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Allegany County approves bridge contracts, grants and budget changes in unanimous votes
Summary
At its May 27 meeting the Board approved multiple resolutions including bridge construction and inspection contracts totaling more than $3.9 million in county commitments, grant applications and reappropriations, mortgage tax distributions, and personnel changes; most measures passed 14-0 (1 absent).
The Allegany County Board of Legislators on May 27 approved a bundle of resolutions spanning public works contracts, grants, budget adjustments and personnel changes. Most resolutions passed on roll-call votes of 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent.
Key outcomes at a glance:
- North Main Street bridge, Village of Andover (PIN 6755.47): The Board approved three related measures. Resolution No. 238-26 authorized a contract with The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc., for replacement of the North Main Street bridge with a contract not to exceed $2,947,333.64. Resolution No. 239-26 approved Supplemental Agreement #1 with LaBella Associates, D.P.C., for construction support and inspection services not to exceed $218,100. Resolution No. 240-26 authorized a supplemental agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation and committed $3,716,553.64 to cover county participation in the project and to pay federal and non-federal shares in the first instance; the resolution requires construction to begin within 24 months of award and finish within 30 months.
- Indigent legal services grant: Resolution No. 237-26 approved a three-year agreement with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services for the Fifth Counsel at First Appearance grant for the Public Defender and Conflict Defender offices, with funding not to exceed $645,000; the Chairman's prior signature on the agreement was ratified.
- Mortgage tax distributions and clerk fee rebate: Resolution No. 233-26 approved the semi-annual mortgage tax apportionment (total receipts reported as $404,550.05) and directed distribution to towns and villages. Resolution No. 234-26 appropriated $24,880.23 to rebate County Clerk retained mortgage tax fee reimbursements to municipalities per a listed schedule.
- Grants and reappropriations: Resolution No. 235-26 authorized an application for the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation 2026-2027 Snowmobile Trails and Maintenance Grant (estimated $176,104) to maintain 369 miles of county trails. Resolution No. 236-26 reappropriated $37,166 in unexpended 2025-2026 CARES UP Sustainability grant funds for Sheriff's Office use across specified budget lines.
- Personnel: Resolution No. 232-26 created a full-time Secretary to the District Attorney (PEF, Grade III) and abolished one full-time Senior Typist in the District Attorney's Office; the position will have a standard seven-hour workday and the resolution takes effect May 28, 2026.
Votes and motions were recorded in each resolution (most moved by Mr. Stockin, Mr. Demick, or Mr. Havey; seconds and roll-call tallies are listed in the minutes). A separate resolution (Intro. No. 240-26, agreement with Terri L. Ross for financial services) was tabled.
Contracts and grant approvals included provisions requiring County Attorney or Chairman review prior to execution where noted. The audit of claims totaling $3,985,710.53 was approved. Several items referenced state law or federal-aid funding programs as part of their legal or funding framework.
