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Chautauqua County Legislature adopts package of resolutions on property transfers, leases and budget items
Summary
On Nov. 19 the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a series of resolutions including a tax-foreclosure property transfer to Dunkirk, a lease with the City of Jamestown for mental hygiene offices, multiple budget amendments and a grouped package of 2026 levy and appropriation resolutions adopted by roll call.
The Chautauqua County Legislature on Nov. 19 adopted a series of resolutions covering property transfers, intergovernmental agreements, budget amendments and tax-levy authorizations.
Legislator Bankoskie moved to amend and then adopt Resolution 276-25, authorizing transfer of a tax-foreclosure property to the City of Dunkirk; Legislator Gustafson seconded. Clerk roll call showed 16 yes votes and 3 members absent and the amended resolution was adopted.
The legislature also authorized a lease agreement with the City of Jamestown to provide office space for the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services (Resolution 278-25) and approved conveyance of an easement and right-of-way to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (Resolution 279-25). The easement and several other items were adopted by roll call (16 yes, 3 absent) or carried by voice vote when no opposition was raised.
Other notable actions included authorization of a New York State DOT agreement for a federal-aid project (Resolution 279-25, PIN 5 765.3), amendments to the 2025 budgets for public health and the veteran service agency (Resolutions 280-25 and 281-25), acceptance of a Univera award for the Office for Aging’s evidence-based wellness programming (282-25), and authorizations for EMS training, municipal shared police protection and court-security contracts (resolutions 286-25 through 292-25). The legislature also adopted amendments for interest adjustments and the distribution of mortgage taxes (resolutions 293-25 and 294-25).
Legislator Bankoskie moved to block resolutions 296-25 through 302-25 (a package that included appropriations for county operations, tax-levy authorizations and equalization-rate fixes for 2026). After a roll-call vote the clerk reported 16 yes votes and 3 members absent and the grouped resolutions were adopted.
Many items were approved by voice vote when no member registered opposition. When roll-call votes were taken, the clerk’s counts were recorded in the minutes (typically 16 yes, 3 absent for recorded roll calls).
The meeting concluded with announcements and adjournment.
