, Inc. for audio visual integration services for the Probation Operations and Command Center, and the acceptance of multiple grants from state and federal agencies for initiatives such as intimate partner violence reduction, the fugitive task force, bomb squad equipment, and marine patrol.

• Presentation and review of the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program
• Authorize a contract with R-Options, Inc. for Audio Visual Integration Services for the Probation Operations and Command Center
• Acceptance of a grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for the Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence Initiative
• Acceptance of a grant from the US Marshals Service for the NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force
• Acceptance of grants from NYS Division of Homeland Security for Bomb Squad Initiative and from NYS Canal Corporation for Marine Patrol Matching Grant

The committee approved the minutes from April 28, 2026. It adopted the 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program and approved several contracts and grant acceptances, each with a 10‑0 vote. No public speakers were present.

• Adopted 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program (10-0)
• Approved contract with R-Options, Inc. for audio‑visual services (10-0)
• Accepted NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services grant for intimate partner violence initiative (10-0)
• Accepted U.S. Marshals Service grant for Regional Fugitive Task Force (10-0)
• Accepted NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services grant for Crimes Against Revenue Program (10-0)
• Accepted NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services grant for Criminal Justice Discovery Reform and authorized interfund transfer (10-0)
• Accepted two NY State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services grants for Bomb Squad (10-0)
• Accepted NY State Canal Corporation grant for Marine Patrol Matching Program (10-0)

Transportation Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee will receive a presentation on the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program from the Planning and Development Department. Two new business items are on the agenda: authorizing a contract with Popli Design Group for design services for the James R. Pond Regional Traffic Operations Center Rehabilitation II Project, and considering the Capital Improvement Program itself. The committee will also vote on minutes from March 24, 2026.

• Presentation on 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program by Senior Planner Pat Gooch
• Authorization of a contract with Popli Design Group for professional design services for the James R. Pond Regional Traffic Operations Center Rehabilitation II Project (Item 26-0144)
• Consideration of the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program (Item 26-0145)

The Transportation Committee approved the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. It authorized a contract with Popli Design Group for professional design services on the James R. Pond Regional Traffic Operations Center Rehabilitation II project, adopting the measure unanimously (7-0). The committee also approved the 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program presented by County Executive Adam J. Bello, also unanimously (7-0). No other business was taken.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Popli Design Group for James R. Pond Traffic Operations Center Rehabilitation II (7-0)
• Approved 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)

Human Services Committee Meeting

The Human Services Committee will hear a presentation and consider a proposal regarding the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program. Members will also review contract amendments for WIC program support and mental health services.

• 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program presentation and proposal (26-0145)
• Contract amendment and increase for Med-Scribe Inc. regarding the WIC Program (26-0152)
• Acceptance of additional funding from NYS Office of Mental Health and NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (26-0153)

The committee approved the 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program. It also approved an amendment to increase the Med‑Scribe contract for the WIC program. Finally, the committee accepted additional state funding and amended resolutions to expand mental health and substance‑abuse service contracts. All three measures passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program (9‑0)
• Amended and increased Med‑Scribe contract for WIC program (9‑0)
• Accepted additional state funding and amended resolutions for mental health and substance‑abuse services (9‑0)