Saratoga County Board Approves Multiple FAA Airport Improvement Grants

The Saratoga County Law & Finance Committee convened on June 11, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including airport improvements, health and human services funding, and economic development initiatives.

The meeting began with the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on May 13, 2025. Following this, the committee reviewed multiple Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport improvement grants. Notably, the committee accepted a total of $296,843 for the construction of a new terminal building, with a county share of $7,422. Additional grants included $172,975 for updating obstruction data, $233,394 for runway reconstruction design services, and $45,095 for avigation easement planning.

The committee also authorized a lease agreement with 2 1 6 Rent A Car LLC for rental car operations at the Saratoga County Airport, set to begin on July 1, 2025. The lease terms include a monthly rate of $200 for the first six months and $400 for the subsequent six months.

In the health and human services sector, the committee accepted a $49,335 grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health to support recovery-oriented services. Additionally, agreements were authorized with Parsons Child and Family Center and Behavioral Health Services North for school-based mental health enhancements, totaling $112,528 and $69,248, respectively. A $25,905 allocation from the Office of Children and Family Services was also accepted to assist youth in foster care.

The meeting continued with discussions on buildings and grounds, where a $500,000 grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets was accepted to fund HVAC improvements at the animal shelter. The committee also renewed an agreement for Microsoft Exchange Office email services at a cost of $172,718.16 per year.

Public safety initiatives included accepting a $26,224 grant for alternatives to incarceration and a $100,150 law enforcement equipment grant for purchasing essential equipment. A significant ten-year agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc for body-worn camera systems was also approved, totaling nearly $11 million.

Economic development efforts were bolstered by a $1,896,250 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, with a portion allocated to Warren and Washington Counties. The committee also accepted $303,267 for a summer youth employment program.

Lastly, the committee addressed real property tax matters, authorizing a tax refund for a clerical error in Clifton Park, and discussed financial matters related to the Help America Vote Act and cannabis sales tax revenue.

Overall, the meeting highlighted significant funding opportunities and agreements aimed at enhancing infrastructure, public safety, and community services in Saratoga County.