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The bond resolution was adopted after extended discussion of fiscal risk and the county's financial position. A roll-call vote recorded a majority in favor and one legislator opposed. The legislature also authorized a $250,000 advance to begin permitting and coordination with utilities for the proposed route; the advance was described as recoverable from grant funds if the project proceeds. That motion passed with one vote in opposition.

Legislators who spoke during the broadband discussion described the project as an opportunity to extend high-speed internet to underserved parts of the county and to avoid falling behind neighboring counties that have used state or federal funds for broadband buildouts. Supporters said state agencies and Empire State Development (ESD) would play a role in reimbursement and program oversight; opponents and cautious supporters raised concerns about the county's current fund balance and the risk of unreimbursed costs.

The project is being advanced in coordination with state broadband programs and an LDC (referred to in discussion as a county development corporation or CCDC). Legislature members said the county would not retain permanent ownership of the network at the end of the project and that state funding sources — including funds from the American Rescue Plan Act that state officials are using for broadband — are expected to be the primary source of reimbursement. Legislators emphasized the county retains the option to stop the project if state funding or other conditions change.

The $7 million figure was stated in the bond resolution as the maximum estimated cost. The $250,000 advance was described on the floor as an up-front payment for permit and utility coordination, to be subtracted from later grant disbursements if the project moves forward. The municipal agreement sets terms for county participation and for execution of the state-required paperwork that allows the county to apply for and receive broadband grant funds.

Votes on the bond and associated municipal agreement were completed by roll call; one legislator recorded a formal no vote during the bond resolution. The advance of $250,000 carried with one legislator opposed.

The legislature’s discussion repeatedly framed the approval as conditional: members said passage authorizes participation and provides the ability to pursue state funding but does not by itself obligate the county to proceed if state or grant conditions change.

The county will next work with the newly formed local development corporation (referred to in discussion as the LDC/CCDC), state partners and utility companies to finalize route plans, permits and grant agreements. The legislature directed staff and counsel to continue oversight and to return with updates as the project advances.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cayuga County Legislature Meeting - June 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Cayuga County Legislature on June 24 approved a bond resolution authorizing up to $7,000,000 for a broadband telecommunications infrastructure project and voted to execute a municipal agreement to support the work.","taxTitle","Cayuga County, New York","taxId",68314,"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},6513410,"Votes at a glance: Parks, public works, IT, public safety and solar assessment resolution approved",5276,1290000,6566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071135-56e77c74c61e10e0e9ac4ea3bc5237ca&start=1290&end=6566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071135-56e77c74c61e10e0e9ac4ea3bc5237ca/thumbnail_1290000.jpg","/articles/6513410/Cayuga-County/New-York/Votes-at-a-glance-Parks-public-works-IT-public-safety-and-solar-assessment-resolution-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513410-55c308a2fb1a9661fe1ae7ef4368c77e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159872&Signature=NI1KEnjohDqRwUgOjnEWD9MiJDCugHIHnAjk85iscP2qza7xbf81y5gOFJRinKDUk2N9GIVrIre~zWBizdsAwZHI~quMk8aDkxUmMzOTGFFUhymsiNQxyXRaQLi9sIUgispR3HEZlexTwdWzOesiGlGzU1F-hn39YFYYgXhJTwiSLo6r0f23BpdOV5FjMqQsJKwCyiFAH~Tci8GHXtOLT0WH6j1579sQfmH8XpFjKjMrKot1UL6s-0YWZfNqOar-i-bEE0CzC7NdwTBLggy~GnHn8QnRbYbPM40d8~e8TGVsiAWgjrfawBoYqy-Ovz64pYyG941aiNhZ4XhXXdtMFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June 24 meeting the Cayuga County Legislature approved a series of committee and consent resolutions with limited floor debate. Key outcomes included:

- GO 1: Authorization for the chief information officer to purchase network connectivity and infrastructure to support relocation of the county’s primary data center — adopted.

- GO 2: Amendment to the county spending policy that adjusted the inflation-based approval threshold to $12,500 and enforced legislative approval for expenditures at or above that amount — adopted.

- PL (Parks & Trails) series: Several park and trails items were approved, including replacement of a park vehicle (repair found uneconomical), replacement of emergency exit doors at Embassy Park Pavilion, window film reinstallation at the Sterling Nature Center, reinstatement of capital account funding for certain projects, and acceptance of a New York State grant for parks — all adopted.

- Public Works bundle: Three public works resolutions that had cleared committee were bundled and approved.

- JP (Judicial & Public Safety) series: Authorization to fill a full-time supervising emergency services dispatcher (JP 1 and JP 2) and to fill three vacant deputy custody positions in the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office (JP 3) — adopted.

- Appointments: The legislature approved appointments to various boards and committees as presented.

- Solar/wind assessment resolution: The legislature adopted a local resolution urging the state legislature to reject Assembly bill A.8012 and Senate bill S.8332 (as referenced in the meeting) because the sponsor said the bills would change the method of assessing large-scale solar and wind energy systems in ways that could reduce local property tax revenue. The local resolution requested copies be sent to named state lawmakers and associations.

Most items were presented from committee with the recommendation for approval and passed by voice vote or unanimous consent on the floor. No detailed dollar amounts for many capital items were provided on the floor; department staff were asked to return with specifics where needed.","The Cayuga County Legislature on June 24 approved a package of committee and consent resolutions covering IT infrastructure, parks projects, public works, public-safety hires, appointments and a local resolution on solar and wind property-assessment legislation.",{"_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},6513415,"Legislature approves county-wide employee assistance program contract at roughly $18 per employee",261,575000,836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071135-56e77c74c61e10e0e9ac4ea3bc5237ca&start=575&end=836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071135-56e77c74c61e10e0e9ac4ea3bc5237ca/thumbnail_575000.jpg","/articles/6513415/Cayuga-County/New-York/Legislature-approves-county-wide-employee-assistance-program-contract-at-roughly-18-per-employee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513415-5a2afc9b9643707caa20e9a192b63a3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159872&Signature=gG9sBjwHMlqA-rnBk4GyxmhCzYVqqXtu2XTxrsXmIuMluT~7yK8aFh6Vj6nb6ndAJ8y8d17rJ5MVuYlowwvJgPoT4v6ADD~Oovrpsa7U8lT8sLuRg-21zVP2R5N7Jxmn3aTRrTrhV3Yi-ueCOUkVohk2zd-ZHgYbBmprOKULGkKlrhrzQl61OuaFsON3dB~8WbR6kgjAUXvdhi15lpKf7pxsymCEv7LQ0Bprb5iNVrW8UAc5FcLOC5-SUj05BR5~fXOFy~8vdBTtjNVfrp795U~~--ZX88jcU9Fsnq~AV75JJRWC2c8DncPufFgtAHCI0KWrIxQy~9q3Pw~gtNdjuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cayuga County Legislature on June 24 approved a resolution authorizing the chairman and the human resources administrator to enter into an agreement for employee assistance program (EAP) services for county employees.

The HR director explained the program would cost approximately $18 per employee per year and would be available to full- and part-time county employees and their families at no direct cost to the employee. Meeting discussion noted that mental-health counseling services are also covered under the county’s health insurance plan, but the EAP is used for counseling and as part of employee-discipline processes; officials said more than 100 employees and family members had used the county’s existing EAP in recent years.

Questions from legislators included whether the services could be provided through existing health-insurance coverage, how non-insured employees could access counseling, and whether the county would see increased insurance claims if EAP services were not in place. The resolution carried on a voice vote with one legislator recorded in opposition on the floor.","The legislature approved a resolution to contract for employee assistance program (EAP) services at about $18 per employee annually; the measure passed with one legislator recorded in opposition.",{"_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},6513420,"Legislature approves multiple Health & Human Services contract renewals, hires and youth-employment funds",287,971000,1258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071135-56e77c74c61e10e0e9ac4ea3bc5237ca&start=971&end=1258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071135-56e77c74c61e10e0e9ac4ea3bc5237ca/thumbnail_971000.jpg","/articles/6513420/Cayuga-County/New-York/Legislature-approves-multiple-Health-Human-Services-contract-renewals-hires-and-youth-employment-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513420-2910ec1d1a9565818b128c3ea7c07e9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159872&Signature=ktifFve3qMH5P6IVpSi7VnKM7ze9uOFuYUiKCgKrr9GoE~jM5gsbwpdoYy1gQOLvCVXaruFKNcYYHm94TPHIOHzGNhfzPsekKBy8h-8mqIMM0UpDjQW~EyAOo7XBUl7Oi00avcEkVvDJLJ9kMCLeB4Rx45A8OZxkV1hlKNiNvxpjAuAlngIpLILts8wuwrMHsmUXd3r6~rpxv4xmrjwNI8Gq37sNWBXomIB-T5CnTXJhza7s1dDJQ7hlneeErDN78avyN~Bp089-RIPdO3tDB4opG8Gj2ct5SMaOZKals0w7q1jatIzWgb8pxVwbCJARIFEoXjTxzKXE1-tDpVPjGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cayuga County Legislature on June 24 approved a set of Health & Human Services (HH) resolutions that included contract renewals, staffing fills and acceptance of state funds for youth employment.

Resolutions passed include: a contract for specialized school-based services to meet mandated education needs (HH 1); acceptance of funding for a program year running 07/01/2025–06/30/2026 (HH 2); authorization for Office for Aging contracts for home-based services (HH 8 and HH 9, including an agreement with Turner Helping Seniors, formerly Seniors Helping Seniors); and a contract with Access to Home Care Services for personal home care (HH 5). Several of the contract items were described in committee as 100% reimbursable by state sources.

The legislature also approved personnel actions that were described as fills exempted from the temporary hiring pause: HH 3 and HH 7 included budgeted fills for the Department of Social Services — three seasonal clerks for the HEAP program and a head welfare examiner vacancy following a retirement. Legislators noted that HH 3 is 100% reimbursable.

Finally, HH 4 authorized acceptance of increased summer youth employment program funds; officials said the funds will allow the county’s employment and training office to help up to 65 young people find summer jobs.

Each of the resolutions was moved, bundled where indicated in committee, and adopted on the floor with no recorded opposition during the final vote.","The county approved a package of Health & Human Services resolutions renewing service contracts, filling several budgeted positions exempted from the hiring pause, and accepting increased summer youth employment funds that will serve up to 65 young people.",{"_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},6513424,"Legislature hears budget shortfall update and tables local law to override tax levy limit",5355,330000,5685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071135-56e77c74c61e10e0e9ac4ea3bc5237ca&start=330&end=5685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071135-56e77c74c61e10e0e9ac4ea3bc5237ca/thumbnail_330000.jpg","/articles/6513424/Cayuga-County/New-York/Legislature-hears-budget-shortfall-update-and-tables-local-law-to-override-tax-levy-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513424-6d64d66022d39ec13d8cecc8c2f7dcf7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159872&Signature=AsRPKXrt2JseKz9jFI7-Cw2JO4825U9tEvLzt-vlQ8kwrkMj1k9yX9W6gY6EHaZvvcvEb6neXmY9tz972lyvIYolhTbFjPd0QDxPdbZSLw3NuACIBEV1OQZL4cg3HyGIHANoGIl~3OeBK38RunqTwnYCKGnsYE3hMtTuoSEzLtdEE9PMbcC6gkfOH7JHsLMk94cJiFuLb36lLL~~N0dwCcdWCPh5jxiIF0QOIGptPLZAfWzdq~zwlp7ULhKBq8vh2hBDqgQ~shapxr3f0fO6tTyxbhz1bIb7yuIv0b0fpkxVlPM4lty29R-otnLSteNyOQWAtDpr1mp3o5vrWLDKWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County finance staff reported to the Cayuga County Legislature on June 24 that the county’s fiscal year 2025 budget as approved by the legislature requires a $5,600,000 draw from the fund balance and that the current unaudited fund balance stood at $141,982,000.

Legislators and staff described ongoing budget pressures including rising health insurance premiums, inflationary cost increases, expenses tied to the county office building project and other structural pressures. The finance update listed a range of cost-control measures already in place: a hiring restriction from June 1 to Aug. 31, a personnel committee review of fills and promotions, a hold on nonemergency vehicle purchases pending a fleet evaluation, renegotiation of cleaning contracts, competitive energy procurement and an energy audit.

A proposed local law to override the tax levy limit (the mechanism in state general municipal law that permits local governments to set a tax levy beyond the state cap) was the subject of a public hearing and floor discussion. Legislators debated timing and public engagement; one motion to table the local law carried, postponing a formal decision until later in the budget process. Supporters of tabling said more detailed budget scenarios and department-level budget snapshots were needed; opponents said tabling could limit public opportunities for comment.

Finance staff and several legislators said the county must show steps to reduce reliance on fund balance to preserve bond ratings and fiscal flexibility. Members asked for follow-up: oversight committees will meet with department heads in July to review mid-year budget positions and prepare scenarios that include spending reductions and, if necessary, revenue options.

The finance report also said the county is considering amendments to the occupancy tax local law to include short-term rentals and to change distribution formulas to offset tourist-related costs in future fiscal years.","County finance staff reported a $5.6 million planned fund draw for FY2025 and an unaudited fund balance of about $141.98 million; the legislature tabled a local law to override the property tax levy limit, postponing a decision until the budget process proceeds.","actionData","errors"]

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