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TOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
Oct. 28, 2025
The meeting was held in person at the Town Hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg NY as well as via Zoom
videoconference. Notice of Town Board meetings are posted on the Town’s website and Clerk’s board.
Video recordings of meetings are available on Youtube at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVIs--g9CpHIxdk9YxZyPw.
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Olson called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
ATTENDANCE:
TOWN OFFICIALS:
In person-
Supervisor- Katelin Olson
Board members- Michael Boggs, Liz Weatherby, Mary Bouchard, Rich Goldman
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Via Zoom-
Bookkeeper- Blixy Taetzsch
Roxanne Marino (CPSC, WSPPC, CSAC), Linda Liddle (PB, WSPPC), Karl Klankowski (PB, CPSC)
OTHERS:
In person-
Chad Doolittle, Marvin Pritts, Krys Cail, Dolores Higareda, Don Ellis, JT Stone
Via Zoom-
Tom Knipe, Steve Manley, Ritza Francois
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Ms. Olson requested to add discussion of the Garrett Road culvert replacement under Old Business;
and hiring of an Admin Assistant.
Mr. Boggs made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard
and passed unanimously.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Ms. Cail spoke on the Comp Plan. She was one of the few who attended the open house, and has
read the draft. She expressed concern about the pace of the project and thinks more public input is a
good idea. She noted that the Economic Development chapter doesn’t mention existing development
districts.
Ms. Marino shared comments (see attached).
PUBLIC HEARINGS (3):
1.“A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 TO RESIDENTIAL”
2.2026 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
3.SMITH WOODS DONATION
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Ms. Weatherby moved to open all three hearings at 7:12pm. This was seconded by Mr. Goldman and
passed unanimously.
Public comments:
Mr. Ellis from Bradley St. said that he is pleased to have Smith Woods come under the town auspices
and that it is an important piece of land.
Ms. Darfler echoed Mr. Ellis’ comments- she is glad the town is taking it.
Ms. Cail shared several points:
• Happy with Town budget- great that we can keep taxes low so seniors can continue to live
given the gentrification of the county. The Town will need to consider the impact of land
maintenance on future budgets and careful not to tax volunteers.
• Thinks the board should have an equitable land donation policy for future offers.
• Development Districts- the DD3 proposal makes sense but they can be problematic and
should be proactively considered in the comp plan process.
Mr. Manley from Kraft Road expressed gratitude to PRI for the offer of Smith Woods.
Mr. Ellis suggested looking for additional volunteers to help with the stewardship of town properties.
Ms. Darfler commented that she understands that it can be hard to find volunteers.
Ms. Marino- thanked the board for their hard work on the budget, keeping it affordable, and having a
process for community funding. She supports the Smith Woods acquisition and thinks the Tree
Committee and CSAC can help provide support.
Ms. Olson read comments received from Ms. Zahler (see attached).
Hearing no further comments, Mr. Goldman moved to close the hearing at 7:35pm. This was
seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
2026 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Ms. Olson explained that one change to the 2026 budget is that the town will not be plowing the
county roads this winter. Mr. Stewart said that it had been costing the town more to plow than what
the county was reimbursing.
Mr. Boggs said that he is concerned with rising admin costs for Water District 3 as well as how costs
are being allocated to users. Further, he feels that the Finance Committee work is not transparent.
Ms. Olson explained that some people live in the water district and have never connected to water
but have been paying associated costs on their tax bills.
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Ms. Taetzsch added that the water district debt was paid off so the amount on the tax bill has gone
down. Now the Town is making an effort to build up reserves for repairs and capital improvements.
Costs are being re-allocated so that those who actually use the water are paying for operation and
delivery.
Ms. Olson said that the Finance Committee is an advisory committee with Mr. Goldman, Ms.
Bouchard, and Ms. Taetzsch who all have financial backgrounds.
Mr. Goldman shared that at the last meeting the group discussed creating a fund balance policy for
the B Fund.
Ms. Olson said that in Jan. the board will see draft of this policy for adoption.
RESOLUTION #142 OF 2025: ADOPTION OF 2025 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officer presented the 2026 Tentative Budget to the Town Clerk
and the Town Board at the September 23rd Regular Town Board meeting, and
WHEREAS, prior to the presentation of the Tentative Budget, there were three public sessions
to conduct line-by-line budget review on 9/8, 9/10, 9/17; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board discussed and considered the 2026 Tentative Budget on 9/23 in a
regular meeting and 10/14 in a regular meeting and made no further changes to the tentative
budget; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board accepted the Preliminary Town Budget for 2026 on October 14,
2025 and, in accordance with New York State Town Law Section 108, set the Public Hearing
date for October 28, 2025 at 7:00PM in person and via ZOOM, and
WHEREAS, notice of the Public Hearing was in the newspaper on October 20, 2025 and also
posted on the Town’s website on October 16, 2025, and included in the Town newsletter on
October 17 and 24, 2025, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on October 28, 2025, where all members of the public
were able to comment on the Preliminary Budget in person, via ZOOM, telephone, or in
writing, and
WHEREAS, the tax levy limit set by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller for the
Town of Ulysses for the year 2026 is 3.16%,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the Preliminary Budget for 2026 as the Final Budget
for 2026, with a 3.13% increase in the tax levy and a 1.55% tax rate increase for Town
residents outside the Village of Trumansburg, and a 0.9% tax levy increase and a 3.08% tax
rate decrease for Village of Trumansburg residents that comes in under the tax cap.
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Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date adopted: 10/28/25
DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE & A LOCAL LAW TO REZONE OF A PORTION
OF DD3 TO RESIDENTIAL
Ms. Olson said that interested agencies were duly contacted.
RESOLUTION #143 OF 2025: DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR
REZONING OF A PORTION OF DD3 TO RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, Chad Doolittle submitted an application to the Town of Ulysses to rezone the
western portion of property located at 2012 Trumansburg Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886, tax
parcel no. 20.-3-1, from Development District 3 to Residential, leaving the eastern portion of
said property as Development District 3 (the “Proposed Action”); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board previously declared its intent to act as lead agency for the
purposes of environmental review of the proposed rezoning, and preliminarily classified this
action as an unlisted action; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has conducted a coordinated review of the Proposed Action in
accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of
the Environmental Conservation Law, and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617,
including review of the Short Environmental Assessment Form (the “SEAF”) Parts 1 and Part 2;
and
WHEREAS, having provided an opportunity to contest the Town Board’s intent to act as lead
agency and otherwise provide comments to all involved and interested agencies, and having
received no objections to the Town Board acting as lead agency and otherwise taking into
consideration all comments received to date; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the
Proposed Action using the criteria set forth in Part 2 of the SEAF, and adopts the proposed
findings as set forth in the SEQRA Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 Narrative, a
copy of which is expressly incorporated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, based upon
the review and findings above, hereby determines that the Proposed Action will not result in
any significant adverse environmental impacts, and a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Significance is hereby issued in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to
sign the SEQRA Negative Declaration and to take all steps necessary to file and distribute this
determination as required by law; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs nay
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-1
Date adopted: 10/28/25
A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 TO RESIDENTIAL
RESOLUTION #144 OF 2025: ADOPTING LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF DD3 TO
RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, Chad Doolittle submitted an application to the Town of Ulysses to rezone the
western portion of property located at 2012 Trumansburg Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886, tax
parcel no. 20.-3-1, from Development District 3 to Residential leaving the eastern portion of
said property as Development District 3; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses scheduled a public hearing for October 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
for a local law implementing such change, entitled “A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 TO RESIDENTIAL”; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the
Town and posted on the Town Clerk’s signboard; and
WHEREAS, the action required GML 239 review, and Tompkins County determined in their
comment letter dated October 6, 2025, that the proposal will not have a significant county-
wide or inter-community impact; and
WHEREAS, the action was referred to the Town Planning Board for review and
recommendation, and their comments have been received and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held at the Ulysses Town Hall, 10 Elm St.,
Trumansburg, NY 14886 on October 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and all parties in attendance were
permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law, or
any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has previously issued a negative declaration of environmental
significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act regarding adoption of the
Local Law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that adoption of said Local Law rezoning a portion of
Development District 3 to Agricultural/Rural is in the best interests of the Town of Ulysses;
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby adopts said local law as Local
Law No. 3 of 2025 entitled “A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
3 TO RESIDENTIAL”; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to enter said Local Law in the
minutes of this meeting and to give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the
Secretary of State; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution will take effect immediately upon filing with the Department of
State.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs nay
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-1
Date adopted: 10/28/25
DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR SMITH WOODS DONATION
Ms. Olson noted that the draft donation agreement was discussed at the last meeting.
In response to earlier comments, Ms. Olson said the DPW has already been doing some tree
maintenance along the Smith Woods property. She also noted that the nature of the property is to let
it be unless a path way is blocked. She understands that it is harder to get volunteers so we are lucky
to have a DPW who has the capacity.
RESOLUTION #145 OF 2025: DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR
DONATION OF LAND
WHEREAS, the Paleontological Research Institute, owner of property located along Falls Rd in
the Town of Ulysses identified as Tax Parcel number 13.-3-1 and known colloquially as “Smith
Woods”, has offered to donate said property to the Town of Ulysses for the purpose of
continuing the operation and maintenance of said property for the use, education and
recreation of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has previously determined that acceptance of this donation will be
reviewed as an unlisted action, no other agencies are involved, and that the Town could
proceed with an uncoordinated review of this action; and
WHEREAS, having reviewed the completed Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Part
1 and applicable regulations, the Town Board finds that this action is a Type II action pursuant
to 6 NYCRR 617.5(C)(39), as this donation of land includes no other related or subsequent
actions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, based upon
the review and findings above, hereby determines that the Proposed Action is a Type II action
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that will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and as such no further
environmental review or determination is required; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Weatherby
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date adopted: 10/28/25
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF SMITH WOODS DONATION
RESOLUTION #146 of 2025: AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF SMITH WOODS DONATION
WHEREAS, the Paleontological Research Institute, owner of property located along Falls Road
in the Town of Ulysses identified as Tax Parcel number 13.-3-1 and known colloquially as
“Smith Woods”, has offered to donate said property to the Town of Ulysses for the purpose of
continuing the operating and maintenance of said property for the use, education and
recreation of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is grateful for this generous offer, which provides for the
continued opportunity for substantial recreational, educational and environmental benefits to
the community and future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses has reviewed the environmental
significance of this action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA) and has determined that the action will have no significant adverse environmental
impacts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby
authorizes the Town Supervisor, Katelin Olson, to execute a donation agreement with the
Paleontological Research Institute for the donation of land located along Falls Rd in the Town
of Ulysses identified as Tax Parcel number 13.-3-1 and known colloquially as “Smith Woods”
for the express purpose of continuing the operation and maintenance of said property for the
use, education and recreation of the community, in the form attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to take all steps and execute all documents
necessary to effectuate such donation agreement and accept donation of said property; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
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Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date adopted: 10/28/25
NEW BUSINESS:
DEC CONTRACT FOR GARRETT ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT
M. Olson explained that this is a grant for water quality and management and that this grant is
possible because we previously got a grant to complete an engineering study, which is a necessary
step before getting a construction grant. She clarified that this is a reimbursement grant which covers
75% of the project.
RESOLUTION # 147 of 2025: AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE STATE OF NEW
YORK CONTRACT FOR GRANTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF GARRETT ROAD CULVERT
WHEREAS, in connection with a project to replace the Garrett Road Culvert funded through
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) known as WQIP R
20 NPS (the “Project”), the Town of Ulysses is required to agree to the terms of and conditions
of a grant contract as described in the State of New York Contract for Grants attached hereto;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby
authorizes the Town Supervisor, Katelin Olson, to execute that certain State of New York
Contract for Grants with NYSDEC relating to the Project and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date adopted: 10/28/25
NY SENATE BILL S7501: DIRECTS COUNTIES TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN COMPREHENSIVE COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM PLANS
Ms. Olson said that a version of this bill has been passed by both the assembly and senate. She noted
that although mutual aid is used in the county, it is not equitably funded by municipalities (12% of
Trumansburg calls go outside of area).
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RESOLUTION #148 of 2025: NY SENATE BILL S7501: DIRECTS COUNTIES TO DEVELOP AND
MAINTAIN COMPREHENSIVE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM PLANS
WHEREAS, ambulance services are critical for protecting the health and well-being of Ulysses
residents; and
WHEREAS, ambulance services are an increasingly expensive component of the Town’s tax
levy, and the overall budget cannot sustain routine increases of 7% while staying under the
tax cap; and
WHEREAS, more robust county-wide attention to the inadequacies of ambulance service
funding and use would benefit Ulysses taxpayers;
WHEREAS, NY Senate Bill S77501 has been passed by the NY Senate and NY Assembly, but has
not been signed into law; and
WHEREAS, NY Senate Bill S77501 directs counties to develop and maintain comprehensive
county emergency medical system plans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board supports advocating for Governor Hochul to sign the
legislation, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to submit a letter to that effect.
Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Mr. Boggs said he hasn’t had a chance to research this yet and see what the impacts are.
Olson aye
Boggs abstain
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 4-0
Date adopted: 10/28/25
ADMIN ASST 3 FOR BUILDING, CODE, PLANNING, ZONING, DPW UPDATE
Ms. Olson noted that there was a robust process of screening 8 folks and interviewing 3 before
making a decision to hire Lori Asperschlager.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 11 – Town Offices/Facilities Closed for Veterans’ Day
November 12 – Regular meeting @ 7pm @ Town Hall
November 25 - Regular meeting @ 7pm @ Town Hall
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RESOLUTION #149 of 2025: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the minutes as presented from the 10/14
Regular Meeting.
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Moved: Ms. Weatherby Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Olson aye
Boggs aye
Bouchard aye
Goldman aye
Weatherby aye
Vote: 5-0
Date adopted: 10/28/25
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3-min limit per person)
Ms. Marino said that with the fast timeline, the CPSC might not get a chance to see their final, edited
version before voting to refer it to the Town Board. She feels it is an important document which
warrants more time for consideration.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Goldman made a motion to adjourn at 8:49pm. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk, 11/4/25
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APPENDIX:
Public comments:
• Marino
• Zahler
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Town of Ulysses
2026
Adopted Budget
Adopted by the Ulysses Town Board on 10/28/2025
Ulysses Town Board
Michael Boggs
Mary Bouchard
Richard Goldman, Deputy Supervisor
Katelin Olson, Town Supervisor
Elizabeth Weatherby
Prepared for Town Board
Blixy Taetzsch
Budget Officer
Certified by Town Clerk Carissa Parlato
_____________________________________________________ on ___________________________
townofulyssesny.gov
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 1
Fund Fund Code
2024 Actual 2025 Modified
Budget
2026 Adopted
Budget
$ Change
from 2025
Budget
% Change
from 2025
Budget
Appropriations + Reserve Additions
General A 1,107,122 1,487,043 1,336,158 (150,885) -10.1%
Highway DA 574,632 566,761 552,115 (14,646) -2.6%
General Part-Town B 330,339 460,726 403,181 (57,545) -12.5%
Highway Part-Town DB 230,670 421,753 749,910 328,157 77.8%
Fire SF 248,837 263,315 287,461 24,146 9.2%
Emergency Medical SM 440,225 487,854 531,306 43,452 8.9%
Water District 1 SW1 23,396 13,000 23,000 10,000 76.9%
Water District 2 SW2 741 500 500 - 0.0%
Water District 3 SW3 333,559 273,640 283,351 9,711 3.5%
Water District 4 SW4 1,300 1,215 1,215 - 0.0%
Appropriations - total 3,290,821 3,975,807 4,168,197 192,390 4.8%
Revenues excluding property tax + Fund Balance & Reserve Appropriations
General A 713,588 936,034 805,976 (130,058) -13.9%
Highway DA 251,702 248,621 221,000 (27,621) -11.1%
General Part-Town B 347,738 460,726 403,181 (57,545) -12.5%
Highway Part-Town DB 287,898 421,753 749,910 328,157 77.8%
Fire Protection SF always 0 always 0 always 0 - n/a
Emergency Medical SM 75,320 70,000 81,000 11,000 15.7%
Water District 1 SW1 20,710 10,000 20,000 10,000 100.0%
Water District 2 SW2 755 500 500 - 0.0%
Water District 3 SW3 113,584 136,800 142,350 5,550 4.1%
Water District 4 SW4 693 500 500 - 0.0%
Subtotal Rev-excludes property tax 1,811,989 2,284,934 2,424,417 139,483 6.1%
Revenue - property tax
General A 470,094 551,009 530,182 (20,827) -3.8%
General Highway DA 318,140 318,140 331,115 12,975 4.1%
Fire Protection SF 248,838 263,315 287,461 24,146 9.2%
General Part-Town B always 0 always 0 always 0 - n/a
Highway Part-Town DB always 0 always 0 always 0 - n/a
Emergency Medical SM 335,731 417,854 450,306 32,452 7.8%
Water District 1 SW1 3,000 3,000 3,000 - 0.0%
Water District 2 SW2 always 0 always 0 always 0 - n/a
Water District 3 SW3 233,857 136,840 141,001 4,161 3.0%
Water District 4 SW4 715 715 715 - 0.0%
Subtotal- property tax 1,610,375 1,690,873 1,743,780 52,907 3.1%
Revenue - total 3,422,364 3,975,807 4,168,197 192,390 4.8%
2026 Adopted Ulysses Budget Summary
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 2
Ulysses Budget 2026
Tax Rate Schedule: Adopted Budget
2026 2025 2024 2023 2022
Fund Appropriations
Less
Estimated
Revenues
Fund
Balance &
Reserves
Amount to be
Raised by
Taxes
Total of all
Revenues
2025 Taxable
Assessed Value
2026
Implied
Tax Rate $
Per
Thousand
2025
Implied Tax
Rate $ Per
Thousand
2024
Implied Tax
Rate $ Per
Thousand
2023
Implied
Tax Rate $
Per
Thousand
2022
Implied Tax
Rate $ Per
Thousand
2026 Tax
Rate: %
Change from
2025 2026 Levy
GENERAL & HIGHWAY
A General 1,335,723 605,976 200,000 529,747 1,335,723 800,324,131 0.6619 0.7034 0.6961 0.7139 0.7421 -5.90%529,747
A Lighting 435 - - 435 435 435
DA Highway 552,115 141,000 80,000 331,115 552,115 800,324,131 0.4137 0.4064 0.4716 0.4943 0.5246 1.80%331,115
B General Part-Town 403,181 338,000 65,181 - 403,181
DB Highway Part-Town 749,910 748,000 1,910 - 749,910
Total -Town 3,041,364 1,832,976 347,091 861,297 3,041,364 1.0756 1.1098 1.1677 1.2082 1.2667 -3.08%861,297
FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SF Fire District 287,461 - - 287,461 287,461 609,695,390 0.4715 0.4411 0.4847 0.4925 0.5454 6.89%287,461
SM Ambulance District 531,306 81,800 - 450,306 532,106 609,695,390 0.7386 0.7000 0.6539 0.7664 0.8081 5.51%450,306
Total - Fire/EMS 818,767 81,800 - 737,767 819,567 1.2101 1.1411 1.1386 1.2589 1.3535 6.04%737,767
TOTAL A,B,DA, DB, Fire/EMS 3,860,131 1,914,776 347,091 1,599,064 3,860,931 2.2857 2.2509 2.3063 2.4671 2.6202 1.55%1,599,064
WATER DISTRICT TAXES Units
2026 tax
$/Unit
2025 tax
$/Unit
2024 tax
$/Unit
2023 tax
$/Unit
2023 tax
$/Unit
SW Water District 1 23,000 20,000 - 3,000 23,000 100 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$ 3,000
SW Water District 2 500 500 - - 500 --$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -
SW Water District 3 283,351 142,350 - 141,001 283,351 386.4 364.91$ 356.35$ 616.06$ 636.02$ 615.22$ 141,001
SW Water District 4 1,215 500 - 715 1,215 3 238.33$ 245.33$ 238.33$ 221.33$ 210.84$ 715
308,066 163,350 - 144,716 308,066 144,716
'24 Total Levy '25 Total Levy '26 Total Levy
TOTAL - all 4,168,197 2,078,126 347,091 1,743,780 4,168,997 1,610,375 1,690,894 1,743,780
tax levy increase ('25 to '26) in dollars --->52,886$ 3.13%
2026 % Change
1.0756 1.1098 -3.08%A 30.379%2026 tax levy cap 1,744,374$
1.2101 1.1411 6.04%A LD 0.025%2026 tax levy cap as a % increase of '25 tax levy 3.16%
DA 18.988%2026 tax levy cap as a $ increase of '25 tax levy 53,480$
2.2857 2.2509 1.55%SF 16.485%
SM 25.824%Current Budget Model Tax Levy 1,743,780
WD1 0.172%What is still available below (or above) cap 594$
WD3 8.086%
Budget Year Ulysses Tax Bill SW3 Tax Bill Median
Assessment WD4 0.041%dollar equivalent of 1% of Ulysses tax cap--->17,444$
2021 516.02$ 1,145.08$ 200,000$ 100.00%dollar equivalent of 1% of Ulysses tax levy--->17,438$
2022 524.04$ 1,131.32$ 200,000$
2023 505.76$ 1,141.78$ 205,000$ Year Amount $ Change % Change
2024 548.90$ 1,164.96$ 238,000$ 2014 1,179,227$ 58,532$ 5.22%
2025 675.27$ 1,031.62$ 300,000$ 2015 1,248,429$ 69,203$ 5.87%
2026 685.71$ 1,050.62$ 300,000$ 2016 1,298,417$ 49,988$ 4.00%
2017 1,338,355$ 39,938$ 3.08%
2018 1,378,205$ 39,850$ 2.98%
Budget Year Ulysses Tax Bill
Median
Assessment 2019 1,404,586$ 26,381$ 1.91%
2021 256.96$ 210,000$ 2020 1,456,492$ 51,906$ 3.70%
2022 291.00$ 215,000$ 2021 1,473,029$ 16,537$ 1.14%
2023 279.09$ 231,000$ 2022 1,510,230$ 37,201$ 2.53%
2024 297.76$ 255,000$ 2023 1,555,926$ 45,696$ 3.03%
2025 338.49$ 305,000$ 2024 1,610,375$ 54,449$ 3.50%
2026 338.83$ 315,000$ 2025 1,690,894$ 80,519$ 5.00%
2026 1,743,780$ 52,886$ 3.13%
average 47,930$ 3.47%
TAX RATES 2025 % of Tax Levy
General Townwide
Fire & EMS
Total Town Tax Rate Fire & EMS Combined
42.308%
*note this is for context purposes only
Individual Tax Bill Exercise*
Tax Levy History
Median Home Outside Village (A, DA, SM, SF & SW3 residents)
Median Home in Village (A, DA)
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 3
Town Councilperson 5,755$ annual
Town Supervisor 42,550$ annual
Highway Superintendent 79,825$ annual
Water District 3 Supervision: Assigned Duty 2,060$ annual
General Water Supervision: Assigned Duty 2,060$ annual
Town Justice 29,135$ annual
Town Clerk 67,195$ annual
Schedule of Salaries of Elected Officials
for the Fiscal Year
January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Town Law §107 requires that salaries of elected officials are included in the tentative and preliminary budget
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 4
2026 Adopted Budget: Fund Balance Estimates
Fund
1/1/2025 Fund
Balance
*including
reserves*
2025 Estimated
Revenue
2025 Estimated
Expenses
2025 Reserve
Additions
Total Reserves &
Nonspendable
Estimated
12/31/2025
Unreserved /
Unrestricted
Fund Balance
Estimated
12/31/2025
Reserves +
Fund Balance
Adopted 2026
Appropriated
Fund Balance
Adopted 2026
Estimated
Unappropriated
Fund Balance
[UAFB] (does not
include reserves)
Adopted 2026
Appropriations
(does not include
debt payment or
addition to
reserves)
UAFB as % of
Appropriations
Fund Balance
Policy
A (General Townwide)1,316,569$ 1,430,552$ 1,404,614$ -$ 576,475$ 766,032$ 1,342,507$ 200,000$ 566,032$ 1,311,158$ 43%20% - 30%
B (General Part Town)480,673$ 391,164$ 395,041$ -$ 107,000$ 369,796$ 476,796$ 65,181$ 304,615$ 403,181$ 76%25% - 35%
DA (Highway Townwide)994,459$ 506,283$ 555,900$ 6,500$ 659,000$ 285,842$ 944,842$ 80,000$ 205,842$ 516,970$ 40%20% - 30%
DB (Highway Part Town)452,902$ 514,980$ 481,795$ -$ 227,000$ 259,087$ 486,087$ 1,910$ 257,177$ 749,910$ 34%25% - 35%
SW3 (Water District 3)180,855$ 272,940$ 208,619$ -$ 145,600$ 99,576$ 245,176$ -$ 99,576$ 223,351$ 45%25% - 35%
SM (EMS)120,024$ 499,654$ 487,854$ -$ -$ 131,824$ 131,824$ -$ 131,824$ 531,306$ 25%15% - 25%
1,565,065$ 3,735,876$ 42%
Please note that fund balance estimates are based on end of year projection estimates for revenue and expenses.
Town Law §107 requires that estimates of fund balances are included in the tentative and preliminary budget
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 5
2026 Adopted Budget - GENERAL FUND (A)
2024 Actual
2025 Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026 Adopted
Budget
Change from
2025
% Change
from 2025
Appropriations
A1010 · Town Board
1010.1 · Town Board PS 21,700 22,352 23,020 23,020 23,020 668 3%
1010.4 · Town Board CE 2,834 2,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 3,000 130%
A1110 · Town Justice
1110.1 · Town Justice 1 21,026 28,285 29,135 29,135 29,135 850 3%
1110.11 · Town Justice 2 21,026 - - - - - n/a
1110.12 · Town Justice Clerk PS 55,135 56,789 58,495 58,495 58,495 1,706 3%
1110.4 · Town Justice CE 454 1,475 1,465 1,465 1,465 (10) -1%
A1220 · Supervisor Office
1220.1 · Supervisor PS 40,106 41,310 42,550 42,550 42,550 1,240 3%
1220.11 · Bookkeeper PS 38,032 40,000 41,200 41,200 41,200 1,200 3%
1220.12 · Deputy Super. PS 42,587 34,944 35,995 35,995 35,995 1,051 3%
1220.132 · Budget Officer PS 5,000 10,000 10,300 10,300 10,300 300 3%
1220.14 · Supervisor - Special Projects 827 11,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 (6,000) -55%
1220.4 · Supervisor CE 10,157 11,510 14,250 14,250 14,250 2,740 24%
A1320.4 · Auditor CE 19,400 21,900 24,000 24,000 24,000 2,100 10%
A1410 · Town Clerk Office
1410.1 · Town Clerk PS 63,336 65,236 67,195 67,195 67,195 1,959 3%
1410.11 · Deputy Clerk PS 26,681 28,704 29,570 29,570 29,570 866 3%
1410.12 · 2nd Deputy Clerk PS - 500 500 500 500 - n/a
1410.4 · Town Clerk CE 1,785 5,385 5,840 5,840 5,840 455 8%
A1420.4 · Attorney CE 47,476 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 - n/a
A1440.4 · Engineer CE 25,295 3,000 - - - (3,000) -100%
A1450.4 · Elections CE - 4,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 1,000 25%
A1460.4 · Records Mgmt CE 3,459 4,500 6,995 6,995 6,995 2,495 55%
A1620 · Town Hall
1620.1 · Town Hall PS - 1,000 650 650 650 (350) -35%
1620.2·Town Hall EQ&CapitalOutlay 20,712 241,000 12,500 12,500 12,500 (228,500) -95%
1620.4 · Town Hall CE 30,968 33,473 28,140 28,140 28,140 (5,333) -16%
1620.41 · EV Charging Station Town Hall CE1,190 1,890 1,300 1,300 1,300 (590) -31%
A1650.4 · Central Communication CE 28,296 38,258 38,021 38,021 38,021 (237) -1%
A1670.4 · Printing & Mailing 12,076 12,880 15,640 15,640 15,640 2,760 21%
A1910.4 ·Liability Insurance 44,931 51,240 58,650 58,650 58,650 7,410 14%
A1920.4 · Municipal Association Dues 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 - n/a
A1940.4 - Purchase of Land/ROW 4,500 - - - - - n/a
A1990.4 · Contingency Account - 29,500 30,000 30,000 30,000 500 2%
A1990.41 Employee Benefits Contingency - 17,850 16,500 16,500 16,500 (1,350) -8%
A3510.4 · Dog Control CE 18,134 18,134 18,134 18,134 18,134 - n/a
A5010 · Highway Superintendent
A5010.10 · Hwy. Super. PS 72,263 77,500 79,825 79,825 79,825 2,325 3%
A5010.11 · Hwy. Admin PS 4,175 8,736 10,825 10,825 10,825 2,089 24%
A5010.4 · Hwy. Super. CE 1,100 2,495 2,520 2,520 2,520 25 1%
A5132 · Highway Barn
5132.2 · Highway Barn EQ 980 14,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 6,000 43%
5132.4 · Highway Barn CE 21,823 21,700 21,635 21,635 21,635 (65) 0%
5140.1 · Mowing PS 1,155 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 - n/a
A5182.4 · Street Lighting CE 1,598 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 - n/a
A5410.4 · Sidewalk CE 1,332 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 - n/a
A6510.4 · Veterans CE 475 475 475 475 475 - n/a
A6772.4 · Programs for the Aging CE 8,650 8,750 8,750 8,750 8,750 - n/a
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 6
2026 Adopted Budget - GENERAL FUND (A)
2024 Actual
2025 Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026 Adopted
Budget
Change from
2025
% Change
from 2025
A7020 · Recreation Program
7020.11 · Rec PS - Director 25,302 27,665 28,495 28,495 28,495 830 3%
7020.12 · Rec PS - Asst. Dir.691 - - - - - n/a
7020.121 . Rec PS - SummerCampStaff 54,994 65,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 5,000 8%
7020.41 . Rec CE - Rec Dir. Supplies 4,162 7,175 7,875 7,875 7,875 700 10%
7020.42 . Rec CE - Programs 23,469 38,475 43,575 43,575 43,575 5,100 13%
7020.43 . Rec CE - Adult Community Rec 922 500 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,000 2000%
*new* 7020.44 . Rec CE - Camp Barton - 12,500 - - - (12,500) 100%
A7110.1 - Parks PS - - 650 650 650 650
A7110.4 . Parks CE 5,313 10,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 (2,000) -20%
A7145.4 Joint Recreation Projects CE 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 - n/a
A7310 · Youth Programs
7310.1 · Youth Programs PS - YEP 13,361 13,020 13,845 13,845 13,845 825 6%
7310.11 · YD + YEP Admin PS 18,197 19,500 20,085 20,085 20,085 585 3%
7310.12 · YD Admin PS 7,705 17,940 18,480 18,480 18,480 540 3%
7310.4 · Youth Programs CE 21,775 26,556 28,150 28,150 28,150 1,594 6%
A7410.4 · Library CE 12,500 12,500 12,500 12,500 12,500 - n/a
A7450.4 · Historical Society CE 700 500 500 500 500 - n/a
A7510.1 · Historian PS - 1,881 1,800 1,800 1,800 (81) -4%
A7510.2 · Historian Equipment - - - - - - n/a
A7510.4 · Historian CE - - - - - - n/a
A7550.4 · Celebrations CE 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 - n/a
A7989.4 · Culture/Community Funding CE 14,150 12,650 12,790 12,790 12,790 140 1%
A8030.4 · Stream Research CE 6,698 6,832 6,968 6,968 6,968 136 2%
A8810.1 · Cemeteries PS 1,155 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 - n/a
A8810.4 · Cemeteries CE - 2,000 - - - (2,000) -100%
A9000 · Employee Benefits
A9010.8 · NYS Retirement 54,352 70,000 78,000 78,000 78,000 8,000 11%
A9030.8 · Social Security 40,395 43,876 44,700 44,700 44,700 824 2%
A9040.8 · Worker's Compensation 1,219 1,642 1,700 1,700 1,700 58 4%
A9050.8 · Unemployment Insurance - - - - - - n/a
A9055.8 · Disability & PFL Insurance 1,069 1,160 1,370 1,370 1,370 210 18%
A9055.81 Long Term Disability 1,643 1,800 2,000 2,000 2,000 200 11%
A9060.8 · Health Insurance 54,579 47,500 55,500 55,500 55,500 8,000 17%
Appropriations Subtotal 1,107,122 1,487,043 1,311,158 1,311,158 1,311,158 (175,885) -12%
Reserve Funding
A962-231 Unemp Reserve - n/a
A962-232 Retirement Cont Reserve - n/a
A962-233 Emp. Bene. Accum. Liab - n/a
A962-234 Capital Reserve - n/a
A962-235 Repair Reserve 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 n/a
A962-237 Tax Stabilization Reserve - n/a
A962-236.21 Asgnd: Rec (parks)- n/a
A962-236.22 Asgnd: Rec (TCRec)- n/a
A962-236.23 Asgnd: Rec Village MOU - n/a
A962-236.3 Asgnd: Audit - n/a
A962-236.4 Asgnd: Legal - n/a
A962-236.5 Asgnd: Youth Commission - n/a
A962-236.7 Asgnd: Funding Env't Protections - n/a
A962-236.8 Asgnd: Cemetery Repair Fund - n/a
A962-236.9 Asgnd: NYSERDA Grant - n/a
A962-236.10 Asgnd: Staff education benefit -
A962-236.11 Asgnd: IT hardware 7 year refresh cycle -
A962-236.12 Asgnd: Records Mgm't -
Total Additions to Reserves - - 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Total Appropriations + Reserve Additions 1,107,122 1,487,043 1,336,158 1,336,158 1,336,158 (150,885) -10%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 7
2026 Adopted Budget - GENERAL FUND (A)
2024 Actual
2025 Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026 Adopted
Budget
Change from
2025
% Change
from 2025
Revenues
A1089 · Other Tax Items - - - - - - n/a
A1090 · Interest/Penalties on RPT 4,391 2,500 4,000 4,000 4,000 1,500 60.0%
A1120 · Non-Property Tax Dist by County 224,244 184,400 180,000 180,000 180,000 (4,400) -2.4%
A1170 · Franchise Tax 11,873 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 - n/a
A1255 · Clerk's Fees 1,262 1,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 250 25.0%
A1289 · EV Charging Station Fees 3,235 1,925 2,500 2,500 2,500 575 29.9%
A1550 · Dog Control Fees 50 50 50 50 50 - n/a
A2001 · Recreation Charges 114,385 135,530 154,970 154,970 154,970 19,440 14.3%
A2089 . Other Culture & Rec Income - - - - - n/a
A2350 · Youth Services, OG 46,869 60,723 63,000 63,000 63,000 2,277 3.7%
A2351 · Rec Services, OG 25,500 15,385 14,800 14,800 14,800 (585) -3.8%
A2389 · Misc Revenue, OG - - - - - n/a
A2390 Share of Joint Activity OG - - - - - n/a
A2401 · Interest & Earnings 62,395 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 - n/a
A2544 · Dog Licenses 8,558 7,800 8,300 8,300 8,300 500 6.4%
A2610 · Fines & Forfeited Bail 20,256 15,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 10,000 66.7%
A2680 · Insurance Recovery - - - - - - n/a
A2660 · Sales of Real Property - - - - - - n/a
A2701 · Refunds from Prior Years 1,324 - - - - - n/a
A2705 · Gifts and Donations - 2,000 - - - (2,000) -100.0%
A2706 · Grants From Local Govts - 5,000 - - - (5,000) -100.0%
A3001 · AIM Related Payments 33,545 33,545 33,545 33,545 33,545 - n/a
A2770 · Unclassified Revenue - - - - - - n/a
A2801 · Interfund Revenues (WD3&4 Clerical)14,246 13,158 12,561 12,561 12,561 (597) -4.5%
A3005 · Mortgage Tax 71,861 40,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 30,000 75.0%
A3021 · Court Facilities Grant - - - - - - n/a
A3089 · Revenue - Other State Aid 12,347 - 0 - - - n/a
A4089 · Federal Aid, Other (ARPA)57,248 230,000 - - - (230,000) -100.0%
Revenue Subtotal 713,588 784,016 605,976 605,976 605,976 (178,040) -23%
A511 - Reserve Appropriations
A231 (A816) Unemployment Reserve - n/a
A232 (A827) Retirement Reserve - n/a
A233 (A867) Emp Benefits & Acc Liab Reserve - n/a
A234 (A878) Capital Reserve - n/a
A235 (A882) Repair Reserve - n/a
A237 (A880) Tax Stabilization Reserve - n/a
A236 (A915) Assigned Funds - n/a
A962-236.21 Asgnd: Rec (parks)- n/a
A962-236.22 Asgnd: Rec (TCRec)- n/a
A962-236.23 Asgnd: Rec Village MOU - n/a
A962-236.3 Asgnd: Audit - n/a
A962-236.4 Asgnd: Legal - n/a
A962-236.5 Asgnd: Youth Commission - n/a
A962-236.7 Asgnd: Funding Env't Protections - n/a
A962-236.8 Asgnd: Cemetery Repair Fund - n/a
A962-236.9 Asgnd: NYSERDA Grant - n/a
Total Reserve Appropriation - - - - - - n/a
A599 Appropriated Fund Balance 152,018 200,000 200,000 200,000 47,982 32%
Total Reserve & Fund Balance - 152,018 200,000 200,000 200,000 47,982 32%
713,588 936,034 805,976 805,976 805,976 (130,058) -14%
A1028 · Special Assessments, Ad Valorem 435 435 435 435 435 - n/a
A1001 · Real Property Taxes 469,659 550,574 529,747 529,747 529,747 (20,827) -3.8%
A Fund Tax Levy 470,094 551,009 530,182 530,182 530,182 (20,827) -3.8%
Total Revenue 1,183,682 1,487,043 1,336,158 1,336,158 1,336,158 (150,885) -10%
Revenues + Appropriated Fund
Balance
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 8
2026 Adopted Budget - GENERAL PART-TOWN FUND (B)
2024
Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
Appropriations
B1420.4 · Attorney - CE 8,640 30,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 (20,000) -67%
B1420.41 · Attry - BZA & PB only 17,376 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 5,000 50%
B1440.4 · Engineering/Consulting CE - - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 n/a
B1990.4 · Contingency Account - 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - n/a
B1990.41 · Employee Benefits Contingency - 10,310 16,500 16,500 16,500 6,190 60%
B3310.4 · Traffic Control CE 233 300 300 300 300 - n/a
B3620 · Public Safety Enforcement Officer
B3620.1 · Enforcement Officer PS 53,406 64,480 66,415 66,415 66,415 1,935 3%
B3620.11 · Dep. Enforcement Officer PS 5,956 - - - - - n/a
B3620.2 · Enforcement Officer EQ - - - - - - n/a
B3620.2R · EO EQ Vehicle Reserve Use - - - - - - n/a
B3620.4 · Enforcement Officer CE 3,226 13,735 10,420 10,420 10,420 (3,315) -24%
B8010 · Zoning
B8010.1 · Zoning PS 40,170 41,375 42,618 42,618 42,618 1,243 3%
B8010.4 · Zoning Board CE 1,548 4,250 4,315 4,315 4,315 65 2%
B8020 · Planning
B8020.1 · CPSC/BZA/PB Clerk PS 3,747 7,488 6,430 6,430 6,430 (1,058) -14%
B8020.11 · BCPZ Admin Support 18,313 18,720 19,280 19,280 19,280 560 3%
B8020.2 · Planning/Zoning EQ - - - - - - n/a
B8020.4 · Planning Board CE 2,907 4,860 4,915 4,915 4,915 55 1%
B8020.41 · Comp Plan CE 52,189 88,000 21,500 21,500 21,500 (66,500) -76%
B8021.1 · Planner PS 40,170 41,375 42,617 42,617 42,617 1,242 3%
B8021.11 · Planning Internship - - - - - n/a
B8021.4 · Planner CE 1,019 2,920 4,000 4,000 4,000 1,080 37%
B8021.4R · Planner CE - - - - - - n/a
B8790.4 . Gen Natural Resources CE 6,247 6,620 8,791 8,791 8,791 2,171 33%
B8790.41 - Water Testing - 6,000 - - - (6,000) 100%
B8310.1 · Water Admin PS 1,807 2,000 2,060 2,060 2,060 60 3%
B8310.11 · Water Admin Support PS 425 2,496 - - - (2,496) -100%
B8310.41 Water Administration CE - - - - - - n/a
B9000 · Employee Benefits
B9010.8 · NYS Retirement 18,716 21,000 24,500 24,500 24,500 3,500 17%
B9030.8 · Social Security 12,125 13,612 13,800 13,800 13,800 188 1%
B9040.8 · Worker's Compensation 2,604 3,195 3,200 3,200 3,200 5 0%
B9055.8 · Disability Insurance & PFL 746 990 920 920 920 (70) -7%
B9055.81 · LT Disability Insurance 760 1,000 1,100 1,100 1,100 100 10%
B9060.8 · Health Insurance 38,008 46,000 54,500 54,500 54,500 8,500 18%
Appropriations Subtotal 330,339 460,726 403,181 403,181 403,181 (57,545) -12%
B Fund Reserve Funding
B962-230 Unemp Reserve - - - - n/a
B879-231 Vehicle Reserve - - - - n/a
B962-232 Capital Reserve - - - - n/a
B962-234 Emp. Bene & Accom. Liab. - - - - n/a
Total Additions to Reserves - - - - - -
Total Appropriations + Reserve Additions 330,339 460,726 403,181 403,181 403,181 (57,545) -12%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 9
2026 Adopted Budget - GENERAL PART-TOWN FUND (B)
2024
Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
Revenues
B1120 · Non-Property Tax Dist by County 204,427 226,600 240,000 240,000 240,000 13,400 6%
B2110 · Zoning Fees 890 1,270 2,000 2,000 2,000 730 57%
B2115 · Planning Fees 5,360 8,692 8,500 8,500 8,500 (192) -2%
B2401 · Interest & Earnings 16,577 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 - n/a
B2550 - Public Safety Permits - - 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
B2555 · Building Permits 87,727 50,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 20,000 40%
B2590 . Other Permits, B Fund 8,391 2,200 5,000 5,000 5,000 2,800 127%
B2610 - Fines and Forfeited Bail - - - - - n/a
B2665 · Equipment Sales - - - - - n/a
B2701 · Refunds of Prior Year Expenditures - - - - - n/a
B3902 · State Aid, Planning Studies 24,365 40,404 - - - (40,404) -100%
B4089 · Federal Aid, Other (ARPA)- - - - - n/a
B5031 · Interfund Transfers - - - - - n/a
Revenue Subtotal 347,738 338,166 338,000 338,000 338,000 (166) 0%
B511 - Reserve Appropriations n/a
B230 (B815) Unemployment Reserve - n/a
B231 (B879) Capital Reserve (Type: Vehicle)- n/a
B232 (B878) Capital Reserve - n/a
B234 (B867) Emp Benefits & Acc Liab Reserve - n/a
Total Reserve Appropriation - - - - - - n/a
B599 Appropriated Fund Balance 122,560 65,181 65,181 65,181 (57,379) -47%
Total Reserve & Fund Balance - 122,560 65,181 65,181 65,181 (57,379) -47%
Total Revenue 347,738 460,726 403,181 403,181 403,181 (57,545) -12%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 10
2026 Adopted Budget HIGHWAY FUND (DA)
2024 Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
Appropriations
DA5020.4 · Engineering CE - - - - - - n/a
DA5120 · Maintenance of Bridges -
5120.1 · Maintenance of Bridges PS - - - - - - n/a
5120.4 · Maintenance of Bridges CE 28,445 - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 n/a
DA5130 · Machinery -
5130.1 · Machinery PS 45,112 56,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 6,000 11%
5130.2 · Machinery EQ 59,474 103,200 100,000 100,000 100,000 (3,200) -3%
5130.2R · Reserve use for Machinery EQ 82,044 - - - - n/a
5130.4 · Machinery CE 57,570 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 - n/a
DA5140 · Brush & Weeds
5140.1 · Brush & Weeds PS 24,131 30,000 31,000 31,000 31,000 1,000 3%
5140.4 · Brush & Weeds CE 2,586 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 - n/a
DA5142 · Snow Removal
5142.1 · Snow Removal PS 23,342 30,000 37,500 37,500 37,500 7,500 25%
5142.11 · Snow Removal OT PS - - - - -
5142.4 · Snow Removal CE 65,002 82,500 80,000 80,000 80,000 (2,500) -3%
DA5148 · Highway Services, Other Govt.
5148.1 · Snow Removal OG - PS 23,342 30,000 - - - (30,000) -100%
5148.11 · Snow Removal OT OG - PS - - - - - -
5148.4 · Snow Removal OG - CE 65,002 82,500 - - - (82,500) -100%
DA9000 · Employee Benefits
9010.8 · State Retirement 18,433 23,500 21,000 21,000 21,000 (2,500) -11%
9030.8 · Social Security 8,634 11,200 10,500 10,500 10,500 (700) -6%
9040.8 · Workers Compensation 3,227 3,661 3,700 3,700 3,700 39 1%
9050.8 · Unemployment Insurance - - - - - - n/a
9055.8 · Disability Insurance & PFL 629 750 720 720 720 (30) -4%
9055.81 · LT Disability Insurance 789 950 850 850 850 (100) -11%
9060.8 · Health Insurance 36,163 41,000 54,700 54,700 54,700 13,700 33%
DA9785 Installment Sale Principal&Int - - - - - - n/a
Transfer to HA Fund 30,710 - - - - - n/a
Appropriations Subtotal 574,632 560,261 516,970 516,970 516,970 (43,291) -8%
DA Fund Reserve Funding
DA962-231 Snow & Ice Reserve - n/a
DA962-232 Bridge & Culvert Reserve - n/a
DA962-233 Capital Equip Reserve 6,500 35,145 35,145 35,145 28,645 441%
*'24 new proposed* Repair Eq Reserve -
Total Additions to Reserves - 6,500 35,145 35,145 35,145 28,645
Total Appropriations + Reserve Additions 574,632 566,761 552,115 552,115 552,115 (14,646) -3%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 11
2026 Adopted Budget HIGHWAY FUND (DA)
2024 Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
Revenues
DA1120 · Non-Property Tax Dist by County 125,243 120,080 120,000 120,000 120,000 (80) 0%
DA2302 · Services - Other Governments 61,054 34,740 2,000 2,000 2,000 (32,740) -94%
DA2401 · Interest & Earnings 39,127 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 - n/a
DA2650 · Sales of Scrap - - - - - n/a
DA2665 · Equipment Sales - - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 n/a
DA2680 · Insurance Recoveries - - - - - - n/a
DA2770 · Unclassified Revenues - - - - - - n/a
DA3089 · State Aid Other 26,278 - - - - - n/a
DA3960 · State ER Disaster Assistance - - - - - - n/a
DA4960 · Fed ER Disaster Assistance - - - - - - n/a
DA5031 · Interfund Transfer: B fund (fuel)- - - - - - n/a
Revenue Subtotal 251,702 163,820 141,000 141,000 141,000 (22,820) -14%
DA511 - Reserve Appropriations n/a
DA231 (DA882) Snow & Ice Repair Reserve - n/a
DA232 (DA882.1) Bridge Repair Reserve - - - - n/a
DA233 (DA878) Capital Equipment Reserve - - - - n/a
Total Reserve Appropriation - - - - - - n/a
DA0599 Appropriated Fund Balance 84,801 80,000 80,000 80,000 (4,801) -6%
Total Reserve & Fund Balance - 84,801 80,000 80,000 80,000 (4,801) -6%
Revenues + Appropriated Fund Balance 251,702 248,621 221,000 221,000 221,000 (27,621) -11%
DA1001 · Real Property Tax 318,140 318,140 331,115 331,115 331,115 12,975 4.1%
Total Revenue 569,842 566,761 552,115 552,115 552,115 (14,646) -3%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 12
2026 Adopted Budget HIGHWAY PART-TOWN FUND (DB)
2024
Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
Appropriations
DB5110 · Highway Maintenance
5110.1 · Highway Maintenance PS 93,255 117,843 115,000 115,000 115,000 (2,843) -2%
5110.4 · Highway Maintenance CE 51,071 70,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 (10,000) -14%
DB5112.2 · Highway Capital Improvement 38,443 150,000 485,000 485,000 485,000 335,000 223%
DB9010 · Employee Benefits
9010.8 · State Retirement 11,060 14,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 6,000 43%
9030.8 · Social Security 6,994 9,015 9,400 9,400 9,400 385 4%
9040.8 · Workers Compensation 8,474 9,745 9,800 9,800 9,800 55 1%
9050.8 · Unemployment Insurance - - - - - - n/a
9055.8 · Disability Insurance & PFL 377 550 660 660 660 110 20%
9055.81 · LT Disability Insurance 473 600 750 750 750 150 25%
9060.8 ·Health Insurance 20,524 25,000 49,300 49,300 49,300 24,300 97%
Appropriations Subtotal 230,670 396,753 749,910 749,910 749,910 353,157 89%
DB Fund Reserve Funding -
DB962-230 Capital Reserve 25,000 - - - (25,000) -100%
DB962-231 Repair Reserve - - - - n/a
Total Additions to Reserves - 25,000 - - - (25,000)
Total Appropriations + Reserve Additions 230,670 421,753 749,910 749,910 749,910 328,157 78%
Revenues
DB1120 · Non-Property Tax Dist by County 241,767 231,800 260,000 260,000 260,000 28,200 12%
DB2401 · Interest & Earnings 7,689 - 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 n/a
DB2701 · Refunds from Prior Years - - - n/a
DB3501 · NYS CHIPS (PAVE-NY, EWR)38,443 150,000 485,000 485,000 485,000 335,000 223%
Revenue Subtotal 287,898 381,800 748,000 748,000 748,000 366,200 96%
DB511 - Reserve Appropriations n/a
DB230 (DB878) Capital Reserve - - - - - - n/a
DB231 (DB879) Repair Reserve - - - - - - n/a
Total Reserve Appropriation - - - - - -
DB0599 . Appropriated Fund Balance 39,953 1,910 1,910 1,910 (38,043) -95%
Total Reserve & Fund Balance - 39,953 1,910 1,910 1,910 (38,043) -95%
Total Revenue 287,898 421,753 749,910 749,910 749,910 328,157 78%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 13
2026 Adopted Budget FIRE PROTECTION (SF) and EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (SM)
2024 Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change from
2025
% Change
from 2025
FIRE BUDGET (SF Fund)
Appropriations
SF3410.4 · Fire Protection CE 248,837 263,315 287,461 287,461 287,461 24,146 9.17%
Revenues
SF1001 · Real Property Tax (fire)248,838 263,315 287,461 287,461 287,461 24,146 9.17%
n/a
EMS BUDGET (SM Fund)
Appropriations
SM4540.4 . Ambulance CE 440,225 487,854 531,306 531,306 531,306 43,452 8.91%
Revenues
SM1289 Ambulance Billing Revenue 74,942 70,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 10,000 14.29%
SM2401 Interest 379 - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 n/a
SM2705 Gifts and Donations - - - n/a
Revenue Subtotal 75,320 70,000 81,000 81,000 81,000 11,000 15.71%
SM599 Appropriated Fund Balance - - - - n/a
Revenues + Appropriated Fund Balance 75,320 70,000 81,000 81,000 81,000 11,000 15.71%
SM1001 . Real Property Tax (EMS)335,731 417,854 450,306 450,306 450,306 32,452 7.77%
Total Revenue 411,051 487,854 531,306 531,306 531,306 43,452 8.91%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 14
2026 Adopted Budget - WATER DISTRICT 1,2 & 4 FUNDS
2024 Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
WATER DISTRICT 1 (CARS / Rt. 227)
Appropriations
SW1-8320.4 · WD1 Water Purchases 20,396 10,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 10,000 100.0%
SW1-8340.4 · WD1 Trans/Dist CE - - - - n/a
SW1-962-230 Repair Reserve 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 - n/a
Total Appropriations 23,396 13,000 23,000 23,000 23,000 10,000 1
Revenues
SW1-2140 · WD1 Metered Water Sales 20,342 10,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 10,000 100.0%
SW1-2401 · Interest/Earnings 368 - - - - n/a
SW1-2770 · Utility Fee Related Billing - - - - n/a
SW1-230 (SW1-882) Repair Reserve - - - - n/a
SW1-1001 - WD1 Special Assessment 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 - n/a
Total Revenue 23,710 13,000 23,000 23,000 23,000 10,000
2024 Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
WATER DISTRICT 2 FUND (Shur Save)
Appropriations
SW2-8320.4 · WD2 Water Purchases 741 500 500 500 500 - n/a
Revenues
SW2-2140 · Metered Water Sales 744 500 500 500 500 - n/a
SW2-2401 · Interest/Earnings 11 - - - - - n/a
Total Revenue 755 500 500 500 500 -
2024 Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
WATER DISTRICT 4 (Dubois Road)
Appropriations
SW4-8310.4 · Water Admin (Transfer to A fund)715 715 715 715 715 - n/a
SW4-8320.4 · Water Purchases 585 500 500 500 500 - n/a
SW4-962-230 Repair Reserve - - - - - - n/a
Total Appropriations 1,300 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 -
Revenues
SW4-2140 · Metered Water Sales 621 500 500 500 500 - n/a
SW4-2148 · Interest/Penalties on Water Chg 22 - - - - n/a
SW4-2401 · Interest/Earnings 49 - - - - n/a
SW4-1030 · Special Assessments 715 715 715 715 715 - n/a
Total Revenue 1,408 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 -
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 15
2026 Adopted Budget - WATER DISTRICT 3 FUND (WD3)
2024
Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
Appropriations
SW3-1420.4 · Attorney CE - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 - n/a
SW3-1990.4 Contingency - 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 - n/a
SW3-8310 · Water Administration
SW3-8310.1 · Water Admin PS 1,807 2,000 2,060 2,060 2,060 60 3%
SW3-8310.11 · Water Admin Assist. PS 1,331 2,496 2,570 2,570 2,570 74 n/a
SW3-8310.4 · Water Admin CE 15,789 2,960 4,600 4,600 4,600 1,640 55%
*new* SW3-8310.41 · Interfund Trans: H2O Admin CE 12,422 12,561 12,561 12,561 139
SW3-8320.4 · Water Purchases 94,854 102,385 110,500 110,500 110,500 8,115 8%
SW3-8320.41 · Water Purchases Loss 20,129 20,000 19,500 19,500 19,500 (500) -3%
SW3-8330 · Water Purification, EQ & Cap Outlay
SW3-8330.2 · Water Purifi, EQ 1,795 - - - - n/a
SW3-8330.4 . Water Purif CE
SW3-8330.41 · Aerator Service Contract 7,280 7,280 7,550 7,550 7,550 270 4%
SW3-8330.44 · Purification Supplies 1,171 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 - n/a
SW3-8330.49 · WP Engineering - - - - - - n/a
SW3-8340 · Water Transport & Distribution
SW3-8340.1 . Water District Operator PS 17,616 20,111 20,000 20,000 20,000 (111) -1%
SW3-8340.2 · WD3 Trans/Dist EQ 2,481 1,000 4,500 4,500 4,500 3,500 350%
SW3-8340.2R · WD3 Trans/Dist EQ Reserve Use - 6,600 - - - (6,600) -100%
SW3-8340.4 · WD3 Trans/Dist CE
SW3-8340.41 · General 11 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 100%
SW3-8340.42 · Bolton Point Services 2,716 1,300 1,500 1,500 1,500 200 15%
SW3-8340.43 · Internet & Communications 2,999 2,880 3,000 3,000 3,000 120 4%
SW3-8340.44 · Supplies 35 1,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 100%
SW3-8340.45 · Training 1,355 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 - n/a
SW3-8340.451 · Dues 466 525 525 525 525 - n/a
SW3-8340.46 · Truck Maintenance 133 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 - n/a
SW3-8340.48 · Watermain breaks - - - - - - n/a
SW3-8340.49 · Trans & Dist Engineering - 2,000 - - - (2,000) -100%
SW3-9000 · WD3 Employee Benefits
SW3-9010.8 · WD3 NYS Retirement 307 3,000 2,750 2,750 2,750 (250) -8%
SW3-9030.83 · WD3 Social Security 1,588 1,882 1,460 1,460 1,460 (422) -22%
SW3-9040.83 · WD3 Worker Compensation 694 799 800 800 800 1 0%
SW3-9050.8 - Disability and PFL - - 75 75 75 75 n/a
SW3-9055.8 - LT Disability - - 100 100 100 100 n/a
SW3-9060.8 · Health Insurance - 2,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 3,800 152%
Long Term Debt
SW3-9710.6 · Debt Repayment 159,000 - - - - - n/a
SW3-9710.6 · Interfund Loan Debt Repayment - - - - - - n/a
Appropriations Subtotal 333,559 213,640 223,351 223,351 223,351 9,711 5%
SW3-962-230 Repair Reserve 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 - n/a
SW3-962-231 Equipment Reserve - - - - - n/a
SW3-962-232 Capital Reserve 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 - n/a
Total Additions to Reserves - 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 -
Total Appropriations + Reserve Additions 333,559 273,640 283,351 283,351 283,351 9,711 4%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 16
2026 Adopted Budget - WATER DISTRICT 3 FUND (WD3)
2024
Actual
2025
Modified
Budget
2026
Tentative
Budget
2026
Preliminary
Budget
2026
Adopted
Budget
Change
from 2025
% Change
from 2025
Revenues
SW3-2140 · Metered Water Sales 101,839 125,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 10,000 8%
SW3-2141 · Misc Rev OG Water Sales 2,350 2,500 3,350 3,350 3,350 850 34%
SW3-2144 · Water Service Charges 1,169 - - - - n/a
SW3-2145 · ODU Water Service Charges - - - - - n/a
SW3-2148 · Interest/Penalties on Water Chg 4,365 1,900 2,000 2,000 2,000 100 5%
SW3-2389 · Misc Rev OG Water Sales - - - - - n/a
SW3-2401 · Interest/Earnings Water Distric 2,771 - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 n/a
SW3-2590 · Other Permits 1,090 800 - - - (800) -100%
SW3-2680 · Insurance Recovery - - - - - - n/a
SW3-2690 Other Compensation for Loss - - - - - - n/a
SW3-2701 Refund of Prior Year Expense - - - - - - n/a
SW3-2770 · Unclassified Revenue - - - - - - n/a
SW3-2801 · Interfund Revenue - - - - - - n/a
SW3-4089 Federal Aid, Other (ARPA funds)- - - - - - n/a
Revenue Subtotal 113,584 130,200 142,350 142,350 142,350 12,150 9%
SW3-511 - Reserve Appropriations n/a
SW3-230 (SW3-882) Repair Reserve - - - - - n/a
SW3-231 (SW3-883) Equipment Reserve 6,600 - - - (6,600) -100%
SW3-232 (SW3-884) Capital Reserve - - - - - n/a
Total Reserve Appropriation - 6,600 - - - (6,600)
SW3-599 · Appropriated Fund Balance - - - - - - n/a
Total Reserve & Fund Balance Appropriation - 6,600 - - - (6,600) -100%
Revenues + Appropriated Fund Balance 113,584 136,800 142,350 142,350 142,350 5,550 4.1%
SW3-1028 · Special Assess, (Water)159,000 - - - - n/a
SW3-1029 · Special Assess, (Water)- - - - - - n/a
SW3-1030 · Special Assessments Water Distr 74,857 136,840 141,001 141,001 141,001 4,161 3.0%
WD3 Tax Levy 233,857 136,840 141,001 141,001 141,001 4,161 3%
Total Revenue 347,441 273,640 283,351 283,351 283,351 9,711 4%
Town of Ulysses 2026 Adopted Budget Page 17
Assessor's Report - 2025 - Prior Year File
S495 Exemption Impact Report
Town Summary
NYS - Real Property System
Equalized Total Assessed Value 960,374,020
Number of
Exemptions
Total Equalized Value
of Exemptions
Percent of Value
Exempted
County of Tompkins
RPS221/V04/L001
Date/Time - 10/3/2025 15:51:30
Uniform Percentage 100.00
Exemption
Code
Town of Ulysses - 5036 Total Assessed Value 960,374,020
Exemption
Name
Statutory
Authority
92 33,537,000 3.4912100NYS - GENERALLY RPTL 404(1)
2 6,000 0.0013100CO - GENERALLY RPTL 406(1)
10 1,340,900 0.1413500TOWN - GENERALLY RPTL 406(1)
15 3,354,600 0.3513650VG - GENERALLY RPTL 406(1)
3 32,700 0.0013730VG O/S LIMITS - SPECIFIED USES RPTL 406(2)
3 47,335,500 4.9313800SCHOOL DISTRICT RPTL 408
1 1,000 0.0014100USA - GENERALLY RPTL 400(1)
1 315,000 0.0321600RPTL 462
11 4,466,300 0.4725110RPTL 420-a
9 7,705,300 0.8025120RPTL 420-a
6 854,000 0.0925130RPTL 420-a
3 9,800,000 1.0225230RPTL 420-a
4 1,970,000 0.2125300NONPROF CORP - SPECIFIED USES RPTL 420-b
1 4,000,000 0.4225600RPTL 486-a
1 860,000 0.0926250HISTORICAL SOCIETY RPTL 444
1 80,000 0.0126300INTERDENOMINATIONAL CENTER RPTL 430
8 264,500 0.0327350RPTL 446
2 2,917,000 0.3028120NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOUSING CO RPTL 422
1 400,000 0.0428540RPTL 422
1 600,000 0.0629500PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING RPTL 427
50 1,459,650 0.1541120RPTL 458-a
14 401,250 0.0441121RPTL 458-a
3 90,000 0.0141123RPTL 458-a
29 1,338,000 0.1441130RPTL 458-a
16 769,250 0.0841131RPTL 458-a
1 50,000 0.0141133RPTL 458-a
13 656,635 0.0741140RPTL 458-a
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Assessor's Report - 2025 - Prior Year File
S495 Exemption Impact Report
Town Summary
NYS - Real Property System
Equalized Total Assessed Value 960,374,020
Number of
Exemptions
Total Equalized Value
of Exemptions
Percent of Value
Exempted
County of Tompkins
RPS221/V04/L001
Date/Time - 10/3/2025 15:51:30
Uniform Percentage 100.00
Exemption
Code
Town of Ulysses - 5036 Total Assessed Value 960,374,020
Exemption
Name
Statutory
Authority
10 900,750 0.0941141RPTL 458-a
2 3,000 0.0041400CLERGYRPTL 460
2 70,080 0.0141631VOL/FIRE/AMB RPTL 466-a
12 725,900 0.0841700RPTL 483
167 21,773,672 2.2741720
74 8,573,040 0.8941800PERSONS AGE 65 OR OVER RPTL 467
28 2,625,750 0.2741801PERSONS AGE 65 OR OVER RPTL 467
1 21,000 0.0041803PERSONS AGE 65 OR OVER RPTL 467
2 162,500 0.0241930DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOM RPTL 459-c
1 2,250 0.0041931DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOM RPTL 459-c
1 111,332 0.0144120Land Trust Tompkins County RPTL 467-o
6 277,130 0.0347613RPTL 485-b
3 5,420,000 0.5648650LTD PROF HOUSING CO P H FI L 33,556,654-a
1 337,900 0.0449500SOLAR OR WIND ENERGY SYSTEM RPTL 487
__________________Amount, if any, attributable to payments in lieu of taxes:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Values have been equalized using the Uniform Percentage of Value. The Exempt amounts do not take into consideration, payments in lieu of taxes or other payments
for municipal services.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Total Exemptions Exclusive of
System Exemptions:
Total System Exemptions:
Totals:
611
0
611 165,608,889 17.24
165,608,889 17.24
0 0.00
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SEQRA Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 Narrative
TOWN OF ULYSSES
Adoption of a local law rezoning a portion of Development District 3 as Residential,
considered an ‘Unlisted Action’ under SEQR, for which the Ulysses Town Board is acting
as Lead Agency.
Prepared by:
Nathan D. VanWhy, Esq.
PMV Legal Group, PLLC
Attorneys for the Town
Table of Contents
1. Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Part 1
2. FEAF Part 2
3. FEAF Part 2 – Impact Assessment
4. FEAF Part 3
SEAF Part 2 – Narrative Evaluation of Impact Assessments
The proposed action consists of a rezoning of a portion of Development District 3 (DD3) as
Residential. The proposed area to be rezoned is less than 25 acres and is not adjacent to any
locations that would require review of this action as a Type I.
This narrative provides the impact assessments for potential issues of concern identified in the
Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Parts 1 and 2 for this action, as reviewed by the
Ulysses Town Board. The following information supplements and supports the answers in the
SEAF Parts 1 and 2 by describing how the action is anticipated to affect and/or interact with the
existing local environment.
No potentially large or significant adverse impacts to the environment have been identified as
resulting from the proposed action.
Following are specific responses to each of the SEAF Part 2 questions. The Part 2 questions are
included in this narrative in whole
Question One: Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use
plan or zoning regulations?
Answer: No or small impact.
The proposed action is the rezoning of a significant portion of the western side of DD3 as
Residential, as set forth within the draft local law. DD3 was established prior to zoning being
adopted within the Town of Ulysses but incorporated into the zoning code upon its adoption. The
allowable uses within it are limited to a bar and restaurant, maintenance of a mobile home adjacent
to the existing bar and restaurant, and maintenance of a second mobile home for so long as it was
occupied by Howard and Anna Brown, or the survivor of them.
The present comprehensive plan, adopted in 2009, does not explicitly identify goals for the
continuation of the Town’s development districts, other than to state it supports and recognizes the
value of existing development districts, located in areas where they might not be recommended or
identified on the future land use map, and that the Town should review existing development
districts in the context of the future land use plan keeping in mind the benefits those commercial
enterprises provide to the Town.
The future land use plan included in the 2009 comprehensive plan shows the current DD3 district
as an agricultural priority area
The eastern portion of DD3 will remain zoned as DD3, thereby continuing the potential
commercial uses allowable in DD3, while otherwise opening vacant portions of this district to
further uses allowed under the Residential zone. Farm operations are an expressly permitted use
in the Residential zone.
As such, this action is in harmony with the Town’s adopted land use plan and zoning regulations,
as it furthers the purposes of both.
Question Two: Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of
land?
Answer: Small impact.
The proposed action will allow further development of the subject property in accordance with the
Residential zoning district regulations. Those regulations, while allowing more intensive
development than the DD3 regulations due to the severe restriction on uses within DD3, require a
minimum of one acre per lot when water or sewer service is not available, and 32,000 square feet
when such service is available. The area being rezoned is approximately 7.5 acres and does not
have water or sewer service, resulting in a maximum of seven new lots if the area is subdivided in
the future.
Of the potential uses allowed within the Residential zone that would be a potential significant
increase in the use or intensity of use, e.g., farm operations, adult care centers, child-care centers,
churches, community centers, fraternal organizations, libraries/museums, life care facilities, solar
farms, nursing homes, residential care/assisted living/rehabilitation facilities, golf courses, and
schools, the likelihood of any such development is minimal due to the availability of other larger
properties within the Town of a more suitable nature for that type of development and located
along water and/or sewer service. Other allowed uses are residential in nature like mobile homes,
which would not increase use or intensity of use in any significant manner.
The most likely development to occur is the construction of single family homes with accessory
structures on separate parcels of land.
As such, this action may result in a small impact regarding a potential increase in use or intensity
of use of land.
Question Three: Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing
community?
Answer: No.
The adjacent properties are characterized by scattered residential housing interspersed amongst
agricultural fields.
As such, the proposed action will not impair the character or quality of the existing community.
Question Four: Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental
characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area?
Answer: No.
There are no Critical Environmental Areas established within the Town.
Question Five: Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of
traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway?
Answer: No.
The proposed action, as discussed above, may result in a small increase in the use or intensity of
use of land. As also discussed, it is unlikely that any significant commercial operations will occur.
The most likely development is the construction of up to seven single family residential homes
with accessory structures. The addition of seven single family homes will not result in an adverse
change to traffic or existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkways.
Question Six: Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to
incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?
Answer: Small impact.
As noted above, there is a likelihood that future development will occur as a result of this action.
Said future development is likely to be the construction of up to seven single family homes. While
the addition of such housing will cause an increase in the use of energy, such increase will be
insignificant in comparison to overall energy use within the Town.
Question Seven: Will the proposed action impact existing public/private water supplies, or
public/private wastewater treatment utilities?
Answer: No.
As noted above, there is a likelihood that future development will occur as a result of this action.
Said future development is likely to be the construction of up to seven single family homes. While
the addition of such housing will require water and disposal of wastewater, the Residential zoning
regulations require adequately sized lots such that wells and septic systems can be placed without
affecting neighboring parcels.
Question Eight: Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important
historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources?
Answer: No.
There are no identified historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources identified in,
on or adjacent to the property which is the subject of this action.
Question Nine: Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources
(e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?
Answer: No.
As noted above, there is a likelihood that future development will occur as a result of this action.
Said future development is likely to be the construction of up to seven single family homes. The
construction of single family homes and related accessory structures that otherwise comply with
rules and regulations concerning setbacks from wetlands and waterbodies will not have an adverse
impact on those wetlands or waterbodies. It is also not likely that harm to air quality, groundwater,
flora, or fauna will result from the likely development, because that development is not the type to
cause significant air emissions or issues affecting groundwater, or otherwise disturb existing flora
or fauna.
Question Ten: Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,
flooding or drainage problems?
Answer: No or small.
As noted above, there is a likelihood that future development will occur as a result of this action.
Said future development is likely to be the construction of up to seven single family homes. The
normal and customary construction of single family homes within the Residential district could
potentially lead to an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems because
any alteration of land could do the same. However, such potential is small because the area likely
to be disturbed is physically small and the area surrounding the property in question is either
vacant, farmland, or single family residential sited on large parcels set well back from the property.
Question Eleven: Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or
human health?
Answer: No.
No hazards to environmental resources or human health are identified as likely to occur because
of this action.
TOWN OF ULYSSES
LOCAL LAW NO. __ OF 2025
A LOCAL LAW REZONING A PORTION OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 3 TO
RESIDENTIAL
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows:
Section 1. Rezoning.
The following area presently contained within Development District No. 3 (“DD3”) is hereby
removed from DD3 and added to the Residential Zoning District. The Town of Ulysses Zoning
Map shall be amended accordingly.
PARCEL 1
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ulysses, County of
Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the present centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located
approximately 655.5 feet southerly of the intersection of the present centerline of Halseyville Road
and the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A, N.Y.S. Route 96;
RUNNING THENCE South 02° 31’ 24” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for
a distance of 258.75 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 83° 38’ 47” East for a distance of 290.50 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 13° 59’ 50” West for a distance of 200 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 82° 41’ 23” West for a distance of 253.79 feet to the point and place
of beginning;
Said parcel containing an area of 1.259 acres, net to the road right of way.
For a more particular description thereof, reference is hereby made to a survey map entitled
“Subdivision Plat No. 2012 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York”
dated August 26, 2025, prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New
York, incorporated herein by reference.
PARCEL 2
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ulysses, County of
Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the present centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located
approximately 914.2 feet southerly of the intersection of the present centerline of Halseyville Road
and the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A, N.Y.S. Route 96;
RUNNING THENCE South 02° 31’ 24” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for
a distance of 133.83 feet to a point;
Continuing along the present centerline of Halseyville Road, South 02° 33’ 31 East for a distance
of 40.00 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 83° 38’ 47” East for a distance of 325.36 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 13° 59’ 50” West for a distance of 175.00 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 83° 38’ 47” East for a distance of 290.50 feet to the point and place
of beginning;
Said parcel containing an area of 1.127 acres, net to the road right of way.
For a more particular description thereof, reference is hereby made to a survey map entitled
“Subdivision Plat No. 2012 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York”
dated August 26, 2025, prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New
York, incorporated herein by reference.
PARCEL 3
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ulysses, County of
Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the present centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located
approximately 1048 feet southerly of the intersection of the present centerline of Halseyville Road
and the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A N.Y.S. Route 96;
RUNNING THENCE South 02° 33’ 31” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for
a distance of 360.00 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE northeasterly along the centerline of an existing creek for an arc distance of
approximately 283 feet to a point, having chord tie of North 78° 48’ 11” East 279.14 feet
RUNNING THENCE South 19° 53’ 27” East passing through an iron pin found at a distance of
24.78 feet, and continuing for a total distance of 76.80 feet to an iron pin found;
RUNNING THENCE North 71° 56’ 33” East for a distance of 107.45 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 13° 59’ 50” West for a distance of 392.00 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 83° 38’ 47” East for a distance of 325.36 feet to the point and place
of beginning;
Said parcel containing an area of 2.76 acres, net to the road right of way.
For a more particular description thereof, reference is hereby made to a survey map entitled
“Subdivision Plat No. 2012 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York”
dated August 26, 2025, prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New
York, incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Amendment to Section 212-118(C)(2).
Section 212-118(C)(2) is hereby amended to read as follows:
District area and boundaries. The area of said district shall be approximately 6.446 acres, bounded
and described as follows:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ulysses, County of
Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the present centerline of Halseyville Road, said point being further located
approximately 199 feet southerly of the intersection of the present centerline of Halseyville Road
and the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A, N.Y.S. Route 96;
RUNNING THENCE South 02° 31’ 24” East along the present centerline of Halseyville Road for
a distance of 456.45 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE South 82° 41’ 23” East for a distance of 253.79 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE South 13° 59’ 50” East for a distance of 767.00 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 71° 56’ 33” East for a distance of 396.51 feet to point, said point
being approximately 63.00 feet from the present centerline of Trumansburg Road A.K.A, N.Y.S
Route 96;
RUNNING THENCE North 35° 05’ 24” West for a distance of 1357.55 feet to a concrete highway
monument;
RUNNING THENCE South 88° 43’ 47” West for a distance of 53.94 feet to the point and place
of beginning;
Said parcel containing an area of 6.446 acres, net to the road right of way.
For a more particular description thereof, reference is hereby made to a survey map entitled
“Subdivision Plat No. 2012 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York”
dated August 26, 2025, prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New
York, incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. Separability
The provisions of this local law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence, subsection,
word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or
circumstance, such illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or
impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words, or parts of this
local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the
legislative intent that this local law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or
unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included
therein, and as if such person or circumstance, to which the local law or part thereof is held
inapplicable, had been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section 4. Repealer
All Ordinances, Local Laws and parts thereof inconsistent with this Local Law are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Effective Date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State
in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.