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Delaware County legislators approve series of budget amendments, schedule occupancy-tax hearing and appoint fire advisory board
Summary
At a February meeting the Delaware County Legislature adopted multiple budget amendments (Resolutions 21–29 and related measures), introduced a local occupancy tax law with a public hearing set for Feb. 26 at 1 p.m., confirmed a Fire Advisory Board appointment and voted to move into executive session for negotiations.
The Delaware County Legislature approved a slate of budget amendments and related measures at its February meeting, adopting a series of resolutions to move funds across county budgets, accept grants and schedule a public hearing on a proposed occupancy tax law.
Votes at a glance
- Resolution 21 — “02/2024 budget amendment, legal aid to immigrants.” Adopted on roll call. - Resolution 22 — “02/2020 budget amendment appropriation of funds, sheriff’s office.” Adopted on roll call. - Resolution 23 — “2024 budget amendment appropriation of funds, Delaware County Correctional Facility.” Adopted on roll call. - Resolution 24 — “02/2024 budget amendment transfer of funds, Department of Mental Health.” Adopted on roll call (separate discussion recorded; see separate article). - Resolution 25 — “2024 budget amendment. Acceptance rescind resolution number 103 of 02/2024.” Adopted on roll call. - Resolution 26 — “02/2025 budget amendment, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants to enhance adult protective services, Department of Social Services.” Adopted on roll call. - Resolution 27 — “02/2025 budget amendment, family centered case management services program, Department of Social Services.” Adopted on roll call. - Resolution 28 — “2025 budget amendment, acceptance of tourism promotion matching funds, Department of Economic Development.” Adopted on roll call. - Resolution 29 — “02/2025 budget amendment. Amend flood by 02/2016 to '18 as established by resolution number 89 of 02/2018 for the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, HUD, and FEMA for the hazard mitigation grant program for a voluntary flood buyout in the town of Sidney (as stated).” Adopted on roll call.
Other actions
- Appointment: Delaware County Fire Advisory Board. The legislature approved the appointment by voice vote. - Local law introduction: Local Law No. 1 — Delaware County occupancy tax law for lodging establishments and short-term rentals. The legislature introduced the law and scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. - Resolution 32 — “Standard work day and reporting resolution, New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System.” Adopted by voice vote. - Executive session: Legislators voted to go into executive session for negotiations and asked specific staff to remain in the chamber; motion carried.
Most budget items were presented as routine transfers or grant acceptances and carried on roll call without extended debate. The occupancy-tax local law was introduced to preserve the county’s lodging/bed tax while the current local law approaches expiration; a formal public hearing was scheduled at the legislature’s next meeting. The appointment to the Fire Advisory Board was confirmed by voice vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to move into executive session to discuss negotiations.
