Monroe County, NY

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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.

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

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)

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)