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County OKs $5,000 contract with Western New York Land Conservancy to pursue farmland-protection grants
Summary
Wyoming County authorized a contract, not to exceed $5,000, with Western New York Land Conservancy to prepare up to three NYS Farmland Protection Implementation Grant applications for western county farms; WNYLC representative attended and Rudgers raised concerns about a 12.5% withholding affecting farmers.
The Planning Committee authorized a services contract with the Western New York Land Conservancy (WNYLC) for up to $5,000 to complete up to three New York State Farmland Protection Implementation Grant applications covering farms in the western half of Wyoming County (Towns of Attica, Orangeville, Bennington, Sheldon, Java, Arcade). The contract term is July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2027.
Rachel Christofski of WNYLC attended the meeting to address committee questions. Upon recommendation by Chairman Brick, Supervisor Rudgers moved the contract; the minutes record Ayes 5 and Absent 3, motion carried. The minutes note Supervisor Rudgers expressed concern over a "12 ½ %" withholding from farmers; the minutes do not include additional detail or a response from WNYLC in the record.
The minutes list the WNYLC address and reference Munis contract #3882. The committee instructed staff to proceed with the contract as authorized.
