Seneca County approves water grant application, accepts $300K septic fund
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors took two financial actions at its July 28 meeting, authorizing a grant application for sewer upgrades and accepting state funding for septic system replacements. The decisions were the only items formally decided in the past two weeks; other meetings were agenda-only or procedural.
Board of Supervisors (July 28)
The board approved Resolution 176-26 to apply for a Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant of up to $1,346,307 for upgrades to Sewer District #2. It also approved Resolution 177-26 to accept $300,000 from the State Septic System Replacement Fund. The septic funds will provide 50% reimbursement for eligible property owners in priority geographic areas. The board authorized 2026 budget amendments to increase revenue and expenditures by $300,000 for the septic projects.
No vote tallies were provided in the official minutes; the resolutions were listed as approved.
Other recent meetings
Board of Supervisors (August 5) – The agenda for this meeting was procedural boilerplate and did not list specific items for decision or discussion. Minutes have not yet been published.
Economic Development – Local Development Corporation (August 6) – The Seneca County LDC held a regular meeting to discuss, but not decide, several items. According to the agenda, the board planned to approve prior minutes, review financial statements, and discuss selecting an independent auditor and preparing the 2027 budget. Old business included updates on administrative compliance proposals, the Finger Lakes Regional Airport, the Ovid Local Development Corporation, the Willard Property, and RKG and Associates. New business covered potential economic development opportunities. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are recorded.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings were listed in the provided data for the next 14 days. Residents should check the county's official meeting calendar for future schedules.