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Legislature authorizes escrow agreement for Agricola Wind LLC road impacts in Venice and Scipio
Summary
Cayuga County approved an escrow authorization to require developer Agricola Wind LLC to deposit funds to cover engineering and road‑impact costs related to a proposed major wind turbine project in the towns of Venice and Scipio.
Cayuga County legislators on Wednesday authorized an escrow agreement and preliminary selections of highway engineers so the county and two affected towns can evaluate and, if necessary, require roadway improvements related to a proposed wind turbine project by Agricola Wind LLC in the towns of Venice and Scipio.
The item: County staff explained the developer is pursuing a major wind project subject to state siting and permitting processes. As part of municipal engagement, the counties and towns typically require a road‑use agreement and an escrow the developer funds to cover engineering reviews, specifications and repairs for county and town roads that will bear the heavy equipment and…
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