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Legislature backs Sheriff office grants, approves Port Byron SPO contract amendment and tech purchases
Summary
Cayuga County accepted a $40,000 Canal Corporation patrol matching grant, approved an amended SPO contract with Port Byron (adding costs and billing adjustments), renewed OffenderWatch through 2029, and authorized purchase of a replacement drone and accessories.
The Legislature authorized the Sheriff to accept a $40,000 Canal Corporation Canal Patrol Matching Grant to support marine patrol salaries and overtime; the Finance Department was directed to amend the 2026 Sheriff budget to record the revenue and associated expense.
The Legislature also approved an amended agreement supplying a full‑time Special Patrol Officer (SPO) to Port Byron Central School District with adjusted billing and administrative cost; the county will set the SPO hourly rate at $31.00 per the compensation plan and recorded related revenue and expense adjustments. Additionally, the Legislature authorized a three‑year renewal with OffenderWatch for sex‑offender management (annual costs listed for 2027–2029) and approved replacing an end‑of‑life drone under a Sourcewell contract for the Sheriff’s Road Patrol.
