Allegany County approves two deputy sheriff hires and accepts $4.27 million in state grants for 9‑1‑1 and interoperability
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Summary
The board authorized two deputy sheriff hires (funded in the 2026 budget) and approved two New York State grant resolutions: $1,266,796 for Next Generation 9‑1‑1 and $3,000,000 for statewide interoperable communications.
Sheriff Scott Ciccarello told the Allegany County board the sheriff's office needs two deputy sheriff positions and corresponding backfills. The board approved the request; each new deputy position was described with an annual salary range between $56,000 and $63,000 and estimated benefits between $23,000 and $29,000. The sheriff said both positions are funded in the county’s 2026 budget.
Ciccarello also moved two separate resolutions to establish capital projects and accept New York State grant funds. The first was to accept Next Generation 9‑1‑1 grant funds, with Allegany County’s share stated as $1,266,796 to enhance the county’s next‑generation 9‑1‑1 capabilities. The second resolution sought acceptance of 2024–25 statewide interoperable communications targeted grant funds; the county’s share was stated as $3,000,000, described as intended to close interoperability gaps and strengthen regional alliances.
Both grant‑related resolutions were seconded and approved on voice votes. Board members did not record roll‑call tallies in the transcript. The grants will be used to create capital projects and appropriate the funds; specific procurement or project timelines were not stated during the meeting.
Next steps include administrative implementation of the hires and capital project set‑up for the grants, including any required state grant acceptance paperwork and budget adjustments.
