{ "city": "Monroe County", "state": "New York", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/monroecountyny/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Full Legislature - Day 7 ", "headline": "Legislature will adopt the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2262", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2272", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=113" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Transportation Committee Meeting - JUN", "headline": "Committee to accept maintenance jurisdiction of a small right-of-way", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2063", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2180", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=109" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Ways & Means Committee Meeting - JUN", "headline": "Tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in line of duty", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2105", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2192", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=107" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Public Safety Committee Meeting - JUN", "headline": "County proposes law to disclose retail biometric ID use and several safety funding deals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2111", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2202", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=108" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Planning & Economic Development Committee - JUN", "headline": "Committee considers easement for RG&E project and agricultural district additions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2075", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2186", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=106" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Intergovernmental Relations Committee - JUN", "headline": "Committee considers agreement for Sheriff’s Office School Resource Program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2069", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2290", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=105" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Agenda/Charter Committee Meeting - JUN", "headline": "Committee to discuss tax exemption for surviving spouses of slain police officers", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2099", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2174", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=112" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting - JUN", "headline": "Committee to review environmental projects and grant funding", "summary": "The Environment & Public Works Committee will review several environmental actions, including a grant for waste reduction and the classification of significance for various projects.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2051", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2177", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=104" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Full Legislature - Day 6 ", "headline": "Monroe County Legislature to schedule public hearing for 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2024", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2293", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=103" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Ways & Means Committee Meeting ", "headline": "Committee to review 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1859", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2278", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=101" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Public Safety Committee Meeting ", "headline": "Committee reviews 2027-2032 capital plan, grants, and AV contract for probation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1883", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2171", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=100" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Transportation Committee Meeting ", "headline": "Committee to review 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and design contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1877", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2162", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=99" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Human Services Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to review 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1874", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2287", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=98" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Recreation & Education Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee reviews 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program and park contracts", "summary": "The Recreation & Education Committee will discuss the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program. The body is considering several contracts for professional design and construction services for county parks and education facilities.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1853", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2281", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=97" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to review 2027-2032 capital plan and HUD housing grant", "summary": "The Monroe County Planning & Economic Development Committee will review the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. The body is also set to approve contracts for a Housing Stability Initiative and Direct Client Assistance Project.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1820", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2168", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=96" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to discuss 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program and Lilac Festival funding", "summary": "The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will hear a presentation on the county’s 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Program. It will consider new business item 26‑0145 related to that program. The committee will also consider item 26‑0167, which proposes amending several past resolutions to provide funding to The Lilac Festival, Inc., authorize an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester, and authorize an interdepartmental transfer. No other decisions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1847", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2165", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=95" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting ", "headline": "Committee to review 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "The Environment & Public Works Committee will discuss the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program. The body is also considering several professional design contracts for water and electrical infrastructure projects and environmental reviews for housing and farmland programs.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1889", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2159", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=93" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Full Legislature - Day 5", "headline": "County authorizes $3,750,000 bonds for server, storage and network equipment", "summary": "The Monroe County Legislature will consider a series of authorizations, including contracts for design services at the Frederick Douglass‑Greater Rochester International Airport and Monroe Community Hospital, and multiple grant acceptances for health and safety programs. It will also vote on bond resolutions to fund server, storage and network equipment ($3,750,000) and replacement of mobile data terminals ($3,500,000). Additional items include a salary schedule amendment, intermunicipal climate action agreements, a lawsuit settlement, and elections for clerk positions.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1778", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2030", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=92" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Ways and Means Committee - APR", "headline": "Airport electrical vault upgrade and 24 other items considered", "summary": "The Ways and Means Committee will review and likely recommend approval of 19 agenda items under new business, including contracts, grant acceptances, and budget amendments. Key proposals include design services for an airport electrical vault upgrade, a grant for nine airport projects, and capital projects for IT infrastructure. The committee also considers health programs, bus transportation for special education, and a shelter eviction prevention grant.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1739", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1994", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=89" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Human Services Committee - APR", "headline": "Authorize contract for Monroe Community Hospital pediatric unit expansion design", "summary": "The Human Services Committee will vote on authorizing a contract with LaBella Associates for design services for the Monroe Community Hospital Pediatric Unit Expansion/Ventilator Unit Renovation Project. Other decisions include contracts for laboratory services with URMC Labs, bus transportation for early intervention and preschool special education programs, and acceptance of multiple state grants for health initiatives such as the Nurse-Family Partnership and HIV Surveillance. The committee will also consider amendments to existing contracts for STD testing and aging services.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1727", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2284", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=86" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Public Safety Committee - APR", "headline": "Committee to accept NYS grant for emergency services IP network", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will consider accepting a grant from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for the NYS Emergency Services IP Network Readiness Grant Program. The item is proposed by County Executive Adam J. Bello. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and a public forum.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1718", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1997", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=88" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting ", "headline": "Committee to consider contracts and grants for Frederick Douglass Airport upgrades", "summary": "The Monroe County Environment & Public Works Committee will approve the March 24 minutes and hold a public forum. It will decide on three new business items: a contract with CHA Consulting for design services on the airport electrical vault upgrade, a grant agreement with New York State for aid to nine airport projects, and acceptance of a grant and contract with local soil and water districts for a water quality program. The meeting will conclude with other matters and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1733", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2000", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=84" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Full Legislature - Day 4", "headline": "County authorizes $4.16 million bond for Highway Preventive Maintenance #12", "summary": "The Monroe County Legislature will consider a series of resolutions and contracts, including bond authorizations for major infrastructure projects and a settlement in opioid‑related litigation. Items include bond issues for the Walker Road Bridge, Mile Square Road Bridge, Irondequoit Fire District Emergency Signal, and a resolution requiring disclosure of surveillance‑technology purchases. The body will also approve contracts for bridge and culvert construction and accept state grants for motor‑vehicle theft and fraud programs.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1676", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1697", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=71" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Ways & Means Committee Meeting ", "headline": "County approves funding and contract for Irondequoit fire district emergency signal", "summary": "The Monroe County Ways & Means Committee will consider a series of authorizations and budget amendments. Items include alterations to sewer and fiber assets, make‑ready agreements for fiber optic installation, and several capital improvement projects such as an emergency signal for the Irondequoit Fire District and bridge maintenance contracts. The committee will also accept state grants for motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud programs.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1536", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1633", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=83" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Environment & Public Works Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee considers authorizations for sewer and fiber optic asset alterations", "summary": "The Environment & Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss authorizations for the alteration of sewer and fiber facilities. These items involve coordination with the New York State Department of Transportation and various utility agreements for 2026 projects.", "agenda_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1398", "minutes_url": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1760", "source": "https://monroecountyny.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=76" } ] }