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Carrie Gallagher, Commissioner of Finance, and Deputy Commissioner Andrea Buchanan reported that March sales tax was about 2.5% (approximately $521,000) below projected revenue for the month; year-to-date figures were about 1.88% (approximately $588,000) under projection. Gallagher said the figures are early in the year and staff will continue to report monthly actuals.

The committee approved a supplemental appropriation for year-end cleanup (Request No. 094) so the county can close financials by June 30. Budget director Deb Slosinski and Deputy Budget Director Nina Cena said the appropriation encompasses operating budget adjustments, ARPA fund accounting moves, and acceptance of FEMA state and federal reimbursements for expenditures previously recorded.

Slosinski also provided a budget update as of February 2025, explaining that personnel services and employee benefits appear lower than in 2024 because of timing differences in accruals; the county reversed some accruals in February and will process final accruals in December 2025, which will affect year-end totals. Finance staff told the committee that the unaudited total fund balance increased by $24 million from the prior year, bringing the total to about $307 million with an unassigned balance of about $184 million. Staff said final audited figures and detailed breakdowns will be available when auditors present the county's financials.

The committee voted to approve the year-end cleanup appropriation and received the budget and sales tax updates for the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Orange County legislature Ways & Means 2025-03-26","oneSentenceSummary","Finance officials reported sales tax receipts were below projections through March and the committee approved a year-end cleanup supplemental appropriation (Request No. 094). Officials also said the county's total fund balance increased by $24 million to $307 million, with $184 million unassigned (unaudited figures).","taxTitle","Orange County, New York","taxId",14532,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091808,"County to market condo tied to Medicaid debt via MLS; rejects $2,500 private bid for tax-delinquent lots",172,2964000,3136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2858221-ff607d70a56c13b82224e4ffdcd404ed&start=2964&end=3136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2858221-ff607d70a56c13b82224e4ffdcd404ed/thumbnail_2964000.jpg","/articles/6091808/Orange-County/New-York/County-to-market-condo-tied-to-Medicaid-debt-via-MLS-rejects-2500-private-bid-for-tax-delinquent-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091808-71d6a3e7b1ab999f4ab4d17e82f29089/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141703&Signature=CpT4ZjNIHKEgtYGRi3vuuiUJPby6XRJAnnGn52GfJAZmWKXP9ePTX0w1T9of9zU9JaVhsSw7dc1CGO7BN8ELM0EopRbiApiIDx1M-4LPFwwk5VzNqpuSCBAac4Z955cbSjAEWXh~6W5qlcntdwtaVjgVIc6rPAKbApg3Eln2lhFufhro8ihmETdgrtQhamColmwgQLITFMFn0Mb7wrFqpp6fJ2Da~EJOh5NAUV-JCWS4JXBVFnG5BnYNqt7TkKf8Ph9ezp456S4sxfk0d~zXfXvq3pJjlQnzedSBKz9RUbvbpA7-wgwTrOeUfJ962h6DUyLIhM27mNZJ14Mmh8-w6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ways and Means Committee approved declaring 276 Temple Hill Road Unit 807 in Continental Manor surplus and authorized marketing the property through the multiple listing service (MLS) rather than selling to the highest bidder at auction.

Paul Wiley, director of real property tax, said Orange County obtained the condominium after a property owner entered into an agreement with the Department of Social Services to cover a $466,000 Medicaid debt. A life estate for the owner's son ended when the son died in April of the prior year and title reverted to the county. Wiley estimated the unit could sell in the neighborhood of $200,000 based on four nearby sales in the last two years that ranged from about $215,000 to $280,000; he described the unit as a 1979 condominium of roughly 1,176 square feet with two bedrooms and limited recent updates.

Wiley explained the legal basis for marketing through MLS as an exception to the usual requirement to sell to the highest bidder under county law (referenced in the transcript as \"New York State County Law 2 15\"). He said selling through brokers and listing services typically yields higher net proceeds because auction companies charge higher fees and auction buyers are a narrower pool.

Separately, the committee discussed two adjoining parcels with combined assessed fair market value of about $48,400 and approximately $22,306 due in back taxes, penalties and interest. A private offer of $2,500 was on the table; county staff recommended refusing the offer because it was far below the assessed value and because state case law and prior county practice require surplus and accounting treatments tied to fair market value. The committee voted not to accept the $2,500 offer.

Both decisions were recorded as motions with voice votes in committee; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the public transcript.","The committee declared 276 Temple Hill Road Unit 807 surplus and authorized sale through MLS to seek a negotiated sale (estimated market value ~ $200,000). The committee also rejected a $2,500 private bid for two adjoining tax-delinquent parcels owing roughly $22,306 in back taxes, penalties and interest.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091813,"County shifts $2.41 million into risk reserve, moves to executive session to discuss claims",140,2430000,2570000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2858221-ff607d70a56c13b82224e4ffdcd404ed&start=2430&end=2570","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2858221-ff607d70a56c13b82224e4ffdcd404ed/thumbnail_2430000.jpg","/articles/6091813/Orange-County/New-York/County-shifts-241-million-into-risk-reserve-moves-to-executive-session-to-discuss-claims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091813-b9ebbbfd0e974fc01a99a7b8172dd01c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141703&Signature=fowftc1Q6XpFs4OU-EBZdtrpKWduU~nXs1OTlYmVnPliUcdG3SQkEhJ-FjUNVc7tq8wJRuVlyHVWIkDMgBRw7qWSPfT7tnfn3hB0HTmnIn5wY9V6mMErzMcky4qcbQ7NE8Iw9mgGM2ishWwIqPIphCBrONSGgROXZTGhnVay4Kkgj0yrABWGmFZrwGxNBTLrF-ylqJX67O6ApKsuuArOhn1jG-Ki4Y6Z3C4KDWUJyuzNejcF6s1G6-RNpd~wu7JlSe9GxPG8FBFYaJZzmu~UyYxi6JBH9kZIvttZwSBaJE~wnkavnkhXBIYdfQAmZr-UyB~xme3OI5dxrh4uqL01nQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange County's Ways and Means Committee approved a transfer of $2,408,052 from the risk liability fund balance to the county's risk liability reserve to address increased frequency and severity of claims.

Mister Castricone, the county's risk management officer, told the committee that significant claim activity occurred after the last budget and that the transfer is intended to set aside funds now so liabilities can be covered as claims settle. \"We run our department like an insurance company ... when an incident happens, we set aside into our reserves what we expect that loss will be like,\" Castricone said. He said additional detail about specific claims would require executive session.

The committee voted to go into executive session to discuss the claims. After the closed session, the committee returned to open session and approved the transfer by voice vote. No detailed claim information was disclosed in open session.

The transcript indicates staff requested the increase to balance reserves for incidents received after the budget year and that the transfer was intended to stabilize future budget impacts when claims settle.","The committee approved a $2,408,052 transfer from the risk liability fund balance to increase the county's risk reserve; the board entered executive session to discuss claim activity and returned to approve the transfer.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091818,"Committee approves $823,751 for Sterling Lake Road bridge preliminary engineering; federal grant covers 95%",139,2275000,2414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2858221-ff607d70a56c13b82224e4ffdcd404ed&start=2275&end=2414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2858221-ff607d70a56c13b82224e4ffdcd404ed/thumbnail_2275000.jpg","/articles/6091818/Orange-County/New-York/Committee-approves-823751-for-Sterling-Lake-Road-bridge-preliminary-engineering-federal-grant-covers-95","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091818-71ca33200161fedd5d40b33ee3c063cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141703&Signature=BYf8kUQvQFcvC80PqBF2VfbW33OY91YkV6n082yQCYOzqiiIveQ4R5lIsuHl7cEDQdLTo2BoKxD8zgxN3RtcO-q5~941b537saH~4SfZddZUId5cSiH~LeI0Pyw04Pwsa5ccOJLuFvtyyySqjdf7qXNckD4bKuuuya19BLcq0O6hNuxoyERE1W18cjs9ws5V784VfG3sM3~RwlpPNVzBJpp3JkE8e8qfsHBanzOv6d4I1ufEOeiEpoJDfYwqoQ-oYgVNEOEaq6UaROnnio87pNWMum-vZxqrYnzTooHKr6jj9t4u3fz8P3e2aoPmjnjosGaZAffYsY4F3fp7-47~og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Ways and Means Committee approved a supplemental appropriation of $823,751 for preliminary engineering on a bridge replacement project on Sterling Lake Road (VIN 3345050) in the Town of Tuxedo, opening a new capital project in the county plan.

Deputy Commissioner Ryan Maguire and Commissioner Penanga presented the item and said the project was included in the 2025 capital plan. Staff said federal bridge funding will cover 95% of the preliminary engineering cost ($782,563), leaving a county share of $41,188; bonding request number 084 was cited for the county portion.

County staff described the structure as a 41-foot span built in 1962 that carries approximately 1,575 vehicles per day. The resolution accompanying the appropriation included a second required local resolution to confirm the county will comply with state reimbursement procedures for the federal grant and identified the project as a type 2 bridge replacement, requiring design work now and a future request for construction funding.

A commissioner noted that county bridge staff have successfully secured similar federal funds in prior years. The committee moved and seconded the appropriation and approved the motions by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the public transcript.","The Ways and Means Committee approved a supplemental appropriation of $823,751 for preliminary engineering on the Sterling Lake Road bridge replacement in the Town of Tuxedo; the federal grant covers 95% of the design cost, leaving a county share of $41,188 (bonding request No. 084).",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091823,"Orange County approves $302,000 for compact tractor at Veterans Memorial Cemetery; building upgrades planned",286,1838000,2124000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2858221-ff607d70a56c13b82224e4ffdcd404ed&start=1838&end=2124","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2858221-ff607d70a56c13b82224e4ffdcd404ed/thumbnail_1838000.jpg","/articles/6091823/Orange-County/New-York/Orange-County-approves-302000-for-compact-tractor-at-Veterans-Memorial-Cemetery-building-upgrades-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091823-8a7a469384adee739967db8c42ffb5bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141703&Signature=mb1c0NLGGoRdNRxX7gBzKeDjQl6TCGQmlAUVvZi6D4kVUTqi7x7PQITLXjylRNdmlZjFF9k6Lxyj9oYOp38insdB-CcgAVJnhAm~5DtBvYmihIS5JRehxrhV22Iq8tVaBzDMGwC5emdLngR7bRfPNbKTJHdTD2Tdxcs9UPzvMm~39jraNwRnXH8dBP479LSFdVjp5gvgnJ9Y1npUPGjP0G-30UbKsNMfPx3-yub8dXVzURV1Ix0R73WvPBKiKjsJ49qatgGzFuJzTva9dv4ShkdLznncdgWSIl76qaViNjjItCNKDOM1wRYDdMD1EPeGiF5mvFjpETh1eGlS3~ph8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Ways and Means Committee approved a supplemental appropriation of $302,000 on a bonding request (No. 067) to purchase a subcompact utility tractor for the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery and heard plans to renovate the cemetery office building.

The equipment purchase was presented as a tool to reduce wear from larger machines and allow a single operator to perform grave and cremation hole digging, according to cemetery staff. \"This piece of equipment is gonna be great for tuning up frames. It's gonna be great for digging cremation holes,\" Dave Antczak, superintendent of the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, said. Antczak said the smaller machine will reduce the need to use a 16,000-pound excavator on grass areas and can be operated by one laborer.

Committee members also heard an update on improvements to the cemetery office building. Staff said the building, originally a prefabricated structure more than 25 years old, has received a renovated front entrance and ADA-compliant automatic doors. Planned work includes a new HVAC system, a new roof and exploration of replacement siding. The office also recently acquired additional filing cabinets and will implement new software for veteran counselors to reduce reliance on paper records.

Presenters noted a personnel and regulatory detail about the equipment: some county equipment operators are covered by the county's transit/drug-testing rules and may be required to hold a commercial driver's license for certain tasks, which affects operator assignment and testing requirements.

The committee moved and seconded the appropriation; the chair called the question and the motion carried with an affirmative voice vote. No roll-call tally was recorded in the public minutes.

The approvals cover the purchase of the compact tractor only; speakers said larger excavation equipment and other cemetery needs remain in the department inventory. Several commissioners thanked Antczak and cemetery staff for their work maintaining the grounds and noted that ongoing interior storage and records issues will be addressed as staff roll out the new software and filing system.","The Ways and Means Committee approved a $302,000 supplemental appropriation (bonding request no. 067) to buy a subcompact utility tractor for the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery and heard an update on planned building repairs, HVAC replacement and new records software.","actionData","errors"]

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